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Toronto Jewellery Studio Identifies Strong Demand for Yellow Gold, Coloured Gemstones, Custom Design, and Meaningful Personalisation

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TORONTO, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Solitaire x Alex Armen, a Toronto-based bespoke jewellery studio specializing in custom engagement rings and private commissions, has released its 2027 Canadian Engagement Ring & Jewellery Trends Report, based on an analysis of client enquiries, design consultations, and calendar bookings spanning more than eighteen months. The findings reveal Canadian consumers are increasingly moving away from mass-produced jewellery in favour of highly personalized pieces that reflect individual style, sentiment, and long-term value.

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“People are no longer looking for a standard ring from a display case,” says Alex Armen, designer at Solitaire x Alex Armen. “They want a piece that reflects who they are, what they believe in, and what their relationship means to them. Jewellery is becoming more personal than ever.”

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Trend #1: Yellow Gold Continues to Dominate

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One of the clearest findings in the report is the continued rise of yellow gold.

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While white gold and platinum remain important categories, yellow gold was the most frequently requested metal across bridal and fine-jewellery commissions. Clients consistently cited its warmth, timelessness, and heirloom quality as major factors influencing their decisions. Requests ranged from classic solitaires and elongated diamond engagement rings to gemstone-centred designs and custom wedding bands.

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Trend #2: Lab-Grown Diamonds Have Become Mainstream

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Lab-grown diamonds remain highly popular among younger buyers seeking larger centre stones while maintaining budget flexibility. Several enquiries focused on lab-grown diamonds between three and four carats, particularly in classic engagement ring styles.

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Popular requests included:

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  • Hidden halo settings
  • Oval and radiant cuts
  • Three-stone rings
  • Platinum mountings
  • Larger centre diamonds

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Trend #3: Coloured Gemstones Are Moving Into the Mainstream

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The report identifies coloured gemstones as one of the fastest-growing categories in custom jewellery.

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Recent enquiries included alexandrite, ruby, emerald, sapphire, Paraiba tourmaline, morganite, coloured diamonds, and alternative colourless gemstones. Increasingly, clients are selecting centre stones based on symbolism, rarity, individuality, and personal connection rather than tradition alone.

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Among these, alexandrite emerged as a particularly noteworthy category, reflecting growing consumer interest in unique gemstones that offer both rarity and visual intrigue.

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Trend #4: Natural Diamonds Remain the Premium Choice

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Despite the growth of lab-grown diamonds, natural diamonds continue to attract clients prioritizing rarity, long-term symbolism, and heirloom value.

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Natural-diamond buyers frequently place greater emphasis on provenance, exceptional cut quality, and the uniqueness associated with a stone formed billions of years ago. Rather than replacing one another, natural and lab-grown diamonds appear to be serving distinct client priorities.