About this vendor
Make your own wedding rings — by hand, in one day, in Dallas, Texas.
LaProng is a hands-on jewelry workshop where engaged couples forge their own wedding bands from raw metal instead of buying them off a shelf. You make theirs, they make yours — or make a single ring on your own. Eloping? For a lot of couples, this is the wedding experience itself.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
One 4–6 hour session, one-on-one with Joseph, a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional. You'll plan and measure your rings, cut the metal to length, shape it round, solder the band closed with a jeweler's torch, hammer it true, file and sand out every tool mark, then choose your finish: hammered, satin, or high polish. Professionals step in to set the stones, you polish the rings to full brilliance, and you can add a short engraving inside. You leave the same day wearing rings you made yourselves.
WHAT YOU WORK WITH
Ethically sourced 14K or 18K gold in yellow, white, or rose — or platinum. Stones are included and chosen by you: lab-grown diamonds, natural earth-mined diamonds, moissanite, or sapphire. Every professional tool is provided.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Most couples who walk in have never touched a jeweler's bench. It's beginner-friendly and closely coached from the first measurement to the final polish — and it's real work, which is exactly why the ring means what it does when you slide it on.
PRICING
All-inclusive packages: materials, tools, and coaching, with no hidden add-ons. Wedding ring packages start at $695; make-your-own engagement ring packages start at $2,590. Most couples spend about what they'd spend on comparable rings from a traditional jeweler — and walk out having made them.
WHY COUPLES TRAVEL FOR THIS
The Knot Couples' Choice Award winner, with more than 1,200 rings made in the studio and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Couples come from Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and across the country to spend the day at the bench. The studio is in Carrollton, minutes from Dallas and a short drive from DFW airport.
Sessions run during the day, by appointment. Message us with your date and we'll walk you through metals, stones, and what to expect.
Details
Rings
- Engagement Rings
- Ring Services
- Appraisals
- Custom Designs
- Engraving
- Financing Available
Wedding Jewelry
- Bracelets
- Brooches
- Cufflinks
- Earrings
- Necklaces
- Rings
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.+2 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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What an incredible and unique experience we had. I would definitely recommend it.
My fiancé and I forged beautiful wedding bands! I am happy we chose to forge them ourselves instead of buying rings somewhere because the memories of making ring will stay with me....
Our rings are made with the love that will continue to grow with in our marriage. I look forward to wearing my ring everyday!!
The perfect place to create your own ring for a special occasion. I've had a 1-on-1 ring creation workshop with Joe. I've never had any experience with this kind of thing, but Joe ...
was incredibly patient and thorough even if I made some mistakes. I even broke two handsaws but Joe assured me that it's alright, and the rest of the workshop still became a really fun, smooth, and memorable experience. Easy and free parking there too. I highly recommend LaProng Jewelers and hope more people consider making their rings with Joe.
Me and my partner had an absolutely amazing time at LaProng with Joseph helping us create our wedding bands. The experience was very unique and fun and we recommend anyone looking ...
to create a one of a kind piece of jewelry to attend!
It was a super fun and a great learning experience on how rings are made! A full day of just me and my partner, so they were able to give their full attention to both of us on maki...
ng our rings. Joleen and Joseph were great and very knowledgeable on how to help us make our DIY rings! Engraving was the only super specialized part that they took over to engrave the inside of our rings, but it came out beautifully! Will definitely recommend a day with them, if you plan to make your own rings for the experience and memories! I tried to upload a picture, but it wouldn't upload, sadly.
Such a unique and meaningful experience! I loved learning about the jewelry making process, working together with my partner to make our rings, and learning about the Dallas Maker ...
Space. Everyone was welcoming, helpful, and encouraging which made the experience one of a kind.
The whole process was exceptional. LaProng went the extra-mile in making sure I was fully happy in my custom design during the design phase and the actual creation experience was e...
qually as enjoyable. Great motivation and guidance throughout the whole day and I felt really empowered to create a great final product. An overall unique experience that is hard to find anywhere else.
Joseph and Jamie are exceptional! They walked us through the entire process from start to finish. Jamie is a fantastic teacher and jeweler, we loved working with him. My fiancé and...
I left not only with one of a kind rings for each other, but an experience to remember. We’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such talented and kind individuals.
One of the most exciting and fun ways to get our wedding bands. Joseph is so personable and easy to get along with, he's very complimentary, and helped us as much or as little as n...
eeded. He could tell when we could do it, and when we really needed and wanted the help. Don't worry at all if you're scared that you'll make an ugly ring because Joseph will make sure its exactly how you want it.
He led us through the process very well, and gave us time to have fun with it. We did not feel rushed at all. He answered all my questions about the tools and process and he had everything prepared and ready for us.
Overall, just do this instead of buying rings. 100% worth the experience and price.
Very friendly and quick to respond! Made the process so easy! Best decision ever! Joseph and Jamie are very professional and do top quality work. I’m very glad I went with them ins...
tead of buying a ring. The whole experience was amazing!
We had a great experience! Joseph was very helpful and provided everything we needed. We are very happy with our rings. So much more meaningful making them for each other!
We had a wonderful time creating our wedding rings with Joseph! We wanted to make hammered rings that incorporated metal from our families antique gold. He helped us do just that...
and they turned out amazing! Would 100% recommend!
We had a fantastic time with Joseph who was extremely helpful in teaching us how to make our own wedding bands! We had never done anything like this before and Joseph made the proc...
ess easy and fun. Would definitely recommend.
My fiancé and I had an amazing time creating our wedding bands with Joseph. He led us through every step and gave us helpful tips along the way. We absolutely love our bands and th...
e experience we went through making them. 100% would recommend to anyone who asks. Thanks Joseph!
Joseph was extremely patient in both the design and construction processes for my engagement ring. He carefully guided me through all of the steps and I couldn't be happier with th...
e final product! Would highly recommended him to anyone who is interested in making a custom ring.
We traveled from Houston for the wedding band workshop and Joseph was very knowledgeable and patient throughout the whole process. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I wi...
sh we could do this again for the first time.
What an incredible experience making the ring! Joseph was so great in his teaching and process that it made the work fun and exciting to be a part of. Most of all he helped me to c...
reate a beautiful ring that I am proud of to have given to my future wife. Thank you Joseph for all your guidance and I look forward to seeing you again to create the wedding bands!
Joseph was super friendly, encouraging, and helpful! My fiance and I had such an amazing time making each other's wedding rings--it was such a special experience! I would highly re...
commend to any engaged couples:) Neither of us had any experience making jewelry before the workshop--and our rings look great!
We did the wedding band workshop. Joseph was very helpful, answering any questions we had about the facilities or the process. It was an incredibly memorable experience, and we can...
't thank him enough for his services.
When I found the woman that I wanted to marry I wanted the ring I gave her to be special. I found Laprong Jewelers Engagement Ring workshop and knew it was the perfect option. I ...
travelled to Texas and was expertly guided in a unique and fun workshop to build the engagement ring I would ultimately give my Fiancée.
Fast forward and my Fiancée and I wanted wedding bands that were equally as meaningful. I travelled to Texas again, but this time for a couples ring building course. The experience could not have been better. We received fantastic guidance and were walked through each step carefully. Joseph even gave some great suggestions to compliment the engagement ring I had built on my last visit.
If you're looking for a special, romantic, and engaging experience I absolutely recommend one of the ring building workshops!
Could not be happier with Joseph and his work! He is very easy to talk to, and took the time to carefully address all of my concerns about the engagement ring, and he created exact...
ly what we wanted. The ring was flawless! We also did his DIY experience to make our wedding bands and it was well worth the money. So much fun, so special, and Joseph does a great job of teaching, while still letting you do all of the work. Could not say enough good things and would recommend him to anyone.
This class was better than we expected! We truly did every step of the ring making. And Joseph made that easy, fun, and interesting! It is a very well thought out class. Joseph has...
mastered how to teach and support you as a student. It was so meaningful and special to have fully made my partner's ring. Everytime I look at the ring I made I think of how I started with a strip of metal and slowly turned it into his ring that symbolizes our love. So happy we did this and very satisfied with this class.
Joseph did an amazing job of walking us through every step of making our wedding rings!! He was informative and patient and put us jewelry newbies completely at ease. We had a pre...
tty complicated request and he made sure we walked out of his workshop with the exact rings we wanted. They are BEAUTIFUL and we are SO happy! Thanks, Joseph!!!
The best experience! My husband and I did the Couples Wedding Band workshop and absolutely loved it! Joseph really took care of us and guided us through the whole process. We are g...
rateful to Joseph for providing this meaningful experience and for sharing his expertise. Our rings are beautiful and exactly what we wanted. I HIGHLY recommend!
Platinum Engagement Ring turned out beautiful
My Fiancé and I had the best experience working with Joseph! We had so much fun making our wedding bands & making memories!! Joseph is a true professional, he taught us new skills ...
and assisted us in crafting professional looking wedding bands! I recommend this workshop to everyone!
Incredible experience and results! Joseph helped us build the ring of dreams. Our time in the workshop flew by thanks to Joseph’s great sense of humor and expertise. Would highly r...
ecommend for anyone looking to create a highly personal and special ring.
My husband always knew he wanted to be a part of the process of making my engagement ring. So after he proposed and told me that he actually made my ring, I was shocked because of ...
how gorgeous it was. After losing a side-stone the day I got it, Joseph quickly replaced the missing stone and triple-checked all of the others. My husband and I decided the day after we got engaged that we wanted to make each other's wedding bands as well. I was a little nervous as anything I try to make ends up looking like a 2-year-olds macaroni art piece, but Joseph walked us through step by step, and both rings turned out amazing! It was such a memorable and fun experience that I have recommended him to anyone that will listen to me. So if you want a unique ring, Joseph is the man to go to!
Joseph was great! He walked me through the process, he was very helpful and answered my questions. Also did it in 2 weeks!
The was a wonderful experience. I love the idea of giving a ring with so much sentimentality and personal touch to it for my husband. And the finished product looks like a professi...
on store bought ring so there’s no sacrifice in quality or look of the ring at all. I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone interested in adding a personal touch to a ring for a loved one or yourself! It was fun, education, cool and resulted in a beautiful ring!
This is really such an amazing experience. I can recommend it more. we drove all the way from Houston just to do this. We struggled to find bands that were matching and wouldn't be...
too manly for me and wasn't just a plain gold band. This experience topped that we were able to make our bands to the specifications we wanted and have the unique attachment that we made them. They will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We are so thankful to Joseph for having something like this and taking the time to go over all of the steps with such patience and detail. He is a true master of his craft! Don't go to major jewlers. Do it yourself!
If you're like me and always wanted to make the engagement ring for your significant other but tools were too expensive, look no further because this is the workshop for you. I did...
alot of research on multiple different locations before deciding on LaProng and I'm glad I did. Their workshop is faster, cheaper, and a higher quality then the competition. Unlike other workshops this on is a one day workshop from 9am - 5pm. Price wise LaProng was over $1000 cheaper then others even after flight costs and hotel since I'm not local. The quality of the rings that come out of this workshop was my main driving factor for choosing LaProng. The pictures lived up to their words and my ring came out beautifully. Joseph was also super cool and willing to work with me on customizing it the way I wanted it. He is a great teacher and mentor and made the experience really enjoyable. I would 1000% recommend this place to anyone and everyone.
I got an ad for LaProng on instagram.
I brought it up to my fiance that it could be fun. And damn was I right!
Joseph got everything in order for us on short notice. He guided us t...
he whole way thru the process. He showed us what to do and then let us do it. And he made it so easy for us to craft these beautiful rings that we'll be wearing for the rest of our lives.
It was a great bonding experience for me and my fiance, it was also super fun to get to work along side my partner and make an amazing memory together.
I don't have enough great things to say about our time with Joseph at LaProng!
If you're even thinking about doing this, just do it. You won't regret it!
The workshop was a lot of fun and Joseph made everything really easy to understand and do. Super happy with the final outcome!! Definitely recommend to anyone looking to do somethi...
ng a little different and more personal but still high quality.
We spent the better part of a wonderful Saturday with Joseph in his workshop to create our beautiful DIY wedding bands. The workshop is incredible - like a creative wonderland for ...
adults :)
Joseph was fun and friendly, and is a master at his craft. He was a great teacher and was able to instruct us (complete novices) on how to use the equipment every step of the way, without needing to jump in himself. We had the workshop to ourselves that day so were the only couple he was assisting. This was truly a DIY experience, and we left feeling accomplished and proud of the rings that we made for each other. You can't buy this from a store...
We have gotten many complements on our work, and every time we tell people that we made them ourselves, we get to proudly hand over our rings for inspection. I will admit... I personally love seeing the awe in peoples faces every time. The cost of the workshop is very reasonable, and the total cost was just the workshop fee+cost of the metal. He customizes the cost for each couple so you aren't paying for more gold than what is used (for us it was about $1800 in total for our 2 gold bands). My husband and I both highly recommend LaProng to all of our friends - it is a once in a lifetime experience that is so much more fun than just picking out a pre-made band from a jewelry store (for about the same price).
This was so much fun, and Jospeh made it easy. I love that we’ll have such a good memory associated with our rings.
I did the engagement ring workshop and Joseph helped me make an absolutely incredible engagement ring, I could not be happier with how it turned out. The workshop itself was a lot ...
of fun and was a great experience. Joseph did a fantastic job walking me through and explaining each step of the process. I highly recommend the engagement ring workshop with Joseph if you are wanting to make your own engagement ring.
I highly recommend the engagement ring workshop to anyone. I felt as if extra meaning is added to the engagement ring by being instrumental in creating it.
Joseph is a great teac...
her and steps you through the process in a manner that is easy to follow. He let's you complete each task on your own as much as you want but is ready to step in if you ever need his help and expertise. You gain a greater appreciation for the difficult work that goes into creating an engagement ring. I am so impressed with how fantastic the ring came out. It looks exactly like the image we had planned beforehand.
As an added bonus, you can grab some delicious Texas BBQ at lunch during the workshop.
I highly recommend the engagement ring workshop! I had a lot of fun making the ring and Joseph will guide you step by step. I am a recent college grad with a low budget and Joseph ...
took the time to help me find the right material combination to stay within budget. I was able to make the exact ring I had in mind plus awesome pictures to show my fiancé.
What an awesome experience. Joseph helped me achieve my goal of making a ring for my better half with my own two hands. He helped guide me through the many options available, as we...
ll as assisted me in making my final design decisions, and eventually helped me craft my custom ring. He is a master of his craft, and obviously takes pride in the quality of his final delivered product. I will be recommending him to everyone who asks about the beautiful ring they see. Thank you again Joseph for the experience of a lifetime, and an incredible ring!
The whole process was great! He was willing to work with us on a design that was a bit more complicated than normal. The design came out beautiful and we were involved in the proce...
ss the whole time. Now we can't wait for our wedding so that we can start wearing these rings already!
As a routine, I make a ring myself for my wife each year for our anniversary. In the past few years I’ve worked with woodcarvers, ceramists, glass blowing artists and embroideriers...
; among them, my experience with Joe is one of the best. Not only because of the convenient location of his workshop and reasonable charge, but also the arrangement of the session.
The most challenging part of hosting such workshops is to meet the somewhat self-contradictory requests from the attendants. On the one hand, people want to roll their sleeves, get their hands dirty and find the craftsman side of themselves ; on the other hand, however, they also expect an undemanding, laidback and pleasant process ending with an easy success. It is usually difficult to achieve both, but Joe finds the perfect balance point. As I told him during my session, making a ring with his mentoring is like watching a baseball game – you get excited but not frantic, engaged but not engrossed, sweaty but not out of breath.
I strongly recommend Joe’s workshop to everyone who either wants to spend a fulfilling day with his/her loved one together to make something memorable or plans to make a surprise for a special occasion.
In early April I did the engagement ring workshop. The level of detail in instruction was amazing. Not only did Joseph walk me through how to do each step until i was comfortable p...
erforming it myself, he also explained why we were doing it and how it will affect the final product.
Building your own engagement ring is a pretty nerve racking experience, but Joseph's direction and supervision definitely put me at ease. His extense knowledge and experience on the subject became apparent very early on.
Joseph was also very helpful and communicative when I was still deciding to build the ring. He helped me choose between various materials and made several great diamond recommendations based on my desires and price range.
From the first inquiry email I sent to closing the box on the finished ring Joseph was an excellent guide and I cant recommend LaProng Jewelry enough.
My fiance and I made wedding bands with his help, and it was a wonderful experience. Joseph is extremely patient and funny, and he took the time to get to know us during process. C...
reating the jewelry was very hands on, and each time we look at our rings, it's a beautiful reminder of the life we've crafted with each other.
Laboring over each other's rings was a beautiful expression of the work, care, and commitment it takes to have a successful relationships. I cannot express my gratitude for the amazing experience and high quality jewelry Joseph helped us create! I truly don't know why anyone would purchase a ring from a store, when this is available in DFW!
hmm, was very friendly guy to work with, very patient very professional. could use some help with gem setting, but the over all metal working ring was really Great.
He'll be very p...
recise with what information you give him.
I highly recommend the wedding band workshop! It was a great experience and our rings are so much more meaningful because we made them. Joseph is a great teacher and guide through ...
the whole process.
My fiancee and I just finished our class with Joseph yesterday. We wanted an unusual look (distressed/older looking bands) and he completely understood our vision and helped make t...
he rings we had imagined. The experience was amazing and our wedding bands quickly became some of our most prized possessions thanks to the fact that we made them by hand. I cannot recommend this class enough!
This was an awesome experience! We had a great time working together to make each other's rings and learning about something that we didn't have any previous knowledge of! Joseph...
did an awesome job of explaining each step of the process and giving us tips and feedback throughout.
This is something that anyone could do without any jewelry making background and leave with unique hand crafted wedding rings!
This was the best experience! Our wedding bands will always have a great story behind them. I made my husbands and he made mine, both turned out pretty great I would say even bette...
r than bought. The process was interesting and although it took about 7 hours it was smooth and time flew by. I recommend this to every couple! You get a great ring, an interesting experience and quality time together. Our rings were yellow gold.
My fiancé and I went to the workshop to make our wedding bands. We had so much fun doing it and it's so much more meaningful that we were able to make our bands for each other inst...
ead of just buying them at the store. Joseph walked us through each step and helped out when we needed "expert help", but we are so proud of our work. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to do something different with their significant other.
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1114 Navajo Cir, Carrollton, TX | Dallas Fort-Worth
LaProng Fine DIY Wedding Jewelry