The Montare Journal

Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Rings in Montreal
How to buy a lab-grown diamond engagement ring in Montreal and across Quebec — the Montare standard, local proposal spots, taxes and free insured delivery. Read more...
Best Engagement Ring Shapes for Small Hands & Petite Fingers
MBy The Montare Diamond Desk · Founder-led in Toronto, 30+ years of family craftsmanship. Every diamond is personally reviewed before it ships.Published June 24, 2026 · Updated July 17, 2026 · 10 min read IGI-certified diamonds Triple Excellent standard Lifetime setting upgrades Free, fully insured shipping Made to order in Toronto The best engagement ring shapes for small hands are oval, pear and marquise — their elongated outlines draw the eye along the finger instead of across it, which makes petite hands look longer and the centre stone look larger.... Read more...
Vintage & Antique Style Engagement Rings
Vintage-style rings capture the romance of past eras — Art Deco, Edwardian, Victorian — with a modern lab-grown stone. The hallmarks and how to choose. Read more...
Do Lab-Grown Diamonds Hold Their Value?
An honest answer on lab-grown diamond resale value — why no diamond is an investment, where the real value is, and how the Montare upgrade works. Read more...
How to Read a Diamond Certificate
A diamond certificate is an independent lab's grading of your stone. How to read every section of an IGI or GIA report — and how to verify it. Read more...
How to Buy an Engagement Ring Online (Safely)
Buying an engagement ring online is safe — if you know what to check. Certification, returns, transparent pricing, insured shipping and real guidance. Read more...
What Is an Ideal Cut Diamond? Table & Depth Explained
Ideal cut means proportions — table and depth percentages — tuned to return the most light. What they mean, ideal ranges by shape, and why they matter. Read more...
Engagement Ring Insurance in Canada: What to Know
How to insure an engagement ring in Canada — home-policy riders vs standalone jewellery policies, what is covered, appraisals and how to choose. Read more...
How Far in Advance Should You Buy the Engagement Ring?
How early to buy an engagement ring — why a made-to-order ring takes time, a sensible timeline, and how to avoid a last-minute rush. Read more...
Men's Wedding Bands: The Complete Guide
How to choose a men's wedding band — metals, width, profile, finish and comfort fit — from a Toronto house that crafts them in precious metals. Read more...
Proposal Ideas in Toronto: Where and How to Propose
The most beautiful places to propose in Toronto — from the Islands to Casa Loma — plus timing, privacy and ring tips from a local diamond house. Read more...
Diamond Fluorescence Explained
Fluorescence is a glow some diamonds give off under UV light. What it is, whether it matters, and why it is mostly a non-issue for high-grade stones. Read more...