Rings and Jewelry Directory
1stdibs.com
Working with over 1,800 dealers from around the world, this site offers estate, vintage, and fine jewelry. Prices vary.
Aaron Faber Gallery
666 Fifth Ave., at 53rd St.; 212-586-8411; aaronfaber.comThis 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.
Adorn.com
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. (good value)
Alexis Bittar
465 Broome St., nr. Greene St. (various locations); 212-625-8340; alexisbittar.comBold brides love capping their looks with attention-grabbing pieces from Bittar’s signature Lucite line. The edgy, distinctive earrings ($85–$400) enliven an otherwise all-white ensemble. small>(good value)
Alice Kwartler
445 Park Ave., nr. 57th St.; 212-752-3590; alicekwartler.comThis 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.
Allurez.com
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 $315.
Anna Sheffield Jewelry
47 Orchard St., nr. Hester St.; 212-925-7010; annasheffield.comNew 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 $3,500), which includes a ring with a champagne diamond set in yellow gold. (good value)
BlueNile.com
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 $2,400.
Cartier
767 Fifth Ave., at 59th St.; 828 Madison Ave., at 69th St.; 212-457-3202; cartier.usThe 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. Engagement rings start at $4,850.
Catbird
219 Bedford Ave., nr. N. 5th St., Williamsburg; 540 Driggs Ave., nr. N. 7th St., Williamsburg; 718-599-3457; catbirdnyc.comTraditional 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. (good value)