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Gold is having a moment. Or more accurately, gold is having several moments at once. Yellow gold is back in a way we haven't seen since the late '80s. Chunky chains are outselling delicate ones for the first time in years. And mixing metals in a single outfit, something that used to make people nervous, is now the whole point. At Vanhess Jewellery in Coquitlam, we've watched these shifts happen in real time across our repair bench, our custom orders, and what walks out the door. Here's what's actually happening with gold in 2026, what's worth paying attention to, and...

Four rules that actually make ring stacks work — anchor pieces, width variation, metal repetition, and a sensible cap on ring count. Plus how to stack around an engagement ring and why midi rings never quite work.

Three legitimate paths for an inherited ring — restore as-is, remake into something wearable, or preserve as a keepsake. How to decide which one fits your piece, what it costs, and the conversation to have with family before any work begins.

At the beginning of every love story, there is a moment that changes everything. A moment where two lives become one, and a new journey begins. An engagement ring is not just a piece of jewellery. It is the first symbol of that journey. And a wedding band is not just a tradition. It is the continuation of that promise. This is why we believe these pieces should never be ordinary. They should be custom. A Ring That Begins With Your Story Every couple has a unique story. Your culture, your memories, your journey, your vision of the future. A...

How custom engagement ring design actually works at our Coquitlam studio. The four levels of custom, the step-by-step process, real timelines, real prices, and what goes wrong when the brief is unclear.

Lab-grown and natural diamonds are the same material. Lab is 73–90% cheaper and has almost no resale value. Natural holds modest resale and carries a geological backstory. Honest comparison from a Coquitlam jeweller that sells both with no commission bias.