Journal

An open sketchbook of engagement ring drawings with two oval diamond rings, a pen and a jeweller's loupe on travertine

Journal

Notes from the bench on diamonds, design and the way a ring comes together

Twenty Years of Craft

Twenty years of diamondboi: what has changed in design, diamonds and taste, and the principles of proportion, craft and restraint that have not.

Eight diamond shapes on a stone ledge overlooking the Toronto skyline — round, oval, emerald, radiant, pear, marquise, cushion and princess

Choosing a Diamond Shape: A Toronto Jeweller's Guide

Round, oval, emerald, radiant, cushion, pear, marquise, princess. What each shape does on the hand, what to watch for, and how to choose — from twenty years at the bench.

Jeweller setting an oval diamond solitaire in yellow gold at the bench, with ring sketches behind

How a Custom Engagement Ring Comes Together at diamondboi

From the first consultation to final inspection: the five steps behind every diamondboi ring, how long each one takes, and when to book if you're proposing over the holidays.