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Working with over 1,800 dealers from around the world, this site offers estate, vintage, and fine jewelry. Prices vary.
This shop has a selection of contemporary and estate jewelry, with rings and bands starting at $800. Engagement mountings by Simon G. are available, along with a wide array of intricate vintage rings. This is the only NYC retailer of popular German brand Niessing.
666 Fifth Ave., at 53rd St.; 212-586-8411; aaronfaber.com
Adorn
This easy-to-use bridal-jewelry-rental service ships a variety of high-end earrings, necklaces, and bracelets to your home for a fraction of the retail price. Floating-diamond drop earrings retail for $10,875, but you pay only $160 to rent them for the big day.
Alexis Bittar
Bold brides love capping their looks with attention-grabbing pieces from Bittar’s signature Lucite line. The edgy, distinctive earrings ($85 to $425) enliven an otherwise all-white ensemble.
465 Broome St., nr. Greene St., (various locations); 212-625-8340; alexisbittar.com
This antique- and estate-jewelry store stocks crystal, diamond, platinum, gold, and enamel pieces that date from the 1880s to the present. Don’t be surprised to see vintage Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, Buccellati, or Cartier among the baubles and gems.
445 Park Ave., nr. 57th St. ; 212-752-3590; alicekwartler.com
Allurez
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Start with a germ of a design idea and then use this site’s tool to customize by cut, carat, setting, and style. Its enormous stock of diamonds means there’s something for every budget. Prices start at $290.
36 W. 47th St. ; 800-554-3509; allurez.com
Anna Sheffield Jewelry
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New York City–based Sheffield is the jeweler of choice among in-the-know downtown brides. Those willing to forgo the huge rock love the Hazeline collection (from $450), which includes a ring with a champagne diamond set in yellow gold.
47 Orchard St., nr. Hester St.; 212-925-7010; annasheffield.com
Blue Nile
This virtual emporium sells a wide variety of engagement rings, wedding bands, men’s accessories, and bridal and fine jewelry. Build your own ring with the help of an expert. Custom engagement rings start at $287.
The iconic French jeweler has an ample selection of classic, high-end engagement rings. The Trinity ring (intertwining rose-, yellow-, and white-gold bands), one of Cartier’s signatures, is an excellent pick for old-soul brides. Prices upon request.
653 Fifth Ave., , nr. 51st St.; 828 Madison Ave., , at 69th St.; 212-446-3400; cartier.us
Catbird
Traditional and nontraditional wedding bands and engagement rings by local designers are staples here. Styles range from wallet-friendly gold bands (from $230) to the Snow Queen ring with its blend of rose-and brilliant-cut diamonds ($1,296). The shop’s wedding annex aims to be the anti jewelry counter: Customers will find smoky stones set in rose gold and glimmering rose-cut diamonds.
219 Bedford Ave., nr. N. 5th St., Williamsburg; 103 Metropolitan Ave., nr. Wythe Ave., Williamsburg; 718-599-3457; catbirdnyc.com
Charlton & Lola
Creative director Lisa A. Owusu is interested in the energy properties of different gemstones and precious metals. Couples can work with Owusu to create a custom engagement ring or wedding band. Men’s bands start at $850, women’s at $550. By appointment only.
38 W. 48th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 1003; 646-964-5844; charltonandlola.com
Dana Walden Bridal
This studio is run by a husband and wife who create handcrafted rings using conflict-free gems and recycled metals. The designs are unique, though a preference for contoured bands that set off the finger’s curves is clear. Wedding bands start at $270, engagement rings at $950. By appointment only.
303 Fifth Ave., nr. 31st St., Ste. 603; 347-770-3262; danawaldenbridal.com
Schedule a consultation at David Alan’s midtown atelier and you can talk cut and clarity while his craftsmen make custom fine jewelry just feet away. Alan brings 25 years of experience to each custom-made design; his signature is a hidden pink diamond in every piece. Engagement rings begin at $5,000, wedding bands at $2,500.
2 W. 45th St., nr. Fifth Ave., Ste. 1403; 212-382-1410; davidalanjewelry.com
This family-owned diamond cutter and jeweler buys rough diamonds overseas and then polishes them in an on-site factory. Engagement rings and eternity bands are custom designed. Engagement rings start at $2,500. By appointment only.
36 W. 47th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 903; 212-398-8952; diamondmatchmaker.com
The ubiquitous designer’s bridal collection includes bands for men and women. Rings adorned with Yurman’s signature cushion-cut stone and cable design abound. Bands start at $595 for women and $325 for men, engagement rings at $2,400.
712 Madison Ave., at 63rd St.; 114 Prince St., nr. Greene St.; 212-752-4255; davidyurman.com
This international company is credited with inventing the engagement ring. The Adonis Rose collection (from $3,850) is particularly romantic, while the Aura line (from $1,800) showcases a central solitaire within a flawlessly crafted halo of smaller stones.
716 Madison Ave., nr. 63rd St.; 212-906-0001; debeers.com
Donna Distefano, Ltd.
Distefano’s award-winning jewelry collection features diamond and colored-gemstone rings that are handmade with fair-trade gems and sustainable precious metals. Prices from $900. By appointment only.
37 W. 20th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 1106; 212-594-3757; donnadistefanoltd.com
A go-to source for covetable diamond, pearl, and antique jewelry, this shop has a huge array of vintage engagement rings, including Art Deco designs and European-cut diamonds.
412 W. 13th St., nr. Ninth Ave.; 212-677-9991; doyledoyle.com
This Diamond District oasis stocks a wide variety of cuts, such as cushion and old-mine (from $1,000). Label lovers can also find signed originals from iconic designers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., and Cartier — often for much less than you would expect.
22A W. 47th St., nr. Fifth Ave. ; 212-819-9595; ericoriginalsandantiques.com
These shops showcase Weiner’s collection of old-timey baubles and offbeat, vintage-inspired jewelry, much of which incorporates recycled materials. Wedding bands inspired by antique jewelry start at $395; original antique engagement rings start at $470.
173 Elizabeth St., nr. Spring St. ; 360 Atlantic Ave., nr. Hoyt St., Boerum Hill; 212-334-6383; ericaweiner.com
Erstwhile Jewelry
This fifth-generation antiques dealer specializes in pieces dating from the Georgian era to the 1940s. Engagement rings start at $2,500. By appointment only.
589 Fifth Ave., at 48th St.; 212-390-1144; erstwhilejewelry.com
Eva Fehren
Eva Zuckerman’s designs in surprising shapes and colors are coveted by brides looking for something truly different. Her Alter Ego collection features 18-karat gray-toned gold juxtaposed with elongated rectangular center stones in vivid shades of teal or raspberry; the Tetra collection grabs inspiration from the Empire State Building with skinny isosceles-triangle earrings or a shield-shaped diamond hovering over a band of horizontal baguettes. Available online or sold at Barneys and Jeffrey in New York, among other locations.
First Light by Leo Schachter
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WHY LIVE YOUR LOVE IN BLACK AND WHITE WHEN YOU CAN LIVE YOUR LOVE IN COLOR? Introducing First Light®, the more colorful diamond, available only at Jared. From the next generation of Leo Schachter®, First Light® is created by a revolutionary new diamond cutting technique which reveals color like never before. Solitaire engagement rings start at $2499.99.
Want to stop traffic? This red-carpet mainstay offers no end of dazzling, over-the-top creations, including a few that date back to the 19th century. Prepare to spend: Rings start at $10,000.
773 Madison Ave., at 66th St.; 212-288-1872; fredleighton.com
GiGi Ferranti
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Launched in 2015, Ferranti’s line already has a signature design element of a recurring square pattern resulting in a chevron-like squiggle; some rings feature a small gemstone at the center of each square. Other wedding-ring options include a wide band with floating, asymmetric stones like pink sapphire and rhodolite garnet. The line is stocked at Stephanie Gottlieb in Manhattan and Zalta’s in Mamaroneck, and rings start at $550.
5820 Ave. N, nr. E. 59th St., Flatlands; 718-251-1614; www.gigiferrantijewelry.com
Brides seeking museum-quality gems — like a 33.13-carat D flawless emerald-cut diamond ring — flock to this esteemed British import. Prices upon request.
710 Madison Ave., at 63rd St. ; 212-355-9292; graffdiamonds.com
Gray & Davis
Every single ring is one of a kind at Gray & Davis, where a team of gemologists, designers, and historians examine and vet a collection of pieces from the 18th century up to the 1930s. Bring in a grandmother’s engagement ring or other family heirloom to have it resized, repaired, or updated, whether the stones just need tightening or require an entire restoration (that cleaning and tightening service is offered for life when you select an item in-house). Rings start around $2,750.
234 W.13th St., nr. Greenwich Ave.; 212-719- 4698; grayanddavis.com
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This boutique carries conflict-free diamonds responsibly sourced from all over the world. Whether designed by artists like Jennie Kwon and Single Stone or created in-house, every item is made with recycled precious metals. Engagement rings start at $1,500.
64 Trinity Pl., nr. Rector St.; 212-964-7592; greenwichstjewelers.com
The Fifth Avenue landmark offers more than 20 wedding-band styles, stocks an impressive range of diamonds, and can easily customize rings to satisfy almost any whim. Wedding bands start at $1,100.
701 Fifth Ave., at 55th St.; 212-399-1000; harrywinston.com
This designer specializes in custom, handmade engagement and wedding rings in platinum and gold that boast strong modern shapes. Rings start at $135. By appointment only.
206 Bowery, nr. Spring St.; 212-995-8497; jelenabehrendstudio.com
Keidan
Founder Amanda Keidan began designing jewelry in 2001 and has earned a reputation as the “engagement ring whisperer.” She will work with customers to design a unique piece, or they can select from her collections, which often offer unexpected color combinations such as a smoky gray-green aquamarine on bright yellow-gold band. Rings start just under $1,000.
Ken & Dana Design
This family business’s varied collection of engagement rings, wedding bands, and bridal jewelry combines recycled ecogold and ecoplatinum with rare gemstones to create showstopping pieces with a natural aesthetic. Diamond engagement rings start at $1,175, simple bands at $295.
243 W. 30th St., nr. Eighth Ave., tenth fl.; 212-972-7031; shop.kenanddanadesign.com
For those in search of vintage solitaire engagement rings, this store has a number of antique designs dating from the 19th century, as well as lots of other wedding jewelry, including tiaras by Andrew Prince, a Downton Abbey jewelry designer. Rings from $3,500.
754 Fifth Ave., , at 58th St., seventh fl. in Bergdorf Goodman; 212-872-8653; kentshire.com
Keyamour
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Keyamour is a curated collection of fine antique jewelry and diamonds. Each piece is chosen with care for its charm, whimsy, collectibility and beauty. Our collection ranges from colorful Georgian riviere necklaces and Victorian bangles to fine Art Deco diamond pieces and signed mid-century pieces.
608 Fifth Ave., Suite 710; 212-315-9530; www.keyamour.com
Kurilla Jewelry
Thomas Kurilla’s graphic, sculptural designs have been sold by Tiffany & Co. and other top-tier retailers. In addition to swirling, filigreed engagement rings, he also offers one-of-a-kind cuff links. Custom engagement-ring settings start at $1,200.
Kwiat custom-designs engagement rings with the center stone in mind, setting each one in a handmade mounting. Highlights include the signature platinum floating-basket solitaire, available in many diamond shapes. Engagement rings start at $5,000.
773 Madison Ave., at 66th St.; 212-725-7777; kwiat.com
Lindhart Design
Lisa Linhardt creates custom engagement rings and ready-to-wear pieces using recycled metals and responsibly sourced gemstones. Traditionalists love her emerald-cut diamonds set in micro-pavé, while unconventional types gravitate toward her staggering collection of rough geodes and rutilated quartz. Diamond bands start at $3,500. By appointment only.
48 W. 48th St., nr. Sixth Ave. ; 917-748-9000; linhardtdesign.com
This venerable jeweler carries a range of sleek, simple styles. Charms from its Keepsakes collection make fun bridesmaid gifts, and there’s a huge selection of cuff links for grooms. Bridal rings range from $325 to $1,550.
535 Madison Ave., nr. 54th St. (various locations); 212-588-1177; linksoflondon.com
London Jewelers
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London offers a large selection of diamonds in a variety of cuts and colors. Customization is also available. Prices upon request.
185 Greenwich St., at Fulton St., Ste. LL4045, in Westfield World Trade Center; 212-381-9455; twobylondon.com
Lori McLean Fine Jewelry
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The motto of this East Village store is “Jewelry for the People,” and that philosophy extends to the selection of delicate pieces by independent designers and local-only stonework. The staff can also assist with custom work, repairs, or conversions. Wedding bands start at $298.
320 E. 11th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-242-3204; lorimclean.com
Lunessa
After hawking her wares outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art for years, F.I.T. graduate Elise Perelman opened her own Soho boutique in 2005. The pint-size space, with a charmingly cluttered feel, displays Perelman’s own colorful designs next to those by other local artisans. Her pieces appeal to creative and antiques-inspired brides, with settings styled like branches or leaves. Engagement rings start at $215.
100 Thompson St., nr. Spring St.; 917-305-0510; lunessa.com
This husband-and-wife team offers exceptional micro-pavé work and specializes in crafting some of the thinnest diamond eternity bands on the market, starting at $2,200. The shop also carries a large collection of vintage-style settings fitted with modern diamonds and offers custom designs.
636 Hudson St., at Horatio St.; 212-566-8977; marisaperry.com
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Walter McTeigue and Tim McClelland’s meticulously handcrafted collection includes standouts like the Flora engagement rings — 18-karat-gold and platinum mini-sculptures layered with petals. Engagement rings start at $5,000. By appointment only.
608 Fifth Ave., nr. 49th St., Ste. 405; 800-956-2826; mc2jewels.com
Metalicious
Designer Stephanie Maslow-Blackman uses only recycled metals and ethically sourced gemstones. Her bridal rings feature delicate wheat-braid patterns or funky swirls inspired by wrought-iron scrollwork. Prices start at $140, and appointments are available to discuss custom pieces.
Mindi Mond
The team at Mindi Mond scours estate sales around the world for rare and unique pieces from as far back as the 18th century. Its signature in-house line of designs, Clarity3, is heavily Art Deco–inspired. Personal-buying services available. Prices start at $2,500.
200 W. 41st St. , nr. Seventh Ave, 18th fl.; 914-715-9779; mindimondny.com
Standouts here include the Nigella flower ring in 18-karat rose gold with brown-diamond pavé. Prices upon request. By appointment only.
30 Bond St., nr. Lafayette St. ; 212-734-3500; mishnewyork.com
Mociun
Caitlin Mociun’s handmade designs use ethically sourced diamonds and other stones. Choose the low-key Luna stone cluster ring — a 14-karat-gold band adorned with topaz, plus black, champagne, and white diamonds ($2,830) — or opt for a custom ring.
683 Driggs Ave., nr. Grand St., Williamsburg ; 347-227-8966; mociun.com
Monika Knutsson
A fashion designer by trade, Knutsson sources antique-lace scraps from around the world and dips them in gold and silver to create romantic hair ornaments and statement necklaces.
Omi Gold
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Wedding bands are the only thing on the menu at Omi Gold, but couples can select the color, karat, and size from one of six collections. Each ring is handmade in New York from recycled gold. From $215.
580 Fifth Ave.; 212-265-1188; omigold.com
Peridot Fine Jewelry
With its airy, uncluttered space, this boutique resembles a Chelsea art gallery more than a jewelry store. The modern aesthetic carries over to the Alternative Bridal section in graphic pieces with one-of-a-kind stones and lots of yellow gold. Engagement-ring settings start at $1,500.
1903 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, N.Y.; 914-833-7333; peridotfinejewelry.com
Pippin Vintage Jewelry
An ever-changing array of vintage and estate jewelry fills this quaint shop, where brides can also find unique accessories such as necklaces and brooches. From $265 to $15,000.
112 W. 17th St., nr. Sixth Ave. ; 212-505-5159; pippinvintage.com
This Italian import is known for rings in eye-popping colors. The Nudo collection, which features striking solitaires in an array of colored gemstones, is perfect for brides looking for something different. From $1,750.
741 Madison Ave. , nr. 64th St.; 212-879-2118; pomellato.com
Ray Griffiths Fine Jewelry
Gridlike crownwork is the trademark of this store’s designs. Made-to-order palladium, white-gold, and 18-karat yellow-gold wedding bands are $1,500 to $5,000; engagement rings start at $2,500.
303 Fifth Ave., nr. 31st St., Ste. 1901 ; 212-689-7209; raygriffiths.com
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This jeweler’s handmade matte bands in custom-alloyed gold (available in white, apricot, and peach) or platinum have an old-world quality but still look very modern. Gold bands start at $600.
29 E. 73rd St., at Madison Ave. ; 30 Gansevoort St., nr. Hudson St. ; 212-772-1901; reinsteinross.com
Sam Abbay
DIY types can choose from conflict-free gems and recycled metals before learning how to bend, solder, and polish their own rings at this atelier. Four- to eight-hour workshops start at $2,250 for a pair of simple wedding bands, including the material costs. By appointment only.
11 Maiden Ln., nr. Broadway; 646-872-6534; newyorkweddingring.com
Satomi Kawakita Jewelry
Sweet, simple, and earthy, Kawakita’s designs incorporate natural gems, minerals, and metals. Wedding bands start at $190 and engagement rings at $450.
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In the gaming world, “soulbound” describes objects of special power that cannot be given away, and it’s from video games that this jewelry collection, constructed with recycled gold and conflict-free diamonds, finds its inspiration. The references are, well, subtle: A diamond ring’s band has a texture of cubic “pixels” around the center stone, and an emerald ring features minuscule leaves and sword motifs from The Legend of Zelda. Bands from $485, engagement rings from $950.
Stephen Feuerman and Russell Zelenetz’s shop is full of rare pieces from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods, but it’s also known for its contemporary house line. Prices upon request.
970 Madison Ave., at 76th St.; 212-570-6900; stephenrussell.com
Stuart Jewelry Designs Limited
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Award-winning designer Stuart Coffee handcrafts engagement rings and wedding bands and can redesign family heirlooms or create custom designs in gold or platinum. Prices upon request.
212-966-4833; stuartjewelrydesigns.com
Design connoisseurs adore this shop’s understated pieces. Prices range from $140 for Muehling’s small silver melon earrings to $1,000 for a solid 18-karat yellow-gold foxtail-chain necklace.
52 White St., nr. Broadway; 212-431-3825; tedmuehling.com
A favorite of conscientious shoppers, this gallery carries designs by more than 70 independent American craftspeople. Conflict-free Canadian stones are available upon request.
22 Spring St., nr. Mott St.; 162 Seventh Ave., nr. Garfield Pl., Park Slope; 800-989-3579; clay-pot.com
This third-generation family-run jeweler stocks all the traditional bridal styles in just about every size, shape, and price range, from $1,500 eternity bands to $150,000 stunners. By appointment only.
62 W. 47th St., nr. Sixth Ave., 12th fl.; 212-819-0336; thediamondco.com
The Leo Diamond by Leo Schachter
For more than 60 years, Schachter has been distributing diamonds to America’s leading retailers and in 1999 debuted the Leo Diamond, the first to be certified as visibly brighter using the company’s patented cutting technology. Leo Diamonds are available online or at Jared, Kay Jewelers, and other national retailers.
Tiffany & Co.
For many brides, nothing beats the cachet of the famed blue box. The six-prong Tiffany setting is an industry icon. The step-cut, square-stoned Lucida is also stunning.
727 Fifth Ave., at 57th St. (various locations); 212-755-8000; tiffany.com
Under the Crown
For over 100 years, brides have come here for one-of-a-kind period jewelry and estate engagement rings in styles from Edwardian and Art Deco to contemporary. From $1,000.
Jewelry fans flock to this legendary Parisian jeweler’s landmark store, which is packed with glamorous engagement rings (starting at $4,800) in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. It also carries a selection of contemporary bands for men and women.
744 Fifth Ave., at 57th St.; 212-896-9284; vancleefarpels.com
Vena Amoris Jewelry
The name Vena Amoris, which translates to “vein of love” (a vein traditionally believed to run through the ring finger), hints at designer Tesia Alexandra’s love of history. Her collection features boldly oversize or free-form gemstones in medieval- or Renaissance-inspired settings, with many one-of-a-kind pieces. Engagement rings start at $650.
The solitaire-diamond collection features an array of classic settings culled from the archive of founder Duke Fulco di Verdura. More contemporary designs are also on offer. Prices upon request.
745 Fifth Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 1205; 212-758-3388; verdura.com
Verstolo
Here the focus is on classic, vintage-inspired diamond jewelry, including engagement and wedding bands. For brides who want some serious bling — but only for the big day — earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are available to rent for a wedding weekend (from $300). A consultant can even bring selected pieces to dress fittings to ensure the jewels complement the gown. By appointment only.
590 Fifth Ave., nr. 48th St. ; 866-902-4049; verstolo.com
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Since 1953, this showroom has done custom work on the premises and stocked a variety of engagement and wedding rings in styles ranging from modern to vintage-inspired. Prices upon request.
608 Fifth Ave., at 49th St., Ste. 509; 212-751-3940; weddingrings.com
With a range of vendors and prices, Zales caters to thrifty types opting for plain gold bands (from $79), though brides can also custom-design rings. The chain also carries Vera Wang Love, the designer’s bridal-jewelry collection.
417 Fifth Ave., nr. 37th St. (various locations); 212-679-3626; zales.com
