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Updated Mar 06, 2025Here’s Where to Shop for Engagement Rings in Washington, DC
Shop these stand-out stores in the nation’s capital.
When it comes time to find engagement rings in Washington, DC, (check out our list of DC proposal ideas if you're still in the planning process), the right ring store can make all the difference. Whether you've got the exact bauble in mind or you're starting from scratch, one of the best engagement ring shopping tips is to find an expert who can guide you. This can ensure you find the right ring while staying on budget (here's how much to spend on an engagement ring).
The Knot Vendor Marketplace is a great starting point when you're ready to find the ring store you'll use. But we've also rounded up nine of our favorite places to shop for engagement rings in the Washington, DC, area.
1. Ketterman's Jewelers
A long-time establishment in the DC area, Ketterman's Jewelers boasts a huge selection of loose diamonds and over 800 diamond ring mountings to ensure you find just the right ring. This well-established store has sold engagement rings to happy couples in the Washington, DC, area since 1951.
Located in Leesburg, about an hour outside of DC but nestled right in the heart of upscale Northern Virginia, Ketterman's expert jewelers will work with you to create a custom ring if that's what your heart desires. No appointment is needed, but we recommend calling ahead anyway, just to ensure someone can help you. A unique feature Ketterman's offers is a customized in-store proposal, including flowers, champagne and even a limo!
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Notable Review: "Ketterman's worked with my fiancé and created an absolutely beautiful sapphire engagement ring. They took all of the considerations that I told my fiancé and captured everything I wanted and more in their design. The ring boxes they provide are also extremely nice, and we received a lovely thank you letter from them after our engagement when we really should be thanking them. Highly recommend!"
2. Charleston Alexander Jewelers
If you don't want to be limited when it comes to finding a diamond engagement ring in Washington, DC, look no further than Charleston Alexander Jewelers. Located in Falls Church, Virginia, about a half-hour outside the city, this popular diamond purveyor offers a lifetime diamond upgrade, which allows you to trade diamonds for any in-stock larger diamond and only pay the difference. You'll also receive complimentary repairs and cleaning, and the store offers discounts for servicemembers and police officers.
Notable Review: "I purchased my wife's engagement ring, as well as both our wedding rings, from Charleston Alexander. The customer service is absolutely outstanding, as is the quality and variety for the prices. I worked with Jana Krnacova from my very first day at Charleston. Her knowledge and insight into the type of rings my wife and I wanted impressed me from the very beginning. At our first meeting, she spent over an hour introducing me to all the aspects of a diamond and how to determine what it was that I valued in an engagement ring. I provided her my budget and she actively monitored their diamond intake. Within a few weeks, she had contacted me with a ring that she thought was perfect (and well within my budget). IT WAS!"
3. Khoury Bros.
Whether you opt for a classic diamond or you're seeking a custom engagement ring in Washington, DC, Khoury Bros. is a top choice. Here, custom design the ring of your loved one's dreams with the help of a private expert jewelry designer right on-site. The beautiful showroom, located in bustling Tyson's Galleria mall, is spacious and upscale, even including a complimentary espresso bar. The staff will make you feel right at home while you work to find the perfect ring to pop the question. Once you've decided on the right look, your ring will be sent to New York City, where the jeweler's team of expert artisans will craft it to your exact desires.
Notable review: "My wife is discerning, i.e., picky. When she sets her mind to something, it is usually not something simple. So when it came time to choose our wedding bands, I should not have been surprised to find out she picked a very unique style they had at Khoury's: a gold band with a trench encircling it, filled with rubies all the way around. We hit a snag when the one they had turned out to be too big for my wife's petite hands. However, Nancy and the chief designer, Fouad, were extremely helpful in accommodating us. As you might imagine, finding rubies of the correct size and cut to sit shoulder-to-shoulder all the way around a band would be hard. They did it though. They then crafted the new band. It looks even better than the original one that my wife wanted."
4. Dejan Studio Jewelry
Maybe a traditional diamond ring isn't your partner's vibe. In that case, you might want to seek out an antique engagement ring in Washington, DC, or maybe something with a unique, vintage vibe. If that's the case, head over to Dejan Studio Jewelry to find the perfect engagement ring. This ring store is located in the cool and funky Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, and their artisans are skilled at creating one-of-a-kind engagement rings with all sorts of settings and stones (here's some advice on creating a custom engagement ring). They can even take a family heirloom stone and create a ring from it. You're sure to make your loved one's heart sing when you propose with a beautiful, unique engagement ring from Dejan Studio.
Notable review: "Do you want a ring that no one else is wearing? Because Dejan will deliver. You will have a unique and beautiful piece that represents your unique love for your partner. Dejan is a true craftsman, and you need only look at his commissions to see the attention to detail and gorgeous works of art. Dejan definitely wants the client to be happy with the end result."
5. Washington Diamond
Washington Diamond is a popular DC-area ring store, offering solid customer service and a wide selection of rings. It's a great one-stop shop where you can find an engagement ring and coordinating wedding bands as well. While this diamond store offers plenty of classic looks, it's also a great source of vintage engagement rings in Washington, DC, offering non-traditional stones and even custom settings. If this is your first foray into the world of diamonds, this store has both in-store and online diamond education, to help inform your choice. Schedule a private, in-store consultation with a diamond expert who can help you find the perfect ring while staying on budget and working inside your timeline.
Notable review: "Before our engagement, I went to Washington Diamond to try rings on and see what I liked. There were a lot of different options and I was able to take aspects from a few different rings to create a truly custom ring. My then-boyfriend went to meet with them after I had given all the details I liked in the rings and he worked with them to pick out the diamond and the final touches. The ring came out amazing! I get compliments on it all the time."
6. Mervis Diamond Importers
Mervis Diamond Importers is DC's top choice for high-quality diamonds, with more than 80,000 happy couples on their resume. Head to one of their three beautiful showrooms in the DC area—Tyson's Corner, DC proper or Rockville to see both natural diamonds and lab-created diamonds in an impressive on-site selection. This family-owned diamond purveyor is spearheaded by the Mervis brothers, who learned the art of diamonds in South Africa. Schedule a 45-minute private consultation with a diamond expert who can help you determine exactly what you're looking for when you're ready to pop the question to your loved one.
Notable review: "If you're considering where to get engagement and/or wedding rings, stop the search and go to Mervis in Tysons. My husband and I went to several different places just looking for ideas and Mervis beat them all in style, quality of diamonds (they sparkle like nothing you've ever seen!!), affordability, and most importantly, customer service. Amber made us feel right at home, talked through all the options with us, and gave expert advice. I'm unbelievably happy with my engagement ring, and when it was time to buy our wedding rings, it wasn't even a question of where we would go look."
7. Ascot Diamonds
Buying a diamond can be intimidating for so many reasons. But one thing you can count on is having your ideal budget honored when you shop at Ascot Diamonds. This store for engagement rings in the Washington, DC, area is known for its competitive pricing, with the website stating, "Ascot's financial strength and buying power makes it possible for our company to offer competitive diamond prices, competing with any diamond broker in the world including online operators." When you head to Ascot, a trained diamond consultant will work with you to find the perfect ring that meets both your dreams and your budget.
Notable review: "Paul's approach made the entire process not only easy but truly enjoyable, and it was clear that he cared about making our experience special. Paul cares about his clients. On top of his outstanding service, Paul's pricing was incredibly competitive—often coming in below what other jewelers offered, without compromising quality. If you're seeking a personalized, high-quality experience without breaking the bank, Paul is absolutely the jeweler to trust. He goes above and beyond to make sure your piece is perfect, and we couldn't recommend him more highly."
8. King's Jewelry
This jewelry store has been a staple in the DC area for nearly 70 years at its convenient King Street location, and they pride themselves on offering the best service to their customers. Not only does this family-owned store boast an impressive selection of diamonds and engagement rings, but King's Jewelry also offers additional services like repairs, cleaning and even in-house financing. A standout maker of custom engagement rings in Washington, DC, King's Jewelry boasts many, many happy customers, as this store works hard to ensure its customers return for all their jewelry needs.
Notable review: "I cannot say enough good things about King's Jewelry. We first found them when we brought in some heirloom diamonds to be crafted into my engagement ring and they did the most amazing job. They also crafted a custom wedding band and it came out so beautifully. The whole team at King's is so kind and easy to work with; they have options for all budgets and are always willing to work with you to make your vision come true. I have become a forever customer with them and look forward to purchasing all my jewelry from them!"
9. Boone & Sons
Many DC natives are familiar with the Boone & Sons name since it's a long-time staple in the region. This family-owned jewelry store has three DC-area locations for convenient shopping and a large selection. They offer regular diamond cleaning and custom design pieces as well. We found the website to be quite transparent with pricing, making it easier to stay on budget as you begin shopping for an engagement ring in Washington, DC. What's more, the store offers a unique buy-back feature that allows you to either trade in a diamond for a larger, in-stock diamond and pay the difference, or sell a diamond back to the store.
Notable review: "I wish I could give Boone & Sons 10 stars. Their stores beat out high-end chains like Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. I worked with Amanda, Morgan, Eric and David Boone for my wedding bands and they treated me like family. I'm a native Washingtonian so I've known of the Boone & Sons reputation for excellence since I was a child. I told my husband to only buy high-ticket items from this Washington jeweler when gift times roll around. I wouldn't give my business to any other local jeweler in the area. They had all our bands and my engagement ring a few days before the wedding and when I picked them up, they looked better than when I had purchased them."
