TL;DR: we send rings to Canada by insured, tracked FedEx delivery, so you do not need to choose between Canada Post, a courier or carrying the ring yourself. Customs on arrival is the part to plan for. The customer pays import duty and tax, and the courier will tell you if anything is due. Standard making time is 5 to 6 weeks, varying with your location and how busy we are. Pieces start from £600.
How we deliver to Canada
Delivery is insured and tracked with FedEx. That means you can follow the parcel from dispatch and know that it is protected in transit. We do not recommend sending a valuable ring by an untracked postal service, and we do not ask customers to carry the ring themselves. Our guide to what a goldsmith checks before dispatch explains what happens before the ring leaves us.
Why not simply carry it?
Some people consider flying the ring home in hand luggage. That can work, but it brings its own questions, such as declaring the ring at the border, paying duty and keeping it safe on the journey. A courier handles customs paperwork as part of the delivery and the ring is insured throughout. If you are in the UK before you fly, talk to us about what is practical. Our guide to ordering for a partner in another country covers other ideas.
Comparing the three options
- Insured, tracked courier: the route we use. You can follow the parcel, it is insured in transit, and the courier handles the customs paperwork.
- Standard post: often cheaper, but tracking and protection can be limited, which is why we do not recommend it for a valuable ring.
- Carrying it yourself: possible if you are travelling anyway, but you take responsibility for declaring it, for any charges and for keeping it safe.
Customs and charges
The customer pays import duty and tax, and the rules differ by country and change over time, so we explain what to expect rather than quote figures that may go out of date. Charges can include brokerage, which is a fee for handling the customs paperwork. The courier will tell you what is due and how to pay it, and a prompt reply keeps the parcel moving. Our guide to GST and HST on a ring bought from the UK explains the main Canadian taxes.
Remote and rural addresses
Canada is large, and some addresses are far from main routes. Tell us if you live somewhere remote, so we can discuss whether delivery to a nearby depot, a relative or your workplace would be simpler. Extra distance can add time even when the service is fast.
Winter delivery
Canadian winters can disrupt travel, and the weeks before Christmas are busy everywhere. Allow extra time, and have someone at home to receive the parcel. Our guide to winter proposals in Canada has ideas for planning around the season.
When the ring arrives
Check the ring against your approved design and take photographs for your records. Our guide to what comes in the box explains what arrives with it. If anything looks wrong, tell us straight away.
Frequently asked questions
How do you send rings to Canada?
By insured, tracked FedEx delivery.
Who pays duty and tax?
The customer pays, and we explain what to expect before you order.
Can I carry the ring myself?
Some people do, but a courier handles paperwork and insurance. Talk to us about what is practical for you.
Can it be delivered to a remote address?
Tell us where you live and we will talk through the options.