Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers, so you can move forward with confidence.

Yes. No commissions, no vendor incentives, no inventory to move.
I work for you, full stop.
Yes. Virtually across Canada and the U.S., and in person in Calgary when it makes sense to meet.
It varies quite a bit depending on what you’re buying.
Engagement rings typically run $8,000-$30,000+, watches usually start around $5,000+, and other jewellery pieces typically fall between $2,000-$20,000+.
The range is wide because every client’s situation is different. What matters is finding the right piece for your budget, not hitting a specific number.
I respond personally to every inquiry. There’s no automated system between you and me.

A Ring Review is a focused, expert take on a ring or diamond you’ve already found.
Engagement Ring Guidance is the fuller picture. Support from “I have no idea where to start” all the way through sourcing, decisions, and the final purchase.
Absolutely. Most people reach out after they’ve already Googled everything, visited a few stores, and narrowed things down.
That’s often the exact right time to bring someone in.
Yes. What I recommend depends on your priorities, your budget, and your values. Not a bias toward one over the other.
Not at all. Anniversary gifts, milestone purchases, private jewellery consulting, luxury watches. I help with the big ones beyond engagement rings too.

Pick whichever service fits where you’re at: Engagement Ring Guidance, Ring Review , or Private Jewellery Consulting, and submit your request.
I’ll follow up personally to set up our first conversation.
No. Just tell me what you know so far, what you’re considering, or where you’re stuck. I’ll take it from there.
Yes. Most of my clients never meet me in person. Virtual meetings, email, and bit of back and forth cover almost everything.

Because no two projects are the same.
Some guys need a second opinion on one specific decision. Others want me involved from day one straight through to pickup.
The Ring Review is a flat $395 for one ring or one diamond.
Engagement Ring Guidance and Private Jewellery Consulting typically start at $1,500, with most projects landing between $1,500 and $4,000 depending on scope.
Custom builds, luxury purchases, and tight timelines usually start at $5,000.
Yes. If you move forward, that $395 comes off what you owe for Guidance.

A jewellery store represents its inventory and its own bottom line.
I represent you.
That’s the whole difference, and it changes every piece of advice you get.
Research gives you information.
I give you judgement, the context and experience to actually use that information.
That’s usually what saves you time, money, and a lot of second guessing.
Sometimes. If it matters to you, financially or emotionally, it’s worth a conversation. And if I’m not the right fit for what you need, I’ll tell you that too.

Still unsure? Let’s Talk.