Weddings Winter 2009 > Planner

Chopard

Chopard’s signature bands are heart-shaped and embellished with diamond, ruby, or sapphire accents (from $3,000). The trompe l’oeil Ice Cube features a grid ring made of diamonds that conceal the metal underneath (from $3,275).

The Clay Pot

A favorite of conscientious Brooklynites, this ceramics studio carries designs from more than 100 independent American craftspeople, many in earthy, naturalistic styles. They also offer “conflict-free” Canadian stones suitable for engagement rings ($1,000 to $8,000).

David Levy Diamonds & Fine Jewels

This third-generation diamond-cutter and jeweler buys rough diamonds overseas, then cutters polish them in the on-premises factory to save you money. Custom-design rings are a specialty. Platinum diamond eternity rings from $900.

David Webb

Webb’s jewelry collection begins with his flashy animal-inspired clips—think gold-and-emerald tigers with diamond chokers—and features an assorted collection of precious stones, diamonds, and crystals. Prices for customized engagement rings are available upon request, but general jewelry pricing starts at $2,500.

David Yurman

David Yurman recently added a bridal collection to his esteemed line, including wedding bands for men and women. (He also offers unique cuff links for grooms featuring stones like tiger’s eye and pietersite.) Many ring styles are adorned with antique cushion-cut diamonds and his trademark rope design is ever present. Bands start at $500; engagement rings start at $10,000.

De Beers

This international conglomerate is known for its vast collection of iconic diamonds. De Beers’s signature engagement ring, Forever (from $2,000), is a customizable option that allows you to pick from a pre-selected range of weights, clarities, and settings. Prices for other rings are available upon request.

The Diamond Co.

This third-generation family-run jeweler sells to the trade, as well as to the public, and stocks all the traditional bridal styles in just about every size, shape, and price range—from modest $500 numbers to $150,000 stunners. By appointment only.

Di Modolo

Swiss-born watchmaker Dino Modolo’s newish “Haute Couture Bridal Collection” features a slew of glitzy gem-crusted engagement rings (from $15,000) with diamonds (one carat and up) that are mostly set in platinum, though 18-karat white or yellow gold is available upon request. Wedding bands come in a variety of styles (from $2,500).

Dior Fine Jewelry

Glam couples often opt for Dior’s chunky, theatrical designs as engagement rings and wedding bands. Favorites include an 18-karat-gold band with a whimsical dangling diamond (from $2,090) and a white-gold version with pavé-diamond lily-of-the-valley charms ($6,700).

Doyle & Doyle

A go-to source for covetable estate and antique jewelry, this shop also carries unique contemporary bridal pieces at lower-than-expected prices. Current standouts: an airy gold Art Nouveau looker adorned with two yellow diamonds surrounded by a swirl of diamonds and leaves ($2,800).

DVVS

This welcoming Chelsea boutique’s selection is big on texture and unexpected three-dimensional elements. The offerings range from Alex Sepkus’s chunky, earthy designs in gold and platinum to George Sawyer’s idiosyncratic bands in Japanese mokume gane (metal that is layered to give a wood-grain look). Band prices range from $400 to $6,000.

From the Winter 2009 New York Wedding Guide