The Original Two-Step Proposal
Engagement rings reinvented - In 2014, as the original inventor of the replica engagement ring concept, we changed how the world proposes.
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.
Select Your Dream Design
Choose any setting or stone you love. Our team sketches the final concept immediately, then crafts a full-scale sterling-silver replica with brilliant cubic zirconia center and side stones.
Receive Your Replica to Propose
In just 8 weeks, you’ll hold the exact replica in hand—ready for that perfect moment. No resizing worries, no last-minute changes, no chance of breakage.
Pop the Question
Propose with confidence. The replica is a genuine ring that mirrors the final design, yet costs only a fraction of the finished piece. Your partner can try it on to experience the fit and comfort, and envision “forever” without any risk.
Finalize the Real Ring
Once “yes” is official, return to our atelier in Zurich or Bern. We’ll custom-craft your final ring in your choice of precious metal (platinum, white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold) and genuine diamonds or gemstones. Perfect fit, perfect shine—exactly as you envisioned, but now with the benefit of real-world feedback from your replica.
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.
