The Bulletin

Lessard Coutu Bulletin

Insights, guides, and stories from the atelier. Written by Nick Coutu.

What If We Asked More of the Engagement Ring?

You're not just making jewellery — you're being asked to represent a human connection. An engagement ring has the potential to become one of the objects through which a relationship remembers itself.

Rock Bottom — Part 1: The Fall

Laboratory-grown diamonds have officially hit rock bottom. Not in quality, beauty, or durability — in price. But the question was never whether they would retain their value.

Rock Bottom — Part 2: Who Is Still Attacking Laboratory-Grown Diamonds?

Whenever a disruptive technology enters a market, the people most threatened by it tend to become its loudest critics. The fiercest opposition is often not about what laboratory-grown diamonds are — it is about what they remove.

Rock Bottom — Part 3: The Knockout Punch — Wealth Signalling

The most fascinating thing about the laboratory-grown diamond debate has nothing to do with diamonds. It has to do with status — and the difference between wealth and worth.

Rock Bottom — Part 4: What This Means For Engagement Rings

If laboratory-grown diamonds changed anything, they did not change what engagement rings mean. They changed what engagement rings can become — and perhaps cleared the way for something better.

Incoming Trend: Get Ready for Ultra-Wide Bands

A new wave has arrived: the cool girl engagement ring, often featuring an ultra-wide, strong engagement ring band that stands up to everyday wear.

Repurpose Jewellery: Transforming Cherished Heirlooms

Experience the rebirth of your old jewellery—an experience that connects generations through the magic of remounting grandparents and parents gems and gold.

Lessard Coutu: Niagara's Extraordinary Jewellery Store

When people think of Niagara, many envision the breathtaking Falls, the scenic wine routes, and the region's bustling hospitality scene. But nestled amid this cultural tapestry is a hidden gem.

Yes, We Buy / Sell Gold – Expert Refining Services

Discover everything you need to know about how we buy / sell gold, from refining to expert tips, in this comprehensive guide by Nick Coutu.

Engagement Ring Buying Guide

What to keep in mind when purchasing an Engagement Ring. Choosing the Perfect Symbol of Love.

What is a Romantic Engagement Ring?

There are few things in your life that will outlast you. The engagement ring is one of them and it tells a story. What story do you want to leave behind?

Custom Online Jewellery That Inspires with Lessard Coutu

Don't even second guess custom online jewellery: Book our Atelier. With video calls, advanced 3D rendering, and instant messaging, custom jewellery online has become more convenient and innovative.

About: Our Custom Jewellery Atelier at Lessard Coutu

How to make custom jewellery by collaborating with a jeweller to choose all aspects like the diamonds, gems, metal, even the design blueprint, starting as a picture in your mind.

Jewellery Gift for Her: Sentimental Jewellery, Our Specialty

Sentimental jewellery emerges from the notion that life's best moments deserve to be celebrated in a tangible, beautiful way.