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wedding ring testimonials

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Here are a few customers' comments!

"It really was such a pleasure to take part in the workshop and both Sarah and I really enjoyed your company - the workshop was everything we could ever have hoped for and more! Of all the days we spent in the US on our recent round the world odyssey the day we spent with you was easily the best! I could go on and on... Thank you a thousand times. We love our rings so much and sharing the story of how they came to be has provoked some major fits of jealousy amongst friends who now wish they had thought to make their own rings. We'll be dining out for years on this story and wearing "our" rings with a real sense of ownership and pride."

-Steve & Sarah, Perth

"Thank you for working us into your schedule and for the workshop on Sunday. We had a great time and it was definitely a wonderful, meaningful, once in a lifetime experience. We were worried about making rings from scratch and how they would turn out but thanks to you and your infinite patience we ended up with absolutely beautiful rings! It was one of the best decisions we ever made. Thanks again!"

-Hiro & Chisako, NYC

"I just wanted to thank you! Helen and I had an amazing two days, and it was worth every minute (and every cent). We have been so unbelievably busy for the last few months, so a part of me thought it was a crazy idea to spend two days on something that we didn't really have to spend any time on, but in reality the experience was very grounding and calming, to be so intimately involved in the process that went into making our rings that will be with us for the rest of our lives. We wouldn't have done it any other way. Thank you so much for the experience and all of your guidance and patience."

-Keely & Helen, NYC

"Just wanted to follow up and thank you for our beautiful wedding rings. We loved making them - and love wearing them even more!"

-Mary Kate & Patrick, NJ

"Thank you for giving workshop for us last weekend. We both enjoyed that very much. The rings and the experience of making wedding ring with you will be our treasure!! Thank you for putting a lot of your energies for us. Well, I wrote about the experience of making rings on my blog. I tried to write in English so that you also can read that. :) "

-Hauru & Kenjiro, NJ

"People go BANANAS when they find out that we made the rings ourselves. Hope you are well and thanks again for the opportunity to do something so cool and special."

-Shawn & Rica, NY

"Thank you for an amazing experience. Matthew looks at the rings every day. People can't believe we made them. I can't believe we made them! Anyway, we're recommending you like crazy."

-Lauren & Matthew, NY

"Our rings are wonderful, and we are so happy with them. Thanks again for what you do. -A

I will just add my thanks - my mom hasn't even seen the pictures yet and she thinks the experience was so cool she's thinking about seeing if dad would be interested. I had a great time - you are amazing at what you do, not only your teaching skills and artistry but just a generally cool, laid-back, fun to hang out with guy - for an incredible 13 straight hours with total strangers :D"

-Adrian & LiErin, NJ

"Randall and I keep talking about how enjoyable and meaningful it was for us to make our wedding rings with you. Last Sunday was such a wonderful day! We’ve been telling all our friends about it as well, so we thought we should tell you too. Thank you!"

-Diane & Randall, NYC

"Many people personalize the details of their weddings, but Sam provides a unique opportunity to personalize the physical symbols of marriage that one carries. It was wonderful to help fabricate engagement and wedding rings with our own hands. Sam is not only an expert metal-smith and jeweler, but also a careful, patient and very friendly teacher. He clearly enjoys and takes great pride in his work, and he will go to great efforts to make sure that your rings turn out beautifully. We could not possibly have been happier with the experience."

-Carey & Katharina, NJ

"We had an amazing time with you on Sunday. You were completely professional, competent and fun to be around for 8 hours. We are SO happy with the way the rings turned out... I keep taking them out of the safe just to look at them. They are gorgeous, and we are so happy we made them with you!"

-Ashley & Brett, NYC

"Making rings with Sam at New York Wedding Ring was an incredible experience that my fiancé and I will never forget. Sam is exceptionally gifted in his ability to coach others to make exquisite rings. I was very apprehensive about how the band would look – I have never made real jewelry and couldn’t envision making the ring I had in my head. Sam took a lot of time to understand exactly what it was that Brian and I wanted and his patience and incredible instruction brought our vision into perfect reality. Our rings were beautiful, beyond even our dreams. Sam is tireless in his devotion to his clients and, despite having returned from Africa just 1 day prior to our workshop, he still had unbounded energy and enthusiasm for his craft. The entire experience was a true joy and we thank Sam for making it possible."

-Mariah & Brian, MA

"My fiance made my beautiful engagement ring with Sam, and we both just went to make our wedding rings. They're beautiful, and we had such a great day making them together! How much more personal can a ring get than if you make it with your own hands, after all? Sam is so patient and gives you an education while you work so you'll fully understand and appreciate the process. I had no idea whatsoever of what I was doing when we walked in, but at the end of the day I'd made a gorgeous ring and knew so much more about the science of precious metals! Sam's also very open to using recycled metals, cultured diamonds, etc to help lessen your wedding's effect on the environment. All aces, in my book. Go for it!"

-Brian & Alicia, NYC

"Thank you so much for our workshop experience last weekend. We are totally blown away by the quality of the rings we made - and it's so cool to have such personal and intimate input into this part of the wedding.

-Christine & Adrian, NYC

"A great big thank you to Sam! We have ended up with two beautiful and very unique rings which we love. Sam was lovely to work with and he has the patience of a saint!! Thank you!"

-Eilidh & Dave, NYC

"I'm still in awe of the quality of the finished product! Sam was extremely patient and fixed some problems that we thought were unfixable. I only wish there were more workshops like this."

-Brian & Melinda, VA

"...we're alternately sorting through the photos of the last three days and grinning like idiots at the sparkly rings."

-Laura & Ted, Latvia

"We made our rings at Sam's warm workshop on a cold December day. The experience was amazing, and worth every penny. Sam VERY patiently guided us through each step of the process, and then let us loose. We did everything (sometimes not perfectly), and Sam was there to fix all of our mistakes. If marriage is a process, why shouldn't making the ring be one, too? I am proud to wear the ring that my partner and I made!! Oh yeah...Sam played great music and sent us home with tons of digital photos from the day!"

-KC & Devon, NYC

"Sam, the jeweler, is probably the nicest guy you'll ever meet. Very knowledgeable about the making process and the environmental impacts of his work. You can tell he really likes his job and takes the time to do it right. We rarely felt overwhelmed while making our rings and when we did he was there to make sure it was done right. My wife and I had a tight budget with our wedding and making our rings put us a little over budget but it is totally worth sacrificing some flowers (or whatever) for this wonderful experience. It was also great to retreat for a full day away from wedding planning to do something together. During our wedding, we got many complements on our rings for the professional look and our DYI attitude."

-Kevin & Renee, NYC

"One of the best decisions we made in preparation for getting married was to spend a day with Sam Abbay making our own wedding bands. Sam was helpful in in all stages of the process from choosing our precious metal to sizing, shaping, soldering and polishing. His guidance was clear and informative and his patience provided us with the comfort and confidence to succeed. The process was educational, creative, and fun -- and most importantly, it was something we were able to make together.

We are grateful to Sam for helping us achieve something so special. Being able to make our own rings has given us the perfect personal and everlasting touch we were looking for."

-Mindy & Eric, NYC

"Thanks again Sam, the whole experience really exceeded my expectations, and it was such a joy to see Erik creating his ring, We both had a great time! "

-Cindy & Erik, NYC

"I was very happy with the experience of the workshop, I am thrilled with the results of the finished rings, and so is my partner. All the best in bringing the same to many more couples."

-Yvette, New Zealand

"The day was great - relaxed and stress-free. Sam helped us through every step, and when we needed help, he would jump in. Making our own rings means so much more to us than anything store-bought. We are so glad we found Sam and recommend him to anyone interested regardless of skill level. Thanks again!"

-Allegra & Dave, SF

"My experience working in this jewelry workshop was exceptional. Every step of this process was interesting and exciting to me. . . from picking out the metals to buffing up a mirror-y shine. The anecdotes both jewelry related and otherwise were funny and informative. The process was clear and accessible and tools were beautiful. I walked in the studio having never worked with metal before in my life but with a clear vision of my desired pieces and left with exactly what I had carried in my mind's eye. That is an amazing testament to the quality of the instruction and the studio space."

-Lari & Andy, SF

"My fiancée and I had a lot of fun making two wedding bands and an engagement ring. We didn't really know what to expect when we saw the box of raw materials that we had ordered (it didn't look like it would amount to much at the time), but we were excited to watch things take shape through the day. We couldn't be happier with our rings; we got just what we wanted, and we made them ourselves! Sam was very helpful, fixing our mistakes, and teaching us how to avoid others. He is extraordinarily patient! When we talked to Sam about the materials we wanted to use, he told us the metals would be a bit hard to work with, but encouraged us to make the rings we wanted, out of the materials we wanted, and with the setting we wanted. With his support, we did just that, and we love them!"

-John & Kirsten AZ

"Overall our experience will stay with us for a lifetime and this was also an opportunity of a lifetime to create these meaningful symbols of our relationship. We will always remember when we look at our rings that WE had made them! We are truly thankful that we both had the opportunity to participate in a wonderful experience!"

-Tyler & Julie, SF

"I'm verklempt!"

-Sam Abbay