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Engagement guide

How to choose an engagement ring, step by step

Diamond shape, carats, metal, ring size, budget: everything a jeweller would explain in a private consultation, gathered on one page. No jargon, no pressure.

  • GIA and IGI certified diamonds
  • Ring size guide
  • Lifetime diamond warranty (breakage)

The six steps that actually matter

  1. 1. Set the budget before the stone

    A clear budget removes 80% of the stress. It then drives the diamond type and the metal, never the other way around.

  2. 2. Choose the diamond shape

    It is the one detail she will notice every day. Look at the rings she admires or already wears.

  3. 3. Prioritize cut, not the spec sheet

    An excellent cut creates the fire. Clarity invisible to the naked eye is never seen on the finger.

  4. 4. Match the metal to her skin

    White gold for crisp contrast, yellow for warmth, rose for softness. Look at her other jewellery.

  5. 5. Check the certification

    A diamond without a GIA or IGI certificate has no verifiable value. Every stone we sell is certified.

  6. 6. Confirm the warranty and the exchange

    Complimentary inner engraving, exchange within 30 days and a lifetime diamond warranty against breakage: get it in writing.

Which diamond shape looks like her?

Round brilliant

Maximum fire and the most timeless choice. Roughly six rings out of ten.

Oval

Elongates the finger and looks larger than a round of the same weight.

Cushion

Softened corners, warm sparkle, extremely photogenic.

Pear

A signature silhouette, elegant and confident without being showy.

Radiant

Architectural lines and intense brilliance: the perfect compromise.

Emerald

A sober hall-of-mirrors effect, high fashion, showcases clarity.

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The questions we get every week

How many carats for an engagement ring?
In Quebec, most rings chosen sit between 1 and 2 carats. A certified lab-grown diamond often gets you 1.5 ct where a natural stone would give 0.70 ct at the same budget. Cut matters more than carat count: an excellent cut always looks larger than a poorly proportioned carat.
Which finger and hand does the engagement ring go on?
In Quebec and North America, the engagement ring is worn on the ring finger of the left hand, the fourth finger. After the wedding, the wedding band slides underneath, closer to the heart, and the engagement ring stays above it.
How do I find her ring size without being caught?
Quietly borrow a ring she already wears on that finger, or ask a close friend. Our sizing guide turns a simple measurement into a North American size, and you have 30 days to exchange the piece if the size is off.
What budget should I plan for an engagement ring?
Forget the three-months-salary rule. In Quebec, the most chosen range runs from $1,500 to $5,000, taxes extra. A budget is built around the stone, the metal and the atelier work, never around an imposed number.
How long does a custom ring take?
Plan for three to five weeks: approved 3D rendering, diamond selection on video, atelier production, then certification. For an imminent proposal, we can compress the schedule.