Comments (0) Best Place to Buy an Engagement Ring - 2006
A.A. Benjamin Ltd.
These days it's all the rage to slap ridiculously sized diamonds ? which cost as much as a two-bedroom pad in West U ? on plain platinum bands and call them engagement rings. But if you long for something classier than a gaudy, Paris Hilton-esque trinket, your answer is antique and estate jewelry. These pieces have a story. These pieces convey stately elegance. These pieces say, "My ring was crafted in 1899 by French artisans. How about yours?" For one-of-a-kind dazzlers, peruse the offerings at A.A. Benjamin. The cozy Galleria shop boasts art deco, Georgian and Victorian jewelry dating back to the 19th century. You can count on proprietor Amy Lawch for the goods; the gemologist and certified appraiser not only sells jewelry but evaluates it for clients. So even if you don't buy from her, she'll tell you if you've found the perfect rock. If you bought a dud, well, brace yourself for a brutal dissection. But hey, you can always make it up in your next marriage, right?
