Yes, Astranova regularly makes custom wedding bands in Vancouver for engagement rings bought elsewhere, and it's one of the most common reasons couples come to us. Bring the ring in and we'll talk through what you'd like: a band that matches its width, depth and profile, one that complements it with a design of its own, or something entirely new. Whichever you choose, we make sure the two fit well together and look as though they were designed as a set from the start. Where the ring came from doesn't matter.

Almost always, yes. Astranova shapes custom wedding bands in Vancouver to sit flush against the engagement ring they'll be worn with. How we get there depends on your ring. Matching the depth does most of the work. For rings that sit higher or have a distinctive shape, we may adjust the width or make a contoured or V-shaped band that curves around it. Bring your ring to the consultation and we'll measure it and walk you through the options.

At Astranova, the price of a custom wedding band in Vancouver comes down to three things: the design, the craftsmanship, and the materials. A classic band needs little more than a conversation, while a piece shaped around your story takes more design work. Every band is made by hand, and the more intricate the detail, the more skill it takes. Finger size, band width, depth, your choice of metal and any stones decide the materials. Tell us your budget at the consultation and we'll show you the best version of what's possible.

Most custom wedding bands at Astranova take about six weeks from approved design. We can move faster when a date demands it (we've turned a band around in two weeks), and a complex design in a busy season can take longer, so tell us your date early.

You don't have to, but even a plain band benefits from one. At Astranova, Simon helps you choose the width and profile that suit your hand in person at our Vancouver studio. The width that looks right depends on your finger, not just your taste: one person wears an 8mm band beautifully, while on another, 5mm already looks wide. You'll try on different widths and profiles, and we'll make a recommendation together. It's a small decision that makes a real difference to a ring you'll wear every day.

Yes, and it's a growing part of what Astranova does in Vancouver. We make men's bands with step-cut and antique-cut stones – champagne and yellow diamonds, sapphires, emeralds – set low and solid, along with carved motifs and shaped profiles designed to suit the client.

Astranova makes custom wedding bands in Vancouver in precious metals: gold at 14k and above – yellow, white and rose – and 95% platinum. We stay with precious metals because they can be resized, repaired and refinished for a lifetime, which matters for a ring you'll wear every day for decades. If budget calls for it, 10k gold is also possible. Alternative materials such as meteorite, tungsten, titanium, cobalt and ceramic are available by special request. If you have something unusual in mind, just ask.

Yes, Astranova can design his and hers wedding bands in Vancouver that relate without being identical. Many couples want their bands to echo each other rather than match exactly, and there are many ways to do it – a shared stone, a profile, a finish or a detail rather than duplicating the whole ring. Others simply want the ring that's right for each of them, and that's just as common.

Yes. Much of the process works by video and photographs, though we'll always recommend an in-person fitting where we can. Get in touch and we'll tell you how it works for your rings.