Engagement ring near Manhasset by Haejin Jewelry, Williamsburg Brooklyn

Engagement Rings in Manhasset, Long Island

"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 Manhasset LIRR, walking home through Plandome Road. 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.

35 Minutes from Manhasset. Worth Every One.

By LIRR

LIRR from Manhasset to Manhasset LIRR to Penn Station, then L to Lorimer, 55 min. or drive straight down the LIE. Easy on weekends.

By Car

LIE West to BQE, exit Metropolitan Ave, 35 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 Manhasset Evening

You left Toku at Americana Manhasset after the omakase, the one where the chef sends out uni with yuzu and shiso that disappears before you can describe it. You walked past the shop windows on the Miracle Mile: Cartier, Van Cleef, Hermes. Your partner paused at a display. You kept walking. Something about the way luxury is presented behind glass, with armed security and velvet ropes, has always felt like a transaction dressed up as an experience. You got in the car and drove south. LIE to BQE. Thirty-five minutes. The studio was on a block in Williamsburg where the loudest sound was a neighbor closing a window. Sue let you in. No display cases. No armed guard. No velvet ropes. A table, two chairs, and five stones laid out on a cloth. She poured water and asked what you had been imagining. Your partner described a ring that none of the windows on the Miracle Mile had shown.

Rings Our Manhasset 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 Manhasset

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, 35 minutes from Manhasset. 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 Manhasset Couples Choose Us

You have walked through Americana Manhasset a hundred times. You know what Cartier charges for a solitaire. You know what Tiffany puts in the blue box. And you have started to wonder whether the price tag is for the diamond or for the address. Manhasset taught you to recognize quality. It also taught you to recognize markup. Sue Kim works from a studio with no retail overhead, no franchise fees, no advertising budget the size of a small country. Lab-grown diamonds are graded by the same IGI standards as natural stones. The difference is the business model. When the lights are lower and the room is quieter and the person across from you designed your ring herself, the experience outweighs the logo.

Where to Propose Near Manhasset

Sands Point Preserve on the old Guggenheim estate. The Falaise mansion overlooks Long Island Sound from a bluff that drops straight to the water. Walk the cliff trail at sunset. The light comes in low and the Sound turns silver. On weekday evenings, you may have the entire path to yourselves. The Manhasset Bay waterfront near the town dock is the quieter option. Park on Shore Road and walk to the bench at the end of the pier. The sailboats rock gently. The North Shore opens wide in front of you.

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 Manhasset Couples

How does Haejin Jewelry compare to shopping at Americana Manhasset?
Americana has Cartier and Tiffany, but those are corporate showrooms selling from a fixed catalog at fixed prices. At Haejin, Sue designs your ring from scratch, and because we use lab-grown diamonds, you will typically get a larger, higher-quality stone for less than half of what Miracle Mile quotes.
What is the best way to travel from Manhasset to the Williamsburg studio?
The LIRR Port Washington Branch runs from Manhasset station to Penn Station in about 40 minutes. From there the L train to Bedford Avenue puts you at our door.
Are your rings comparable in quality to the luxury brands on the Miracle Mile?
Every Haejin ring is handcrafted with IGI-certified lab-grown diamonds and recycled 14K or 18K gold. The craftsmanship is on par with anything at Americana, but without the brand premium.
Do Manhasset couples typically book consultations or walk in?
Most of our Manhasset clients book ahead since they are making the trip. Sue never rushes appointments and gives you her complete attention.
Can Sue design something unique that I would not find at any Manhasset jeweler?
That is exactly what she does. Sue starts with your vision, not a display case. Whether you want a toi-et-moi setting or a vintage-inspired halo, she will sketch it out with you and craft it by hand.

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