Fine Jewellery Guides & Inspiration | Jacob Mercari

An engagement ring should feel personal. With the Jacob Mercari Engagement Ring Builder, you can explore settings, choose a centre stone and see how your choices shape the finished ring all from home.

You can take your time comparing designs and prices online. If you would like a second opinion, our Toronto team is available to help in person or virtually.

A custom engagement ring in Toronto can range from a few thousand dollars to significantly more depending on the centre stone, setting, metal and design. Learn what affects the price and how to create a beautiful ring within your budget.

Cathedral and non-cathedral engagement rings can look similar from above but feel very different from the side. Learn how each setting affects height, comfort, wedding-band fit, diamond presence and everyday wear.

Some engagement rings begin with a diamond. Others begin with a story.

At Jacob Mercari, we help couples across Canada create engagement rings online while still providing the guidance and expertise of a personal jeweller.

Here are the most important things to consider before buying an engagement ring online.

Trying to choose between a 1, 1.5 and 2 carat engagement ring? Compare how each size looks, how shape and setting affect its appearance, and which option best suits your style, lifestyle and budget.

A custom engagement ring or fine jewellery piece is built to last for generations but only with the right care. Daily wear exposes gold, platinum, diamonds, and gemstones to lotions, chlorine, impacts, and everyday grime that can dull brilliance over time. This guide walks through the simple habits, cleaning methods, and storage practices that keep fine jewellery looking as brilliant as the day it was made.

An engagement ring is much more than a beautiful piece of jewellery. It can reflect your personality, your everyday style and even the way you approach love.

At Jacob Mercari, we design and craft wedding bands as custom pieces built around the exact engagement ring they'll sit next to, rather than pulling from a generic catalogue. Here's how to think through the decision before your consultation, whether you're planning to match, contrast, or build toward a full stack.

Choosing an engagement ring setting is one of the most exciting parts of creating a ring that feels personal, meaningful, and timeless. Two of the most loved engagement ring styles are the solitaire engagement ring and the hidden halo engagement ring. While both are elegant and versatile, each offers a different look, feel, and level of sparkle.

Choosing the perfect diamond begins with selecting the right shape. While many people use the terms diamond shape and diamond cut interchangeably, they refer to two different characteristics. Diamond shape describes the outline of the stone, while cut refers to how well the diamond has been faceted to maximize brilliance.

At Jacob Mercari, we love sapphires because they combine timeless beauty with everyday practicality. Whether you are designing a custom ring, choosing a meaningful pendant, or looking for a colourful gemstone piece you can wear daily, sapphire is always a beautiful choice.