From the Ajax waterfront to a jewelry store worth the drive
Lucio's Gold is a family-owned jewelry store Ajax residents can reach in about 30 km, with custom engagement rings, wedding bands and repair, all arranged by phone at (905) 475-1702.
The road from Ajax to our Markham shop
Ajax is about 30 km from Lucio's Gold at 7800 Woodbine Ave in Markham, measured in a straight line. Road distance runs longer. The usual route follows Highway 401 or Highway 407 west, then Highway 404 north to Highway 7. Check live traffic before you go, because the 401 can change fast.
Ajax lies between Pickering and Whitby on the Durham lakeshore. Its main roads include Harwood Avenue, Salem Road and Westney Road, and each one funnels you toward the 401 or the 407.
We do not publish drive times, since they swing with rush hour. A good habit is to call us first. We will suggest a time when you can cross the 404 without a fight.
Some Ajax drivers prefer the 401 because it never asks for a toll. Others take the 407 for a steadier pace outside peak hours. Both routes meet the 404 within a short stretch of our door, and both are common for people heading to Markham from Durham.
If you travel by GO, the Ajax station on the Lakeshore East line is a transit point, but our shop is not beside a GO stop. Most visitors drive. If you plan to use transit, call us and talk through the connection first.
Engagement rings Ajax couples design with us
Engagement rings Ajax couples choose here are made around a hand and a life, not pulled from a tray. We hand-pick diamonds with the highest-quality cuts and spend time explaining quality versus cost. You can start with a sketch, a photo or the 3D ring creator, then visit to see stones in person.
A proposal in Ajax often happens outdoors. Rotary Park sits where Duffin Creek meets Lake Ontario. Ajax Waterfront Park runs along the shore from the foot of Pickering Beach Road. Both are open, breezy places where a ring is handled with cold fingers.
That matters for design. A raised, delicate setting catches on a glove. A lower setting with secure prongs is calmer in everyday wear. Our engagement rings page covers the styles we discuss.
If you want to test a shape first, use the 3D creator. It sends a design brief to us with no price shown, and we reply with a written quote.
Ajax also has plenty of indoor options for a proposal dinner, and the ring should look as good under warm restaurant light as under a grey lake sky. Hand-picked stones with strong cuts hold up under both. Come and try a ring on, and ask us to show you the stone in daylight and under a spotlight so you see the difference.
Bring photos of rings you have noticed on friends, in shop windows or online. Tell us what you like and what you would change. Our job is to turn that into something you can wear every day and still love when you hand it down.
We supply lab-grown and natural diamonds, and we write jewellery appraisals when you want a value on paper.
A town named for a warship: Ajax neighbourhoods
Ajax takes its name from HMS Ajax, a Royal Navy cruiser, and grew from a wartime industrial site into a lakeside town. Neighbourhoods include Pickering Beach, Applecroft, Deer Creek, Discovery Bay and Hermitage Park. Pickering Village and Audley were added to the town later. Each part of town has its own route west.
Pickering Beach began in 1926 as a cottage area for a Toronto lawyer and still feels quieter than the rest of town. Lakeside Park there is a favourite spot for a short walk.
Further north, the newer subdivisions around Audley sit nearer the 407. Residents there may find the 407 faster than the 401. Southern neighbours near Kingston Road usually start on the 401.
We would rather give you a general route and let a live map confirm it. Road works change the picture often.
The waterfront deserves a mention for its own sake. The Waterfront Trail runs along the Ajax shore, and Rotary Park offers a splash pad, playground and pavilion. It makes an easy place for a family to talk about a purchase after an appointment, with coffee in hand.
- Pickering Beach and the Lake Driveway area: the lake, Rotary Park and the waterfront trail.
- Central Ajax: the town's older streets and the GO station corridor.
- Northern Ajax and Audley: closer to Highway 407.
- Pickering Village: the oldest settled part of the town.
Pick the ring you will still enjoy wearing on a windy walk along the lake.
Choosing wedding bands Ajax couples will wear for decades
Wedding bands Ajax couples order from us are custom made, so width, profile and metal are your decisions. Many couples want matching bands. Others want bands that look different but belong together. Bring the engagement ring, and we will check how the two sit side by side before we make anything.
Think about a day in your life. Do you lift boxes, type for hours, or swim in the lake? Rounded inside edges feel better under a keyboard. A hard-wearing metal suits a trade.
Our wedding bands page explains gold, platinum and diamond bands in more detail. Ask us in store about matching sets or a band shaped to sit snug against a solitaire engagement ring.
Some couples bring a grandparent's band and ask whether it can be matched or reworked. The answer depends on the metal and how thin the band has worn. We look at it together and say plainly what is practical.
Engraving a date or a short line inside a band is a quiet way to make it personal, a secret only you two can read. Ask us about what is possible when you visit. We will not quote times by phone without seeing the design.
What an appointment at Lucio's Gold looks like
Expect a relaxed conversation, not a sales pitch. We start by asking what you want to make or fix, look at stones and metals together, and sketch ideas. We do not promise timelines or prices on the website. We will explain next steps clearly before you leave, so you know what happens next.
Our approach is educational. We explain cut, colour, clarity and carat, then show how each shapes a ring. You can read the basics ahead of time in the 4Cs guide.
We encourage you to shop around and compare. A confident shop is happy to be compared.
You do not need to arrive with a decision, and you can ask anything you like. Plenty of people visit twice before choosing. We would rather you leave knowing more than leave having bought quickly.
- Call (905) 475-1702 to book a time.
- Share what you want, in words or pictures.
- Look at stones and metals together.
- Decide on a design, or take notes and think it over.
- Leave with the next steps explained.
Jewellery repair Ajax households ask about most
Jewellery repair Ajax residents need most often involves rings, chains and clasps. We repair rings, necklaces, bracelets and watches at our Markham shop, and we resize rings. Describe the problem by phone and we will tell you whether to bring it in. We do not publish prices or turnaround times on the website.
Prongs wear down quietly. A ring that has felt fine for years can lose a stone after one knock. Look at your ring under a bright light each month and gently check for movement.
Chains snap at the thinnest link, and clasps weaken before they fail. Bring the broken piece and any loose parts, and ask us anything about what went wrong. Our jewellery repair page lists what we handle.
Bring the item in a small bag or box, with any loose stones or broken pieces. Do not try to glue a ring or twist a prong back by hand. Home repairs usually make the professional repair harder.
For jewelry repair Ajax residents need on a weekend, call us. A watch can come along on the same trip, since we handle watch repair Ajax owners sometimes need, such as a new battery.
- A stone that moves or rattles.
- A prong that looks flat or lifted.
- A clasp that no longer closes firmly.
- A chain that has kinked or snapped.
- A ring that spins on your finger or pinches.
Ajax milestones that call for a piece of jewellery
Anniversaries, births, graduations and promotions are good reasons to buy or commission a piece. We make necklaces, bracelets and rings, and we sell watches. Lucio's Gold can also remake an inherited piece. Tell us the occasion and the person, and we will help you work out what is worth buying.
Gold chains and bracelets are common choices, and silver and pearls suit gifts at gentler budgets. See our gold jewellery page for the pieces we discuss.
If the gift is a surprise, call first. We can talk through ring sizes, which is one of the trickiest parts of a surprise proposal. A short conversation now saves a visit later.
Watches are another popular gift for graduations and retirements. We sell men's and women's watches and we repair them, including battery replacement. We do not name brands on the website, so ask us what is in the shop when you visit.
A pendant is a gentle gift, and our diamond necklaces page shows the styles we discuss. For a wrist, see our gold bracelets. Our tennis bracelets page covers diamonds.
Whitby, Pickering and Ajax: the neighbours' drives
Ajax sits between Pickering and Whitby, so it is the middle of the Durham drive to our shop. Pickering is about 25 km away and Whitby about 38 km, in straight lines. If you have friends in either town, share the appointment day. You can compare notes on how the visit went.
Our Pickering page describes the route from the west. Our Whitby page describes the route from the east.
Families often live across all three towns. Booking a single afternoon is simpler than three trips.
Each of the three towns has a different relationship with the highways. Pickering is closest to the 407, Whitby has Highway 412 linking the 401 and 407, and Ajax sits right on the 401. Those small differences decide which road you should try first.
Jewellers Ajax shoppers can compare before the drive
Jewellers Ajax residents can visit locally include mall and plaza shops along Harwood Avenue and Kingston Road. Visit them and compare. Lucio's Gold is a family-owned Markham shop with more than 30 years serving the GTA, and we encourage you to shop around and ask the same questions everywhere.
Ask each of the jewellers in Ajax how they choose stones, what the setting is made of and who repairs it later. Write the answers down so the comparison stays fair.
Then call (905) 475-1702. We spend time on quality versus cost, so you can see what each choice buys.
Watch repair Ajax owners can ask us about
We repair watches, including battery replacement, at our Markham shop. If you need watch repair Ajax owners can reach along Highway 401 or 407, call (905) 475-1702 and describe the watch. We sell men's and women's watches as well. We do not publish prices or turnaround times on the website.
Mention the make if you know it, the symptom and how old the watch is. A stopped watch after a lake day is a different problem from a slow one.
Our watch repair page explains what we handle. Our watches page shows what we sell. Call before you drive so we know what to expect.
Our jewelry store Ajax visitors reach is in Markham, not Ajax
Lucio's Gold has one shop, at 7800 Woodbine Ave in Markham. We do not have an Ajax location, and we will not claim one. We do serve the Greater Toronto Area as a family business with more than 30 years of experience. Call (905) 475-1702 before your visit so the jeweller can prepare.
An honest note: a drive is a real commitment. We would rather tell you the distance plainly than pretend it is nothing. For a ring or a custom piece, many people decide the trip is justified.
Browse the full list of service areas to see where else we welcome visitors.
Our shop is a place to sit down, look closely and ask questions. The Markham location is where hand-picked diamonds, metal samples and sketches come together. We are open to visits that begin with a phone call.
Come and try rings on, or bring a broken chain: call (905) 475-1702 and we will have the jeweller ready.
Questions, answered
Do you have a jewellery store in Ajax?
No. Lucio's Gold has one shop, at 7800 Woodbine Ave in Markham, about 30 km from Ajax in a straight line. Ajax customers visit us by appointment where possible. If you are searching for a jewellery store Ajax offers locally, compare it with us and ask the same questions in each shop.
What is the best way to drive from Ajax to Markham?
Most people take Highway 401 or Highway 407 west, then Highway 404 north to Highway 7 and Woodbine Avenue. Highway 407 is a toll road, so the 401 is the toll-free option. Check live traffic before you leave, as we do not publish drive times.
Can I design engagement rings Ajax residents will love without visiting first?
You can start online with the 3D ring creator, which shows no price and sends a brief to us. We reply with a written quote. We still suggest a visit to see stones in person, because cut and colour are hard to judge on a screen.
Do you make custom wedding bands?
Yes, we make custom wedding bands in gold and other metals, and we can match one to an engagement ring you already own. Bring the ring along so we can check the fit. Engraving, timing and prices are things to ask us about directly.
Do you repair jewellery for Ajax customers?
Yes, we repair rings, necklaces, bracelets and watches at our Markham shop, and we resize rings. Call (905) 475-1702, describe the problem and we will tell you whether to bring the piece in. We also write jewellery appraisals. We do not publish prices or turnaround times online.
Do I need an appointment?
We recommend calling ahead. We have not published opening hours, so a call confirms that the shop is open and the jeweller is free. It also lets us prepare for what you want to see, whether stones, a repair or a custom design.
Can I bring an old ring from a family member to be remade?
Yes. Bring the piece and we will look at the metal and stones together. Some metal may be reused, and some stones may be reset. We say plainly what is practical, and we discuss cost and timing in store rather than on the phone.
Are there parks in Ajax where couples get engaged?
Many do choose the waterfront. Rotary Park sits where Duffin Creek meets Lake Ontario, and Ajax Waterfront Park runs along the shore from the foot of Pickering Beach Road. Check the town's current rules and hours before you plan a proposal there.
Are there jewellers in Ajax I should visit first?
Yes, visit the jewellers in Ajax near you and compare. Ask about stones, settings and repair at each. Lucio's Gold is in Markham, about 30 km away, and we encourage comparison. Call (905) 475-1702 to book a visit once you know what you want to ask.
Do you fix watches and replace batteries for people in Ajax?
Yes, we do both at the Markham shop, about 30 km from Ajax. A drive west from Harwood Avenue on Highway 401 or 407 brings you to the 404 and Highway 7. Describe the watch when you phone (905) 475-1702 and we will tell you what to bring. Prices, timelines and brands are not published online.
Where can I find a jewelry store in Ajax?
Ajax has shops along Harwood Avenue and Kingston Road. For a jewelry store Ajax families can visit for custom work, Lucio's Gold in Markham is about 30 km away. We are family-owned, with more than 30 years serving the GTA, and we welcome visitors by appointment.
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Questions about from the ajax waterfront to a jewelry store worth the drive? Send the form, ring (905) 475-1702, or drop by 7800 Woodbine Ave. A real person writes back, usually within the business day.
7800 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON L3R 2N7
(905) 475-1702