Basel, 55 minutes by train
Engagement rings for couples from Basel
For couples from Basel, an engagement ring from émin isn't a spur-of-the-moment stop between errands, it's a deliberate trip: just under an hour by train to Zurich main station, then ten minutes by tram into District 4. We're upfront that our atelier is in Zurich, not Basel, and that this one trip is exactly what separates an off-the-shelf ring from one that actually fits your story.
To make the trip worth it, we prepare as much as possible before you even board the train: a video consultation where we show stones, answer questions and talk budget, so the in-person appointment only has to cover the final decisions and the handover. That turns a long journey into one well-used afternoon.
Why the trip from Basel is worth it
One trip, one ring for life
The proposal happens once. An hour on the train for a ring that exists nowhere else and truly fits your story is time well spent.
Video first, in person only if needed
We settle as much as we can by video beforehand: budget, preferred stone, setting. That way you arrive for the in-person appointment with a clear picture, not starting from zero.
Stones you can verify yourself
Every larger diamond comes with an independent certificate, usually IGI. Whatever we show you by video, you can have checked again in person or independently at any time.
How to get from Basel to the atelier
A trip from Basel is worth a bit of planning so the afternoon fits together well.
By train
Intercity trains leave Basel SBB several times an hour for Zurich main station, journey time is around 55 minutes.
From Zurich main station
Tram 2 or 3 takes about ten minutes to the Kalkbreite stop, the atelier is a short walk from there.
By car
Taking the motorway, Parkhaus Hardau usually has free spaces during the day, just a few steps from the atelier.
Total time
Plan on around 70 minutes door to table from Basel, easy to fit into a single afternoon appointment.
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The easier route: video consultation, ring size by post
With an hour's travel time, a video consultation is often the more honest first step for couples from Basel. We show you diamonds and settings on camera, share certificates on screen, and give it the same time as an in-person visit. Only once you're sure do you plan the one trip to Zurich, for final details or straight to the handover.
You don't need to bring your ring size with you either. We post a small ring-sizing kit to your address in Basel, so you can measure yourself at home, at your own pace. If anything's off, we simply check again at your in-person appointment, that's part of the service.
From Basel to your finished ring
Here's how an enquiry from Basel typically unfolds, usually starting with a video appointment.
Book a video appointment
You book an initial video appointment online, no travel needed, straight from Basel.
Ring size by post
We post you a sizing kit, so your size is settled before you ever come to Zurich.
Discuss stone and setting
By video we show you diamonds and settings and talk budget openly.
One trip to Zurich
You plan a single trip to District 4, for final details or straight to the handover.
Made to measure
Your ring is built for your exact size, usually within two to four weeks of ordering.
More for couples from Basel
For a proposal or wedding around Basel
Many couples from Basel choose spots the region already knows for a proposal or wedding photos. Wenkenhof in Riehen with its generous grounds is one, along with Merian Gärten with its quiet paths and views. Wherever your moment happens, the ring for it is made here in Zurich, not by a jeweller in Basel itself.
Most couples from the city hold their civil ceremony through the Standesamt Basel-Stadt. Tell us the date as soon as you know it, and we'll plan the consultation, the making and the handover so there's enough time between proposal and ring.
Four solitaire models from our collection
A small selection of our classic solitaire rings, every model can be adjusted in metal and stone size.
What an engagement ring from Zurich costs
Guide prices so you can plan ahead of the trip from Basel. We always discuss the exact price in person or by video.
Guide prices, as of 2026, incl. VAT. The exact price depends on stone, metal and work.
Frequently asked questions
Many couples from Basel settle most things by video and only travel to Zurich once, for final details or the handover. Seeing the diamond in daylight is best done in person, but it doesn't have to happen at the first appointment.
Yes, Parkhaus Hardau is only a few minutes' walk from the atelier and usually has free spaces during the day. For a drive from Basel via the motorway, that's the most relaxed option.
Yes, we're open Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, strictly by appointment. For couples from Basel that's often the easiest way to combine the longer trip with a free day.
We arrange a fixed video appointment, usually around 45 minutes. In it we show you diamonds and settings on camera, share certificates and close-up photos on screen, and talk budget openly, just as we would in the atelier.
We post a small ring-sizing kit to your address in Basel, so you can measure yourself at home in a few minutes. At your in-person appointment in Zurich, we simply double-check it if needed.
Quick enquiry
Ready for the first step from Basel?
Send us a short message about what you're looking for. We reply within one working day and suggest whether a video appointment or a visit to Zurich makes more sense.