Yes, and trust us, you'll want one. When you book ahead, our gemology team prepares a personalized stone flight and pulls settings based on your preferences before you even arrive. That means your hour together is spent trying on rings and comparing diamonds, not starting from scratch. Booking is free, takes about two minutes, and guarantees you get the full Frank Darling experience from the moment you sit down.

In-person consultations are about an hour, giving you plenty of time to try on styles, compare stones, and talk through your options with your designer. Virtual consultations are 30 minutes over Google Meet and are designed to cover a lot of ground quickly. Either way, there's never a rush - this is supposed to be the fun part, and we treat it that way.

Absolutely. If you can't make it to one of our showrooms, our virtual consultations give you the same one-on-one designer experience from wherever you are. Sessions are 30 minutes over Google Meet. You'll discuss your vision, review diamond options, explore settings, and start the design process, all without leaving your couch. It's a great option if you're early in the process and want expert guidance before committing to an in-person visit, or if you already know what you want and just need a designer to bring it to life. Book a virtual appointment through our appointments page - it's free, just like our in-person consultations.

Think of it as a one-on-one deep dive into everything that goes into your perfect piece - minus the sales pressure. You'll try on pieces, compare diamond shapes and carat sizes side by side, explore different metals to see what flatters you most, and work through customization options with your designer in real time. Your designer is there to educate, not upsell, so ask every question that comes to mind. Most people walk out knowing exactly what they want and ready to complete the process with their designer via email or schedule a follow-up appointment.

Head to our appointments page, choose the showroom nearest you, and pick a time that works. You'll fill out a short questionnaire about what you're looking for so your designer can come prepared with stones and styles tailored to you. The whole booking process takes about two minutes, and every consultation is completely complimentary. Whether you're searching for a jewelry consultation near you or want to schedule a jewelry appointment from across the country, we have showrooms in New York, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., Austin, Philadelphia, Miami, and Seattle, plus virtual consultations if none of those are around the corner. Ready to book an engagement ring appointment? We’ll take it from there.

Not to brag but that's kind of our whole thing. Every custom engagement ring starts with a free consultation - in person or virtual - where you'll explore stones, settings, and styles with a dedicated designer who stays with you through the entire process. From your first sketch to a 3D model that you approve before production, our custom ring design process is built to be collaborative, transparent, and fun. If you can imagine it, we can make it. And if you can't imagine it yet, that's what we're here for.