Common setting styles are solitaire, pavé, halo, three-stone, bezel, and toi et moi. Each has a distinct character and a different set of practical considerations for daily wear, stone pairing, and what can be done with the ring later. A solitaire is the most versatile: it sits alongside almost any wedding band, accommodates a stone upgrade cleanly, and holds up across changing tastes. If you are not sure which direction to go, our Engagement Ring Style Guide covers each style in detail, and a consultation is where you can try them on before deciding.

They are chemically and optically identical. The difference is origin, price, and secondary market value. A lab grown diamond costs significantly less than a natural diamond of equivalent grades, which means more stone for a given budget. Natural diamonds have historically held value better at resale and carry a geological rarity that matters to some buyers and not to others. We carry both and have no agenda about which direction you go. The full breakdown is on our Sourcing with Integrity page.

Yes, and most of what we make starts as a custom piece. You bring a photo, a shape you keep coming back to, a stone, or a budget, and we build from there. The process runs from an initial consultation through sketching, CAD modelling, stone selection, and bench production. Most custom engagement rings take four to eight weeks from design approval. Classic designs and solitaires often come in closer to two to three weeks. Custom engagement ring consultations in Vancouver are available in person or virtually. Book a consultation to start.

Custom engagement rings at Atelier start around $2,500 CAD. The final price depends on three things: the stone, the metal, and the complexity of the setting. The stone is the largest variable by far. A lab grown diamond and a natural diamond of the same carat weight and quality can differ by several thousand dollars. A clean solitaire costs less to produce than a pavé halo. Tell us your budget and we will walk you through the options. There is no correct number, and we work across the full range. You may be interested in reading our post about how much to spend on an engagement ring.