What Is CAD Approval on a Custom Engagement Ring (And Why It Protects You)?

What is CAD approval on a custom engagement ring?

CAD (computer-aided design) approval means you see and sign off on a photorealistic 3D render of your exact ring before anything is manufactured. At Lavora Diamonds the CAD arrives within 24–48 hours of your design conversation — stone shape, setting, band width, gold color, all rendered to scale.

Why does CAD approval matter?

It removes the single biggest fear of custom jewelry: paying for something you've never seen. Nothing goes into production until you approve the design, so the finished ring matches the render — verified by 500+ crafted rings and a 5.0-star Google rating from clients who compared their CAD to the ring on her hand.

Can I request changes to the CAD?

Yes, revisions are part of the process. Band thinner, halo hidden, prongs changed — you revise until it's right, then approve. Production takes about three weeks from approval, and the finished ring arrives fully insured with its IGI certificate.

Does a jeweler without CAD approval cost me anything?

Often, yes — you're trusting a sketch or a display model, and any miss becomes a negotiation after the fact. With approval-first production you carry a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a lifetime craftsmanship warranty on top of a design you already verified.

See your exact ring before it exists: text a screenshot of any ring you love — or a jeweler quote — to (385) 392-7349. Real pricing in 12 hours, CAD in 24–48 — and if Lavora can't beat your quote on identical IGI-certified specs, you get $200.