Engagement ring near Edgewater by Haejin Jewelry, Williamsburg Brooklyn

Engagement Rings in Edgewater, NJ

"You already know. You've known for a while now. That quiet certainty when you look at them across a restaurant table, on the subway platform at Edgewater, walking home through the Hudson River waterfront. The ring is just the last piece of a decision your body already made."

Haejin Jewelry. A woman-owned studio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Lab-grown diamonds. Recycled gold. As featured in Brownstoner and Plan with Laur.

18 Minutes from Edgewater. Worth Every One.

By Subway

NJ Transit Bus from Edgewater to Bus 158 to Port Authority, then A/C/E to 14th St, L to Lorimer, 50 min. or drive. It's a straight shot across the GWB.

By Car

River Rd south to GWB, cross to BQE South, exit Metropolitan Ave, 18 min. free lot on Manhattan Ave, two blocks north of the studio.

Open Tue, Thu, Fri 11am to 5pm. Sat 11am to 6pm. Sun 11am to 4pm. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments also available. Book here →

Your Edgewater Evening

You were at Haven, the restaurant that Architectural Digest put on its list of the world's most spectacular waterfront dining rooms, and tonight you understood why. The terrace hangs over the Hudson. Manhattan was lit across the river, close enough that you could make out individual windows in the towers along the West Side Highway. Your partner had the branzino. You had the sunset. After dinner, you drove south on River Road, across the George Washington Bridge, and into Brooklyn. Twenty-five minutes. The skyline you had been staring at from the terrace was now behind you. The studio was on a quiet block in Williamsburg, and the shift from the waterfront gloss of Edgewater to the brownstone calm of the neighborhood felt like crossing into a different register. Sue opened the door. The room was small and warm. She placed a pear-shaped diamond on the table and turned it slowly under the light. Your partner leaned forward. The Manhattan skyline through the window at Haven had been beautiful. This was something else.

Rings Our Edgewater Clients Love

These are starting points. Every ring is built to order in our studio. Your stone, your metal, your size. Nothing is pulled from a case.

How to Design Your Engagement Ring Near Edgewater

Whether you start online or visit us in person, every ring at Haejin Jewelry is made to order. There is no inventory to browse, no display case to lean over. You design something that exists nowhere else in the world. Here's how it works.

1. Explore

Start with our online Ring Builder to browse settings, shapes, and metals. Or use our Custom 3D Design tool to build something from scratch. You can also skip straight to a consultation if you'd rather talk it through in person.

2. Consult

Walk in or book a private appointment at our Williamsburg studio, 18 minutes from Edgewater. Sue will sit with you, learn what you're drawn to, and guide you through diamonds, metals, and settings at your pace. Most visits are 30 to 45 minutes. No pressure, no upselling. Bring a mood board or bring nothing at all.

3. Create

Once you've chosen your design, we build it. For custom rings, that means 3D CAD modeling, revisions until every detail is right, and made-to-order production in recycled gold with an IGI-certified lab-grown diamond. Your ring is finished within a few weeks and shipped with free insured delivery. 60-day returns if anything isn't perfect.

Why Edgewater Couples Choose Us

Edgewater gave you the view. Every morning, you see the skyline from your window or your terrace or your gym, and every morning it reminds you that you live twenty minutes from the center of everything without living in the middle of it. You chose this town because it offers proximity without chaos. The Hudson is your front yard. The Palisades are your backyard. You understand the value of something that is close to luxury without being consumed by it. Sue Kim's studio is across the bridge in Williamsburg. No Manhattan rent, no Fifth Avenue markup, no showroom overhead. Lab-grown diamonds certified to the same standard as anything on 47th Street, set in recycled gold, designed in a room with no glass cases and no sales pressure. The ring starts at $1,450. The experience starts with a conversation. The drive is twenty-five minutes, and the bridge is part of it.

Where to Propose Near Edgewater

The Haven terrace at sunset, when the light drops behind the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson turns molten orange. Ask the host for a terrace table on the south end, where the view opens widest. The Palisades Interstate Park overlook at the Alpine lookout, ten minutes north, gives you the opposite perspective: you stand on the cliff and look down at the river from 500 feet. The wind is strong. The silence between gusts is absolute.

What Our Clients Say

Lauren C.
Lauren C.
Yelp Review
★★★★★

"I had no idea what I wanted but Sue helped guide and educate me. She encouraged me to take my time in my decision as it was a big one! I didn't see the final creation until I was proposed to and I was blown away. Truly exactly what I wanted. I am so happy to support a small business in my neighborhood."

Mihir Phatak
Google Review
★★★★★

"Unlike other places I visited, it was obvious that Sue really cared about finding what was best for us, and not just trying to sell us the most expensive ring possible. If you go with Haejin you absolutely will not regret it and you will receive something better than you ever could've imagined."

Beth C.
Yelp Review
★★★★★

"She helped me create the ring of my dreams. Sue involved me in the whole process, so I got to see the stone in person before moving forward, and got a mockup of the design as it was being made. The result is unreal. Local, woman-owned, and realistic pricing...I can't say enough good things about Haejin Jewelry."

Pierre Schumacher
Pierre Schumacher
Google Review
★★★★★

"She guided me, explained all the different options, we iterated together to find something which my partner would like and then she manufactured our dream ring for us. Sue is incredibly warm and kind and I can only recommend anyone to go to her. My fiancee immediately said yes and she thinks the ring is 'just perfect.'"

Ariana Manzolillo
Ariana Manzolillo
Google Review
★★★★★

"From the very beginning Sue made the entire experience feel so easy, thoughtful, and personal. She found the most incredible antique elongated cushion stone. Truly the ring I had been searching for my whole life, even in my dreams!! I truly cannot recommend Haejin enough."

41 five-star reviews on Google and counting. Read all reviews →

Questions from Edgewater Couples

How do Edgewater couples get to Haejin Jewelry?
It is about a 25 to 35 minute drive over the George Washington Bridge. There is metered street parking near the studio. Some couples also take the ferry to Manhattan and connect from there.
Does the studio match the luxury feel of Edgewater's waterfront?
Sue's studio has a warm, intimate feel. It is not a flashy showroom. Think of it as a designer's atelier with natural light and personal attention, closer to understated luxury than retail spectacle.
How does Haejin compare to Bergen County or Manhattan jewelers?
Bergen County mall jewelers carry national brands, and Manhattan stores add Manhattan rent to every price. Sue designs custom rings starting at $1,450 with lab-grown diamonds. No middlemen, no markup chains.
Can we visit on a weekend and explore Williamsburg afterward?
Absolutely. Saturday hours are 11 to 6 and Sunday 11 to 4. The studio is a short walk from the waterfront, Domino Park, and the shops on Bedford Avenue.
Does Sue work with couples who have specific design ideas from Pinterest?
All the time. Bring your screenshots, mood boards, or sketches and Sue will translate them into a custom design. She loves when couples come in with strong opinions.

Ready When You Are

No rush. No deposit. No commitment until you're sure. Just a conversation about what you're imagining, in a studio where nobody works on commission.

Most first visits are 30 to 45 minutes. Some couples bring mood boards. Some come with nothing but a budget and a feeling. Both are perfect.

Sue will walk you through diamonds, metals, and styles at your pace. You'll leave knowing exactly what you want and what it costs. Whether you come back is up to you.

Book a Studio Visit

Haejin Jewelry · 123 Skillman Ave STO, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211 · (917) 909-0249 · Tue, Thu, Fri 11am to 5pm · Sat 11am to 6pm · Sun 11am to 4pm · Walk-ins welcome