The 10 Best Jewelry Stores For Engagement Rings In Boston

If you're shopping for engagement rings in Boston, congratulations are in order! Engagement ring shopping is such an exciting and special time, but can also be daunting if you're not quite sure where to start. While hunting for a diamond ring may appear glamorous, it's important to go into ring shopping informed with everything there is to know about engagement rings. That means seeking out reputable and trusted jewelers who can help you through every step of the process. The Knot Vendor Marketplace is a great place to start if you want to get your search for the perfect ring underway by perusing local retailers. Fortunately, Boston is teeming with stellar options.

1. Long's Jewelers

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Long's Jewelers is a family-owned and operated full-service jeweler with 5 store locations throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.They pride themselves on guiding you to your perfect ring without any pressure or judgment. They carry thousands of GIA-certified diamonds and most of their engagement ring settings can be ordered in different shapes, metals and sizes. Appointments can be booked online or over the phone.

Notable Review: "I worked with Long's from engagement ring design all the way through wedding bands. Alex was absolutely amazing and made every step so easy and enjoyable. He is extremely knowledgeable and was just as excited as I was. When we couldn't find the exact engagement ring I wanted, we designed one together and he was there for me every step of the way. We will be customers for life." -Aisling M

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2. DeScenza Diamonds

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The DeScenza family has been servicing customers for four generations — since 1915! Their GIA graduate gemologists and knowledgeable, friendly staff will work with you to select your dream engagement ring. Stop in to one of their four Massachusetts locations to learn about their GIA certified diamonds, as well as their featured responsibly sourced Forevermark diamonds. The expert staff can help you set your diamond in a custom ring or to select a setting from designers Sasha Primak, Sylvie, Coast, Lieberfarb, Art Carved and more.

Notable Review: "My fiancé bought my engagement ring from DeScenza after we met 4 separate couples who had all gotten their rings from DeScenza and had wonderful experiences, not to mention beautiful rings! The engagement ring my fiancé purchased is beyond my wildest dreams and is absolutely stunning! After our engagement my fiancé told me about his customer service experience and how wonderful it was. We are truly looking forward to going back and getting our wedding bands from DeScenza Diamonds in the near future!" -Mary Kate J

3. Rebekah Brooks Jewelry

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Rebekah Brooks has been making jewelry ever since she was a child growing up in rural New Hampshire. Today, every facet of Rebekah Brooks jewelry is made by hand in her studio in Western Massachusetts. This small but mighty, women-led jewelry company specializes in designing unique, fine handmade jewelry. They carry engagement rings, wedding bands, antiques and other fine jewelry. Whether you're looking to work with Rebekah Brooks on a custom engagement ring or are in search of an antique ring, you'll be in good hands with their expert team. While they do have stock in their shops and online, most of their jewelry is made to order in 1-2 weeks.

Notable Review: "​​I cannot possibly speak highly enough of the ENTIRE Rebekah Brooks team - Emily, who helped me design my ring and walked my fiance through purchasing it, Rebekah as the master jeweler herself, and Sophia, the product photographer, who was able to identify my fiance just by looking at my ring! Their level of dedication is so crystal clear in every interaction I have had with them and I feel so lucky to be a Rebekah Brooks bride! It's like she crawled into my brain and pulled out my dream ring, which is now on my finger. I can't wait to pick out my wedding band with them and many other pieces of jewelry for YEARS to come. Thank you all SO much <3" -Katherine K

4. Cynthia Britt Custom Jewelry

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Cynthia Britt, a custom jewelry designer in Boston, MA, specializes in engagement rings, unique wedding rings, re-mountings, and more. As her website states, "Cynthia Britt is Boston's best kept secret for buying loose diamonds and gems without paying retail prices." Britt walks her clients through every step of crafting their custom engagement rings, She first sketches a ring to suit your style and budget then works to create a wax model for trial and fit. Once you've decided on your style, she then meticulously crafts the final piece of jewelry in your desired metal and sets it with your chosen gems. The whole process is catered specifically to her clients' needs — which is why she has a celebrity clientele and cult following. If you're looking for a completely custom ring and a unique experience, Cynthia Britt is the perfect choice for Boston engagement rings.

Notable Review: "It has been a dream come true to work with Cynthia! She is so talented! I discovered Cynthia after researching many jewelers, hoping that my fiancé and I could incorporate heirloom diamonds from our grandmothers into my future engagement ring. While other companies were unwilling to do anything but sell rings with new diamonds to us, Cynthia agreed. She actually likes to design jewelry with heirloom jewels! Cynthia is a true artist! She designed my engagement ring by talking with my fiancé and I over FaceTime, looking at my hands and discussing our design ideas. The sketch of my hand and ring alone were impressive! My fiancé and I didn't have the biggest budget for my engagement ring but we always felt like a priority to Cynthia. I truly believe our happiness means a lot to her! I highly recommend Cynthia and look forward to designing custom jewelry with her in the near future!" -Bethany H

5. Joseph Gann Jewelers

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Since 1933, Joseph Gann Jewelers has offered Bostonians an extensive selection of quality diamonds, engagement ring settings, and wedding bands. Choose from hundreds of styles of platinum, gold and palladium settings, which can be customized to fit the diamond you select or a family heirloom. The exceptional team at Joseph Gann will guide you every step of the way, from initial sketches to final execution of your ring. Plus, rest assured that Joseph Gann Jewelers takes the utmost precaution in using only conflict free diamonds. All diamonds from their many sources have to go through the Kimberly Process, which requires all diamond retailers to have documentation warranting that their gems were obtained through legitimate channels. Joseph Gann's professional and knowledgeable staff will educate and guide you in selecting the right diamond using the four Cs of diamond quality and value: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat Weight. You can book an appointment online or over the phone.

Notable Review: "My family has been going to Joseph Gann for jewelry for years, so it was a no-brainer that we would order our engagement ring/wedding rings from them! Great experience. Our rings are gorgeous and were completed in a timely manner. I had my engagement ring cleaned prior to the wedding and I couldn't believe how clean and shiny they got it!" -Laurie K

6. Snyder Jewelers

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Snyder Jewelers is a one of a kind, second-generation award-winning jewelry store in Columbian Square, South Weymouth, MA. Specializing in engagement rings, wedding bands, and custom jewelry, Snyder Jewelers also has an engraving machine so jewelry can be instantly engraved on-site. With an appointment (which you can book by email or over the phone), customers can use the innovative CounterSketch to collaborate and customize a 3D photorealistic model of custom jewelry as the system intuitively calculates cost estimates. Once the piece is finished, the machine will transmit the design to their manufacturer for production. Snyder Jewelers has been voted "The Best Jeweler" in Weymouth in the Community News Reader's Choice poll as well as "Regions Best."

Notable Review: "We were very pleased with our experience purchasing an engagement ring/wedding band at Snyder's. My then-fiance and I looked at rings together and our consultant, Lisa, was extremely patient and helpful through multiple visits. We received a lovely wedding gift from the staff-you truly get great customer service from a family-owned business! Also, the 15% military discount was much appreciated." -Austin S

7. King Jewelers

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For over 100 years King Jewelers has provided outstanding quality, elegant selections, distinct designs and unsurpassed expertise to generations in New England. For over 10 years, King Jewelers has won both Regional and Local Best Jeweler Awards, and for good reason! Book an appointment with their expert team of gemologists and jewelers who will walk you through every step of the process, whether you plan on designing a custom ring or choosing one of their many engagement rings. They even offer an online Diamond Buying Guide to help you through the process. In addition to exceptional jewelry services, the family-run business is known for philanthropic efforts and fundraisers they hold concurrently with business events.

Notable Review: "King Jewelers is simply amazing! The combination of personalized service and outstanding selection is unparalleled. I have an intense work travel schedule and they were extremely flexible to work with to create a beautiful custom engagement ring for my fiancé. We were unsure of what we wanted and Valerie King took the time to understand both my style and my fiancé's style to create the right engagement ring. For our wedding rings, it was again an easy and comfortable process; based on our previous interactions Valerie pre-selected several band options. We loved all of her choices. She and her sister were both very patient and helpful in guiding us towards a final selection. Her experienced eye was also invaluable in helping my fiancé select jewelry both for her bridal gown and also her bridesmaids from several of their faux jewelry lines. I highly recommend King Jewelers, for the warm and engaging service, excellent variety of styles, and exceptional overall value." -Andrea R

8. Mouradian Jewelry Ltd.

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Boston-based Mouradian Jewelry takes pride in offering an extensive line of jewelry with the highest standard of quality in a cost-effective price range. Since 1989, Mouradian Jewelry has provided Bostonians with exceptional jewelry and even better service. They utilize Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) software to design and create three-dimensional images of engagement rings so that the customer can visualize and provide feedback and ideas on their ring before it is set to ensure their vision comes to life exactly as they imagined it. They use conflict free, natural mined diamonds, but lab diamonds are also available by request.Their helpful Resources section on their website shares everything you need to know about GIA, the four C's of diamonds, and diamond care. The expert team at Mouradian Jewelry will ensure you are informed and taken care of throughout the engagement ring buying process. You can book a consultation on their website.

Notable Review: "My husband went to Mouradian Jewelers with a vision in mind for my engagement ring, and Harout made it happen. He was absolutely amazing to work with and of course, we went right back to choose wedding bands and other wedding jewelry! Harout made my husbands wedding band dreams come true by customizing an amazing band he designed, and made me the perfect wedding band to match my engagement ring! He is very thorough in explaining all that we should know about buying bands and helped us out even when we were very behind schedule when it came to buying our wedding bands. Harout quickly designed our bands and was so helpful. My husband also ended up buying 3 other custom made chains/necklaces from Mouradian Jewelry. We will be using this shop for all our needs going forward!" -Kaitlyn L

9. Freedman Jewelers

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Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Freedman Jewelers is a high-end jewelry store that specializes in diamonds, engagement rings, custom designs and other fine jewelry. This third-generation family-run business prides themselves on their expansive collection of luxury jewelry and rings as well as affordable prices. Their goal for their customers is to "not only meet their budget but exceed their expectations. If a setting doesn't already exist, we'll design and create it for you." Their expert team treats all of their clients like family, fondly referring to them as the "Freedman Family." They service not only Boston, but can even work with out of state or international clients. You can shop for an existing ring or you can work with the Freedman team to create a custom ring. They can help you to create CADs and wax molds until the ring is precisely how you want it. Plus, they offer expedited services if you are on a tight timeline. You can book a 60 minute appointment on their website.

Notable Review: "Freedman jewelers really made my dream rings. I went in with a sketch that I had been working on for years (well before I got engaged!) and still Steve managed to turn it into reality and make it look even better than I could have imagined. Plus, he helped when I went back for my wedding band with absolutely no idea what I wanted. He talked me through hundreds of rings, over the phone, by e-mail, and over two appointments in his store, and wow! I get compliments all the time. Plus he let my procrastinating groom get measured and check out samples and pick out his ring close to our apartment, instead of going all the way into Boston, and had it done in record time. I can't wait to go back to find some more jewelry!" -Lauren S

10. Daniel R. Spirer Jewelers

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Daniel R. Spirer has designed and hand-crafted unique jewelry in Cambridge for 40 years. Working with 18k and 22k gold and platinum, Spirer creates dazzling, unique designs with the finest colored stones and diamonds available. Spirer's designs are not your run of the mill engagement rings, they reflect Daniel's fascination with celestial objects, floral and organic design, and the work of artisans from ancient cultures. Many of his designs feature bold colors and ornate shapes. In addition to his existing designs, Spirer can work with you to craft a bold, custom engagement ring. Daniel R. Spirer Jewelers is by appointment only, so be sure to book an appointment on their website.

Notable Review: "We couldn't have asked for a better experience. My fiancee', oops wife, brought me to the shop after our friends bought an incredibly artful wedding band here. We bought two wedding rings and we love them! The rings are so unique and really represent us as people and our relationship. We can't thank you enough!" -Jenna L