Jewelers Directory
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Soho
228 Mott St., nr. Spring St.; 212-219-3734; sohoenamel.comHighlights from this group of Italian designers include rings overlaid with enamel ($979) and shiny black bracelets encrusted with Art Deco-style diamonds.
Soho Gem
367 W. Broadway, at Broome St.; 212-625-3004; sohogem.comThis friendly boutique features wedding bands-from simple platinum to elaborate antique-style diamond bands (from $900 to $11,000)-and engagement rings (from $4,500).<
Stephen Russell
962 Madison Ave., nr. 76th St.; 212-570-6900; stephenrussell.comThis quaint Madison Avenue store is full of rare, signed pieces from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods, ranging from $3,000 into the millions. They also carry contemporary designs of their own.
Stuart Moore
128 Prince St., at Wooster St.; 212-941-1023; stuartmoore.comThe top-notch designer lineup here includes: Henrich & Denzel, Niessing, Steven Kretchmer, and Christian Bauer. The average price for an engagement ring is $10,000; $1,200 for a wedding band.
Tanagro
450 Park Ave., at 57th St.; 877-826-2476; tanagro.comLong popular among celebrities, but also accessible to the masses, Tanagro opened its midtown retail store two years ago. Its elegant Bridal Collection features round, brilliant-cut diamond rings that are set in platinum (from $1,800).
Ted Muehling
27 Howard St., nr. Broadway; 212-431-3825; tedmuehling.comA destination for design connoisseurs, this small store offers unique, understated pieces. Prices range from $450 for Muehling’s fourteen-karat gold band, to $10,000 for a larger diamond piece by designer Gabriella Kiss.
Tiffany & Company
727 Fifth Ave., at 57th St.; 212-755-8000; tiffany.comNothing beats the cachet of Tiffany’s famed blue box. The six-prong Tiffany setting (from $1,400), a classic diamond engagement ring, is an industry standard; the step-cut, square-stoned Lucida (from $1,800) is fast becoming a groom’s no-brainer.
Van Cleef & Arpels
744 Fifth Ave., at 57th St.; 212-644-9500; vancleef-arpels.comThis legendary jeweler’s landmark Fifth Avenue store is packed with glamorous, classic engagement rings. It also carries a selection of lighter but equally feminine bands that appeal to younger, less traditional tastes. Engagement rings from $4,250.
Verdura
745 Fifth Ave., nr. 58th St., twelfth fl.; 212-758-3388; verdura.comVerdura is known for colored stones, but it can also go classic for special-order engagement rings. Its most popular is the lace setting, an eternity band encrusted with micro-pavé diamonds and a delicate setting for a solitaire gem (from $9,000).
Wedding Ring Originals
608 Fifth Ave., at 49th St., Ste. 509; 212-751-3940; weddingrings.comStocking a huge selection of custom-designed engagement and wedding rings on site, this midtown storefront has a band for virtually any budget. Mel Krumholtz, the company’s president, will happily join a consultation at a client’s request. Prices upon request.
Zales, The Diamond Store
142 W. 34th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 646-473-0727; zales.comZales has a gamut of options, so couples will have to stay focused to avoid being overwhelmed. With a huge number of vendors and prices, Zales caters to thrifty types who can opt for plain bands of white gold or platinum ($50 to $869); those who want some sparkle can add diamonds ($250 to $3,495).