Most wedding vendors in our region don’t really tackle this issue and it’s one of the MOST important ones that couples need to know about, the best places to purchase their wedding engagement rings in the Roanoke Valley.

With engagement rings coming in all shapes, sizes, styles, colors and prices, navigating these wedding rings can be a big challenge at times.

Well today, Carole and I are going to share with you three locations in our area that we suggest you check out and purchase from as well as why you should.

But first, an unknown wedding secret that you didn’t know about Roanoke.

Roanoke’s Best Kept Wedding Secret

Before we begin, Carole wants to share with you a small secret and it’s hidden near the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. One of the most popular places wedding jewelers purchase wedding band and solitaire bands from is John C Nordt in Roanoke.

They are a manufacturer of gold, silver and platinum wedding bands and they supply bands to a majority of the nations jewelers.

Chances are that your engagement band or wedding band will come from right here in Roanoke, Virginia and that’s a hidden secret that most people don’t (vendors included).

Top 3 Wedding Jewelers in Roanoke, Virginia

Fink’s Jewelers

While many of the bands you purchase come from places like John C Nordt in Roanoke, many of the bands are transformed into custom pieces that you see in the stores. One of the best places here in Roanoke is Fink’s Jeweler’s right here in Roanoke.

When Carole and I got married, we went to Fink’s and met with Matt Fink, owner of the regional jeweler.

We liked the experience that we got with their staff and pricing too. Matt and his team we’re not only knowledgeable about all the pieces, they helped us pick our some wedding bands and matched our personality, out price range and out styles too.

One of the great things about Fink’s is they have an onsite jewelers that can transform pieces into whatever you dream up. From simple to elegant, they are the local go-to source in Roanoke.

R.M. Johnson & Son’s

Tucked away in downtown Salem, R.M. Johnson & Son’s has been around for quiet some time. In fact when I worked for Cendrick Enterprises filming weddings in the 1990’s, we were right next door to them.

They feature custom engagements rings as well as those from the popular Gabriel & Co. in New York.

The centerpiece and the "heart" of the store is a jeweler's loft on a beautiful curved mezzanine where our customers can still see their repair and design work being performed.

Other amenities include a dedicated point-of-sale and repair counter, a design and consultation area and easily accessible displays. We put R.M Johnson & Son’s on the list because this family owned company is highly rated within the community, has won countless awards and they have a wonderful customer experience too.

The family has been offering a great selection of bands for couples as they offer a an engaging experience for couples getting married.

Haywood’s Jewelers

Finally on our list is Haywood’s Jewelers in Westlake and Rocky Mount.

My friends Johanna and her sister Julie both work in the company and Haywood’s has gone from that old mom-n-pop in the 1950’s to a regional delight in the 21st century.

With two locations, in downtown Rocky Mount and Westlake Towne Center at Smith Mountain Lake, Haywood’s has become the premier place for extraordinary bridal sets, fine diamonds, custom jewelry, designer jewelry and watches.

As a full service jewelry store, we have GIA certified staff, offer appraisals, custom design and on-site repairs. This is a store that we highly recommend if you’re looking for that custom engagement ring that won’t break the budget.

Carole and I put them on the list of the top 3 because of their local community involvement, their great staff, selection of bands and their pricing too.

And there you have it friends, the top 3 engagement ring jewelers that we recommend as wedding vendors. We ranked the 3 based off the following: