- IGI-certified diamonds
- Triple Excellent standard
- Lifetime setting upgrades
- Free, fully insured shipping
- Made to order in Toronto
As a rule of thumb, start the ring at least one to two months before you plan to propose — and earlier if you want a fully bespoke design. A great ring is made to order, not pulled off a shelf, and that takes time. Here is a sensible timeline so you are never rushing the most important purchase.
Key takeaways
- Begin 1–2 months ahead for a made-to-order ring; 2–3 months for fully bespoke.
- A quality ring is crafted to order — it is not instant.
- Leave a buffer for sizing, final tweaks and shipping.
- Knowing the ring size early avoids delays.
- Starting early means a calmer, better decision, not a last-minute compromise.
Why a made-to-order ring takes time
Unlike a mass-produced ring sitting in a case, a made-to-order ring is built around your chosen stone and setting. The diamond is selected to your specification, the setting is crafted, the stone is set, and the finished ring is quality-checked. That process — the reason the ring is exactly right — takes a few weeks, and a fully bespoke design takes longer.
A sensible timeline
- 8–12 weeks out: explore shapes, settings and budget. Use the ring builder or book a consultation.
- 6–8 weeks out: finalise the design and confirm the stone; sort out her ring size (see how to find her ring size).
- 2–4 weeks out: the ring is crafted and quality-checked.
- Before the day: it arrives — free and fully insured — with time to spare for any final sizing, and to plan where and how you will propose.
Every centre diamond is Triple Excellent, D–E, VVS and at least three carats — the hard calls are made for you.
Design your ringBuild in a buffer
Always leave a little slack. Sizing adjustments, a change of heart on a detail, or simply wanting to choose the perfect moment all go more smoothly with breathing room. Starting early costs nothing and removes all the stress.
What if you are short on time?
It can still be done — but the more notice, the more options and the calmer the process. If your timeline is tight, a consultation is the fastest way to get expert help and a realistic plan.
Plan it with Montare
We are a Toronto-based, made-to-order house, shipping free and fully insured across Canada. Tell us your timeline and we will make it work — to the full standard: D–E, VVS1–VVS2, Triple Excellent, three carats minimum, IGI certified. Start in the ring builder or book a consultation.
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
How far in advance should I buy an engagement ring?
At least one to two months before you plan to propose for a made-to-order ring, and two to three months for a fully bespoke design — plus a buffer for sizing.
Why does an engagement ring take time to make?
A made-to-order ring is crafted around your chosen stone and setting — selecting the diamond, making the setting, setting the stone and quality-checking — which takes a few weeks.
Can I get an engagement ring quickly?
It is possible, but more notice means more options and a calmer process. If time is short, a consultation is the fastest route to a realistic plan.
What should I sort out before ordering?
Your budget, the shape and setting, and ideally her ring size — knowing the size early avoids delays.
Start early, propose calmly. Begin 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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