St. Gallen, 65 minutes by train
Engagement rings for couples from St. Gallen
For couples from St. Gallen, an engagement ring isn't an online-shop click, it's an appointment at a table: the train gets you to Zurich main station in about 65 minutes, and from there a tram brings you to our door in District 4 in roughly eight more. It's a trip, but not a huge one, and it's worth it: a ring genuinely built for your hand, and advice that actually takes its time instead of rushing you past a display case.
émin isn't a shop with a shop window, it's a table where we decide together what your ring should look like. We show you diamonds in daylight, explain openly what you're paying for, and break the price down before you decide. If a weekday trip from St. Gallen doesn't fit your schedule, we're just as happy to talk by video, with Saturday slots by arrangement.
Why the trip from St. Gallen is worth it
Time, not rushing
A first conversation with us often runs a full hour. If you're coming from St. Gallen, the trip fits best into a free morning or afternoon, leaving enough time for every question.
Stones you actually see
A photo on a screen never shows how a diamond catches the light. With us you see the stone under a loupe, next to other sizes and qualities, before you decide.
Honest prices, no haggling theatre
We break down stone, setting and work separately, with no inflated starting price meant to be generously negotiated down. What you see is what you pay.
How to get from St. Gallen to the atelier
The route from St. Gallen to Zurich District 4 is easy to plan, simplest by train.
By train
Intercity trains leave St. Gallen station several times an hour for Zurich main station, journey time is around 65 minutes, usually without changing.
From Zurich main station
Tram 2 or 3 takes about eight minutes to the Kalkbreite stop, from where it's a short walk to the atelier on Zypressenstrasse.
By car
The A1 runs towards Zurich; depending on traffic count on about an hour, and Parkhaus Hardau is only a few minutes' walk from the atelier.
Total time
Plan on around 1 hour 20 minutes door to table from St. Gallen, a good reason to combine the trip with a free day, or start with a video call instead.
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When the trip doesn't fit right now: video consultations
Not every week has room for a trip from St. Gallen to Zurich. That's why we offer a video consultation that covers the same ground as an in-person appointment: we show you stones on camera, share certificates on screen, and take our time with every question.
You don't need to travel just to get your ring size measured, either. We post a small ring-sizing kit to your address in St. Gallen, so you can measure yourself at home in a few minutes. That way the only in-person visit left is the handover of your finished ring in Zurich.
More for couples from St. Gallen
For a proposal or wedding in and around St. Gallen
Many couples from St. Gallen plan their proposal at places known well beyond the city. The Abbey District with its baroque cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Drei Weieren ponds above the old town are a popular spot for the view over the city and for photos afterwards.
Most couples from the city hold their civil ceremony through the Zivilstandsamt St. Gallen. Just tell us the date, and we'll plan the consultation, the making and the handover so the ring is ready in time, whether you're already engaged or still planning the proposal.
Four models from our Zurich collection
A small selection, every model can be adjusted in metal, stone size and setting.
What an engagement ring from Zurich costs
Guide prices so you can plan ahead of the trip from St. Gallen. We always discuss the exact price in person.
Guide prices, as of 2026, incl. VAT. The exact price depends on stone, metal and work.
Frequently asked questions
Plan on around 65 minutes by train to Zurich main station, plus about eight minutes by tram to Kalkbreite and a short walk. All together you're at our table in about 1 hour 20 minutes, often worth combining with a free day in Zurich.
Yes, Parkhaus Hardau is only a few minutes' walk from the atelier and usually has free spaces during the day. For couples driving from St. Gallen, that's often more relaxed than hunting for street parking, even though the drive on the A1 isn't really faster than the train.
Yes, we're open Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, strictly by appointment. That works well if you're busy during the week and would rather fit the longer trip from St. Gallen into a weekend, without taking time off.
Yes, a video consultation covers almost everything an in-person appointment does. We show you diamonds on camera, share certificates and close-up photos, and answer every question in detail. For collecting the finished ring, we still recommend an appointment in Zurich.
We post a small ring-sizing kit to your address in St. Gallen, so you can measure yourself at home in a few minutes. If you'd rather be sure, we simply measure again at your first in-person appointment, at no extra cost.
Quick enquiry
Ready for the first step from St. Gallen?
Send us a short message about what you're looking for. We reply within one working day and suggest an appointment, in Zurich or by video.