“My fiance has style and taste. Needless to say she had expectations for her engagement ring. She wanted an antique aquamarine solitaire in a white metal setting (No princess cut plesase!). So this had me, an inexperienced jewelry buyer, pounding the New York pavement and the internet. After visits to the depressing Diamond District and 5th Ave I came across the Doyle & Doyle listing on NY Mag’s site and called em up. I described what I was looking for and they said they would take a look in the vault. I held my breath till the next day and the super sweet, non-intimidating rep called back and asked for my email address! What I got were scans of a stunning piece and I did a dance of joy right there in my office!”

-greyninja, Nymag.com

“Your grandmother didn’t leave you the family jewels? Buy your own at this elegant boutique, which specializes in estate, antique, and contemporary fine jewelry—from an amethyst-and-pearl swag necklace to an old European 1.48-karat diamond ring.”

-New York Magazine

This place saved us. We aren’t ready to buy a diamond ring for me, but in the meantime we wanted wedding bands…The ambiance is unpretentious, a little vintage, youthful and very LES/Brooklyn. If you feel more comfortable in Brooklyn than Manhattan, if you don’t really like doing things as other people do them, if you HATE midtown, if you are getting married without registering at pottery barn, but you still want something elegant and high quality, this is the place for you.

-Emily S., Yelp.com

Of all the places I find myself missing since leaving Manhattan, perhaps the most is the vintage jewel shop Doyle & Doyle. Located on Orchard Street in the Lower East Side (conveniently just blocks away from my old apartment) this charming shop is a treasure trove for any jewelry admirer. Their selection of antique and vintage jewels is impeccable—fun, colorful, ranging from delicate to bold… Beyond the breathtaking selection, I was always impressed by the friendly atmosphere of the shop with it’s classic decor and handsome navy facade. All the young women that work there are eager to help and there isn’t a ounce of snootiness to be found (how refreshing!).

-Kate Armour, The Neo-Traditionalist, theneotradtionalist.com

“In Short – White walls, hardwood floors and industrial lights give this LES boutique the aura of a modern arts space. The jewelry, displayed inside glass cases, hang on the wall like portraits. Despite the modern decor, estate jewelry is the norm here. Style conscious shoppers peruse the collection of sparkling trinkets, including a wide assortment of rings, bracelets and necklaces in precious metals and glittering gems, as well as a fantastic assortment of engagement rings.”

- Citysearch

“The Doyle sisters’ lovely antiques boutique offers further evidence of the transformation of the Lower East Side from old-world cheap to exceptionally chic. Doyle & Doyle specializes in fine antique and estate jewelry, from the Georgian period to contemporary items. Pieces are all carefully chosen and beautifully displayed.”

-Frommers

“As a fan of vintage and antique jewelry, I have long been a fan of Doyle & Doyle, which is this little shop here in New York co-owned by sisters Elizabeth and Irene Pamela Doyle.  Their love of old, classic, beautiful pieces led them to pursue their passion and open their shop in 2000.  Often, when I have brides who love things vintage, I’ll direct them there for bands and wedding jewelry.  The prices are amazingly reasonable.  I wanted to share it with you, because I only recently realized that this little jem of a store (pun intended) offers online shopping.  But, take heed!  Because most of these are one of a kind pieces, what’s here today, might be gone tomorrow!”

-Xochitl Gonzalez, Blogsmaid Blogger, Realsimple.com

“I started to think that I wasn’t going to fall in love with any rings and I would just have to accept that.  But one trip to Doyle and Doyle rejuvenated my faith in jewelry.  I loved their well-curated selection of estate rings (although they also have non-estate jewelry, too).  The ring we fell in love with at Doyle and Doyle is from the 1930′s with deco styling.  We picked out a stone with an Old European Cut, which gave the ring further charm…perfection!”

- Mariposa X., Yelp.com