TL;DR: if you are planning a proposal or wedding in Quebec, think about language, season and the practicalities of ordering a ring from abroad. Our conversations are in English, and we send written summaries that are easy to run through a translation tool. The customer pays import duty and tax on delivery to Canada. Pieces start from £600.
Language
French is the main language of daily life in Quebec, and many families speak both French and English. Our conversations are in English. Written summaries after our conversations let you read details at your own pace, share them with family or check them with a translation tool. Photographs and sketches help whatever your first language is, and our written approval step is where every detail is confirmed. If language matters to you, ask us before you begin and we will say what we can do.
Setting the scene
Quebec offers settings for every taste, from old stone streets and historic squares to lakes and forests. Many couples propose outdoors, which is lovely, though it needs a plan for cold weather. If you are proposing in winter, remember that fingers shrink in the cold and gloves can snag high settings. Our guide to winter proposals in Canada has practical ideas.
Seasons to think about
- Autumn: colourful foliage makes a lovely backdrop, and the weather is usually comfortable for a walk.
- Winter: snow can be magical, but gloves, cold fingers and short daylight need planning.
- Spring: a changeable season, so have a plan B for the weather.
- Summer: long days and lakeside settings, with heat that can make fingers swell.
Choosing the ring
Send photographs of rings you like and mark the parts you love. We turn them into sketches and CAD renders for you to review, and make nothing until you approve in writing. Standard making time is 5 to 6 weeks, varying with your location and how busy we are.
Keeping the ring safe on the day
Outdoor proposals bring practical risks. Cold hands drop small objects, snow hides a ring that falls, and gloves make it hard to hold a box steadily. Keep the ring in an inside pocket, agree who will carry it, and choose a spot where you can kneel safely. If you plan a photographer, tell them the plan, and have a warm indoor fallback. A little rehearsal makes the real moment calmer.
Sizing
Measure the inside of a ring that fits well in millimetres and tell us how you measured. Our guide to sizing a finger for a bespoke ring from abroad explains the principles, and our guide to winter gloves and ring fit covers cold weather.
Delivery and customs
Delivery is insured and tracked with FedEx. The customer pays import duty and tax, and Canada has federal and provincial taxes, so tell us your province and address so we can explain what to expect. Our guide to ten questions international customers ask covers the wider process.
Planning a wedding
If you are also planning wedding bands, tell us early, so the engagement ring and bands can be designed together. Our guide to wedding band styles covers the options.
Paying
Our prices are shown in pounds. If you pay in another currency, your bank converts them at its own rate. Ask us to confirm the currency and payment method in writing. Our guide to paying a deposit safely online covers what to check.
Frequently asked questions
Can we work in French?
Our conversations are in English, with written summaries that are easy to translate. Ask us if language matters to you.
Does cold weather matter?
Yes, fingers shrink in the cold, so measure at room temperature.
Who pays import duty?
The customer pays import duty and tax.
Do I need to visit the UK?
No. We work by video consultation and message.