Looking for the right diamond for an engagement ring, a custom piece or an upgrade? At Noura’s Jewellery in Alta Vista Plaza, Ottawa, we source natural and lab-grown loose diamonds to your shape, size, colour, clarity and budget from our trusted suppliers, show you the details of every stone, and set your choice in our own workshop. With 17 years of experience, we help you compare stones in plain language, so you choose with confidence.
- CaratThe weight of the diamond. One carat is 0.2 grams.
- CutHow well the facets return light. It drives the sparkle.
- ColourFrom colourless (D) to light yellow or brown. Less colour is rarer.
- ClarityTiny inclusions or marks, seen under magnification.
How finding your diamond works
Tell us what you are looking for
Shape, approximate carat weight, budget, and the setting you have in mind. A photo of a ring you love helps too.
We search our trusted suppliers
We put together a shortlist that fits your brief, with the grading details of each stone.
Compare the options with us
Visit the shop and we will explain the differences between the stones, so the choice is clear.
Set in our own workshop
Your diamond is set in a ring you choose, or in a custom engagement ring designed with you.
Shapes we source
Round, oval, cushion, emerald, pear, marquise, princess, radiant, Asscher and heart. Each shape returns light differently and suits different settings; we will show you how they compare at the size you have in mind.
Natural or lab-grown?
Both are real diamonds, with the same sparkle and hardness. Natural diamonds formed in the earth over millions of years; lab-grown diamonds are made in a controlled environment and usually cost less for the same size and quality. Their long-term resale value is also very different. We explain both honestly, so you can decide what matters most to you.
What to ask about any diamond
- Is there a grading report, and which laboratory issued it?
- How is the cut graded? Cut has the biggest effect on sparkle.
- Where do colour and clarity sit for the size and budget you want?
- Is it natural or lab-grown? The report should say so clearly.
- What setting will protect it for the way you wear jewellery?
Already have a diamond?
We can reset a stone you own, replace a missing stone or design a new piece around it. See gemstone replacement, jewellery redesign and custom engagement rings. Thinking of selling a diamond? See how we buy diamonds.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the diamond before I buy it?
Yes. We go through the details of each stone with you at the shop before you decide.
Do you sell lab-grown diamonds?
Yes. We source both natural and lab-grown diamonds and explain the difference clearly.
Can you set the diamond in a ring I already own?
Often, yes, once we have checked that the setting suits the stone. Bring the ring in and we will look at it with you.
Find your diamond at Noura’s Jewellery
Alta Vista Plaza, Unit 13, 2651 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa. Open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 613-680-8883.