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Engagement Rings Canada: Custom Lab Grown & Mined Diamond Rings
Direct-to-designer pricing. No Canada showroom markup. Free 30-40 minute virtual consultation with the first jeweler in Canada to offer lab grown diamond engagement rings.
Free · 30-40 minutes · Video call · Ships overnight across the GTA
First in Canada for Lab Grown (2015)
Founded 2007 · 20+ Years Experience
GIA / IGI Certified
Zero Commission Sellers
Executive Summary
What Lux Jewels Offers Canada Buyers
Lux Jewels designs custom engagement rings for clients across all Canadian provinces and territories, and the United States. Founded in 2007 by Suman Smith, who became the first jeweler in Canada to offer lab grown diamond engagement rings in 2015. Over 20 years of diamond industry experience. Virtual consultations. GIA and IGI certified diamonds. Every ring designed from scratch and shipped FedEx Priority Overnight, insured, to your door.
Diamond Types
Lab grown (Type IIa standard), Canadian mined (Diavik, Ekati), ethically sourced natural
Shapes
Round brilliant, oval, cushion, emerald cut, pear, princess
Consultation
Free, 30-40 minutes, video call
Shipping
FedEx Priority Overnight, insured, signature required, all provinces
Metals
14K gold (yellow, white, rose), 18K gold, platinum. All repurposed gold.
Settings
Solitaire, hidden halo, three-stone, bezel, pave
Timeline
4-5 weeks from deposit
Last Updated
May 2026
$5K–$25K
Monthly Toronto Showroom Rent
1.5ct
Lux Jewels on $6,000
0.8ct
Spadina on $6,000
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Commissioned Sellers
Walk into any chain jewelry store in Canada and you'll see the same thing
Walk into any chain jewelry store in Canada and you’ll see the same thing. Rows of rings pulled from a factory catalog, sitting under glass, marked up 2.5x to 4x. The salesperson earns a commission. The landlord collects rent. Head office takes its cut. By the time a ring lands on your finger, you’ve paid for a lot of things that have nothing to do with your diamond’s cut grade, your setting’s craftsmanship, or the GIA certificate that proves what you’re actually getting.
The average Canadian spends around $3,500 on an engagement ring. Some of my clients spend less. Others spend more. What they don’t spend money on is somebody else’s overhead. That matters because on a $6,000 budget, the difference between a chain store and a direct designer can mean jumping from a 0.8-carat diamond to a 1.5-carat diamond in the same color and clarity range. Same money. Very different ring on her finger.
Start with a conversation
Free consultation. 30-40 minutes. Video call. I’ll walk you through what’s realistic at your budget. No obligation.
Why Canadian Clients Choose Lux Jewels
No inventory. No retail lease. No commissioned salespeople. Your money goes into your diamond and your setting, not my business expenses. That’s the short version.
The longer version? When you work with me, you’re not choosing from what’s available in a display case. You tell me the shape you love – oval, round brilliant, cushion cut, emerald cut, pear, princess – and I source that specific diamond. You see the stone on video. You review the full GIA or IGI certificate. Nothing moves forward until you approve it.
Then we design the setting. Solitaire for clean simplicity. Hidden halo for extra sparkle without the bulk. Three-stone if the symbolism matters. Bezel for active lifestyles. Pave band for maximum shimmer. I work in 14K gold (yellow, white, rose), 18K gold, and platinum. All gold is repurposed gold. Your ring gets built from scratch. One person touched your diamond. One team made your ring. That’s it.
Every diamond I source meets what I call the Type IIa standard. Not all diamonds are grown equal, and the differences show up in brilliance, color, and long-term durability. For the full explanation of why that matters, see our lab grown engagement rings buyer’s guide.
Custom Engagement Rings Across Canada
You don’t need to live in Vancouver to work with Lux Jewels. Virtual consultations mean geography isn’t a barrier. Here’s what the landscape looks like in Canada’s major markets.
Vancouver, BC
Home base. Vancouver has strong independent jewelers – Era Design on Main Street, for example – plus the usual chains at Pacific Centre and Metrotown. The challenge in Vancouver is rent. Robson Street and Gastown retail space drives markup that has nothing to do with your diamond. Lux Jewels operates without that overhead. For the full local picture, see our engagement rings Vancouver guide.
Toronto, ON
Toronto’s Spadina diamond district and Yorkdale Mall give you options, but options don’t guarantee value. Kimberfire does great custom work locally. For buyers outside the GTA, virtual consultation gets you the same direct-sourcing access without driving to Spadina. One thing to factor in: Ontario’s 13% HST adds $650 on a $5,000 ring.
Montreal, QC
Montreal’s jewelry scene is strong – Ecksand produces beautiful work in their Plateau atelier. But Quebec buyers face the highest combined tax rate in Canada at 14.975% (GST + QST). On a $5,000 ring, that’s $749 in tax. Something to budget for regardless of where you buy.
Calgary and Edmonton, AB
Alberta’s 5% GST-only rate makes it the most tax-friendly province for ring shopping. On a $6,000 ring, you save $360 to $600 compared to Ontario or Quebec. Lux Jewels ships to your door anywhere in Alberta.
Ottawa, Winnipeg, Halifax, and Everywhere Else
I’ve shipped finished rings to Yellowknife, Charlottetown, St. John’s, and everywhere between. Same process, same quality, same FedEx Priority Overnight delivery. A client in Saskatoon gets the same consultation as a client in downtown Vancouver.
What Lux Jewels Offers Canadian Clients
Service | Details | How to Start |
Custom Engagement Rings | Designed from scratch. Choose your diamond shape (round, oval, cushion, emerald, pear, princess), setting style, and metal. One revision included. | Free consultation at /booking-appointment/ |
Custom Wedding Bands | Matching or standalone. Same custom process. | Free consultation |
Diamond Earrings and Pendants | Martini studs, halo drops, bezel set. Lab grown or mined. | Free consultation |
Heirloom Jewelry Redesign | Your grandmother's diamond, a new setting. We keep the story, update the design. | Free consultation |
The No-BS Diamond Buying Call | Shopping elsewhere? Get expert guidance. I review stones and certificates from any seller. | Book at stan.store/luxjewels |
Two services, two booking links
The No-BS Diamond Buying Call ($199, 30 minutes, video call) is a separate service from the free jewelry consultation. The call is the first and only service of its kind in the world – for buyers who want an independent expert before purchasing from any jeweler. Pricing subject to change. Confirm current rate at stan.store/luxjewels before booking. The free consultation (30-40 minutes at /booking-appointment/) is your starting point for custom Lux Jewels projects.
Engagement Ring Pricing in Canada (2026)
Three things drive the cost of an engagement ring: the diamond (60-80% of total), the metal and setting ($500 to $3,000+ depending on complexity), and who you buy from. Here’s what each budget looks like with Lux Jewels.
Budget (CAD) | Lab Grown Option | Mined Diamond Option | Popular Settings at This Tier |
$2,000 - $4,000 | 1.0-1.8 ct, Excellent cut, G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity | 0.5-0.7 ct, similar grades | 14K gold solitaire, bezel |
$4,000 - $8,000 | 1.5-3.0 ct, D-G color available, VVS-VS clarity | 0.8-1.2 ct, good quality | 14K-18K gold, hidden halo, three-stone, pave |
$8,000 - $15,000 | 2.5-5.0 ct, collector-grade possible | 1.2-2.0 ct, GIA Excellent | Platinum, 18K gold, complex custom |
$15,000+ | Statement pieces, matched pairs | 2.0+ ct, premium certified | Fully custom, one-of-a-kind design |
All diamonds are certified by GIA or IGI. These ranges reflect real Lux Jewels project pricing, not theoretical numbers. The free consultation gives you a specific estimate for your vision.
A note on pricing
Pricing varies based on diamond availability, gold and platinum spot prices, and design complexity. All figures approximate.
Lab Grown vs Mined Diamonds for Canadian Buyers
Lab grown diamonds typically cost a fraction of what mined diamonds cost at identical cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. Same crystal structure. Same 10 on the Mohs hardness scale. Same optical properties. The FTC updated their definition of “diamond” in 2018 to include lab grown stones.
Canada has a unique position here. The Northwest Territories are home to the Diavik and Ekati mines – two of the world’s most significant diamond operations. Canadian-mined diamonds carry strong provenance tracking through programs like CanadaMark. So the choice isn’t just about price. It’s about what matters to you.
Factor | Lab Grown | Canadian Mined |
Cost (1 ct, G, VS1, Excellent) | Significantly lower | Full market price |
Certification | GIA or IGI | GIA + CanadaMark provenance |
Hardness | 10 (Mohs) | 10 (Mohs) |
Origin | Grown in a lab (CVD or HPHT process) | Diavik/Ekati, NWT, Canada |
Resale value | Lower | Higher (rarity premium) |
Environmental consideration | Lower carbon footprint | Supports Canadian mining communities |
Something I tell every Toronto client
I work with both. I don’t push one over the other. We’ll discuss what makes sense for your values and budget during the free consultation. For the full comparison, read our lab grown vs natural diamonds page.
Not sure which diamond type is right for you?
That’s what the free consultation is for. I’ll walk you through both options at your specific budget. Honest advice, no pressure. I’m on your side no matter where you buy.
How to Choose an Engagement Ring in Canada
Forget the three months’ salary rule. De Beers invented that in a 1930s ad campaign. Here’s what actually matters.
Start with the Cut
Cut is the single most important factor in how a diamond looks on your finger. An Excellent or Ideal cut grade means maximum light return – the diamond sparkles. A poor cut means light leaks out the bottom and the stone looks dull regardless of carat weight. I won’t source anything below Very Good cut for clients, and most Lux Jewels rings use Excellent.
Color and Clarity: Where to Save Smart
Color grades G through H look white to the naked eye in most settings. Paying for D color (completely colorless) adds thousands with no visible difference in a mounted ring. Same logic applies to clarity: VS1 or VS2 diamonds are eye-clean – you won’t see inclusions without magnification. Don’t pay for Flawless unless the certificate is the point.
Setting Styles That Work
A solitaire setting puts all the attention on the diamond. Hidden halos add sparkle from the side without the bulk of a full halo. Bezel settings wrap metal around the stone for maximum protection – ideal for nurses, teachers, or anyone working with their hands. Three-stone settings carry “past, present, future” symbolism. Pave bands add shimmer but cost more to maintain long term.
Pick the Shape That Fits Her Style
Shape | Character | Best For |
Round Brilliant | Maximum sparkle, 57/58 facets, classic | Traditional taste, highest light performance |
Oval | Elongates the finger, faces up larger per carat | Budget-conscious buyers who want visible size |
Cushion Cut | Soft edges, vintage feel, strong fire | Romantic, antique-inspired designs |
Emerald Cut | Step facets, hall-of-mirrors effect, architectural | Confident, minimalist style |
Pear | Teardrop, unique, elongating | Statement pieces, solitaire pendants too |
Princess Cut | Square shape, brilliant faceting, modern | Contemporary taste, geometric settings |
Shipping and Provincial Sales Tax
Every Lux Jewels ring ships FedEx Priority Overnight, fully insured, signature required. Next day delivery is typical for Canadian addresses. Customs delays are possible but rare for domestic shipments.
Tax varies by province and adds up fast on a ring purchase.
Province | Tax Type | Total Rate | Tax on $5,000 Ring |
Alberta | GST only | 5% | $250 |
Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 11% | $550 |
British Columbia | GST + PST | 12% | $600 |
Manitoba | GST + RST | 12% | $600 |
Ontario | HST | 13% | $650 |
Nova Scotia | HST | 14% | $700 |
Quebec | GST + QST | 14.975% | $749 |
NB / PEI / NL | HST | 15% | $750 |
Tax applies
Tax applies based on delivery address, not seller location. Rates current as of May 2026 – confirm at canada.ca.
How the Custom Ring Process Works
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Step 01
Free Virtual Consultation
Share inspiration images before our call. During the free consultation, I walk through what’s realistic at your budget and show diamond options. No generic catalog. No “pick from these 12 settings.”
Step 02
Diamond Sourcing and Approval
After we agree on direction, I source your diamond – whether that’s a lab grown oval or a Canadian-mined round brilliant – and send you video and full GIA or IGI certificate. You approve before anything gets made.
Step 03
CAD Rendering
Then the ring goes into CAD rendering. You see a 3D model of exactly what your ring will look like. One design revision is included. Most clients don’t need any.
Step 04
Production and Overnight Delivery
Production takes 4-5 weeks from deposit. You get progress updates as needed. The finished ring ships to your door, anywhere in Canada, FedEx Priority Overnight. Insured. Signature required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do engagement rings cost in Canada?
The national average is around $3,500 CAD. Custom rings from Lux Jewels start at approximately $2,000 for a lab grown diamond in a 14K gold solitaire setting. There’s no minimum and no formula.
Does Lux Jewels ship to all provinces?
Yes. Every province and territory. Also to the United States. FedEx Priority Overnight, insured, signature required.
Can I see my diamond before the ring is made?
Yes. You get video of the actual diamond plus full GIA or IGI certificate before approving. Nothing gets made until you say go.
Do you offer both lab grown and mined diamonds?
Both. Lab grown diamonds (grown via CVD or HPHT process) and ethically sourced natural diamonds, including Canadian-mined stones from Diavik and Ekati. Lux Jewels has offered both since 2015. We’ll discuss which makes sense during the free consultation.
How long does a custom ring take?
4-5 weeks from deposit. Includes diamond sourcing, CAD design, one revision if needed, and production. Rush orders sometimes possible depending on availability.
What's the difference between the free consultation and the No-BS Diamond Buying Call?
The free consultation (30-40 minutes, /booking-appointment/) is for clients starting a custom Lux Jewels project. The No-BS Diamond Buying Call ($199, 30 minutes, stan.store/luxjewels) is for anyone who wants expert guidance while shopping at any jeweler. The first and only service of its kind in the world. Pricing subject to change. Confirm current rate at stan.store/luxjewels before booking.
What certifications should I look for?
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is the gold standard. IGI (International Gemological Institute) is widely accepted, especially for lab grown diamonds. I source diamonds with either certification and can explain the differences during our call.
What metals do you work with?
14K gold in yellow, white, and rose. 18K gold. Platinum. All gold used is repurposed gold. I’ll recommend the right metal for your design and lifestyle during the consultation.
Ready to Start Your Ring?
Book a free consultation. 30-40 minutes, video call. Tell me what you’re looking for, your budget, and your timeline. Honest advice, real plan, no obligation.
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Serving Toronto, the GTA, all of Ontario, and across Canada and the US.
