Me&Ro

This place could be great, but there is a large bearded man who works in the store who could not be ruder. It’s funny how some stores think that you’ll gladly handover your money when you’re treated terribly, this clearly is one of them. Love Adorned on the same block is much better.

Crummy jewlery that is way overpriced for what it is. you’re best bet is to move on. New York has much better to offer. Between the stringent return policies and the fact that the pieces are made of recycled gold and silver should be enough to ward anyone off but to top it off the management of this company leaves so much to be desired. Buyer beware.

Each Me&Ro piece I have bought has broken: their mix of metals is not up to the wear. The customer service trying to get pieces fixed is DREADFUL. My ‘Beloved’ necklace broke at the chain and later, the medallion hole. With the chain, they obliged me to pay $ 127 or so for an entirely new chain. The repair took months. When the necklace came back, they had taken the original chain & did not return it to me despite calls & emails.
When my friend’s medallion on a thong bracelet broke, ME&Ro told they couldn’t fix it, period.
Beware. You won’t be passing these pieces to your daughter.

I paid $ 170 for a necklace that consisted of a piece of string, a button, two little beads you can get on Esty for $ 3 each and a charm that had no substance what-​so-​ever. Very disappointed. And it cost $ 17 to ship it, including the return. What a waste. I hope Mariska has better luck with her pieces.

Bought a pair of earrings here as a gift for my girlfriend, but they did not look good on her ears. Took them back 2 hours after purchasing them in the store — and they would not return them or give any kind of refund — only an exchange for an equal or higher priced item. Really? I had JUST bought them.
Everything in the store was massively overpriced but the quality and look of the jewelry is cheap. BEWARE OF THEIR RETURN POLICIES — so you don’t get screwed like I did.

My thoughtful husband decided to go for what he thought was a nice xmas gift and bought me a pair of mini black diamond hoops for $ 1000 that looked like they were purchased at a flea market in 1996 for $ 25. the entire store is overpriced, craftsmanship is decent but not worth the money, which is probably why they’ve pulled their counter from barneys b/​c I bet they can’t survive in a dept store setting competing against actual nice jewelry. I went back to exchange those hoops for 2 different pieces and the guy who helped me was not very helpful at all. he was a little stuck up like he works at the best store ever to exist when the snob in me wanted to say this is just aspirational jewelry for teenagers/​early 20 year olds. overrated, overpriced aspirational jewelry, and so 2000.

Me&Ro is one of my favorite spots! My most recent drop in was last week & I have to say BEST experience yet. Debbie & Rick were beyond helpful! I went into buy a gift they gave me great insight on making a selection. I ended up ordering online (in the store via their iPad — easily convenient) and they walked me through the process making it painless.
My recommendation is have Me&Ro become your new go to spot for gifts (even if it’s a gift for yourself!)
HUGE thanks to Debbie & Rick for making Me&Ro a big fan! It’s hard to find great customer service. I’ll be back!

Awesome store with great jewelry and a very friendly staff.

Me&Ro is a great little shop in this area. The pieces are beautifully crafted and the fresh flower pond in the store is very unique. The sales staff are especially friendly and very helpful i making a decision, they make it a pleasure to shop there. If you are looking for something special for someone who is very hard to shop for they offer interesting alternatives to your run of the mill shop. It is really nice for a splurge!

Long story short, if you’re shopping for jewelry here you’re getting ripped off and could be getting far more attractive work for that hard-​earned cash. Read on for a detailed explanation.
This place is hilarious. I’m looking for a place to find a nice necklace for my gf’s birthday and I wandered into this shop in Nolita. The pieces here, everyone should know, are not amazing. They’re simple, understated, very versatile, but not masterpieces. It begs the question how they can justify such markups that are normally reserved for at least fantastic work, if not a recognizable name. Who do these people think they are? Caravaggio? Only the most talented painters can sell paint for millions of dollars, arranged expertly on a canvas. There are necklaces and ear rings in this place that incorporate IDENTICAL components, meaning that they are NOT hand fashioned and that they are, in fact, being made in a mold or press. To be completely clear, this is a rip off. They’re pouring metal into a mold and bang out as many as they need to. An artist that would deserve to charge these prices would actually be making the separate components by hand. They’re out there, by the way. You can find beautiful pieces at this price that are actually one of a kind.
Today while I was there I asked about the price and was shocked at how high it was. It’s been made clear enough to me that they increased their prices significantly during the surge in the cost of silver during the past year. Certainly, if they are willing to pump their prices up as they have then surely they should lower them as the prices are now plummeting, right? Wrong. I asked to see what the weight of the pieces I liked were and they were damn near soda-​can thin earrings about the size of a quarter. Not even a full ounce of silver being used (spot price for an ounce today is $ 23) and they’re charging close to $ 300 for the pair of mass-​produced non-​handmade earrings. I wouldn’t pay that if they were made by Jesus’s uncle and these folks, sadly aren’t anywhere close. When I asked about the price the clerk said «This isn’t 42^nd St, it’s not done on a scale. It’s locally hand made.» First off, if you’re raising your prices because of the scale, then yes, it’s on the scale so keep your attitude for someone who doesn’t know any better. Also, if it’s being made locally that should keep the price down as opposed to bringing it up as there are no shipping costs. Also, if it’s being made locally, why not have a look around at the trends in style and realize that perhaps the Day of the Dead thing is kitchy and banal unless you’re on Broadway near NYU? Is this the NYC standard? if not, bring it down a couple bucks. You aren’t YSL and you aren’t gonna get to that level making the kind of stuff you do. Some of it’s kind of nice, but not really anything to write home about.
Also, not for nothing, don’t get an attitude with anyone coming into your store. It reveals a lack of class that, now, I realize makes perfect sense.

While I love the jewelry I find the constant markups in price to be egregious. Over $ 1K increase from prices quoted less than a year ago based on fluctuations in the price of gold? No other store that I have walked into has reflected that steep a markup in their prices. Besides the fact that I thought the gold they used was recycled. Other jewelers I have spoken to have made similar comments to me about Me & Ro and their egregious prices.

I ordered a bracelet online. When I chose the color red it said it was back ordered. I called and verified that they actually had it in stock. They said they did. So when I added the item to my cart it showed red was available to ship. I payed for the order and when it arrived at my house it was some silly pendant. Not what I ordered.
I called and said I needed this ASAP as it was a birthday gift. They wouldn’t send me what I ordered and Jackie said that the order I placed was actually for the pendant and not the bracelet. I told her that I would never have ordered the pendant because I thought it was stupid looking and definitely not worth over $ 20 much less $ 115.
So I sent the pendant back. I told Jackie that when it arrived to please issue me store credit so I could swap for the bracelet (which was the same price). I didn’t want credit to my card because it would take a few days for that to hit my account. What did she do instead? Credit my card. So now the thought of the birthday gift is long gone. Birthday is over. Moment is over. This was the seemingly perfect gift and now the experience has just been awful.
Thanks Jackie for not paying attention. Thanks for sending the wrong thing to begin with. Worst. Experience. Ever.
Also, the stuff is cheap feeling anyway so I probably dodged a bullet.

I bought a pendant from Me and Ro online a few years ago and loved it. Upon moving to New York I went earlier this year to buy a necklace for my daughter’s birthday. Even though I was only looking at one of their lesser priced pendants they treated me like gold and really paid attention to the sale. Excellent customer service. When I went back today to make a more substantial purchase they were just as helpful, actually steering me away from items that wouldn’t suit me. I never felt that they were «selling» to me at all. The woman and man working in the shop were utterly lovely and kind and remembered me from my prior stop in back in April. I will absolutely continue investing in pieces from Me and Ro, beautiful work and a lovely place to shop!

Once again, first day in the city and we stopped in to see all the new jewelry Me and Ro had!
Not only did their collections have me completely mesmerized from the moment that I walked in, but I knew I was leaving with a new piece of handmade kick-​ass jewelry.
I also dropped by with all my ancient pieces of jewelry to be re-​dipped and it was no problem (they are mailing back to me)! I can’t tell you how much I love this place. They have the best customer service, quality is always there and their pieces are original.

I really like the company’s philosophy, (From the company’s website: «Me&Ro’s art is informed by an awareness of the human need both to adorn and to communicate through jewelry. Equally important is the power jewelry has to express the human values of strength, love, and faith.») It was started by two women who simply made jewelry. I thought it was cool that they had a vision and followed through with their dream of opening their own store. The jewelry really is an art form and when I wear my Fearlessness necklace I really feel I have no fear! :) Beautiful & Dainty. If visiting the store or if calling by phone; customer service excellent!

Love the jewelry. In fact, I own a piece or two but, come on, 1,900 (or something like that) for a piece of braided leather with maybe 5 small 18k beads. So when I am craving Me & Ro jewelry I head over to Prince St. Sometimes there is a talented designer with similar pieces set up there. The staff at Me & Ro is helpful.

love me&ro.
i got leather bracelets from this store.
the stuff was very nice and helpfull.
christmas is coming, so don’t let your boyfriend walk away yet.
bring him, and let him spend all his money on their lovely jewery for you!!!

I am updating my review of Me&Ro and am lowering it to 4 *‘s. In the span of less than a year, the price of their jewelery was increased exponentially for the SAME quality! WTF?! How can you charge RIDICULOUS prices for SILVER and ONLY 10K gold?!
I came here recently to add to my necklace collection and was astounded at how MUCH the price had increased. I am still a big fan of their designs despite the outrageous price tags and ended up spending a nice sum for 3 new necklaces. I know, shuddup with the ranting about how pricey they’ve gotten but… still, the increase is DOUBLE from a year ago.
The sales guy who helped me was nice and helpful BUT, for crying out LOUD, do something with the BAD BREATH! OMFG! Note to MANAGEMENT of stores, restaurants or places whose business interacts with the PUBLIC, MAKE SURE YOUR EMPLOYEE’S DON’T HAVE BAD BREATH, B.O. or emit any STANKY ASSED smells from their orifices because it WILL and DOES ruin the «customer experience!».
Although I am highly turned off from their exponential price increase, Me & Ro designs are simple, tasteful and distinct which fits my style, therefore, I will continue to be a fan!

I love the jewelry here, the staff is professional and don’t hawk their wares. I go at least twice a year and come out happy as a lark with classic asian/​buddhist inspired jewelry– perfect oasis in the middle of a chaotic downtown area.