The Bespoke Journey
Duty, Tax and Brokerage on a Ring Sent to Canada
What to expect when a ring is sent to Canada: tax, possibly duty and a brokerage fee, and the questions to ask before ordering.
Duty, Tax and Brokerage on a Ring Sent to Canada
What to expect when a ring is sent to Canada: tax, possibly duty and a brokerage fee, and the questions to ask before ordering.
Does the UK Canada Trade Deal Remove Duty on Ri...
Trade rules may reduce duty if a ring qualifies, but Canadian GST or HST usually still applies. What to check before you order.
Does the UK Canada Trade Deal Remove Duty on Ri...
Trade rules may reduce duty if a ring qualifies, but Canadian GST or HST usually still applies. What to check before you order.
Canada Post, Courier or Carry: Getting a UK Rin...
Courier, post or carrying it yourself: the options for getting a ring from the UK to Canada, and what declaring and insuring involve.
Canada Post, Courier or Carry: Getting a UK Rin...
Courier, post or carrying it yourself: the options for getting a ring from the UK to Canada, and what declaring and insuring involve.
Paying for a UK Bespoke Ring in CAD
Paying for a UK ring in Canadian dollars: ask which currency the invoice is in, check card and transfer fees, and remember rates move between payments.
Paying for a UK Bespoke Ring in CAD
Paying for a UK ring in Canadian dollars: ask which currency the invoice is in, check card and transfer fees, and remember rates move between payments.
Insuring a Ring Bought From the UK in Canada
How to insure a ring bought from the UK in Canada: what your insurer may ask for, a valuation in Canadian dollars, and arranging cover from the day it arrives.
Insuring a Ring Bought From the UK in Canada
How to insure a ring bought from the UK in Canada: what your insurer may ask for, a valuation in Canadian dollars, and arranging cover from the day it arrives.
Useful next steps
Ready to move from research to a ring?
The guides are here to help you make better decisions. These are the most useful next pages when you are close to choosing a direction.
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Design your engagement ring
Turn the research into a ring brief. Choose the stone, setting, metal and details with direct guidance from À Vie.
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See what affects engagement ring cost, from diamond choice and metal to setting complexity and craftsmanship.
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