You’ve probably noticed the recent trend in unique and alternative Canadian made 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 list of handcrafted engagement rings from designers across Canada will help you find the perfect ring.
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UNIQUE ENGAGEMENT RINGS IN CANADA
Evorden
Evorden is an amazing Vancouver engagement ring shop specializing in unique, Canadian-made engagement rings. We absolutely love the two stone ring (shown below) that feature a gorgeous teal sapphire and pear diamond. This ring can be ordered in 14k or 18k white gold, rose gold, or yellow gold.
Eidel Precious
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!
Kingdom Fine Jewelry
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.
Angara Jewellery
Angara, based in Vancouver BC, is an online fine jewellery shop that offers 30 day returns, free shipping and lifetime warranties. They have an incredible collection of unique engagement rings made using sapphire gemstones. Sapphire stones 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.
Jewels By KSB Designs
Jewels By KSB Designs has a number of unique diamond engagement rings to choose from. Our personal favourite is this gorgeous black and white diamond ring.
Mikel Grant Jewellery
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.
Elise Jewelry Designs
Elise Jewelry Designs, based in Halifax Nova Scotia, has a great mix of vintage style engagement rings that feature gemstones and really unique styles.
Nakiit Jewellery
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).
Bobbi’s Jeweller
Looking for something unique for that special someone? Bobbi’s Jewellers, based in Owen Sound Ontario, not only creates one-of-a-kind jewellery but does so with ethically sourced materials. Their engagement ring designs are very unique.
Chayle Jewellery
Avoid the pushy salesmen and overwhelming display boxes, because Chayle Jewellery, based in Ottawa ON, sells their artistically designed creations online. Following responsible and ethical practices, Chayle brings you recycled sources of silver and gold, fair trade gemstones and Canadian diamonds.
MADE IN CANADA ENGAGEMENT RINGS
Kim Drosdick Jewellery
Jewellery expert and designer extraordinaire, Kim Drosdick (based in Toronto, ON) has a secret to creating the perfect piece for you – she listens. Speak from the heart and Kim will make it come to life, designing unique engagement rings with diamonds, gems, mixed metals and unique patterns. Browse her collection for wedding must-haves and statement pieces.
Pamela Lauz Jewellery
Toronto jewellery designer, Pamela Lauz, creates one-of-a-kind engagement rings. She specializes in creating custom engagement rings that range from modern to vintage-inspired. If you need some inspiration for designing your own alternative engagement ring, you can get some inspiration on her website.
Gwen Park Jewellery Designs
Gwen Park Jewellery Designs, based in Toronto ON, creates 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, making this gorgeous morganite solitaire ring an obvious choice for the perfect engagement ring.
Hopefully this round-up blog post helped you find a unique and alternative Canadian made engagement ring. 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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