Weddings Summer 2009 > Planner

Chopard

Chopard’s signature bands are heart-shaped and embellished with diamond, ruby, or sapphire accents (from $3,000). The striking Ice Cube is a diamond-grid ring without any visible metal (from $3,275).

The Clay Pot

This Brooklyn favorite carries contemporary designs from more than 100 American craftspeople. They also offer "conflict-free" Canadian stones suitable for engagement rings ($1,000 to $8,000).

David Levy Diamonds & Fine Jewels

This third-generation jeweler is known for his handmade rings, his use of eight-sided Asscher-cut diamonds, and an eye for perfectly matched side baguettes. Everything in his general collection is simple and classic, but he’ll custom-design something more trendy or offbeat.

David Webb

Webb’s jewelry collection begins with his one-of-a-kind animal-inspired clips, and features an assorted collection of precious stones, diamonds, and crystals. Prices for customized engagement rings are available upon request, but general jewelry starts at $2,500.

David Yurman

David Yurman recently added a bridal collection to his line, including wedding bands for men and women (he also offers great cuff links for grooms). Many styles feature antique cushion-cut diamonds. Bands start at $550; engagement rings start at $10,000.

De Beers

De Beers is known for its collection of iconic diamond jewels. The recently introduced signature engagement ring, Forever (from $2,000), is available in a range of carat weights. Prices for other wedding, engagement, and eternity rings are available upon request.

The Diamond Co.

This third-generation jeweler sells to the trade as well as to the public, and stocks all the classic bridal styles in every size, shape, and price range, from as little as $500 to as much as $150,000. By appointment only.

Di Modolo

Dino Modolo’s newly launched Haute Couture Bridal Collection features engagement rings that make a statement, with diamonds (one carat and up) set in platinum-eighteen-karat white or yellow gold is available upon request (from $15,000). Wedding bands come in a variety of styles (from $2,500).

Dior Fine Jewelry

Instead of taking the traditional route, some couples choose to wear Dior’s chunky, graphic designs as engagement rings and wedding bands. Favorites include an eighteen-karat-gold band with a dangling diamond (from $2,090) and a white-gold band with pavé-diamond lily-of-the-valley charms ($6,700).

Doyle & Doyle

An excellent source for estate and antique jewelry, this store has unique bridal pieces at lower-than-expected prices. Current standouts: a .9-carat-diamond and emerald ring ($6,600).

DVVS

This friendly Chelsea shop sells artistic and unusually cool bridal jewelry. Couples looking for something a little out of the box should check out Alex Sepkus’s textured designs in gold and platinum, and George Sawyer’s Japanese mokume gane (metal that is layered, to give a wood-grain look) bands. Wedding band prices range from $400 to $6,000.