The short answer: New York buyers can commission a bespoke engagement ring from us in Manchester online, approve the design in writing and receive it by insured, tracked FedEx delivery. Import duty and taxes are paid by the customer, and our standard making time is 5 to 6 weeks, varying with location and how busy we are.
New York is a city of fast decisions and high expectations. A bespoke ring made in a small workshop offers something different from a showroom tray.
Why choose a bespoke commission
- A design built around your stone and your hand.
- Natural or lab grown diamonds and gemstones, each labelled clearly.
- Direct conversations with the people making the ring.
- A written approval step, so nothing is made until you say yes.
How a commission works from New York
Most commissions begin with a message describing what you like, along with a few photographs of rings that caught your eye. We follow up with a video consultation to talk through style, stone, metal and budget. From there we prepare a sketch and a render, refine it with you, and only start making once you approve the design in writing. You can follow every stage by message, so a busy week never holds things up.
A ring for city life
Subways, crowds, bags and long days on your feet are part of daily life. A secure, low profile setting is comfortable and snags less on clothing and bag straps. Cold winters bring gloves, and hot summers bring swollen hands. See winter, gloves and ring fit.
Choosing a stone in a busy schedule
You do not need to visit anyone to choose a stone. We show options on video, explain the reports and talk through the trade offs between size, cut and budget, at times that fit around your working day. Both natural and lab grown stones are available, and we label each clearly. Our guide to reading a diamond certificate helps you compare stones.
Time difference
New York is roughly five hours behind the UK for most of the year, with a short period each year when the gap shifts because daylight saving dates differ. A late morning call in New York reaches us in the early evening. See bespoke consultations across time zones.
US sizing
US ring sizes are numbered. Tell us the size and send a millimetre measurement as well. See sizing a US finger for a bespoke ring from abroad.
Etiquette and expectations
See engagement ring etiquette in the US for what many couples expect.
Delivery, duty and tax
| Step | Detail |
|---|---|
| Approval | In writing, before making. |
| Making | Standard 5 to 6 weeks, varying with location and how busy we are. |
| Delivery | Insured and tracked with FedEx. |
| Duty and tax | Paid by the customer, with rules that differ, and we explain what to expect. |
Insuring the ring once it arrives
Delivery is insured in transit. Once the ring is in your hands, arrange cover with a local insurer and keep the paperwork we send together in one place. See insuring a ring bought from the UK in the US.
Proposal ideas
Many couples think of a park at dawn, a bridge walk or a rooftop evening. Check access, permissions and weather.
See written approval. Browse diamonds. Pieces start from £600.
Frequently asked questions
Can we plan around a proposal date? Yes, talk to us early.
Can I see stones on video? Yes.
Who pays import charges? The customer.
Do I need to visit Manchester? No, we work by video consultation and message.
Can you design a matching wedding band? Yes, and designing both together helps them sit well side by side.