Weddings Summer 2017 > Planner

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 $2,000 for a pair of simple wedding bands, including the material costs. By appointment only. (eco-friendly)

SatomiKawakita.com

Sweet, simple, and earthy, Kawakita’s designs incorporate natural gems, minerals, and metals. Wedding bands start at $90 and engagement rings at $585.

Stephen Russell

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.

Stuart Jewelry Designs Limited

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.

Ted Muehling

Design connoisseurs adore this shop’s understated pieces. Prices range from $140 for Muehling’s small silver melon earrings to $1,200 for a solid 18-karat yellow-gold foxtail-chain necklace.

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.

Underthecrown.com

For over 100 years, brides have come here for one-of-a-kind period jewelry and estate engagement rings in styles like Edwardian, Art Deco, and contemporary (from $270). (good value)

Van Cleef & Arpels

Jewelry fans flock to this legendary Parisian jeweler’s landmark store, which is packed with glamorous engagement rings (starting at $4,750) in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. It also carries a selection of contemporary bands for men and women.

VenaamorisJewelry.com.

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 $425.

Verdura

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.

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 $250). A consultant can even bring selected pieces to dress fittings to ensure the jewels complement the gown. By appointment only.

Wedding Ring Originals

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.

Zales, the Diamond Store

With a range of vendors and prices, Zales caters to thrifty types opting for plain gold bands (from $99), though brides can also custom-design rings. The chain also carries Vera Wang Love, the designer’s bridal-jewelry collection. (good value)

From the Summer 2017 New York Wedding Guide