I cannot recommend Valerie Madison enough. In addition to being wonderful people to work with, Valerie designs and creates gorgeous jewelry with metals and stones that are all sustainably sourced. My partner and I went to several open houses to try on engagement rings and Valerie and Liz were incredibly kind, helpful, and welcoming as soon as you walked in the door. The jewelry is high quality and beautifully crafted, and Valerie has an amazing selection that ranges from more traditional style rings/bands to modern styles. She also has an incredible range of gemstone colors to choose from. I was considering the custom ring option because there are so many gorgeous options, but both my partner and I ultimately fell in love with a one-of-a-kind piece that Valerie had in her showroom. Keep your eyes open because she often has one-off pieces on her IG account (and really all of her pieces are unique!). I absolutely love my engagement ring (a blue sapphire hexagon) and the experience we had at Valerie Madison. If you want to support a small, local, independently and woman-owned, environmentally conscious business (seriously, the list goes on!) then look no further than VM. We will be returning for both of our wedding bands!