Troy Shoppe JewellersJuly 9, 2026
Where did all the new diamond cuts come from? New vs old. In the last few years, it seems that many new and bold shapes of diamonds have suddenly appeared on the market. Where have they come from, and why haven’t they been seen before? The truth is, all of these shapes have been available […]
read postMay 7, 2026
The number of scams going around seems to be increasing and becoming more and more despicable. Usually preying on someone in a weak state or vulnerable to trusting people. Let me start by describing a scam that my wife had almost fallen prey to. We were having about ten people over for dinner. Our older […]
read postApril 22, 2026
With the myriad of celebrities and so many engagements, it can be hard to track them all. Some set trends. Some follow trends. And some cause jewellers serious heart palpitations. I picked my top five celebrity engagement rings based on what is best about them. This has nothing to do with the celebrity’s talents, looks, […]
read postMarch 20, 2026
Celebrity engagement rings get a lot of attention and set trends. Some trends might be fleeting, but some set trends that just are not realistic or practical for everyday wear. Taylor Swift Let me start with a very popular music artist, Taylor Swift. This woman is iconic and stylish to the max. Her ring, however, […]
read postJanuary 23, 2026
The short answer is that some jewellery stores size rings correctly, and some don’t. It may sound very simplistic, but doing the work properly takes more time and does not take away the metal, your metal, from the ring (unless the ring is being sized down). When sizing a ring up, metal should always be […]
read postSeptember 8, 2025
In a world where everywhere you turn “AI” is thrown at you like a baseball pitching ace. It comes in hard and fast but often comes with a curve. It has slowly taken over our creative processes and AI users say it does a better job, or it gives us ideas, or maybe it is […]
read postMarch 6, 2025
There are going to be a lot of people who don’t agree with me about these cuts and their popularity. But here goes anyways! Here are the five least popular diamond shapes. Pear Shapes and the Bradshaw Effect The pear shape or tear drop is not really a ‘bad’ choice but go back many years […]
read postMarch 3, 2025
In today’s era of technical advances, there are endless shapes of diamonds. You can even get a diamond cut into your initials. But the best five shapes for an engagement ring in Calgary are what I am going to zero in on. The best cut, in the number one spot by far is the round. […]
read postNovember 2, 2023
Your jewellery is more than metal and gemstones. It’s personal. It’s a future heirloom. While sentimental value is irreplaceable, getting your jewellery insurance coverage is an extra level of care for some of your most cherished possessions. Insuring jewellery usually costs you 1-2% of the appraised value, per year. For example, a $5,000 ring may […]
read postSeptember 18, 2023
We love jewellery – especially when it sparkles! Have you ever noticed that your jewellery starts to look a bit dull and less sparkly after only a few days of wear? Everyday products like soap, shampoo, and moisturizer coat jewellery and make it look less shiny than it was originally. At Troy Shoppe Jewellers in […]
read postAugust 26, 2023
I do a lot of custom jewellery work. I love the engagement with the client and the creative experience. But have I had custom jobs that went bad or did not work? For sure! I can say that luckily it hasn’t happened too often. In fact, I keep track. In over four decades of doing custom […]
read postNovember 12, 2022
On this blog, we want to help you to understand the importance of the ring settings, to help you to find the perfect engagement ring and wedding band. To make an informed choice on your ring, and understand why is important to know the ring settings, you will need to do a little research. Luckily, […]
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