Buying a diamond is one of the most significant purchases most people make — and yet most jewellers expect you to do it alone, clicking “add to cart” on a five-figure ring without ever speaking to a person. A diamond consultation replaces that guesswork with a real conversation. Here is exactly what happens in one, what it costs (nothing), and why it almost always leads to a better ring for less money.
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What is a diamond consultation?
A diamond consultation is a one-on-one conversation with a diamond specialist before you buy — no sales floor, no pressure, no obligation to purchase. It exists to answer your questions, translate the technical details into plain language, and help you choose the right stone and setting for your budget. At Montare, every consultation is private and entirely personal, by call, email or video — whatever suits you.
What happens in a consultation, step by step
- Submit your request. Tell us what you have in mind — shape, setting, carat range, timeline. As much or as little detail as you have. It takes about a minute.
- We reach out the same day. A Montare specialist contacts you and confirms how you would like to connect: call, email or video.
- Your consultation. An unhurried, expert conversation. We walk through your options, explain every specification, and guide you toward the right piece — answering every question along the way.
- Your piece, crafted. When you are ready — and only when you are ready — we begin. No imposed timelines, no pressure.
Is a diamond consultation free? Honest answers
- Is it free? Yes. There is no cost and no obligation to buy.
- Is it pushy? No. Our consultations are information-first. You decide if, when, and what to purchase — entirely on your terms.
- How long until I hear back? The same day. Submitting your request takes about a minute.
- Do I need to know what I want already? Not at all. Many people come in only knowing a rough budget. That is exactly what the conversation is for.
- Can I do it from anywhere in Canada? Yes. We are based in Toronto and consult by phone, email or video across the country.
Why a consultation saves you money
The biggest cost in most diamond purchases is not the diamond — it is the markup, and the upgrades you did not need. A consultation protects you on both counts. We explain the real differences between VVS1 and VVS2, between D and E colour, and the proportions that actually affect how a diamond performs in light — so you spend on what you will see and skip what you will not. And we walk through pricing openly: diamond, setting, metal, with no surprises at checkout. (For the bigger picture on markups, read what an $11,000 lab-grown ring is really charging you for.)
If you would rather explore numbers yourself first, our ring builder shows live pricing as you change shape, carat, clarity and metal — and you can bring whatever you build into your consultation.
Who you will speak with
Every Montare consultation is with a diamond specialist, not a call-centre script. We are a Toronto-based, founder-led house, and we hold every stone to the same floor — lab-grown, D–E, VVS1–VVS2, Triple Excellent, IGI certified, three carats minimum. New to those terms? Start with the 4Cs explained without the jargon.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Montare diamond consultation really free?
Yes. It is completely free and carries no obligation to purchase. It is an information-first conversation designed to help you decide.
What happens in a diamond consultation?
You share what you have in mind, a specialist reaches out the same day, and you have an unhurried conversation about shape, setting, carat, clarity and budget — then craft your ring only when you are ready.
How do I book a diamond consultation?
Submit a short request — shape, setting, carat range and timeline — and a Montare specialist replies the same day to arrange a call, email or video consultation.
Are consultations available across Canada?
Yes. Montare is based in Toronto and consults by phone, email or video with clients across Canada, shipping free and fully insured nationwide.
Ready to design your ring?
Tell us what you have in mind. A specialist replies the same day — free, and with no obligation.
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