10 Engagement Ring Brands You Can Try On at a Local Jeweler
Updated: 3 days ago
Engagement ring shopping is more fun when you can see the sparkle, try on a few styles and find out what actually feels right on your hand. These 10 bridal brands are carried by independent jewelers across the country. Find a store near you to try on the rings in person.
PARADE DESIGN
Feminine rings with nature inspired details
Parade Design works leaves, vines and floral shapes into its bridal designs. The details are mesmerizing, feminine and so romantic. They can customize their settings around all the trending elongated diamond shapes whether you pick a natural diamond, a lab diamond or a colored gemstone.
CRISSCUT NEW YORK
You want the big-diamond look
Crisscut’s proprietary cut is designed to give a diamond more face-up presence for its carat weight. It’s worth a look if you’re drawn to a larger-looking stone and want to compare different cuts in person. Their engagement ring setting styles range from classic halos to on trend unisex chunky styles.
MARK PATTERSON
You like timeless ring styles, with a twist
Mark Patterson pairs familiar ring styles with details like etched gold and satin finishes. The overall look stays classic, but it doesn’t feel straight out of the usual engagement-ring lineup. Made in the brand’s California workshop, which also houses its flagship store, the rings are known for their impeccable craftsmanship.
NOAM CARVER
You've got style but want a comfortable setting
Bezel engagement rings are trending because they’re easy to wear every day and look amazing. Noam Carver’s bezel rings range from clean classics to intricate vintage-inspired designs and award-winning, one-of-a-kind styles. They’re all incredibly comfortable to wear, too.
SIMON G.
Modern vintage
Simon G. mixes vintage-inspired details with modern shapes and settings. It’s a way to capture the charm of the past in a brand-new piece of jewelry that will become a modern heirloom. Think intricate details, unexpected twists, and rings that feel timeless without looking old-fashioned.
SINGLE STONE
You want a diamond with its own character
Single Stone works with antique and old-cut diamonds. Paired with bolder settings, their engagement rings have a distinctive look that feels so luxurious. Their unique character and chunky designs make them perfect for anyone who wants a très chic ring with a piece of world's history,
SMILING ROCKS
You’ve decided you want a lab-grown diamond
Smiling Rocks focuses on lab-grown diamonds and offers an array of classic and trending styles. If you’ve already decided on a lab-grown center stone, they should be your go-to brand. Some lab-grown focused brands pretend to be sustainable, Smiling Rocks walks the talk.
SYLVIE
You're looking for trending cool girl styles
Sylvie’s collection includes trending sculptural spirals and chunky rings, as well as vintage-inspired multi-stone styles. There are options for anyone who wants a ring with a more current, fashion-forward shape. The brand also offers all the classics.
TACORI
You want a Taylor Swift style ring
Tacori has been including hand engraving in its rings since 1979. The Taylor Swift effect may have sparked a new obsession and a flood of engagement ring lookalikes, but Tacori has the design expertise and craftsmanship to deliver that same vibe with a style of its own.
VERRAGIO
The side view matters to you
Verragio puts details into the parts of the ring you see from the side, including beading and lacework. Ask to see the profile when you try one on, they are full of surprises. And you can spice up your wedding stack even more with their new embellishers.
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