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  • Endless Summer

    by Tori Dundas
    As the days get shorter, the evenings cooler and the patio drinks fewer, our minds fade to the orange leaves, stylish scarves and warm lattes of fa...
    Posted in Diamonds, EndlessSummer, Engagement, Fine Jewellery, Gold, Solid Gold, style

  • If not now, when?

    by Tori Dundas
    2020 has been an unexpected journey, but I am finding that the True community is not about to let the state of the world impact their life choices. The adage “if not now, when?” comes up often. We don’t know what lies ahead so why put our own future on hold? 
    Posted in 2020 Weddings, Engagement, If not now when

  • Diamonds with Depth: Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Shapes and Diamond Cuts

    by Tori Dundas
    When selecting a diamond, the term ‘cut’ is often used interchangeably with the term ‘shape’, but they are not actually referring to the same thing. Shape refers to the outline of the stone (ie. pear, oval, round). Cut refers to the way the facets are arranged on the diamond to make the light reflect and create the specific type of brilliance.
    Posted in Diamonds, Engagement, style, Wedding

  • Good As Gold: Why You Deserve The Real Thing

    by Tori Dundas
    Incredibly beautiful, uniquely valuable, and historically fascinating, gold is like no other metal on earth.  It has always been sought after - thi...
    Posted in Gold, Karat, Plated, Solid Gold, Vermeil

  • The Curated Cut: Canadian Diamonds 101

    by Tori Dundas
    And as a Canadian company, we are proud that the Canadian diamond industry’s ethical standards are among the best in the world. Diamond’s of Canadian origin have been increasingly high in demand for this reason. 
    Posted in Canada, Canadian Diamonds, Diamonds, Engagement, Fine Jewellery, Wedding

  • What's Your Ring Style?

    by Tori Dundas

    As GIA-certified jewellery design (JD) experts, we are style experts and will provide sound advice. When working with clients, we guide you through selection of all the elements of your ring:  The setting and shank, the center diamond - or alternative gemstone - and the style.

    Posted in Engagement, style

  • How to Save Bling on your Ring

    by Tori Dundas
    A great way to get more value for your money when buying a diamond engagement ring is to pay attention to the combination of the four C’s: Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat Weight. Pay attention, but don’t get hung up on what you can’t see with the naked eye. Invisible flaws can make a diamond unique! At True, we will guide you through the entire process.
    Posted in Diamonds, Engagement, Value

  • 4 Tips to Help you Pick a Wedding Band

    by Tori Dundas
    Your engagement ring and wedding bands should work together - but they don't have to match. The key in selecting a wedding band is to make it personal. This is your chance to add your own flare on the stack.
    Posted in wedding band

  • 7 Questions You Should Ask Before Buying Fine Jewellery

    by Tori Dundas
    Trust is one of the most crucial elements when it comes to buying Fine Jewellery online, but how do you know if you can really trust the business you’re buying from? We’ve put together a list of questions that will help you shop with confidence when purchasing diamond jewellery online.
    Posted in Fine Jewellery