Marisa Perry

had SO much fun here. I went to look at engagement rings at about five o'clock on a friday and discovered a few people having a glass of wine to celebrate another customers engagement. I felt bad at first for interrupting but they made me feel so welcome and immediately offered me some wine too! A salesperson instantly got up and focused on me and my many questions! My fiancee and I ended up getting a beautiful vintage inspired setting. We got to choose our own diamond and everything. I get constant compliments on it and the designer was really thorough when meeting with us, and made us feel very special. I plan on getting my bridesmaids gifts here too. Highly recommended!

Pros: Service, designs, prices

Cons: none

Posted 11/06/09

Not only did Marisa's husband Douglas get us an excellent deal on our diamond, but he also made us a completely custom made setting that stops heads every time we go out.

Pros: Best Micro Pave,and a great buy!

Cons: none

Posted 10/16/09

My boyfriend and I recently got engaged. His budget is not what would excite most jewelers, but we were given so much personal attention! We couldn't afford a diamond at the moment, but Douglas guided us to a really beautiful and unique setting for an excellent price. He said we can put a diamond in at a later date, but I love the way it turned out with a pink topaz so much, I might keep it this way forever! Seriously, if you're getting engaged soon, you should definitely check them out!

Pros: Custom settings, friendly service

Cons: none!

Posted 10/16/09

I walked into the store, and the woman behind the desk didn't ask to help. The guy was busy with another customer, so I looked at some bands on my own. When the guy came over, I told him what I was looking for. A lot of the rings on the display I was looking at did not have price tags. He asked me my price range, and when I told him, he picked up one of the unmarked rings and told me he could give me this one for $X, which was the maximum of the range I had told him. That's it. He could give me this one. It felt sleazy and unimpressive.

Pros: micropave

Cons: service

Posted 10/12/09

I was shopping for a Pave setting. The original setting I picked out in the store was a bit above my budget. Instead of working with me and my budget, a reasonable $3000, I was condescendingly guided, by Douglas, to find my setting on '47th Street'.

Perhaps the service I received was because I was only interested in a setting, perhaps it was because of my budget and, perhaps I would have had a different experience speaking with Marisa. Whatever the reason, this is not a business I would recommend.

The last positive review for this shop was over a year ago. I certainly understand why.

Cons: Unaccommodating,

Posted 09/12/09

In a perfect world all engagement ring shopping would end at Marisa Perry Atelier.

In all seriousness, my fiancee and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Marisa and her husband Douglas were beyond wonderful from start to finish. I went in thinking that I would never be able to afford anything in their shop on my non-profit salary and ended up with a "from the ground up" custom-made ring that was 3X the size of things I'd seen at Tiffany's, far more beautiful and less money.

Marisa and Douglas spent hour upon hour with me over the course of multiple consultations to ensure that I got exactly the design I wanted (all the while staying within my budget). The results were nothing short of artistry - an instant family heirloom.

Even though we've been engaged for months now, I still catch my fiancee admiring the ring when she thinks no one is else is watching. Walking into their little shop might be the second best decision I've ever made.

UPDATE 5/7/2009 - Sure, their jewelry is amazing, but it's really Marisa and Douglas - the people - who continue to amaze me. It has been a year since I purchased my fiancee's engagement ring from them and yet, the high level of service they provided from moment I walked it has never waned.

If you were to ask me what differentiates Marisa and Douglas from their peers, it's the level of caring they extend to their customers as well as their work. I never dreamed that I would end up loving the jewelers as much as the ring itself, but that's how things have turned out.

Marisa and Douglas are about people, service and creating the extraordinary. This is the reason I bought my engagement ring from them. This is the reason my fiancee and I returned for our wedding bands. This is the reason they are invited to the wedding.

Pros: Beautiful Designs, Custom Work, Excellent Service, and people stopping me to say "it's one of the most beautiful rings I've ever seen"

Cons: None.

Posted 09/09/08

"Marisa and Douglas were fantastic helping us on our engagement and wedding band selections. Initially I had walked into their boutique with some preliminary ideas on what I wanted to present to my future wife. Douglas and Marisa guided me slowly through the engagement ring selection process to not only chose the right setting, but also think about how my wife's wedding band would sit along side the engagement setting. The final rings turned out beautiful, and we've recommended Marisa and Douglas to all of our friends."

Pros: Everyone stops my wife and compliments her on the rings!

Cons: None

Posted 08/15/08

My fiancee and I had a wonderful time working on my engagement ring at Marisa Perry. We first met with Marisa, who was super helpful and let me try on lots of different ring options. Douglas, the designer gave us tons of one-on-one time and really helped us figure the best ring in our price range. He had no problem adjusting the ring to our exact liking, and it came out gorgeous!

Posted 08/15/08

From the moment I walked into Marisa and Douglas's store, I felt at home and knew I was in the right place. It was as if Douglas could read my mind in designing the engagement ring, which my wife's best friend has since called, "Her soul, captured in a work of art, on her finger." To this day, I have not seen a ring that matches her personality and style more perfectly. Marisa and Douglas not only provided the perfect ring (and wedding bands); they also provided a great and comforting experience during that nerve-racking pre-engagement time. I am happy to consider them not only the best jewelers I know, but also friends.

Pros: They'll do anything custom

Cons: none

Posted 07/21/08

Douglas is great! He really listened to me and helped me decided what I wanted for my fiancees engagement ring. He explained everything about buying a diamond and making a setting. I had no clue what to do. The ring turned out amazing. I also found that their prices were the lowest. But even if they weren't, I'd pay more for the product and service I got.

Pros: service and design

Cons: can't think of any

Posted 12/22/07

Amazing jewelry. Marisa is there herself and she's super-friendly and helpful. I hope my boyfriend checks this place out before making any decisions! :)

Pros: Beautiful engagment rings and other jewelry. Helpful service.

Posted 06/08/07

The best customer service. Friendly and knowledgeable. The designers will work personally with you. Located in SOHO NY.

Pros: Ambience, variety, quality.

Cons: You'll want everything in the shop!

Posted 11/08/06