How long does it take to make an engagement ring?

What does "business days" mean?

Business days are Monday to Friday. Weekends do not count. Holidays when FedEx and most businesses are closed, like Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, do not count either. So 10 business days is about two weeks on the calendar, and a little more when there is a holiday in between.

What is the last day to order for Christmas 2026?

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 is the last day to order for guaranteed delivery before Christmas, for orders shipped within the United States. This date also covers engraved rings. According to The Knot, December is the most popular month to get engaged, and Christmas Day is the most popular day. So plan ahead.

We count the days like this. Day 1 is the first business day after you order. We skip weekends, Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26), the Friday after it to be safe, and Christmas Day. The table shows the latest dates.

• With engraving, December 8 is still your last day to order.
• With "Send Me a Ring Sizer", the 10 business days start when you email us her size, so we need the size by December 8. Leave time for the sizer to reach you by mail.
• Outside the United States, we do not give a Christmas date here. Shipping takes 3 to 7 business days, so ask our team in the chat before you order.

What happens during those 10 business days?

We hand craft every ring after you order it. These are the steps:

• The setting is hand crafted in the metal and ring size you chose: solid 14K or 18K gold, or 950 platinum.
• Your lab grown diamond is matched with its IGI report. The report number is laser inscribed on the girdle, the thin outer edge of the stone. That way the stone and the report always go together.
• The lab grown diamond is set in the setting.
• The ring is polished and checked.
• It is packed with its IGI report and handed to FedEx.

Why do many sites say 4 to 12 weeks?

If you search this question, you will often see 4 to 12 weeks. That is true, but it is for a different kind of ring: a fully custom design made from scratch.

A custom ring goes through sketches or 3D renderings, a few rounds of changes, and your approval before anyone makes it. The jeweler may also need to look for a specific stone, and a rare mined diamond can take time to find. Busy custom jewelers can also have a waiting list, especially before the holidays. The Knot suggests starting a custom ring at least 8 to 10 weeks before the proposal.

A made to order ring skips the design rounds. You choose an existing design, and we hand craft it for you.

What can add time?

• Engraving. Laser engraving is free. You add it on the product page. It adds about 2 business days.
• "Send Me a Ring Sizer". You choose it in the ring size menu. We mail a free ring sizer the next business day, and the clock starts when you email us the size. Our guide on finding her ring size secretly has more quiet ways to find it.
• Resizing later. Your first resize is free within 90 days of delivery. It takes up to 7 business days once we receive the ring, plus shipping both ways.
• International shipping. 3 to 7 business days instead of 1 to 2.
• Weekends and holidays. They do not count as business days.

How is the ring shipped?

• Free FedEx shipping, fully insured.
• Signature required. We do not ship to P.O. boxes.
• A plain FedEx box. The label has no jewelry words, no company name and no logo.
• Tracking. We email you the tracking information once the ring ships.
• Hold for pickup. After you order, email us and we can ask FedEx to hold the package at a FedEx location for you to pick up.

At Next Diamonds

We hand craft every ring to order in your metal and ring size, and every center stone comes with an IGI report. Most rings take up to 10 business days. If you have a date in mind, tell us in the chat before you order, and we will tell you if it works. Browse all engagement rings, or request a free ring sizer first.

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