Engagement Rings in Yerevan: How to Choose and Where to Buy
Vazgen Martirosov
The box is small enough to hide in a jacket pocket. The decision inside it is not. And if you are looking for engagement rings in Yerevan, you have probably noticed the other problem: there are a lot of jewellery windows, and they all sparkle.
Quick answer: the best place to buy an engagement ring in Yerevan is Movses Khorenatsi Street, the city's gold street, because you can compare shops on foot and talk to the people who make the rings. Choose the stone shape first, then the setting, the gold colour and the size. Before you pay, check the 585 or 750 stamp, the weight in grams and the total carats. You will find us at number 33, in Tashir Trade Center, with our diamond engagement rings in your size. If you cannot find the ring you imagined, we can make it from a photo as custom gold jewelry.
GH Jewells engagement rings at a glance
- Address: 33 Movses Khorenatsi Street, Tashir Trade Center, Yerevan 0018
- Open: every day, 10:00 to 19:00
- Phone and WhatsApp: +374 93 307411
- Making jewellery since: 2010, in our own workshop
- Rings: 14K gold with real diamonds, handmade to order
- Ring sizes: 16 to 20 mm inside diameter, other sizes on request
- Making time: about 3–4 days for a ready design
Where to buy engagement rings in Yerevan
Yerevan is small and walkable, and its jewellery trade sits close together. That helps you, because comparing three rings takes an afternoon, not a week. Here are your main options. On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.
| Where | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Khorenatsi Street shops | Seeing many rings on your hand in one visit | Many shops within a few minutes' walk, so you can compare before you decide |
| A jeweller's own workshop | Your size, changes to a design, repairs later | You talk to the people who make the ring, not only to a seller |
| Custom order | A ring nobody else has, or a copy of one you saved | You approve a 3D model before any gold is used |
| Online from a Yerevan jeweller | Buying from abroad, or planning a surprise | The same workshop, delivered to you, so measure the size first |
For rings, skip the Vernissage market. It is mostly silver and souvenirs. Our guide on where to buy gold jewelry in Yerevan covers the whole city if you are shopping for more than a ring.
How to choose an engagement ring in 5 steps
Ignore the price tags for a moment. These five choices, in this order, narrow a hundred rings down to two or three. Our longer guide on how to choose an engagement ring goes deeper into each one.
- Look at what she already wears. Her everyday jewellery tells you more than any trend. Thin chains suggest a slim band. Bold pieces suggest a bigger shape.
- Pick the stone shape. A round diamond is the classic. A princess cut is square and modern.
- Pick the setting. A solitaire keeps the focus on one stone. A halo adds a frame of small diamonds. A pavé band adds sparkle along the finger.
- Pick the gold colour. Look at the jewellery she wears most. If she wears both, a two-tone ring solves the problem. Our comparison of white gold vs yellow gold can help.
- Get the size right. Rings set with small diamonds are harder to resize, so measure first. Our guide on how to measure ring size at home shows you how, even when it has to stay a secret.
Engagement ring styles, compared
Words like halo and split shank mean little until you see them. Here is how the styles we make in Yerevan differ. All are in 14K gold with real diamonds.
| Style | The look | Gold colour | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic solitaire | One round diamond on a slim band | White | Simple taste, easy to pair with a wedding band |
| Round solitaire with pavé | One large stone, small diamonds along the band | Yellow or white | A classic ring with extra sparkle |
| Hidden halo | A halo tucked under the centre stone, seen from the side | White | A quiet surprise, a detail she will notice first |
| Double halo | A cushion shape inside two frames of diamonds | White or yellow | The most presence on the hand |
| Princess cut | A square diamond on a domed pavé band | White | A modern, sharper look |
| Split shank | The band divides into two pavé strands | White | An unusual shape that fills the finger |
| Mixed metal | A white gold head on a yellow gold band | Two-tone | Someone who wears both gold colours |
Want to see them? Start with the classic solitaire engagement ring, the hidden halo engagement ring or the split shank engagement ring. If she likes a square stone, look at the princess cut engagement ring. If she wears both colours, try the mixed metal engagement ring.
How many carats do you need?
Fewer than you think, and the number on its own can mislead you. A carat is a measure of weight, not size. The Gemological Institute of America explains that a carat equals 200 milligrams, so 0.50 ct is 100 milligrams of diamond.
When you compare rings, ask for the total diamond weight and the centre stone weight separately. A ring with 0.75 ct in total may have a much smaller centre stone. Our princess cut, for example, has a 0.30 ct centre diamond and 0.75 ct in total. This chart shows the total diamond weight of our own rings.
Total diamond weight of our engagement rings (carats)
Classic solitaire: 0.33 ct
Hidden halo: 0.45 ct
Double halo: 0.45 ct
Mixed metal: 0.62 ct
Split shank: 0.65 ct
Princess cut: 0.75 ct
So the ring with the highest total is not always the one with the biggest centre stone. A halo also changes the look, because the frame of small diamonds makes the centre read larger than its weight. If you want one big stone, look at our round solitaire engagement ring, which has a 0.50 ct centre diamond.
What to check before you pay
A good jeweller answers these questions before you finish asking them. Take this list with you to any shop in Yerevan, including ours.
- The stamp. Real gold carries a purity mark: 585 means 14K and 750 means 18K. Ask to see it.
- The weight in grams. Gold is priced largely by weight, so it should be easy to get this number.
- The diamonds. Ask whether they are real and how many carats in total. If you want to test a stone yourself, read how to tell if a diamond is real.
- Who made it. A shop with its own jewellers can resize and repair the ring later.
- The exchange terms. Ask before you buy, not after. Ours are in our refund and exchange policy.
- An independent check. A confident jeweller has no problem with you taking a piece to an assay office. You are welcome to check ours.
The stamp is simple once you know what it stands for. According to the World Gold Council, fineness marks show purity in parts per thousand, so 585 is 58.5% gold.
How much pure gold is in each karat
14K, stamped 585: 58.5% gold
18K, stamped 750: 75% gold
24K, stamped 999: pure gold
More gold is not automatically better for a ring. An engagement ring is worn every day, and harder 14K holds up well to that. Our guide to 14K vs 18K gold explains the difference.
Ready design or custom engagement ring?
Some people know the ring when they see it. Others have one saved on their phone that no shop in the window seems to sell. Here is how the two routes compare.
| Ready design | Custom ring | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | A ring in our collection | Your photo, sketch or idea |
| Time | About 3–4 days to make | Longer, we give you the timeline with your quote |
| You approve | Metal and size | A 3D model, before any gold is used |
| Best when | You have a date to meet | You want a ring only she has |
How a custom engagement ring works
- Send us your pictures. One or more photos of the ring you like, plus the ring size.
- We plan it with you. We tell you the grams of gold, suggest the diamonds and give you the price.
- A 15% deposit starts the work. Then we build a 3D model.
- You approve the model. Change the shape, the size or the details before any gold is used.
- We make it by hand in our Yerevan workshop, and you pay the balance when it is ready.
You can start right now on our custom engagement ring and jewellery page, or visit us at number 33 with the picture on your phone. Looking for more ideas first? See our guide to unique engagement rings.
When should you start looking?
Earlier than feels necessary. A ready design takes about 3–4 days to make, and a custom ring takes longer because of the design steps. These are typical times, not promises, so leave a buffer before the proposal.
Not in Yerevan? We ship from Armenia, and delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks after the ring is made. Planning to visit? You can choose in the store and have the ring sent on if it will not be ready before you fly.
Choosing wedding rings in Yerevan at the same time
If the wedding is close, it is worth thinking about both rings together. A straight band sits most easily next to a simple solitaire, while a wide halo can push it away. Our guide to pairing a solitaire with a wedding band shows how. A half eternity ring is a popular choice for the band. And if you are not sure where each ring goes, read what hand a wedding ring goes on.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy engagement rings in Yerevan?
The main area is Movses Khorenatsi Street in the city centre, where many jewellers sit a few minutes apart. GH Jewells is at number 33, in Tashir Trade Center, and is open every day from 10:00 to 19:00.
Can I get a custom engagement ring made in Yerevan?
Yes. Send us a photo or bring it to our store. We tell you the gold weight and price, and after a 15% deposit we make a 3D model for you to approve before we make the ring by hand.
How long does an engagement ring take to make?
A ready design takes us about 3–4 days. A custom ring takes longer because of the design steps, and we give you the timeline with your quote.
How do I find her ring size in secret?
Borrow a ring she wears on the same finger and measure the inside diameter in millimetres. Our sizes run from 16 to 20 mm, and other sizes are available on request.
How do I know the gold and diamonds are real?
Check for the 585 or 750 stamp, ask for the weight in grams and the total carats, and buy from a jeweller who is happy for you to have the piece tested. Our gold is checked at the assay office, and you are welcome to check it yourself.
Can I exchange an engagement ring?
We do not offer refunds, but you can exchange a ring within 7 days of delivery for another size or colour of the same ring, if it is unworn. Please read our full policy before you order.
The box in your pocket
It will stay in your jacket through dinner. You will check it twice, then a third time. When the moment comes, nobody will ask about the carats. They will look at her hand, and then at her face.
Come and see the rings on Khorenatsi Street, or start from a picture on your phone. Either way, the ring will be made by the people you spoke to.
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