- IGI-certified diamonds
- Triple Excellent standard
- Lifetime setting upgrades
- Free, fully insured shipping
- Made to order in Toronto
You do not need to be in Toronto to own a Montare ring. We are a made-to-order diamond house that ships free and fully insured across Quebec — so a Montreal engagement ring can hold exactly the same lab-grown diamond, cut to the same standard, as one bought in person. Here is what buyers in Montreal and across Quebec should know.
Key takeaways
- Montare ships free and fully insured across Quebec — Montreal, Quebec City, Gatineau, the Eastern Townships and beyond.
- Every ring holds the same floor: lab-grown, D–E, VVS1–VVS2, Triple Excellent, 3ct minimum, IGI certified.
- Choosing lab-grown is what makes a three-carat centre attainable — the same look as mined, for a fraction of the price.
- Budget for Quebec sales tax: GST 5% plus QST 9.975%.
- Rings are made to order in 2–4 weeks, so start early if you have a date in mind.
Why buy a lab-grown diamond engagement ring in Montreal?
A lab-grown diamond is a real diamond — chemically, physically and optically identical to a mined one, and certified by the same laboratories. The only difference is origin: it is grown in weeks rather than found after millions of years. That origin is the whole point, because it removes the mining premium. A three-carat, D–E, VVS1–VVS2, Triple Excellent stone that would run into five figures as a mined diamond becomes genuinely attainable when it is lab-grown. For Montreal buyers comparing options, it is the difference between compromising on size or clarity and getting all of it. If you are weighing the two, our guide to lab-grown versus mined diamonds lays out the numbers.
The Montare standard
We hold every centre diamond to one non-negotiable floor, whether you are in Montreal, Toronto or anywhere in between: lab-grown, D–E colour, VVS1–VVS2 clarity, Triple Excellent cut with ideal table and depth, three carats minimum, and IGI certified. It is the quality most retailers reserve for their top shelf, set as our baseline.
Every centre diamond is Triple Excellent, D–E, VVS and at least three carats — the hard calls are made for you.
Design your ringWhere to propose in Montreal
Montreal gives you some of the most romantic settings in Canada. A few favourites:
- Kondiaronk Belvedere, Mount Royal — the classic lookout over the downtown skyline and the St. Lawrence, best at golden hour.
- Old Montreal & the Old Port — cobblestone streets, riverside walkways and the glow around the Notre-Dame Basilica.
- Montreal Botanical Garden — manicured gardens year-round, and the Gardens of Light in autumn.
- Parc Jean-Drapeau — skyline views across the water from Saint Helen's Island.
- Lachine Canal & Atwater — a quiet waterside stroll ending over a table in the market.
- Parc La Fontaine — a leafy, unhurried spot for something more private.
Whichever you choose, aim for golden hour or blue hour for the most flattering light, and have the ring ready and secure before the day.
Taxes, shipping and delivery in Quebec
When budgeting, factor in Quebec sales tax: the federal GST of 5% plus the provincial QST of 9.975%, applied to the ring price. Delivery itself is on us — every Montare ring is shipped free, fully insured and signature-required, anywhere in Quebec and across Canada. If you would rather talk it through before ordering, a consultation can be done entirely online, so distance from our Toronto workshop makes no difference to the experience or the result.
How to buy your ring from anywhere in Quebec
There are two ways to begin. Design it yourself in our ring builder — choose your shape, setting, carat, clarity and metal, and watch the price update as you go — or book a free consultation and we will design it with you, then source the exact stone to your specification. Because each ring is built around a stone you own, it is also protected by our Lifetime Setting Upgrade. New to the process? Start with how to buy an engagement ring online or our national overview of lab-grown diamond engagement rings in Canada.
Design your ring in minutes. Every centre diamond is D–E colour, VVS clarity, Triple Excellent cut and at least three carats — IGI certified, made to order in Toronto.
Open the ring builder →Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a lab-grown diamond engagement ring in Montreal?
Yes. Montare is a Canadian made-to-order diamond house that ships free and fully insured across Quebec, including Montreal. You design online or with a consultation, and we craft and deliver the ring to you.
How much is sales tax on an engagement ring in Quebec?
Quebec applies GST of 5% plus QST of 9.975% to the ring price — about 14.975% combined. It is worth including in your budget alongside the ring itself.
Are lab-grown diamonds worth it for a Montreal engagement ring?
For most buyers, yes. A lab-grown diamond is optically and chemically identical to a mined one and IGI certified, but costs a fraction — which is what makes a three-carat, D–E, VVS1–VVS2, Triple Excellent stone attainable.
Do you deliver to Quebec City and the rest of Quebec?
Yes. Free, fully insured, signature-required delivery covers all of Quebec — Montreal, Quebec City, Gatineau, Sherbrooke, the Eastern Townships and everywhere between.
Design your Montreal ring today. Start in the ring builder or book a consultation.
The Montare standard
Lab-grown · D–E colour · VVS clarity · Triple Excellent · 3ct minimum · IGI certified
Every ring is made to order in Toronto and backed by our lifetime setting upgrade, with free, fully insured shipping.
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