Bern, an hour by train
Engagement rings for couples from Bern
For couples from Bern, coming to émin is a deliberate decision, not a spontaneous stop past a shop window. It takes about an hour by train to Zurich main station, then a ten-minute tram ride into District 4. We're upfront about it: our atelier is in Zurich, not Bern. That's exactly why we build the consultation so the trip is needed as rarely as possible, and counts for as much as possible when it happens.
Much of it gets settled by video before you even board the train: budget, preferred stone, setting, every question you have. That turns an hour on the train from a leap of faith into the last, most important step towards your ring, well prepared and unhurried.
Why the hour from Bern is worth it
An hour for a ring for life
A proposal happens once. An hour on the train for a ring that truly fits you and exists nowhere else is time well spent.
Two consultations, not one blind trip
You settle the essentials by video first, then travel to Zurich for the final step. That way you already know what you're walking into.
No compromise on the diamond
Even from a distance, you see every stone up close on camera, with its certificate. At the in-person appointment, you check it live under a loupe.
How to get from Bern to the atelier
For a trip from Bern, a morning or early afternoon appointment keeps the journey home relaxed.
By train
Intercity trains leave Bern main station several times an hour for Zurich main station, journey time is around 60 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
Coming via the motorway, Parkhaus Hardau usually has free spaces during the day, just a few steps from the atelier.
Total time
Plan on around 75 minutes door to table from Bern, easy to fit into half a day.
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The smarter first step: video consultation, ring size by post
With an hour of travel each way, a video consultation is often the smarter first step for couples from Bern, not just a convenient fallback. We show you diamonds and settings on camera, share certificates on screen, and give every question the same time as we would in the atelier. Only once the direction is clear do you plan the one trip to Zurich.
You don't need to bring your ring size along either. We post a small ring-sizing kit to your address in Bern, so you can measure yourself at home, unhurried. That way the in-person appointment only covers final details or the handover, not the groundwork.
From Bern to your finished ring
Here's how an enquiry from Bern typically unfolds, with video first and a single trip at the end.
Book a video appointment
You book an initial video appointment online, straight from Bern, no travel needed.
Ring size by post
We post you a sizing kit, so your size is settled before you travel.
Discuss budget and stone
By video we talk diamonds, settings and budget openly, with no pressure.
One trip to Zurich
You plan a single trip to District 4, for final details or 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 Bern
For a proposal or wedding around Bern
Many couples from Bern choose spots the whole region knows for a proposal. The Rosengarten with its view over the old town is one, along with Schloss Oberhofen on Lake Thun, a popular spot for wedding photos just outside the city. Wherever your moment happens, the ring for it is made here in Zurich.
For celebrations around an engagement, many couples use the Kursaal Bern. Most civil ceremonies from the city go through the Standesamt Bern. Tell us the date once you know it, and we'll plan the consultation, the making and the handover in good time.
Four yellow gold models from our collection
A small selection of our yellow gold models, every one can also be made in white or rose gold.
What an engagement ring from Zurich costs
Guide prices so you can plan ahead of the trip from Bern. 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
Not necessarily the first time. Many couples from Bern settle budget, stone and setting by video first and only travel to Zurich for final details or to collect the finished ring. It saves time and you know beforehand what you're walking into.
Yes, Parkhaus Hardau is only a few minutes' walk from the atelier and usually has free spaces during the day. Coming from Bern via the motorway, that's the most relaxed option if you'd rather not take the train.
Yes, we're open Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, strictly by appointment. For couples from Bern that makes it easy to combine the longer trip with a free day, without anyone needing to take time off work.
Just as thorough as an appointment in the atelier. We show you diamonds and settings up close on camera, share certificates on screen, and take our time with every question. Only seeing the stone in real daylight is reserved for the in-person visit.
We post a small ring-sizing kit to your address in Bern, so you can measure yourself at home in a few minutes. At your appointment in Zurich, we simply double-check it if needed, at no extra charge.
Quick enquiry
Ready for the first step from Bern?
Send us a short message about what you're looking for. We reply within one working day and suggest a video appointment or a visit to Zurich.