About this vendor
Kurilla Design is an independent designer and manufacturer of handmade wedding jewelry based in New York, NY. Owner Thomas Kurilla has been creating custom jewelry for clients for over 30 years, using his experience to create sophisticated yet personalized creations. His custom jewelry has been sold in some of the most celebrated stores in the nation, including Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, and Paul Smith.
Thomas Kurilla has spent years traveling the world, learning about his craft. He blends a wide range of designs and influences into his works, creating expert pieces for his clients to appreciate. He savors the pleasure of creating custom jewelry, working closely with couples to distill their style and personality into lovingly made designs.
Couples interested in the talents of Kurilla Designs are welcome to organize a consultation with Thomas for more information. He welcomes any design requests, working with you to create a tailored creation. Along with creating custom jewelry, he can also restore heirloom pieces or fit loose stones into new, revitalized designs. I have the best colored gem dealer in NYC, suppliers for Harry Winston, Cartier, and Tiffany's. If you prefer an alternative to diamonds , colored gem stones are welcome for any engagement ring as well.
Details
Rings
- Engagement Rings
- Ring Services
- Appraisals
- Custom Designs
- Engraving
- Ring Sizing
Wedding Jewelry
- Bracelets
- Cufflinks
- Earrings
- Necklaces
- Rings
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
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out of 5.010 reviews
We needed an engagement ring with a unique, inspired design. We were not looking for a lot of bling, but instead for a setting that takes the bride's love of the art nouveau style ...
and transforms it into something timeless that we will appreciate every time we look at it.
When we met up with Thomas for the first time, we had already spoken with four other designers who did not understand what we were looking for in this ring. We came prepared with some pictures of architectural and furniture designs and some drawings capturing her ideas of how these designs could work in a ring. Thomas immediately picked up on her ideas very quickly and gave us the confidence that he was the right person to design and craft the ring.
Thomas led the design and build process with creative yet tasteful additions, sensible recommendations (based on his extensive experience), and robust communication, including many emails with his own drawings and photos of wax models. He clearly set out options including size, metal, detailing, and polishing. Throughout the process, Thomas remained available to new thoughts/ideas and responsive via email, phone, and text.
In the end the ring is a symbol of our love for each other, and we would have accepted each other without it. But to have a beautiful ring that was designed specifically for her, based on her art-inspired yet vague ideas, made it a special part of our journey together. Very special thanks to Thomas for understanding and transforming our own inspiration into a stunning work of art that we will cherish for the rest of our lives and that she will continue to wear with delight!
As I was preparing to get an engagement ring designed, I was unsure how to proceed. I had friends refer me to Thomas. He deftly walked me through each step of the process, asking a...
ll the right questions I couldn’t think of on my own to create the best ring possible.
I wasn't exactly starting from scratch - I had inherited an engagement ring which was 60 years old. I knew next to nothing about it. All I knew was I wanted to use the diamond as a way of connecting her to my family, but reset the diamond in a ring that was truly my soon-to-be fiancee’s. Thomas worked closely with me, educating me about my grandmother's ring and how we could use portions of it to create the ring of her dreams. Some designers would want to just create the ring and use their own materials, but he was sensitive to my desire to somehow incorporate my heirloom into the ring. Thomas was quick to respond, patiently answered all my questions, and was able to create a ring beyond my wildest expectations.
Very personable, creative, and produces wonderful work
Working with Thomas was an absolute pleasure as he helped me choose and then handmake an engagement ring. We looked at several diamonds and after selecting one, he set it in the ...
engagement ring design I chose, which is a beautiful tulip he hand shaped. The result is a unique combination organic and elegant that I had not seen before or since and I still love the ring's design almost 10 years later.
My idea was an anniversary ring with 5 diamonds held by scrolls. Thomas turned that idea into a ring more beautiful than I had imagined. The finished ring was perfect. Thomas is ...
a professional artist who communicated well throughout the process.
Thomas created a truly unique, exceptional and GEORGEOUS setting for my wife-to-be's engagement ring and so many wonderful years later, she and I are still thrilled with how brilli...
ant it is!
Thomas took an idea that we had--create rings that look like grape vines--and crafted them beautifully, individually, one wide and "more masculine," the other slender and "more fem...
inine." We receive compliments all the time as people notice the unique designs.
My wife and I have been working with Thomas since 2002, he made some custom cufflinks with my restaurant logo and he nailed it, they were perfect!
And then when we got married he ...
the idea of putting my fingerprints into a mold and my wife's fingerprints into a mold and putting them on each other's wedding bands and Thomas made it work, he's amazing, thoughtful, creative, and is an amazing listener. I cannot recommend him enough!
My husband found the perfect jeweler to craft the most beautiful and unique wedding ring I have ever seen - and it’s mine! It’s an 18 carat gold ring with a large pearl set inside ...
it designed to look like a rose. This ring was designed with the story of how my husband views me. It’s not only lovely and eye catching, it’s meaningful. Unfortunately I had to have the fire department cut my ring off in an emergency and later had a jeweler weld it back together. They said they had never seen a wedding ring so well made. My pearl never fell out, has withstood much action over this 10 years and I can’t be any happier. Thank you, Thomas Kurilla!
A family member had recommended Thomas Kurilla to me when I was looking for a designer for an engagement ring...I'm so glad because both the end result and the experience were perf...
ect. I had a general idea of the style I wanted and Thomas was happy to accommodate, plus he enhanced it with his own flair. The process was smooth, punctual and very friendly. It always felt like he wanted the best for you. His pricing was competitive and overall, I got a ring that rivalled anything out there from the high-end brands. Thomas is a good guy and I recommend him if you're looking for a designer who is talented and friendly.
Contact
New York, NY
Thomas Kurilla Jewelry