The Montare Journal

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...
Lab-Grown Diamonds vs Cubic Zirconia
A lab-grown diamond is a real, permanent diamond; cubic zirconia is an inexpensive simulant that clouds and scratches over time. How they truly compare. Read more...
Diamond Carat vs Size: What 'Carat' Really Means
Carat is weight, not size — two 2-carat diamonds can look different sizes. How carat, cut and shape decide visible size, with a mm chart. Read more...
Eternity Rings: Meaning, Styles & Guide
The eternity ring — diamonds all the way around for never-ending love. Full vs half eternity, when it is given, resizing, and how to choose. Read more...
How to Pair a Wedding Band with Your Engagement Ring
How to choose a wedding band that sits perfectly with your engagement ring — matching metal, contoured fits, plain vs diamond, and when to buy. Read more...
Bezel Setting Engagement Rings: The Complete Guide
The bezel wraps a rim of metal around the diamond — the most secure, low-profile and modern setting. Full vs half bezel, who it suits, and how to choose. Read more...
Halo Engagement Rings: The Complete Guide
A halo rings the centre stone with small diamonds to add sparkle and size. Types, how it compares to a hidden halo, and how to choose. Read more...
Heart Shaped Diamonds: The Complete Guide
The heart — the most romantic shape, where symmetry is everything. Why size matters, protecting the point, ideal ratio and how to choose. Read more...
Asscher Cut Diamonds: The Complete Guide
The Asscher — a square step cut with deco glamour and a hypnotic 'windmill'. Why it needs high clarity, ideal ratio, settings and how to choose. Read more...