The original three-step replica proposal
Reinventing engagement rings - As the world's first jeweller with the unique replica concept, we changed the way the world proposes in 2014.
How It All Started: A Visionary Idea in 2014
In 2014, Lazar Cebbar—then a young jeweller in Zürich—noticed a recurring problem: couples felt pressured to see and wear the exact engagement ring on their finger, even though resizing or slight design tweaks were nearly inevitable. Industry insiders scoffed: “No one will propose without the final ring in hand.” But Lazar believed differently.
He spent months sketching, prototyping and meeting with artisans to test his theory: could a sterling-silver replica serve as a perfect interim solution for any engagement—one that looks beautiful, feels real, yet costs a fraction of a diamond ring? The answer was yes.
From that moment on, ELIZZA | Fine Jewellery became the first—and, for years, only—jeweller in Europe (and soon the world) offering a replica-then-final engagement ring experience. Today, even as other shops try to copy the method, ELIZZA | Fine Jewellery remains the original. And Lazar remains at the helm, ensuring every replica lives up to the vision he first charted in 2014.
What sets us apart?
- We didn’t follow the trend. We started it.
- Our replicas are not placeholders—they are precision-crafted pieces, made by the same artisans who build our final rings.
- Our process isn’t a shortcut—it’s a signature.
- Our story doesn’t begin with a slogan—it begins with a vision, realized in 2014 and trusted ever since.
Others may promote “The Replica Experience.”
We simply call it ELIZZA.
Our signature replica process
ELIZZA | Fine Jewellery pioneered the replica-to-final engagement ring concept—a now widely imitated idea. What began as a bold vision by our founder Lazar Cebbar, has become the trusted approach for thousands of couples: propose first with a handcrafted silver replica, then finalize every detail together—without pressure.
The engagement ring for a marriage proposal
Keep an open mind when it comes to size & engagement ring and take advantage of the globally unique ELIZZA | Fine Jewellery concept. We offer you an authentic replica for the proposal, ensuring you the perfect customised engagement ring.
Confirm the perfect ring size
After the proposal, you and your fiancée visit our ELIZZA | Fine Jewellery boutique and we measure the exact ring size together. Now it would be possible to change the model variant - only now do we at ELIZZA | Fine Jewellery begin with your individual production as an exclusive engagement ring made to measure. Your fiancée may continue to wear the proposal ring until the unique piece is completed.
The perfect engagement ring
As soon as your exclusive custom-made ring is ready and has passed all the checks, we will contact you to arrange an appointment. We will then explain all the important details you need to know and the benefits you will enjoy as a customer of ELIZZA | Fine Jewellery.
Meet Lazar Cebbar, visionary & inventor
About Lazar
In 2014, fresh out of design school, Lazar wondered why every engagement ring purchase felt “final” from day one. He believed couples deserved more flexibility, and that’s how ELIZZA | Fine Jewellery was born. Over the past years, Lazar has refined every detail. When copycats emerged, they could copy the process—but they couldn’t copy Lazar’s passion or decades-deep network of Swiss artisans.
Why He Does It
“Every time I hear a proposal story—especially when a couple says, ‘I’m so glad we tried the replica first’—I’m reminded why I started this. It’s not just about selling rings; it’s about creating an experience that lasts a lifetime.”
– Lazar Cebbar
Ready to Propose the ELIZZA Way?
Be among the thousands who’ve trusted the original since 2014. Book your in-shop consultation with Lazar or his design team today—no commitment required. Experience firsthand why ELIZZA | Fine Jewellery remains the pioneer of the two-step engagement ring.
