Round Brilliant
The most popular shape for engagement rings by a wide margin. 58 facets deliver maximum fire and sparkle, the classic choice when in doubt.
Design a one-of-a-kind ring as unique as your love story. Handcrafted in-house by Toronto's finest.
Every piece is crafted entirely in-house in Toronto. No outsourcing and no middlemen.
Natural and lab-grown diamonds, conflict-free sapphires, rubies, and emeralds.
Personal consultation from concept to CAD rendering to finished piece.
10K-18K gold, platinum, and sterling silver with optional gemstones.
At Al-Asali Jewelry, every custom engagement ring begins with your vision. Whether you dream of a classic solitaire, a vintage halo setting, or a bold modern design, our master jeweler brings it to life entirely in-house in Toronto. Choose from ethically sourced natural and lab-grown diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, set in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold. This is a piece you'll wear for the rest of your life, and we treat it that way from the first sketch to the final polish. Couples across the GTA work with us because nothing gets outsourced: every cut, setting, and polish happens under our roof.
Select the style that speaks to you during your consultation
Crafted with the finest materials. Choose your metal during consultation.
All gold options available in yellow, white, and rose gold
Choose from natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. We source every stone for maximum fire and brilliance, and we're happy to walk you through the 4Cs (cut, clarity, colour, carat) during your consultation. Lab-grown diamonds offer the same physical properties at a lower price point.
Every diamond and gemstone shape we source and set. Each one has its own visual character, price per carat, and styling strengths.
The most popular shape for engagement rings by a wide margin. 58 facets deliver maximum fire and sparkle, the classic choice when in doubt.
A square cut with sharp corners and brilliant faceting. A popular pick for couples who want something a little more modern than round.
Elongates the finger and looks larger per carat than a round of the same weight, a great way to maximize visual size on a budget.
A rectangular step-cut with clean lines. Understated and elegant, with a distinctly vintage Art Deco feel.
A square or rectangular cut with rounded corners. Warm and vintage, and one of the most requested shapes for halo engagement rings.
A teardrop shape that blends round brilliance with oval elongation. Flattering on the hand, and a bit less common if you want something distinctive.
A football-shaped cut with pointed ends. Makes the finger look longer and the stone look larger per carat, a favorite for vintage-inspired rings.
A rectangular cut with cropped corners and brilliant faceting, combining the shape of an emerald cut with the fire of a round.
A square step-cut with cropped corners. Deeper than emerald, with a hall-of-mirrors effect vintage and Art Deco lovers tend to gravitate toward.
The most romantic shape on this list, best at 1.0ct or larger so the silhouette actually reads clearly.
A bold triangular cut, often used as side stones in a three-stone engagement ring or as a striking solitaire on its own.
A slim rectangular step-cut, classic as side stones in three-stone and channel-set engagement rings.
Old mine, rose cut, hexagon, kite, shield, or fully custom shapes. Bring us anything and we'll source or cut it for your ring.
Planning to design a matching wedding band too? See our custom wedding bands page.
Natural and lab-grown diamonds share the same carbon structure, brilliance, and hardness. The difference comes down to origin, price, and what matters most to you, and here’s a side-by-side comparison.
Mined from the earth and formed over billions of years. Holds long-term resale value, ideal for heirloom engagement rings, and carries the sentiment of rarity.
Grown under high pressure and temperature in weeks. Chemically identical to natural, with zero mining impact. Ideal when you want bigger carat size for the same budget.
| Attribute | Natural | Lab-Grown |
|---|---|---|
| Physical properties | Identical (same carbon lattice) | Identical (same carbon lattice) |
| Brilliance / fire | Identical | Identical |
| Hardness (Mohs 10) | Identical | Identical |
| Certification | GIA (standard) | IGI or GCAL (standard) |
| Price per carat | Higher (~2.5–3× lab) | Lower (40–60% of natural) |
| Resale / long-term value | Holds value better over decades | Limited secondary market |
| Ethical sourcing | Conflict-free (Kimberley + SCS) | Zero mining impact |
| Carat size per budget | Smaller for the same $ | Up to 2× larger for the same $ |
| Inclusions / character | Often unique (some love it) | Typically very clean |
| Heirloom / sentiment | Formed over billions of years | Grown in weeks under pressure |
| Best for | Engagement rings, heirloom pieces | Larger carat sizes, tennis, studs, anniversary pieces |
Custom engagement rings start at $1,000 and scale based on your choice of metal, stone type, carat weight, and design complexity. During consultation, we'll work within your budget to maximize brilliance, whether that means a stunning lab-grown diamond or a natural stone with exceptional cut quality.
Most custom engagement rings take 4-6 weeks from design approval to completion. We start with a personal consultation to understand your vision, create detailed CAD renderings for your approval, then hand-select your stones before our master jewelers begin crafting. Rush orders are available when your timeline demands it.
Not sure of your ring size? We'll help determine the perfect fit during your free consultation.
A Toronto-based custom studio serving clients across the GTA by appointment. Most of the process happens virtually, with secure insured delivery when your piece is ready, plus in-person meetings in Toronto whenever you’d like one.
Share references, review CAD renderings, and approve stones without leaving home. Most of our clients complete their project entirely virtually.
Finished pieces are delivered fully insured to your door anywhere in Toronto and the Greater Toronto area. No pickup required.
Prefer to meet face-to-face? We arrange private in-person appointments in Toronto at a time and location that works for you.
Start your custom journey and our master craftspeople will bring your vision to life within 24-48 hours of your inquiry.
Start Your JourneyAl-Asali Jewelry is a Toronto-based custom jewelry studio specializing in bespoke engagement rings. They offer a fully in-house design and crafting process, with services including virtual consultations, 3D CAD renderings, and insured delivery across the GTA. The page details their ring styles, metal and stone options, diamond shapes, and answers common questions about pricing, timeline, and certifications.
Most custom engagement rings take 4-6 weeks from design approval to completion. Rush orders can be completed in 2-3 weeks for an additional fee, and we'll keep you updated at every stage.
Custom engagement rings start at $1,000 and scale with metal choice, diamond origin (lab-grown or natural), carat weight, and design complexity. Solitaires start around $1,800, halo rings around $3,500, and three-stone designs from $4,500. We quote every project up front with no hidden fees.
Absolutely. Bring us sketches, Pinterest boards, or just a rough idea. Our designers will create detailed 3D CAD renderings for your approval before any crafting begins. You can iterate as many times as you need.
Both are real diamonds with identical physical, chemical, and optical properties. Natural diamonds hold long-term resale value better, while lab-grown diamonds offer 40-60% more carat for the same budget. We help you weigh both during consultation.
Yes, every natural diamond over 0.50ct ships with a GIA grading report. Lab-grown diamonds ship with IGI or GCAL reports. You can also request certification for smaller stones on request.
Yes. We share 3D CAD renderings within 5-7 business days of your consultation, plus a wax or resin model before we cast in precious metal. You'll know exactly what your ring will look like before we begin final crafting.
We create Classic, Modern, Vintage, Art Deco, Halo, Solitaire, Three-Stone, and Bridal engagement rings, or any fully custom design you can envision. Unusual settings like toi et moi, cluster, and bezel-set are all within scope.
Round brilliant is the most popular for its fire, oval and pear look larger per carat, princess and emerald cuts suit modern tastes, and cushion and radiant offer vintage warmth. During consultation we walk through every shape with loose stones, virtually on camera or in-person by appointment, so you can compare before choosing.
Yes. Heirloom resets are some of our most meaningful projects. We carefully remove your existing stone and design a new setting around it, preserving the sentiment while modernizing the look.
Yes. For custom orders, a deposit is required to begin production, with the balance due before shipping. Contact us during consultation and we'll work out an arrangement that fits your timeline.
Yes. Every custom engagement ring we create includes free resizing within the first year, and free resizing for life if you have any significant finger-size change. Free cleanings and inspections for life as well.
Al-Asali Jewelry Studio is a Toronto-based bespoke jeweler that operates by appointment only, offering free virtual consultations via Zoom, phone, or message, complimentary secure insured delivery across Toronto and the GTA, and optional in-person meetings in Toronto at a time that works for you.