Buying Canadian is something we should always support, but never more so than in this moment. An extra-special something to shop locally for: an engagement ring.
This country is home to so many talented designers and dazzling jewelry brands offering incredible designs to suit every style from modern, to minimalist, vintage, and fashion-forward, chunky statement rings. Here are 16 amazing ones to check out and shop for a precious, made in Canada engagement ring. —Alison McGill
Alexandra Mann Jewelry
Toronto-based designer Alexandra Mann creates modern, wearable masterpieces. Mann’s designs have a modern-vintage flair that’s unique and statement-making. Engagement rings are one Mann’s favourite things to craft; she especially loves reworking a family heirloom piece into something new and meaningful. alexandramannjewelry.com
Alexis Gallery
If a bespoke engagement ring your perfect fit, the team at Alexis Gallery will make your vision a reality. Lead by sisters and co-owners Alexis and Mercedes, the focus at this design atelier is on creating handcrafted pieces with deep meaning. Designs range from vintage heirloom-inspired to minimalist engagement rings with diamonds, sapphires and moissanite being favourite gemstones. alexisgallery.com
Anne Sportun
This iconic brand was started in 1987 by designer Anne with her daughter Haley now joining the business a designer and co-owner. Renowned for pieces that are eye-catching, modern, and organic in feeling (inspired by natural and organic forms), engagement rings have always been a passion of the brand. One-of-a-kind designs set with rare, antique diamonds are something Anne Sportun has become particularly famous for. annesportun.com
ATTIC
Ultra-sleek designs and unique diamonds like champagne, grey and salt and pepper stones are a specialty of this female co-founded ethical jewelry brand based in Toronto. Sustainability is a huge part of everything ATTIC does. Conflict free and natural Canadian diamonds are the stars of every ATTIC design, and 100 percent recycled gold is used whenever possible. atticgold.com
Maison Birks
Since 1879, Birks has been making engagement ring dreams come true. This historic Canadian jeweler has always put fashion-forward design and unparalleled quality at the forefront. They offer a ring style to suit everyone, and we love the diversity of engagement rings on offer, from classic solitaires to on-trend elongated cuts like pears and ovals. maisonbirks.com
BluBoho
One-of-a-kind engagement rings as special as your love story are the star of this Canadian jeweler. Montana sapphires are what makes every BluBoho ring unique; the stones come in a rainbow of shades from the prettiest pale blue to lavender, orange, green and pink. All rings are crafted from recycled gold which gives your precious piece a sustainable quality you can feel extra good about. bluboho.com
Celi
This just-launched boutique brand comes to us from another star Canadian gem, Paris Jewellers. Celi was created by co-owners and sisters Chau Lui and Wong Trang who are big believers that jewelry is the best way to celebrate life’s biggest moments. With Celi, the sisters have put a focus on creating engagement rings with a that pack a serious big style statement but are simply set. shopceli.com
Ecksand
This Montreal-based brand has just opened a new Toronto location and is available to order online across Canada. Founded in 2009, the brand is focused on ethical jewelry under the artistic eye of Erica Bianchini, Ecksand’s creative director and co-founder. Engagement styles include everything from classic solitaire’s to trending toi et moi rings. Fun fact: Meghan Markle is a longtime fans and wearer of Ecksand pieces. ecksand.com
Erin Tracy
Creating pieces with instant heirloom status is what Erin Tracy is renowned for. Tracy, who has been designing jewelry for more than two decades, is sustainably minded and is committed to working with ethically sourced diamonds and gemstones and recycled precious metals as much as possible. Her engagement ring styles are of the moment and incredibly striking. She loves to play with proportion, metals, and creative stacking. erintracy.ca
Issac Mayer Fine Jewelry
This third-generation jeweler has a particular passion for engagement rings and bridal jewelry. Mayer personally hand selects every stone for his designs which are the very essence of chic. We love his variety of styles and innovative designs which range from antique cluster rings to striking cigar bands stacked with a multi-carat solitaire diamond. issacmayerfj.com
Jared Brown Designs
Sitting down with Jared Brown to design an engagement ring is an incredible experience because this designer loves to push boundaries and be ultra-creative. Bespoke pieces are a passion. Brown also has a curated lineup of sparkling designs available including some just released bridal collection pieces which featuring buzzy diamonds of the moment like Asscher and marquise cuts. jaredbrowndesigns.com
Leah Alexandra
Moissanites have become a popular engagement ring stone which shine as bright as a diamond, but are infinitely more durable, affordable, and ethical. Vancouver-based Alexander has made these gems the star of her engagement collection which features curated lineup of artistic settings from antique looking halos to chunky toi et mois. leahalexandra.com
Ma Folie
Rare sapphires and diamonds are the specialty of this Vancouver-based brand founded by jewelry designer Cathy Shen. She creates personalized pieces with clients in her studio, or by working virtually with clients globally—consider her your engagement ring fairy godmother. Current standout styles include a beguiling oval pink sapphire, and a halo set, inky blue sapphire that rivals the Princess of Wales iconic design. mafoliegems.com
Mejuri
Our favourite everyday jewelry go-to has some pretty incredible options for engagement rings which are perfect if you want something that is anything but expected. Eternity rings stacked with both natural and lab diamonds are a sparkling choice, and Mejuri has so many fashionable designs to choose from, ranging from dainty round brilliant pave bands to artful bezel set baguette and pear-shaped diamond stacked rings. mejuri.com
Proud Diamond
This Montreal brand is a lab diamond specialist. Company founder and CEO Virginie Roy has made these stones her passion and is the design mind behind most of Proud Diamond’s styles. Roy is invested in creating the perfect piece that not only fits your dream vision and budget but is totally sustainable. If you want a non-diamond alternative, Proud Diamond’s lab grown emerald engagement rings are truly a thing of beauty. prouddiamond.com
Stor by Margot
It was the process of her own engagement at the Taj Mahal in India and crafting her own ring that lit a creative spark for Ottawa-based bespoke jewelry designer Margot McNaull, owner and founder of Stor by Margot. Her thoughts when it comes to an engagement ring is that this is a piece who speaks to who you are and marks one of the greatest milestones of your life. Every piece she designs is a modern heirloom and made to be an instant star on your social feeds. storbymargot.com
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March 7th, 2025 at 11:59 pm
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