You’ve probably noticed the recent trend in people choosing alternative and unique engagement rings. For some people that might mean choosing a gemstone instead of a traditional diamond. For others it might mean picking a custom one-of-a-kind design. Whatever the case may be, this shopping guide for unique Canadian engagement rings will help you find the perfect ring to propose with or give that hint to your partner.
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UNIQUE ENGAGEMENT RINGS IN CANADA
Moi Et Toi Engagement Rings
Evorden is an amazing Vancouver engagement ring shop specializing in Canadian-made, unique engagement rings. We absolutely love the two stone moi et toi ring (shown below). It features a gorgeous teal sapphire and pear diamond. This ring can be ordered in 14k or 18k white gold, rose gold, or yellow gold.
Unique Boho Engagement Rings
Bobbi’s Jewellers is a Canadian fine jewellery store and local Ontario business based in Owen Sound. They create a variety of unique engagement rings including this gorgeous bohemian style wedding ring set. Their engagement rings are made-to-order and are made with ethically sourced materials.
Vintage Wedding Rings
If you’re looking for vintage elements and a ring no one else will have, Indira Vintage Jewelry is a Vancouver jewellery store with one of our favourite collections of vintage engagement rings. They have vintage diamond rings or vintage gemstone engagement rings.
- We found this Vintage Engagement Rings resources if you want to see more vintage rings available in Canada
Salt & Pepper Diamond Engagement Rings
Salt & pepper diamonds are increasing in popularity. They’re definitely a really unique choice when it comes to engagement rings. Vancouver jewellery store, Fancy Diamond Jewels, has so many salt and pepper diamond rings to choose from. We love the salt & pepper oval halo ring with matching wedding band shown below.
Toronto jewellery store, Posy Fine Jewellery, has a lovely collection of salt & pepper diamond rings along with other unique engagement ring ideas.
One-Of-A-Kind Wedding Rings
If you’re looking for a handcrafted one-of-a-kind engagement ring, you need to check out Aland Irène. Her nature inspired designs are truly a work of art. Our personal favourite unique engagement ring by Vancouver jewellery store, Aland Irène, is this mountain inspired ring shown below. It’s absolutely stunning and would be a great engagement ring or gift for mountain lovers.
This incredible creation is handcrafted by Vancouver jewellery store, Specimental. We were in awe when we first discovered Specimental. The intricate details they put into every piece they make blew our minds. They have a variety of unique engagement rings to choose from if you’re looking for something that no one else will have.
Sapphire Engagement Rings
Eidel Precious, based in Toronto, specializes in making sapphire engagement rings. They have sapphires of all colours like white, peach, blue, green, lavender, yellow and more. They’re really stunning!
Angara is an online fine jewellery shop and Vancouver jewellery store that offers 30 day returns, free shipping and lifetime warranties. They have an incredible collection of unique engagement rings made using sapphires. Sapphire are quickly becoming popular choices for engagement rings because of their unique colour options and their hardness and strength. Sapphires can be blue, pink, purple, orange, yellow and green. They also have many traditional and vintage-inspired styles as well.
Kingdom Fine Jewelry is another Vancouver engagement ring business. They have a huge collection of unique rings with a focus on sapphire engagement rings. The oval sapphire ring shown below is definitely our top pick. It features gorgeous Montana Sapphire and teal gemstones set on a 14k yellow gold band.
Black Diamond Rings
Jewels By KSB Designs has a number of unique black diamond engagement rings to choose from. Our personal favourite is this gorgeous black and white diamond marquise ring.
Unique Gemstone Rings
Reindeer Co. is an Ottawa jewellery store that has an amazing collection of unique engagement rings to choose from. They feature lots of engagement rings made with gemstones and salt and pepper diamonds for a really alternative and affordable option
Gwen Park Jewellery Designs is a Canadian fine jewellery shop and Toronto jewellery store. They create gorgeous engagement rings using a variety of materials including morganite. Morganite is known as the crystal of divine love and is said to be attuned to the heart chakra. This gorgeous morganite round halo ring is an obvious choice for the perfect unique engagement ring.
Gems Trove is another Toronto jewellery store that has a full collection of really unique engagement rings like this morganite ring with a black diamond halo and matching bands.
Elise Jewelry Designs is a Halifax jewellery store that has a great mix of vintage style engagement rings that feature gemstones and really unique styles.
Contemporary Engagement Rings Canada
Mikel Grant Jewellery based in Sechelt, BC handcrafts gorgeous high quality gemstone jewellery. Along with their gemstone sterling silver pieces, they also create solid gold rings. If you’re looking for a minimal engagement ring, they create beautiful mixed gold trio band and unique hammered gold bands.
Nakiit is an independent Canadian jewellery brand by artist and designer, Melina Panara. She has a lovely collection of handcrafted contemporary rings that would make the perfect alternative engagement ring. Our favourite is her award winning ring called the ‘Allegro’ (shown below).
Chayle Jewellery is a Ottawa jewellery store that creates made in Canada engagement rings. Following responsible and ethical practices, Chayle brings you recycled sources of silver and gold, fair trade gemstones and Canadian diamonds.
Now that you’ve got the ring, it’s time for the packaging. Kelo Designs is a local Calgary shop that combines their love of handcrafting wood products with precision to bring you a carefully made, unique wooden engagement ring box. It might just be the most important box you ever buy!
As you can see there are so many Canadian fine jewellery stores that offer really unique engagement rings. We’ll keep updating this list with rings as we discover them. In the meantime, the Canadian engagement rings website is a great resource to check out.
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