Marisa Perry Atelier

Marisa Perry is the go-​to place for engagement and wedding rings. My fiancé had heard amazing things about the personalized service and outstanding quality that you get from the Marisa Perry experience. After going into the store and meeting Marisa, Douglas, and the rest of the staff, he knew he had found the place to get my engagement ring. Marisa and Douglas both spent so much time getting to know him, learning about how we met, and designing the perfect ring for me. They were there to answer any questions that he had through the whole process, and we’re so friendly! My husband even went as far as to say that by the time the ring was made, they felt like family!
Now for the ring; it’s absolutely completely and utterly amazing! I couldn’t imagine a more perfect ring for me! The craftsmanship and design that went into the ring is obvious even at first glance. I am complimented almost daily (even by strangers) at how beautiful, sparkly, and perfect my ring is! I’m so glad that we have connected with Marisa and Douglas and I always remind him of their jewelry collections for other special gifting occasions :)

I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to review. I got my engagement ring, wedding band, and husband’s wedding band here. Marisa and Doug are experts and you will absolutely leave here happy and with the exact ring you want. My brother in law got my sister’s wedding gift (earrings here) and I sent friends here to buy rings for their engagement/​wedding. They are all happy.
I get so many compliments on my rings. People can’t believe the details and workmanship that went into them. That’s because Douglas is an expert and perfectionist. He won’t stop until you’re happy.
I have girlfriends with similar wedding bands — eternity bands — and they complain diamonds pop out. I’m a preschool teacher and my ring takes abuse and that has never happened to me. My ring is so well made.
I also fell in the subway w my engagement ring and the diamond was lose for days before I noticed and it did not fall out. The setting was so expertly done.
I’d like to say I am not rich and did not have a ton of money when we got our rings. Marisa worked w our budget. So don’t be afraid of prices.
You don’t have to go to scary diamond district or worry about being scammed. Marisa perry will get the diamonds for you.
Years later I walk in to get my ring cleaned or check prongs and Marisa remembers my name.
When we bought our rings, we wanted to pick them up early on a Sunday. Marisa perry opened the store early for us, and took picture of us in the store and everything.
It can get busy in there and Marisa may not be able to help you. So if that’s important to you, make that clear when you make an appt. You won’t regret your purchase at all!

Marisa and Douglas stand behind their work, which is beautiful and of utmost quality. My husband and I have worked with them a couple of times, and the results have been stellar. I very much treasure my ring. They design pieces thoughtfully, and I appreciate how well they take care of their customers.

I was thrilled with the service provided by Marisa and Douglas. I appreciated the personal attention and advice they gave me.

I had walked past this store when I lived in New York, and now that my boyfriend and I are looking at rings, I emailed Marisa Perry to see what the hours are and when I could stop in. I was told they aren’t open most weekdays or before noon, so it wasn’t really going to work for me on a 2 day trip to NYC. I then received the following e-​mail:
«Thanks for letting me know, FYI in the future you should have a little more consideration for other people’s time. I do take my job very seriously and take very good care of my clients but to spend the amount of time you were requesting with out being serious was unfair to someone else’s time. I am happy to help in the future but please be a little more prepared.»
I’m sorry, I must have totally missed the part where I deserve to be chastised for not working around your scant work schedule and where your needs come above mine when we are about to drop a ton of money into your pocket.
There are plenty of other jewelry stores who will treat you right and not act like they are doing you a favor, this is not one of them.

Fell in love with the engagement ring setting here and could not find anything else like it walking down Fifth Avenue. The service at this intimate boutique is very attentive. Both Douglas and Marisa’s dedication to their art ensures that you will be beyond happy with your ring and that it is nothing less than perfect. Everybody in this boutique is friendly and professional. They are all willing to take the time to walk you through every process from selecting the details of the setting to selecting the perfect stone. They are also one of the very few authorized jewelers in Manhattan that carry De Beers’ Forevermark diamonds.
My fiancé and I are very meticulous and could not be more thrilled on how impeccable the ring looks. We now have Douglas and Marisa to thank for making this special moment in our life unforgettable!

My boyfriend and I had seen that there were some alarmingly negative reviews of Marisa Perry’s store, but we figured we’d give her the benefit of the doubt. We went by one weekend 15 minutes before the closing of the store, we stood at the door as some guy finally took notice and quite literally glared at us before coming to the door and snapping ‘We’re closing!!!” and shut the door in our faces. Let me remind you, it was 15 minutes before closing, and even if they wanted to wrap up early the appropriate response to say to a potential customer is something to the effect of «Hi, thanks for stopping by but we’re closing now, feel free to stop in tomorrow and we’ll show you around,» hand some books maybe. I don’t know, maybe just a little more etiquette.
The second time we passed by the store, we stood at the door for a minute only to not be acknowledged by any of the employees … again, if you’re busy with another customer, simply go to the door and say «We’ll be with you in a few minutes, would you like to sit» or if there’s no room to sit, ask them to return in a few minutes.
At this point, we’ve decided that these people are from the Asberger’s school of salesmanship so we’re putting our money elsewhere. However, last week when I walked by the store again I decided «what the heck, I want to see what happens if I go in …» almost in a type of experiment. This guy– Douglas? he never gave me his name so I’m going off the reviews — lets me in the store, does not even say hello … literally goes to the back room for 10 minutes … he comes out once and I ask «can I see this setting» — he has obviously heard me but just walks by … when he comes back out after another 5 minutes, he snaps «I’m busy now! Give me a minute!» Meanwhile, a girl is sitting with who I assume to be Marissa SOBBING HYSTERICALLY on the phone with her mother … Marissa offers no sympathy, though at some point when she’s off the phone I might have heard her say her future husband seems like a great guy. which I guess is nice to say, but um hey how about you resolve the issue at hand … when she goes to let someone else in the door, I ask her about the settings since Douglas is in the back room busy removing the stick out of his ass … up close, the ring is not that great — sort of generic and presumably over-​priced (Marissa is busy sitting stone-​faced as the girl continues to sob so I won’t ever find this out.) I am tired of waiting so I hand her the ring and she very quickly tries to sell me on changes you can make, etc and says to come back in any time …
I will not ever be going back there again if I haven’t made that obvious. This is actually my first ever Unilocal review because I was so astonished that a business that is highly regarded (NY Mag best of, InStyle, etc.) lacks the basic skill set that keeps a company running. The sobbing girl scenario is something they likely see at least once a week — if not more — and let me point out also that this girl in particular did not seem like a «bridezilla» with exceedingly high expectations … what I got from the convo is that they hadn’t listened, and obviously gave zero fucks about fixing the scenario. Again, I don’t know how much longer Marissa and her curmudgeon husband can rest on their laurels … especially if your designs are over-​priced and generic at best.

This is not a jewelry store. It’s an enchanting, personable space where lifelong memories are made with people that are passionate about customer service. There is no «pouncing on customers,» or «lingering over your shoulder»
Instead, there is this alluring energy that Marisa, Doug and Bob all seem to have where they make intimate connections with their customers; the kind of alluring energy that vampires supposedly have; it’s peculiar, seductive and incredibly enticing. Yes, they are the Diamond Vampires with a chocolate lab on Prince Street. I dare you to make your jeweled memories. They don’t bite ;)

Marisa Perry Atelier is a beautiful boutique that offers a wide variety of gorgeous pieces. Whether you are searching for the perfect engagement ring, wedding band, necklace, or any other piece, this is the best place to go! Not only do they provide customers with the finest micro pave engagement ring settings, the designer, Douglas, creates custom rings so you can even select the perfect stone! My brother in law came to Marisa and Douglas for my sister’s engagement ring (which she receives tons of compliments on) and the whole experience was so wonderful that they returned for their wedding bands. The store also provides super trendy necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings by Douglas and other designers that are great for any occasion! I highly recommend this shop for all of your jewelry needs! You will definitely be impressed with the beauty and craftsmanship of their work as well as the unbeatable service they offer!

i am not sure who gave this buisness a mere two $ — it is sooo overpriced expensive. i stopped in to check things out because the pieces on the site looked so amazing. the ‘larissa’ setting was over $ 5,000 — just for the setting. i said i wanted to spend less then 8 and was told that i could not get a diamond as the center stone. if i wanted a quote designer ring i would pay to much at tiffany’s or van clef — not there.
my other issue was with the sales pitch — i am a modern women with a life and career and boyfriend — now fiancée — of 7 years. they spoke to me like i was some clueless, money-​grubbing twit. there comment was along the lines of «Girl, if he is worth it he will spend it»
not appreciated or enjoyed. this is for people from UWS who want to tell their friends they got a ring from a soho boutique.

Transparent. Trustworthy. Caring. Marisa’s sweet personality set me at ease while shopping for my engagement ring 2 years ago. I ended up with the ring of my dreams & have not had a single problem with it. My husband & I went to 2 other jewelers before finding Marisa Perry. The other places were so cold, stressful, & made me feel like they were just talking me up to make a sale. It was the complete opposite at Marisa Perry.
I went in there thinking I knew exactly what I wanted & Marisa was so sweet & patient with me as I tried on rings. I loved how honest she was — I was set on a princess cut & she could have easily sold me one, but she cared enough to inform me of the risk you take with having such sharp, delicate corners. I specifically remember her saying a statement with the words, «that sale would be great for me, but, if you were my daughter, I’d tell you to…» I could tell she really meant it. Marisa took the care to really hear me when I described what I wanted & brought the perfect ring to me that I might have missed. I remember her saying, «I have an idea. let me just try this ring on you.» — she slipped it on my finger & I just cried. It was like a fairytale moment & I knew it was the ring for me.
Marisa went above & beyond to help us out. I remember how hesitant Steven was when I told him I wanted to look at an engagement ring boutique in SoHo, thinking there was no way we could afford something like that on our fresh out of college budgets. Not only did she make a way for my dream ring to fit with his wallet, she went shopping on Long Island for things that she knew we needed for the wedding that she could get for cheaper out there! Our ring shopping experience was just the start of a beautiful friendship that I’m just so thankful for. You’d be silly to not get your ring here.

Sounds like Jillian had a bad experience based on her budget. No disrespect, but if you walk into a jewelry store in Soho asking for custom jewelry you should have a bigger budget than 3k. I just walked in there to browse wedding bands. I was wearing work out clothes and looked like shit. They treated me fabulous and their jewelry was gorgeous! I hope i can make a purchase there!!!

I had consulted this website to decide where to shop for an engagement ring. In fact, I was remarking to my friends, who had joined me on today’s shopping trip, about how impressed I was that someone from the store had written a sensitive response to a dissatisfied customer not more than a week ago.
However, once inside the store, I was shown a few rings by one of the jewelers, a man. I was informed that he would not work in white gold, only in platinum for white metal. When asked why only platinum I was given a bogus discussion of white gold as somehow more impure, which made no sense. 18K yellow gold and white gold are both 75% gold. I was also told that using platinum only costs $ 500 more than white gold. This seemed a ‘convenient truth’, at best. And lastly, I was given the reason of aesthetics of the ring. In addition, when told my budget for a setting, and a setting only, was $ 2500-​$ 3000, I was wished luck in finding «something on 47^th street».
Here’s the bottom line. There are some beautiful pieces of jewelry in that store. But if you are a young man looking to buy a ring, I hope your budget is without limits. Otherwise, you will receive a handshake, and a hefty dose of condescension. If the owners are not willing to work with clients who walk in off the street, perhaps they should change the store to appointment only and save everyone the trouble.
Not only has this store lost my business today, but it has lost my future business and referrals as well.

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 fiancée’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 fiancée and I returned for our wedding bands. This is the reason they are invited to the wedding.