For Love & Individuality: Finding the Cut That Reflects Your Story
It's the season of saying "Yes." Whether you already know what you want or you're still looking, here are three engagement ring styles that we absolutely love.
An engagement ring is the one piece of jewelry you'll wear every day for the rest of your life. It should look like you. At MJ Cash for Gold, we see hundreds of rings come through our doors in St. John's and Halifax. The ones that make people stop are the ones that match the person wearing them. So, we've grouped this season's favourites and hopefully you can find the cut that is as unique as your love story.
The Modern Romantic
Featured cut: Pear
Sophisticated and effortlessly chic. The pear is for the bride who loves classic elegance with a contemporary edge. The long point does something clever on the hand. It draws the eye down the finger and makes the hand look longer and more slender. A pear also carries its carat weight well, so it usually reads bigger than a round stone of the same size. That is part of why it has become such a favourite. Wear it with the point toward the nail for the most flattering line and keep the band delicate so the shape stays the star.
Editor’s Pick - This stunning pear-cut ring currently in store:
The Timeless Purist
Featured cut: Round solitaire
Maximum brilliance and clean lines. This one is for the traditionalist who appreciates iconic design that never goes out of style.
The round brilliant is the most popular engagement cut in the world, and it has earned that. Its facets are cut to send more light back to the eye than any other shape, which is why a round solitaire catches fire across a room. Set it on a plain band with nothing competing for attention and you have about as close to a perfect piece of jewelry as we sell. If you want a ring your daughter will still want to wear in thirty years, this is the one.
Round brilliant solitaires from our current collection:
The Non-Traditionalist
Something blue: Sapphire
Vibrant and rich in history. A sapphire is a bold choice that takes its inspiration from timeless icons like Princess Diana, whose blue sapphire ring is now worn by the Princess of Wales.
There is a practical side too. Sapphire sits at 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, just under diamond, so it stands up to daily wear without much fuss. It also doubles as your something blue.
For anyone who has looked at a case full of white stones and felt nothing, this is usually the ring that changes their mind.
Sapphire pieces available now:
Still Searching for "The One"?
These three are only a starting point. Our cases also hold custom cut and vintage rings that never make it to the blog. So much of what we carry is estate and one of a kind, so the collection changes week to week. Once a piece is gone, it's gone.
The best way to find your ring is still to come in and try a few on. Shapes look very different on a hand than they do in a photograph, and most people walk out with something they didn't expect.
It's Not Just Engagement Rings
While you're in, here's what else we do:
• Jewelry repairs: Resizing, restringing, clasp and prong work, all done in house.
• Gold loans: Borrow against gold you already own without selling it.
• Layaway: Put a piece aside and pay it down over time.
Come See Us!
MJ Cash for Gold has locations in St. John's, NL and Halifax, NS and with our newest store opening in Truro on October 3rd, 2026! Resizing is available on most pieces, and everything comes with 7 days for return or exchange.
Browse the full collection at mjcashforgold.com or stop by and let us put a few options on your hand.
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