How to Find the Best Engagement Ring?

It is almost universal for girls to wait eagerly for marriage proposals. Making this a memorable event for your beloved means respecting all traditions, including presenting an engagement ring that will serve as a symbol of your long-term intentions and obligations to each other. 

We believe that it is important to know how to choose the right engagement ring in Canada before you propose to your beloved, since many women approach this event and gift with trepidation. With our help, you’ll have the best custom engagement ring in Toronto! The high-quality craftsmanship here at AGI Design will ensure your special someone will be able to show off their gorgeous moissanite engagement rings to all your friends and family, making you and your partner the hot topic of the event.

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Overview: Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring

Selecting the perfect engagement ring involves understanding key elements like metal types, setting styles, and center stones. White metals like platinum and white gold pair beautifully with diamonds and moissanite, while rose and yellow gold offer distinctive aesthetics. Settings range from classic prongs to protective bezels and sparkling halos. Center stone choices include various shapes from brilliant rounds to elegant emeralds available as natural diamonds, lab-created diamonds, or moissanite. Accent stones, budget considerations, and custom design options allow you to create a meaningful ring that reflects your partner's style. Working with experienced jewellers ensures you make informed decisions while creating a cherished symbol of commitment.


Selecting the Right Metal for Your Band

It is important to select a metal that will enhance the overall appearance of the ring. White gold or platinum are the most popular metal choices when paired with diamonds or moissanite, as these white metals create a stunning look. The next most popular colors are yellow and rose gold. In addition, rose gold has the ability to complement many different skin tones and is often paired with vintage or trilogy rings. Often used for solitaire engagement rings, yellow gold is a popular choice.  

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Understanding Different Setting Styles

Diamonds set in engagement rings are held in place by what is called the setting. As well as protecting the diamond from damage or dislodging, the setting makes the diamond sparkle and show off its beauty. The most common settings are the prong, halo, and bezel.

Prong Settings

A prong setting is usually held up by 4-6 prongs, which are thin metal strips that surround and secure the centre diamond. The prong setting applies to many rings, including solitaires with and without side stones.

Halo Settings

Halos can be single, double, or hidden. The halo enhances the stone's appearance of size and volume, adding to the ring’s overall sparkle. The halo comes in all shapes and sizes. Hence, the same way that you might decide to omit or add an accent stone, you could also choose to encircle the center stone with a halo. Take a look at our store for some great halo ring inspirations, or feel free to talk to us to get some professional advice.

Bezel Settings

A bezel setting is a bit less common, which has a thin piece of metal wrapped around a diamond or gemstone to secure it. Setting the stone in a bezel provides excellent security.

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Choosing Your Center Stone

Engagement rings are more than just gifts; they are symbols of love and commitment that have great significance. The way a man proposes to his beloved, or the ring he gives her, will be memories that stay with her for many years to come. The ring itself is kept as a family heirloom and passed down through successive generations. Therefore, we should be sensitive to the chosen engagement ring in Canada. You should consider the following aspects before purchasing a custom engagement ring.

Understand the Shapes, Cuts, and Cut Quality

The center gemstone setting is an important consideration for the overall look of your engagement ring. Keep in mind that while choosing a centre stone or customizing your engagement ring, always go with the design that speaks to you or your partner’s heart. However, here at AGI Design, we are always here to guide you along in your Canadian custom jewelry process. There are a number of shaped cuts, so being aware of them all helps in making an informed decision. Round brilliant cuts are by far the most common choice due to the way they are cut, providing a maximum amount of light to reflect, which gives the moissanite or diamond that high degree of sparkle. Our moissanite and diamond shapes include oval, pear, cushion, marquise, asscher, princess, emerald, and radiant.

Choosing Accent Stones

Accent Stones

It's not necessary to think about this step if you are selecting a solitaire ring, but if you want a ring with side diamonds, you should consider the setting and the type of diamonds you may want. You can select channel, pave, or a combination of both as your side stones. One stone may be set on either side of the centre diamond in a trilogy-style engagement ring.

Budget

Choosing an engagement ring from all available options, we need to take into consideration its affordability.

According to a recent survey by The Globe and Mail, Canadian couples spend an average of $3,500-$5,000 on engagement rings, though this varies significantly by region and personal circumstances.


The engagement ring in Toronto is traditionally made from gold or platinum, along with moissanite or a lab-created diamond. AGI Design offers a wide selection of beautiful and worthy engagement rings and can also customize engagement rings upon request. A custom design engagement ring can also be helpful if you are looking for a distinct engagement ring.

The main rule when selecting an engagement ring is to ensure that it is made of precious metal and enhanced with a precious gemstone. The engagement ring can be created from classic dainty gold and adorned with moissanite or Lab-created diamond. Besides classical yellow gold, can be used white and rose gold can be used, as well as platinum. Moissanite, one of the world's most precious stones, symbolizes love's longevity on earth because the relationship and love will be as strong and durable as the moissanite itself.


Create your perfect ring budget with this breakdown:

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We’d Love to Be a Part of Your Grand Love Story For Generations to Come

If you have no idea how to go about choosing and creating custom lab-created diamond rings, then feel free to contact AGI Design and get experts and seasoned designers to guide you through the process of purchasing the right design for you and your significant other.

Custom engagement rings made here in Toronto are even more attractive due to a straightforward process of custom design. Understanding one’s requirements and the availability of materials, along with experts to guide you in the right direction, makes the journey sweeter for us as well as you. The unique design that we helped create for you will make a significant difference in your life for the better.

AGI Design is your best choice for selecting a moissanite or lab-created diamond engagement ring, or for customizing your engagement ring, in the heart of Toronto, Canada. We offer custom engagement rings to customers in Toronto,  all over Canada, and all over the world. There are many happy customers who choose our engagement rings in Toronto, the UK, France, Australia, and the United States.

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FAQ’s

How long does it take to create a custom engagement ring?

Custom engagement rings typically require 4-8 weeks from initial design to completion. This timeline includes design consultations, CAD modeling, material sourcing, crafting, and quality checks. Rush services may be available for time-sensitive proposals.

What's the difference between moissanite and diamonds?

Moissanite is a lab-created gemstone that exhibits more fire (rainbow flashes) than diamonds. It's nearly as hard as diamond, making it highly durable. Lab-created diamonds are chemically identical to mined diamonds but cost significantly less and have minimal environmental impact.

How do I know my partner's ring size?

Borrow a ring they currently wear on their ring finger, or trace the inside on paper. You can also ask friends or family members to help you find out discreetly. Many jewelers offer complimentary resizing after the proposal.

What if I'm not sure about their style preferences?

Pay attention to the jewelry they already wear. Do they prefer gold or silver tones? Simple or ornate designs? You can also involve trusted friends or family members, or consider proposing with a temporary ring and designing the final piece together.

Are custom engagement rings more expensive?

Not necessarily. Custom rings often provide better value because you control exactly where your budget goes. You're not paying retail markups and can choose materials that fit your priorities.

Alex

I’m Alex, the founder and head jeweler at AGI Design. I run this business with my wife, Inna, right here in Toronto. We specialize in custom engagement rings and wedding bands using lab-grown diamonds.
I’ve been in the jewelry industry for over 25 years. I believe that to make something truly great, you have to be hands-on. That’s why I don’t just sketch the designs—I create the CAD models and set the diamonds myself. This allows me to perfect every detail before the ring reaches you.
While I focus on the craft, Inna manages the administrative side. She keeps everything organized and ensures every order runs smoothly. Together, we’re here to help you create a piece you’ll be proud to wear.