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Expert insights on gemstones, custom design, and jewellery care from Trish Arato.
Engagement-Rings
July 3, 2026
Summer Engagement Season: A West Vancouver Jeweller's Guide to Custom Proposal Rings
Summer hits, and my phone starts ringing. Every year, without fail, the calls come in from West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and right across the Lower Mainland. Someone has a ring to design and a July
Engagement-Rings
April 10, 2026
What Every New Westminster Couple Should Know Before Buying a Diamond
After 25 years of working with couples in my Ladner Village studio, I’ve seen just about every diamond question imaginable. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that buying a diamond doesn’t ha
Engagement-Rings
April 3, 2026
Why a Custom Diamond Ring Tells a Better Story Than Off-the-Shelf in Surrey
When you walk into most jewellery stores, you’re choosing from what’s already been made. Someone else decided the diamond, the setting, the proportions. You’re picking the closest match, not the perfe
Engagement-Rings
March 27, 2026
Aquamarine Engagement Rings: A Distinctive Choice for Couples in Burnaby
Over the years, I have had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with couples from all over the Lower Mainland to design the ring that will start their next chapter. Recently, I have noticed a beautif
Engagement-Rings
February 27, 2026
Beyond the Diamond: Why Amethyst Makes a Stunning Custom Engagement Ring in Delta
Some pieces of jewellery are more than just beautiful. When you begin to imagine the perfect engagement ring, what comes to mind? For generations, the answer has been a classic diamond. But today, mor