My girlfriend and I took our first step toward marriage today by going to look at engagement rings. Sadly, our experience at Artiste Jewelry on the UWS was awful. The associate was curt, dismissive, and when my girlfriend's size wasn't available, he suggested she look at men's rings instead. This made her feel excluded and embarrassed. He was careless in presenting the rings and kept reiterating that gemstone rings "weren't engagement rings," putting her in a box that didn't fit her. She left the store in tears.
Wanting to turn the day around, we walked a few blocks to Gorjana, and the experience was night and day. Their staff was warm, kind, and so thoughtful in helping us recreate the special moment we'd hoped for. I ended up buying my girlfriend a pinky promise ring, and she left feeling like the princess she deserves to be.
If you're shopping for something as meaningful as an engagement ring, skip Artiste Jewelry -- and go to Gorjana instead. They truly know how to make customers feel seen, valued, and celebrated. LBGTQIA+ friendly! read more