If you and your beloved are on the verge of engagement and looking to add an extra meaningful element to your engagement ring, opting for a Canadian mined diamond is a sparkly, feel-good way to do it. In the age of personalized and unique engagement rings, choosing one which stars a Canadian diamond makes that piece extra-intentional. It is this spirit of celebrating love (and love for our homeland) which inspired a new capsule collection from Château D’Ivoire which stars a pair of glittering engagement ring designs.
The Montreal-based jeweler recently launched the Nord-Ouest Collection which is crafted in their Quebec studio using only ethically sourced Canadian diamonds. “Now is the perfect time to embrace Canadian diamonds and design because there is a huge value placed on ethical provenance, local craftsmanship and authenticity,” explains Sarah Kaidbey, director of marketing for Château D’Ivoire. Choosing a Canadian-mined diamond supports responsible practices and resonates emotionally, with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your stone’s origin and the more meaningful connection to home.”
The two engagement rings, Le Nord and L’Ouest, feature simple, streamlined designs combined with intricate finishing touches and sweet hidden details. Read on as Kaidbey shares more insights into this chic collection. —Alison McGill
What makes Canadian diamonds unique and why did you choose to make them a star of these engagement rings?
“Canadian diamonds—specifically from the Northwest Territories—are prized for their traceability, ethical sourcing, and exceptional quality. Featuring them in the Nord-Ouest Collection allows us to highlight their innate natural beauty, while aligning with our values of transparency and sustainability, and celebrating local Canadian heritage.”
Please share a little more about the design behind these two engagement ring style and why they are modern classics.
“The Le Nord and L’Ouest rings blend clean, timeless lines with nature-inspired detailing. Le Nord captures the harmony of natural forms through delicate snowflake-inspired motifs, while L’Ouest features sculpted geometry reminiscent of crystalline snow formations. Both are crafted in exclusive 19K white gold with refined elegance that endures. Both rings also include subtle poetic touches. The claw settings are inspired by snowflake branches, lending a delicate, architectural flair beneath the diamond. Under the setting, a small hidden diamond adds intimacy, symbolizing love stories unique to each wearer.”
Are settings fully customizable in terms of diamond carat size and metal preference?
“While the Nord-Ouest Collection models showcase 19K white gold and Canadian diamonds, all pieces in the collection are fully designed and crafted in our Montreal atelier, tailored to reflect each client’s vision. Custom metal work, diamond selection, and personal preferences can be discussed with our artisan team to ensure the ring is uniquely yours.”
Why has there never been a better time to shop Canadian for an engagement ring?
“Choosing a Canadian design and a Canadian-mined diamond supports responsible practices and resonates emotionally. It comes with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your stone’s origin and a more meaningful connection to home.”
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