Education

Lessard Coutu Education

Guides to diamonds, ring design, and fine jewellery craftsmanship from the Lessard Coutu atelier.

Before you choose your ring

Custom Ring, Setting or Collection: Where to Begin

Compare three ways to begin an engagement ring with Lessard Coutu: a custom atelier commission, a setting and diamond, or a collection design.

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Understanding Engagement Ring Prices in Canada

Understand the difference between a setting price, a collection starting price and a complete engagement ring quote, with a Canadian-dollar example.

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Ring Anatomy: The Details You Can Personalize

From the prongs to the band, each part of a ring affects its appearance, strength and comfort. Understanding those parts makes a custom design easier to discuss.

10 Ways to Plan a Thoughtful Marriage Proposal

Plan a proposal that feels comfortable, personal and true to the two of you.

Diamond Shapes: Finding the Right Outline

Compare the outline, facet pattern and proportions that give each diamond its character.

How to Clean Your Jewellery Safely

A gentle routine for suitable gold and diamond jewellery, with care for delicate stones, treatments and worn settings.

Engagement Ring Styles

A practical guide to stone arrangements, setting methods and design influences you can combine in an engagement ring.

Questions to Ask in an Engagement Ring Consultation

A good consultation covers the ring, the practical decisions and the person who will wear it.

The Four Cs of a Diamond: An LCJ Guide

Use carat weight, cut, colour and clarity to compare diamonds, then look closely at the individual stone.

Diamond Carat Chart: Weight, Size and Your Ring

Understand diamond carat weight, compare it with dimensions, and choose a centre stone in the context of your engagement ring.

Diamond Clarity Chart: Understanding the Grades

Read the diamond clarity grades, understand what magnification reveals, and learn what to ask when comparing stones for your ring.

Diamond Colour Chart: Choosing for Your Ring

Understand the D–Z diamond colour scale, how lighting and setting metal affect appearance, and how to choose for your ring.

Diamond Cut: Proportions and Light

Understand diamond cut, proportions and light performance, and how to compare stones for your ring.

The Subtle Art of Ring Profiles

The shape of a band’s cross-section changes the way it looks and feels. Compare the outer profile, inner fit and width together.

Lab-Grown Diamonds vs. Natural Diamonds

Compare origins, quality and current quotations, and know what evidence to ask for when sourcing and environmental claims matter.