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After engagement ring shopping for almost a year, we finally decided on rings from the Ken + Dana Design bridal collection.

Because we are a same sex couple, however, we have been riding the up and downs of the California Proposition 8 trial. As it stands for the time being, we can not marry in our home state. In recognition of that fact, we have purchased the Romer v. Evans loving rings from Ken + Dana’s rights collection to serve as engagement rings until we do have the right to marry.

The purchase process was fast and simple, the rings arrived quickly and far exceeded our expectations. Just in the last few days it has been really great looking down at our rings as a reminder that we are not second class citizens, and that someday we will have full equal protection under the law. We also received a follow up email asking not only how we like our rings, but asking for any suggestions or comments for future designs.

It has been a complete pleasure to conduct business with Ken + Dana Design and I can’t wait to order our bridal jewelry from them when we have the right to marry (although I’m sure I’ll be ordering some of their other jewelry in the meantime).

Kate B

Just an amazing experience. My boyfriend and I went there first to look at engagement rings and after looking at a few other places we went back to Ken & Dana’s and bought the first ring I tried on because nothing else really compared to it. Their designs are so intricate and unique! My stone was a very original ocean blue sapphire that was very reasonably priced. As for Ken, Dana and Radika, they were just the most pleasant down to earth people to deal with. They were very patient with me, upfront, and even came in before they open because the time was good for me. They followed up numerous times through email to send me photos and then to make sure I was happy. All in all, I was very happy to buy my ring from them.

Marina A.

My fiancé and I were looking for the perfect engagement ring, something organic and unique, that doesn’t really look like a typical engagement ring. I didn’t want a diamond [that whole industry wigs me out], or anything that could resemble a diamond, and I didn’t want something plain like an ordinary wedding band. Also, I was interested in a statement piece that was timeless, dainty without being twee, and if possible, reasonably priced.
The Gaudi inspired wedding band was the answer to all of this. It is thin, and deceptively strong, with a gorgeous rhodium focal point that wears with time to give it an antique look. No gemstones, classic, visually interesting, and frankly, fun to twist around on your finger.
We live in Chicago, and they were excellent about providing information and photos via email, so the distance was not a problem. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for unique pieces of jewelry.

Alison N

My fiance and I had such a wonderful experience with Ken. As all the other reviews say, Ken was incredibly helpful, informative, flexible and willing to work with us. As most New Yorkers, the two of us have pretty hectic schedules, so he agreed to meet with us on a Saturday evening for the first appt, which was nice enough to begin with. Then, due to summer wknd train madness, we were an HOUR late for our appt. !! But Ken was kind, gracious, and still met with us to discuss the ring…

Speaking of which, it’s exactly what we wanted. My fiance’s mother had her engagement ring center stone reset, and so she gave Tim, my fiance, the original setting – the one she wore for 25 years of her marriage. Needless to say, it held a lot of value & significance for both of us, and we wanted to find a beautiful sapphire for the center. Tim was a little nervous about handing the ring over to someone else, but we knew that we were in good hands from the moment we met with Ken.

He talked with us about what we were looking for, measured us both (in case we decide to go with one of their gorgeous wedding band designs as well), photocopied the ring as a receipt of holding, and said he’d be in touch soon with some choices.

Not a week later, he emailed to let us know he’d found a couple stones, one in particular, that he thought would work well. He sent a photograph… and we both fell in love! The stone he found was perfect and completed the ring more beautifully than either of us could have imagined. Not to mention that Ken had done an incredible job of cleaning the ring – it now sparkles like a brand new setting.

Last week was my birthday – my fiance wanted to surprise me with the ring as a gift, and Ken was once again gracious to get it ready in time. On Thursday night, Tim took me out to dinner and at the end of an amazing meal, took out a lovely black velvet box with our perfect ring inside. : )

I can’t say enough great things about their jewelry, and how totally wonderful Ken was to work with!

Britt S

Their jewelry is truly art. After admiring their diverse designs, I finally made a decision and bought this stunning, long “runway” necklace that was used to style Geren Ford’s SS10 runway show (http://shop.kenanddana…). It grabbed my eyes and held their attention every time I looked at it, and the model in their blog photo showed me that I could wear it effortlessly and casually (which means wearing it a lot!).

I haven’t worn necklaces in a long time, so am returning to the fold with this one. It goes with a lot of outfits while still proclaiming itself as eye-catching and unique (unlike a plain-Jane plain chain) – an extraordinary necklace that you can wear everyday.

It definitely makes me feel a little more special wearing it because I can see it in my peripheral vision, unlike earrings. I’ve gotten compliments on it, and love that it looks so much different from all the other long necklaces that are currently in vogue that I see others wearing. I’m proud to be wearing something so unique and feel like I am waiting for people to ask me about it.

And the customer service is great. They followed up with me about my order and asked for my feedback, even giving me their personal e-mails to respond to.

Great jewelry, great folks behind the jewelry.

Michelle C.

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