The Montare Journal

Wholesale Engagement Rings in Toronto: What It Really Means
MBy Vish Singh, Founder · Montare Diamonds, Toronto. Built on three decades of family diamond manufacturing. Every diamond is personally reviewed before it ships.Published July 9, 2026 · Updated September 11, 2026 · 9 min read IGI-certified diamonds Triple Excellent standard Lifetime setting upgrades Free, fully insured shipping Made to order in Toronto "Wholesale" is one of the most overused words in the Toronto diamond trade — and one of the least regulated. Genuine wholesale pricing exists, but almost no one selling to the public is actually selling at it.... Read more...
Dore double band tulip engagement ring in yellow gold with a round brilliant lab-grown diamond
Tulip Setting Engagement Rings: The Complete Guide
What is a tulip setting engagement ring? A guide to the petal-prong design, best diamond shapes, durability, and how it compares to cathedral and hidden halo settings. Read more...
Solitaire Lab-Grown Diamond Rings: Cost, Carat & Value
MBy Vish Singh, Founder · Montare Diamonds, Toronto. Built on three decades of family diamond manufacturing. Every diamond is personally reviewed before it ships.Published July 7, 2026 · Updated September 11, 2026 · 9 min read IGI-certified diamonds Triple Excellent standard Lifetime setting upgrades Free, fully insured shipping Made to order in Toronto Solitaire Lab-Grown Diamond Rings: Cost, Carat & Value A solitaire lab-grown diamond ring pairs a single laboratory-grown diamond with a plain band, and it is the single best way to see exactly what a stone is worth... Read more...
Macro view of a colourless round brilliant lab-grown diamond showing crisp facet alignment
Triple Excellent vs Very Good Cut: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
Triple Excellent vs Very Good cut compared — light return, symmetry, price, whether the difference shows, and when the upgrade is worth it. Read more...
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 Vish Singh, Founder · Montare Diamonds, Toronto. Built on three decades of family diamond manufacturing. Every diamond is personally reviewed before it ships.Published June 24, 2026 · Updated August 26, 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... 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...