Yes, placeholder rings are $150. They're sterling silver and CZ plated with 18K gold or rhodium. Post-proposal, the placeholder ring can be traded in and credited towards a purchase of $4,000 or more. Only styles in our collection are available as placeholders and they are pre-set with a standard size CZ stone between one and two carats.

Placeholder rings are not available internationally at this point in time.

4 through 8, including half sizes.

Yes, if you purchase your engagement ring through us we can make an exact replica of your ring in sterling silver and CZ for $500.

We can also size and ship one of our try at home sample rings for $150.

No, travel rings are final sale.

No, placeholders rings are excluded from our 60 day free return policy, but can be credited towards an engagement ring purchase of $4,000 or more. One placeholder can be credited towards each ring.

Our rings are made to order by our experienced bench jewelers in NYC.

Yes, any ring can be purchased in 14K gold.

We use 100% recycled gold and platinum.

Recycled gold is reclaimed from post-consumer sources and re-refined. It’s exactly the same as newly mined gold without the environmental damage. Our sources include recycled jewelry, industrial products, and electronics.

Yes, we plate all our white gold rings with rhodium unless you request otherwise. Rhodium gives white gold a whiter, brighter look.

We do! If you’d prefer your white gold raw (no rhodium plating) just let us know.

Yes, this goes by a variety of names but basically has a lower copper content than rose gold, but more than yellow gold. If this is something you’re interested in, let us know.

Our 18K rose gold is 75% gold, 24% copper, 1% silver with trace elements of zinc. The zinc accentuates the color of the copper and gives it a lovely blush pink hue.

Our 18K gold alloy is 75% gold, 15% silver, and 10% copper.

Our 14K white gold is alloy 58% gold, 23% copper, 9% copper and 10% nickel.

Our 18K white gold alloy is 75% gold, 14% copper, 5% zinc and 6% nickel.

Our platinum alloy is 95% platinum and 5% ruthenium, another member of the platinum family.

We’re known for our light, airy bezels. On average, our bezels finish around .5mm but this can be customized if you have a preference.

Our skinny fit band is 1.5mm wide by 1.7mm tall with a comfort fit.

Yep! All of our rings can be customized with 1/2, 3/4 or full pavé.

Our mill grain detailing is done by hand. In certain cases, where there isn’t enough room, it’s cast into the ring.

Around .75mm when finished.

Our classic prong finish is a claw prong, sometimes also referred to as a talon. We can also do a baby claw prong, round prong or square finish.

Yes, we can typically match the price of the diamond if it's listed on a major website and you are not ordering a custom setting.

The diamond must have the same certificate number and four C’s.

The diamond must be listed on one of the following major platforms: Blue Nile, Brilliant Earth, James Allen, Yadav, With Clarity, Do Amore

The price match only applies to diamonds listed on frankdarling.com.

The price match guarantee is only valid before you purchase, not after.

You must verify the price by sending a link to the listing.

The price must be available to the general public and not discounted at the time of your purchase from Frank Darling.

The stone must be available for sale.

The price must be in USD.

The diamond is not eligible for further discounts from Frank Darling

We will honor the price for 48 hours from the time of the request

Not at this time. In order to purchase one of our settings the center stone must also be purchased through us.

Yep! We can melt it down and give you a credit towards your order. The credit is usually $50 – $100 and is based on the weight of the gold. We pay 90% of the spot price. At this time we can't return small diamonds set into the ring as these are destroyed in the melt process.

Unfortuantely, no. All our settings are custom made to order for a specific stone.

US order ship UPS next day air, signature required on delivery in a white UPS express box.

International orders ship UPS worldwide express and also require a signature on delivery.

Yes, your package is insured from the time it leaves our studio until you sign for it for the full purchase price.

Yes! Your order will arrive in a white UPS express box with no labeling on the outer box.

Always. Complimentary next day air shipping is included with all engagement ring purchases over $1,000. Purchases under $1,000 ship via 2 day air.

Yes, rushes can be accommodated on a case by case basis but do cost a bit more.

There’s a $250 fee for rush orders on styles from the collection. Delivery sooner than two weeks (14 days) is considered a rush.

There’s a $350 fee for rush orders on custom styles. Delivery sooner than three weeks (21 days) is considered a rush.

International packages ship via UPS worldwide express and generally take around three days, however, there can be delays in customs, and this is outside of our control.

This depends on where you live. Duties and taxes vary country by country and can range from 0% to around 25%. They are collected directly by customs after your order ships. It’s a good idea to factor this into your budget. Contact us if you’d like help estimating how much this will be.

You can pay with a credit card, paypal or bank transfer. We also offer financing with Affirm, and interest free layaway.

Yes, it’s 1.5%.

You pay 60% upfront, and the remaining 40% in 2 equal payments. We make the ring when we receive the second payment, and deliver the ring when we receive the final payment.

Yes, we offer a lifetime manufacturers warranty. This covers issues due to manufacturing, but not from regular wear and tear.

-Stones already loose in a newly made ring
-Newly-made rings that are deformed or bent
-Rings that are easily bent or deformed without any significant force
-Rings that were made with the incorrect material such as gold rather than platinum

-Discoloration due to exposure to chemicals.
-Prongs and precious metals, in general, wear over time and may require “building up” or restoration work as normal wear.
-Bent, caught or worn out prongs(s) allowing a stone to fall out or be lost due to normal wear or other damage.
-Lost stone or a stone has fallen out due to chipping or breaking caused by normal wear or other damage.

Because each ring is custom, every issue we encounter is a unique case, and we have to inspect each ring to determine whether it is covered by the manufacturing warranty. If we find an issue is not covered by warranty, we also offer you options on how to repair the ring.

Our complimentary care plan includes free resizing, polishing, prong tightening, and resizing for life on all engagement rings in which the center stone was purchased through us, at list price.

Shipping is not included, but we can provide an insured shipping label at reduced rates. It’s between $20 – $100 each way depending on the value of the ring.

For stones in which we are honoring our price match guarantee the complimentary care plan can be purchased as a standalone plan for an additional $250.

Valid for US orders only.

At Frank Darling, we offer free 30 day returns for all collection styles. If for any reason you're unhappy with your purchase, you can return it within 30 days for an exchange or for a full refund.

Your return window begins when your purchase is ready to ship or pickup, and includes free return shipping via UPS air.

Returned items must be in their original, unworn condition and accompanied by all original documentation.

Layaway orders are not eligible for return more than 60 days from the first payment.

Orders canceled during production are considered returns.

If you have a special request for a later delivery date, our 30 day return/exchange period begins on the date that your order was originally available to ship or be picked up.

Only one ring per customer is eligible for return every 6 months. Jewelry determined misused or taken to a third-party jeweler is not eligible for return.

All certified diamonds must be returned with their original certificate or a $250 replacement fee will be charged.)

At Frank Darling, custom styles are also eligible for return, but it's a little more complicated.

The setting (everything excluding the center stone) can be returned for a full refund for 30 days from the date your purchase is ready to ship or pickup, and includes free return shipping via UPS air.

The center stone can be returned for a full refund for 60 days from the date of first payment or within 30 days from the date your purchase is ready to ship or pick up, whichever comes first. It also includes free return shipping via UPS air.

Returned items must be in their original, unworn condition and accompanied by all original documentation.

Layaway orders are not eligible for return more than 60 days from the first payment.

Orders canceled during production are considered returns.

If you have a special request for a later delivery date, our 30 day return/exchange period begins on the date that your order was originally available to ship or be picked up.

Only one ring per customer is eligible for return every 6 months. Jewelry determined misused or taken to a third-party jeweler is not eligible for return.

All certified diamonds must be returned with their original certificate or a $250 replacement fee will be charged.)

If you have a special request for a later delivery date, our 30 day return/exchange window begins on the date that your order was originally available to ship or be picked up at our studio.

Yes, international orders are eligible for return, we just ask that you cover the cost of return shipping. Duties & taxes are not eligible for a refund.

Yes! As long as you’re within your return window you can exchange the setting.

Absolutely! As long as you're within your return window you can return a loose stone. Each client is only allowed one loose diamond return. The diamond must arrive in its original condition, with its diamond certificate, and must not have been previously set.

Yes, we offer an upgrade program on natural, GIA certified diamonds in the D-J color range. We don't have an upgrade program for lab grown diamonds or colored gemstones at this point in time.

Here are the guidelines:

The new diamond must be at least 2x the price of your original diamond.

The original diamond must have been purchased through Frank Darling.

You may upgrade one diamond for multiple diamonds, or vice versa, so long as the total price of diamonds in your new selection is at least double that of your originally purchased diamond(s).

Your diamond must be in its original condition with the original diamond grading report. The grading report must be in good, reusable condition, or fees may apply for replacing the grading report.

Available within the United States only.

Upgrade orders are not eligible for discounts, price match, or promo codes.

The credit value will be solely based on the purchase price of your original diamond.

Your original diamond must be returned to us and accepted by our Quality Assurance department before your new selection is shipped.

Carat varies based on the collection. The Sidney and Parker collections are mostly one carat, Billie is mostly 1.5, and Mason and Harper are mostly 2. Contact us at hello@frankdarling.com to be sure.

Email us at hello@frankdarling.com and we can send a replacement.

Size 6.5!

You bet!

Sometimes USPS scans the kits before delivering them. Don’t stress. Give it 1-2 more days to arrive. Often it’s been misdelivered to a neighbor or shows up shortly after the scan. If it still doesn’t show up, email us at hello@frankdarling.com and we can help.

Email us at hello@frankdarling.com and we can extend the return window by a few days.

While there’s no limit to the number of try at home kits you can order, we can only ship one / customer at a time. As soon as we receive your first kit back, you’re welcome to order another!

You betcha!

You can keep the kit for five days from the date of a receipt, even if it shows up late.

Your card on file will be charged $250.

Yes, we do offer this service shipping is generally about $60, and this can be credited towards your order if you decide to purchase with us. One of our designers can help you with your international Try At Home order.

(Only one credit can be issued towards your order of $4,000 or more. Credits can not be combined with other discounts)

We don’t yet offer this service outside of the US and Canada