I recently bought a birthday present for my mom's 60th from Catherine Angiel's and having bought jewelry as a present from various other stores in the past, I wasn't expecting the level of pleasant, personal customer service I received when I walked in. The black and purple decorated rock'n'roll chic interior brings out all the shiny jewelry sparkling in the display. It's like the whole store is in a velvet purple jewelry box. Which I thought was a cool touch. I found none of the pretentious, I'm-better-then-thou attitude I received in my previous jewelry shop experiences there. Even though the store was quite busy, I was immediately welcomed by this very nice employee (I forgot her name) who knew what she was talking about. I told her my price range, she showed some options to me, and all the while holding an "actual" conversation that didn't sound memorized or rehearsed. (And I know rehearsed when I see rehearsed) She was not pushy or up selling, which was a relief. Most of the clientele in the store was there because they (just like me) have heard about this little gem of a store. Some of them were returning customers, and they knew the staff's name and vice versa. All the designed pieces were beautiful and elegant, from tough'n'rough stuff to glamourous red carpet stuff, it's all there... But if you go there, definitely check out this amazing line of jewelry which she (Angiel) created with an inspiration from old rock'n'roll/sailor tattoos with black and white diamonds. I wanted the dragon tattoo diamond necklace but I was there to get my mom something (so perhaps I will go back there for the dragon at some point) But luckily (and surprisingly) they also do custom jewelry. I was worried that I couldn't get my mom something within my budget if it was custom made (even though it was her big 6-O) but I was wrong. Catherine Angiel (she, herself!) showed me my options and choices. (It was like having Marc Jacobs design something specifically for you in a Marc Jacobs store) I really appreciated her energy and passion for what she does, and how she approaches it as "art". Yes, perhaps I could have gone to the diamond district and gotten something generic for my mother for less money (and with the impersonal service, the added insult to injury), but I'm glad I didn't, because a) the price difference at Angiel's wasn't that much for the personal design & service you get, even after taxes and fees, which they were very clear about and is expected) but also b) I was buying a piece of art. My mother, needless to say, LOVED the earrings I got her, and I highly recommend this place for anyone out there on the market for a fine piece of interesting and unique present for themselves or their loved ones. (or even engagement or wedding rings, which seemed like they were in high(er) demand now than usual with a lot same-sex couples looking to tie the knot.) read more

My fiance proposed to me on New years Eve and had asked me to go and look for rings in November. I am a designer with very particular taste and he wanted me to have something I loved. I had looked at several different sites and stores and was astonished to see nothing that really moved me and could symbolize something so special as the unique love we share. I was tipped off by a young woman in one of the shops to head to Gallery Eclectic. Catherine's e-commerce site had gone up literally the day before this tip off and I am so grateful because I found my dream ring there and knew it as soon as I saw it! I immediately wrote an email to Catherine (the designer and owner) as the ring was a bit out of price range for us and was hoping she might be able to customize something within our desired budget. Cat replied immediately and asked me to come by and I swung by the store the next day. The gallery is stunning and moody, elegant and edgy just like the precious treasures displayed. Her work is like nothing else I had seen and I was even more in love with the ring I had seen on the site. Katie was a DELIGHT to speak with and Cat came from the studio in the back to speak with me as well and to see what she could do to meet our price. They took their time with me, showing me different stones and settings. Make a beautiful story a little shorter, she worked with us and today I have my dream ring on my finger and my dream man in my life. We made two friends over at Gallery Eclectic who made both mine and my fiance's experience even more beautiful. Cat and Katie were so down to earth and kind and we both left the store feeling confident in our ring decision. I could not have asked for more. We plan to go back for our wedding bands, and I plan to go back to visit as well :) P.S. I had to have the ring appraised for insurance purposes after our purchase and everything appraised perfectly and the appraising jeweler continually complimented on the gorgeous design and stunning stone. I have received so many compliments from others as well. Cat's designs are unique and standout and the quality is impeccable. I could not be happier. So grateful Cat and Katie and the Gallery Eclectic are a part of our engagement memories. read more

One Saturday afternoon my husband (then boyfriend) and I were walking around the village and came across this boutique. After being warmly greeted, we took a look around at all the beautiful pieces in the store. My eye had caught a glimpse at this one particular ring which called out to me. Although I was shy to ask, since I was only dating my husband back then, I couldn't help myself but I had to try on the ring. I immediately fell in love. (I think he did also because the smile on his face was almost as big as mine!). I assume the sales associate picked up on me being shy and didn't make us feel weird in any way. Instead she helped me feel very much at ease while she continued with having me try on some other beautiful items. I left the store, finding myself thinking what an amazing experience. Few months later, when I least expected it, I was engaged... and with the engagement ring that I feel in love with!!! Apparently my husband had taken their business card and did all the work behind my back. Catherine and her staff made it a wonderful experience for him every step of the way. For that I am so grateful as I am still in amazement when I look down at my hand everyday. He tells me now that it was completely meant to be for us to walk in there that day. Since then, we both got our wedding bands and jewelry for the wedding day. I even got gifts for the entire bridal party. They were thrilled... even the boys loved their cufflinks! And my husband continues to add to my collection for every special occasion we have (he knows he can't go wrong with that decision!). Thank you Catherine Angiel and crew for always putting a smile on my face. You will always be a special to me, and just know that I am always looking forward to see what new beautiful collection you will come up with next! read more

I have been admiring Catherine's work from afar for several years, since first looking for my engagement ring (yes, I picked out my own ring!), but I ended up finding my beloved vintage Art Deco ring at different shop. Still, her store is always one of the first places I recommend to friends when they're starting to consider what kind of rings they might like and I'm always happy for an excuse to go and look at her amazing work. But I never really expected to have a need for another ring until earlier this year when I lost my engagement ring. Heartbroken and devastated, I didn't want a replacement or new ring. I wanted my old ring back. Armed with every photo of my ring I'd ever taken, I headed right to Catherine. She knew exactly how to help us through the insurance replacement process (oh so fun) and diamond choosing (something I hadn't experienced before since vintage rings tend to come with diamonds already!). Yesterday, I went in to pick up my new old-inspired ring. I truly cannot believe how well it came out. It was as though, rather than recreating the gorgeous but well-worn ring as I knew it, she envisioned what it might have looked like a hundred years ago when it was brand new. She's not just a jeweler, she's an artist. The details are stunning and I can feel how much she respected my original ring and wanted to bring it back into the world, and yet it has her distinct touch. I recommend her without hesitation, especially if you're looking for something truly one of a kind - her pieces are more than accessories, they are art. read more

I have always been a frequent New York City traveler. My most recent trip was for quite a special occasion, my boyfriend & I came to look at designer engagement rings. A local suggested I stop into Catherine Angiel's Gallery on Greenwich Avenue. I had no idea that I was about to find the most perfect ring that I would wear for the rest of my life! From the ambiance of the shop to the amazing service I received I don't think I will ever go anywhere else for jewelry; I loved everything. The tattoo jewelry and graffiti jewelry was something I'd never seen before. After viewing all of the beautiful masterpieces in this shop I ended up setting an appointment for the next day with Catherine herself to discuss a custom jewelry design, which I wanted her to create with black diamonds. I love black diamonds! Needless to say I ended up going back home to San Diego with a Catherine Angiel original and my boyfriend proposed just yesterday with the ring I helped create! The edgy jewelry and rock and roll inspired designs are just my style and are created in such a beautiful and delicate way that anybody can wear them. From now on when I visit New York, Catherine Angiel will be my first stop! read more

About 6 months ago my girlfriend and I were in the City and walked by Catherine Angiel's shop. H got all excited she had seen her stuff somewhere before (I'm not that into jewlery so I was like so what?) fast foward to December. We started talking marriage :) I was on a mission to find her something, unique and beautiful, something I wasn't going to see at Jared, Tiffany or Zales. I searched the internet, I asked everyone at work and then I remembered how excited she got when we were in the City. No brainer! I we live about 3 hours from NY so I made up a story and snuck into the City the next weekend. I feel bad I don't remember the first womans name I spoke to but she thought it would be better if I explained what I was looking for directly to Catherine. I'm a tattoo guy so i was like this is what I think she'd like but can you put your own twist on it? She hit it out of the park! I know this is pc is an original! we're engaged :) and she can't stop showing her ring off every chance she gets. Now she wants a necklace for her birthday... Thanks Cat you've created a monster! read more

She said yes! The magical moment that I had with my fiance will always be remembered with the beautiful ring that Catherine Angiel designed for us. My sister (the helper) had a huge list of places to go to find my perfect ring and I couldn't have been happier when we had stopped by Catherine Angiel. We were greeted by Bhaktan (the floor salesman/associate) who asked specific questions as to what I wanted and the taste of my fiance to be. He then brought out a ring that caught my eye. He knew exactly what I was looking for and I could've sworn I stared at this ring for at least a half hour. It was beyond beautiful. And the story to go along with it was equally beautiful. The process of getting the ring and having it put together was shockingly smooth. I was traveling throughout the summer and had barely anytime to keep in contact with Catherine. She had so much patience with me I couldn't have been happier with the customer service. There is no doubt in my mind that Catherine Angiel deserves these 5 stars. Thank you so much! read more

I have seen Catherine Angiel in many fashion magazines and her work always caught my eye. I was in Toronto recently on a business trip and tired from the day, I decided to kick back and veg with the Tele. Flipping through the channels I caught a documentary called 'Women On Top" and there was Miss Angiel and her life story and career. It was inspirational and I knew I had to finally go visit the artist, if not for anything but thank her for sharing her great story. The shop itself is unlike any other jewelry store, it is very cool and the collections are amazing. To my relief the prices vary, so there is something in every price range. I purchased a gift for my partner from her prestigious 'Dangerous" collection but in Silver. When I met Miss Angiel she could not be warmer. She added the silver collection recently as she said she wants everyone to be able to wear her creations. It was not just a great place with great designs, it was the whole experience read more

I was hunting for a diamond that was reasonably priced, and a mounting that was unusual. My girlfriend is picky, and wisely did not trust my design style She did all of the schlepping, and months of internet searching, and finally went wild over a ring by designer Catherine Angiel. I have to say the ring was really awesome. On my end, I did my due diligence and got a decent diamond education. When I spoke to Catherine Angiel, they had a stone that was in my price range, and was in sync with what I had learned. They were professional, and very helpful, and did a fantastic job on my girlfriends ring. I was very happy with the quality, and service Catherine Angiel provided. I also really liked the hammered band as my wedding band, and plan on going back to purchase it when my wallet is full again I highly recommend them to anyone shopping for a unique ring! read more

I had been doing research on unique wedding bands for a while and after visiting numerous shops in Lower Manhattan I came across Catherine Angiel. My fiancé and I are not traditional, so we wanted wedding rings that represented our personalities. It was easy to make an appointment and easy to find, though it's on Greenwich Avenue not Greenwich street. When we got to the boutique we were pleasantly surprised that Catherine herself was meeting with us to discuss our rings. She was very accommodating and patient, and is very down to earth. I liked that she allowed us to take our time and was more concerned with our overall happiness than just trying to make a sale. It was a breath of fresh air compared to other places we visited. We couldn't be happier with our bands. It was a great experience and we recommend this shop for sure! read more

I stopped into Catherine Angiel recently for the first time, and was blown away. There were many collections, all very different from each other and all very beautiful. Her black diamond collections are stunning, and the grey diamonds are too. I am more traditional, but I still like unique work and these designs are truly a breath of fresh air. She has a collection named 'delicate' and it is so feminine and airy. The engagement rings and wedding bands are exquisite. Many have very fine engraving detail you just don't see in todays mass produced world. I purchased a delicate pair of earrings, and I never want to take them off. I was not planning on resetting my engagement ring, but I fell in love with a design called 'Endless'. Now I just need to convince my husband:) It is a wonderful shop, with truly beautiful designs. read more

As anyone who has ever been engagement ring shopping knows it can be a very daunting experience, after weeks of searching, it was an easy decision to buy here. The girls at Catherine angiel made the whole experience simple and comfortable. There was no pushing like other retail stores, or the awful 47th street diamond district. All of their designs are so delicate and sophisticated, the sales girl explained to me that every piece of jewelry there is hand made in New York, and honestly, you can really see the difference in craftsmanship. Prices are reasonable, and if you're lucky you can meet the designer herself, she is sometimes in the store during the week; I spoke with her both times I was in the store. My fiancé loved the ring, and I would 1000% recommend making this your first stop. read more

I am very into rock n' roll and funky style jewelry designs. I was wandering around the West Village area on my day off and literally just stumbled upon Catherine Angiel's shop. To my happy surprise I wanted everything! The tattoo jewelry and graffiti jewelry was completely my style. The designers work with black diamonds was really cool too. Being a first time shopper I just looked around not too sure about what to actually purchase because I loved so many things! The staff was incredibly friendly and super helpful making my happy find that much better. I ended up leaving with the 'Love' pendant necklace in white gold with white diamonds; SO beautiful! I wear it practically everyday and constantly get complimented on it. I'll definitely be back soon :) read more

My wife and I first met Catherine at an animal charity event held at her remarkable Greenwich Village boutique. The store, and the designer, are warm and welcoming, and the same heart and emotion comes through in the jewelry. The style is a mix of edgy street art elevated to high-end luxury. It's like rock and roll meets the Met Gala (where Catherine's pieces have been featured). While many celebrities have worn Catherine Angiel (there are photos throughout the store), at no point will you feel that there isn't something there for you. The staff is friendly, gave us all the time we wanted to look around, and enthusiastically answered all of our questions. The selection is beautiful. A true New York City icon and worth a visit! read more

If you are shopping for an engagement ring or wedding bands, I highly recommended Catherine Angiel. The store has really cool jewelry, and very unique designs. I bought my wife her engagement ring there several years ago, and we went back to get our wedding bands. At first, I was hesitate about wearing a ring, as most men's bands are either really plain, or obnoxious. My wife was pretty insistent I do wear a ring, so the good husband that I am, we went band shopping. I was pretty surprised I found a wedding band I liked. Its very cool and not too simple. It has hand hammered texture, and is very comfortable. To those guys who are dreading the thought of wearing a ring, you should definitely check them out. read more

If you are shopping for a diamond this is the place to go! After 3 months of shopping for an engagement ring, a work associate suggest I go see Catherine Angiel. The selection was more than I hoped for. The atmosphere was equal to the product, the staff friendly and very helpful. It is clear they care about the relationship with the customer and not about the one time deal. My ring was beautifully designed and my fiance loved it. I also saw a cool wedding band for myself, which I thought I would never find. If you are in the market for a ring or some really cool designs, don't waste three months talking to sales people like I did. This place is the relief you are searching for. read more

I went to Cat for a custom design after admiring her work for many years. I had my grandmother's 25th anniversary wedding ring, but it didn't fit me properly and the design didn't suit me. Working with Cat on this special project was a pleasure. Even though I had some specific design criteria, she ultimately produced a ring that captures my essence and soul perfectly, a mix of soft and hard, masculine & feminine, modern and antique, all while allowing me to have my grandparents with me all the time. I have not taken the ring off since I picked it up and I love it more each day. If you are looking for a custome piece, I highly recommend working with Cat to realize your vision. read more

I just simply wanted EVERYTHING Hi I just moved to new york from London, and find NY mag to be very helpful to help me find the "go to" place in New York. I stumbled on an ad for Catherine Angiel, and thought it would be fun to go there. I just simply wanted EVERYTHING not only was the staff so helpful in finding the right gifts for my friends and family for Christmas, but they had an wealthy array of pieces to choose from..I LOVE THIS place! I left with a white diamond necklace for my mum and a black diamond stud pair for my sis and gorgeous cuff links for my husband, I'm very excited to return here for a "me" gift....with my hubby! Cheers read more

Catherine is a metal magician. She takes an material, generally dense, and creates unique, inspired masterpieces that have fluidity and movement in their design. My husband bought me a perfect perfect engagement ring from Catherine, and she could not have been more supportive or helpful in the selection of the design and the diamond. She's been doing this stuff for over 20 years, so she knows a thing or two. Never arrogant or pretentious, she simply loves what she does, and is happy to share her creativity and wealth of knowledge with any customer, no matter the budget. I am so pleased to have found her! read more