We originally got our rings in 2019, but had to postpone the wedding until 2023 due to the pandemic. We came back this year to get them engraved and polished before the big day. Mel has expertise when it comes to educating the client on selecting the perfect ring. The customer service here is top notch, white glove. Recommend.

He might sell wedding rings, but Mel is the real gem. He sold my husband and I the perfect rings - exactly the style we were looking for, while giving us advice on materials and telling great stories. He's extremely personable and accommodating, and we are both so happy with the bands we used on our wedding day. I would not hesitate to recommend Mel to anybody looking for a fairly priced wedding ring in the Diamond District.

Mel is #1... super friendly and explained the whole process of diamonds to me... then mastercrafted a ring Mordor would envy!!! One ring to rule them all... Gollum follows me around NYC all day now... All jokes aside great place will be going back for my bands...

My wife and I already miss getting to speak and interact with Mel. Not only is Mel the ultimate professional capable of explaining WHY you may want to keep in mind a number of ring design considerations, but he is also a wonderful and charming man who will ensure you have fun while building your ring and jewelry pieces. I knew immediately I was in the right hands when I first spoke to Mel on the phone, and the final wedding rings he made for us were even more brilliant than I could’ve imagined. Mel also hustled to make sure the rings came in quickly and we were not at all worried about them as our wedding drew closer. I will absolutely be returning to Mel for special occasions moving forward, and will keep his hilarious and prudent advice in mind always. Thank you so much Mel!

Celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary this year and I am still just as in love with my beautiful Wedding Ring Orginals rings as I am with my husband! I sincerely appreciate the quality of your gorgeous jewelry that has lived with me over these many years.

Working with Mel was a dream come true. He was attentive, kind, and funny! He made looking for our perfect wedding rings easy and stress-free. I would highly recommend having Mel help you find your perfect rings.

I recently had the absolute pleasure of working with Mel on my engagement ring, wedding band as well as my husband's wedding band from Mel at Wedding Ring Originals. Mel created my sisters engagement ring and wedding band and I have loved it for years and couldn't wait to work with him when I got engaged. I couldn't be more delighted with the entire experience. From start to finish, Mel demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, expertise, and a genuine passion for helping me find the perfect ring. Mel gave us a level of customer service that is a throwback to another era. He patiently worked with us as we discovered what we wanted, and explained the thought process behind each decision the three of us would make together. Mel is truly an expert and a complete mensch. I get compliments on my rings all the time. I highly recommend working with Mel - you will love working with him and you will love your jewelry!

Mel at Wedding Rings Originals was AMAZING. We had had a rather bad experience with an attempted previous purchase in South Africa, and so we came to Mel feeling a little shaky and nervous. But Mel immediately created a sense of warmth and trust which was essential to us in being able to choose rings that we felt truly symbolized our love, commitment and union. Thank you SO much!

Mel did an amazing job re-fitting me for a new wedding band after I had lost my first Wedding Ring Original. It didn't matter I now live in L.A. as he sent me at no cost a ring sizer. Now with a new platinum band that looks as good as the original, but with a better quality metal, I am incredibly happy! Great company, great rings and Mel is just a great guy...I LOVE New Yorkers and his is the real deal. He's no B.S. and cuts to the chase...gets the ring on the finger and the job done.

I came to Mel with two antique brooches, both late Victorian or early Edwardian, both passed down through my mother’s family—one diamond and platinum, one amethyst and diamond and gold. I wanted to have them made into jewelry I would actually wear, but had been putting it off because I was nervous about the process…however, Mel’s knowledge of jewelry history and appreciation of the original work told me immediately that the brooches and I were in good hands. He worked with me to create SIX gorgeous new pieces that fit my aesthetic and my lifestyle—all elegant and special, but also pretty and simple enough for me to wear casually, which is just what I wanted. He was easy to collaborate with, had great ideas and helped me sort through mine, and he really knows his stuff! Highly recommend.

Mel and the team over an Wedding Ring Originals were great. I purchased an engagement ring and two wedding bands. They were extremely professional and understood what we were looking for, and were able to deliver. I would recommend them to anyone who is in the market!

I had a great experience with Mel and Wedding Ring Originals. From the first phone call, to the follow up, they were friendly, helpful, and professional. Mel helped me find and design a great men's meteorite wedding band. He answered all my questions, and made me feel comfortable and confident about my purchase. And I love the ring! I would definitely recommend and go back to Wedding Ring Originals. Thanks, Mel.

Mel is efficient, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be around. He helped create a beautiful and bespoke wedding ring ahead of schedule. I hardly ever wear jewelry so I wanted something very special and Mel delivered perfectly. I am so grateful and lucky to have found him in Manhattan. Mel's work is the best in NYC for truly original, beautiful wedding rings. I have shopped around many retail jewelers and none of them had the expertise and service that Mel provides for wedding rings. Truly nowhere better.

Mel was an absolute delight to work with in creating our wedding rings. He listened to what we wanted, offered suggestions, taught us a ton and was very patient with my indecision. I should also mention that the quality is amazing and the prices more than reasonable! In the end we have two beautiful rings that are totally unique to us and that we absolutely LOVE, thank you!

I am absolutely thrilled to have this beautiful replica of my lost wedding ring that my late husband Joe Papp put on my finger at our wedding in 1976. I'm delighted with its superb workmanship and the perfect fit. It's like the return of an old friend and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making it possible. Gail Papp

Mel is an absolute delight of a person, a consummate professional, and an understanding gentleman. Not only did he custom make my wife’s dream ring to her specs and requests, he was able to have mine made within the timeframe and even went so far as to give us an identical loaner for the wedding because we had waited until the absolute last week to buy our wedding rings. He was available beyond what you’d expect from an average salesperson and ring maker. He made the entire experience so lovely, and we will definitely be returning customers for future ring needs. Mel, if you’re reading this, thanks for being you!!

I was looking for a special gift for my wife for a milestone birthday. Mel was extremely helpful, taking the time to guide me through the process, offering great advice. He helped craft a beautiful pair of diamond earrings that he said my wife would love. He was right! They are truly beautiful -- a gift of a lifetime. Couldn't have done it without Mel.

My husband & I bought our wedding rings from Mel at Wedding Ring Originals about 26 years ago. We got matching rings of different metals. My husband had worked with Mel on the design. I'm glad I didn't need to look at the huge set of samples; I'd still be trying to make up my mind! The years changed our finger sizes... Resize? New rings? But there was no question where to go. Have to see Mel. I also had a Claddagh ring with a broken band (the first gift my husband ever gave me). My husband's ring was resized & the Claddah repaired to perfection. My ring was remade- same basic design but taken a step higher. Superb designs, personalization & expert fabrication. The best - for certain!