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Monday 11am - 7pm Tuesday 11am - 7pm Wednesday 11am - 7pm Thursday 11am - 7pm Friday 11am - 7pm Saturday 11am - 7pm Sunday 11am - 7pm

Shelter

Name: Shelter
Address: 1258 5th Street NE, Washington D.C., DC, 20002, US
Telephone: +12025480011
Price range: $$$

Custom engagement + wedding design 💍 | Heirloom resets 💎 | Fine jewelry 🔗 | Welded bracelets

03/12/2026

At least it’s pretty? ❄️

We’re open despite whatever this weather is. Come see us!

03/06/2026

Save the date(s)! We have so many good events coming up you won’t want to miss! ⁠
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March 21-22 | White/Space Trunk Show ⁠
We’re absolutely enamored with the latest drop of luminous pearls from , and we’re so excited to share the prettiest spring collection of their pieces.⁠
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April 24-May 3 | Commitment, Curated Spring Event ⁠
Join us for a special Commitment, Curated spring event where we’ll have 10 rings by 10 designers, available in the shop for a limited 10 days.⁠
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May 1-31 | Young In The Mountains Residency ⁠
The free-spirited designs of echo the natural landscape of the American West. Throughout May, we’ll have a collection of their rustic stones and striking metalwork available in the shop.⁠
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May 8-10 | Mother’s Day Weekend: Corey Egan x Misfit Diamonds Design Your Own Pendant ⁠
Create your own semi-custom pendant by choosing one of ’s gorgeous hand-carved Aurora designs and a sparkling stone from .⁠
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June 5-28 | Tura Sugden Residency⁠
Classically trained goldsmith and artist creates designs that blend old world techniques with unique and ethically sourced stones. We’ll have her pieces available to try on and shop through the month of June.

02/06/2026

Tucson, you were wonderful as always! Got to see so many jewelry, stone + shop pals (👋 .fine ), pick up some incredible gems for clients, and be surrounded by the best in the biz. Excited to bring home so many new stones, not so excited to leave 85 degree weather for frigid DC 🥶 Can’t wait to show all the goods! 💎💎

01/29/2026

Our shop be closed tomorrow, January 30, in solidarity with the protests happening nationwide. In addition, we will continue to donate 10% of all sales this week to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.

It’s always hard to know what feels most impactful in the moment, but what I do know is that people are hurting, communities are struggling and things feel really scary. So if we can use our space and voice when so many others right now can’t, then we will ❤️

We will be back open Saturday, 11-6.

01/16/2026

Not sure if custom is right for you? Want something sooner? The Wedding Wing is our guided engagement ring and wedding band shopping experience. Meet with our team to try on rings, get sized, explore different metals and stones, and review both in-stock and made-to-order options, all in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.

What is the Wedding Wing?
The Wedding Wing is our curated engagement ring and wedding band shopping experience. It sits between traditional retail and full custom design. You’ll try on rings, get sized, explore metals and stones, and review in-stock and made-to-order options with guidance from our team, all without the commitment or timeline of a fully custom project.

Is this a custom appointment?
Not quite. The Wedding Wing focuses on in-stock and made-to-order collections. If you’re looking to design something completely from scratch, we’ll schedule a custom consultation.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Walk-ins are always welcome, but we’re often booked on weekends. An appointment ensures you have dedicated time with a Wedding Wing specialist.

Can I take a ring home same-day?
In-stock rings, including one of a kinds, are available to take home the same day. Most (but not all) of our wedding bands are made to order.

How do made to oder pieces work?
Many of our rings are made to order. Wedding bands are ordered in your size and preferred metal. For the Commitment Collection, we’ll decide on stone preferences, modifications, and more.

01/10/2026

Warm and cozy in here, and we’re restocked with some new goodies for January! Come in and say hey, we’re here 11-6! 💎💎💎

12/04/2025

Introducing the Creatives Collection

We’re continuously inspired by the women behind some of the most vibrant small businesses in the DC area. And this holiday season, we partnered with five creatives to shape this year’s holiday collection, guided by their individual inspirations and stories. Each was given the same stone and metal, and here’s what they dreamed up.

THE DESIGNERS
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A Takoma Park-based tattoo artist, Bibi specializes in fine line, single needle work. She’s blends minimalism with symbolism, telling meaningful stories with a delicate hand. She works out of her studio, Bibi Abelle Studios, and collaborates with creatives across the region.

A decade covering food, travel, and lifestyle as a writer and editor inspired Amanda, the founder and creative director of , to open her first boutique. Her vision has grown to two locations and been featured in Vogue, House Beautiful, The New York Times, and more.

Emily is a freelance creative who spent much of her childhood outdoors, soaking up the beauty of upstate New York. Those quiet moments exploring the organic forms of nature, as well the shimmering, fluid nature of morning dew, are what inspired her jewelry design — a delicate pair of earrings.

Reaching over 110,000 subscribers via her substack, Alisha is an editorial consultant, content strategist, and longtime creator and tastemaker. In Downtime, she shares book and culture recommendations, style finds, and interviews with authors, tastemakers, and creatives.

Heather is a geologist known for her eye for striking jewelry looks. She’s a collector at her core — rocks, vintage candy dispensers, art, coins, and, of course, jewelry. You’ll find a photo log of her own collection on Instagram, where she shares the antique and modern pieces that she wears daily.

11/29/2025

5 reasons to shop small this holiday season:
⭐️ $68 of every $100 spent locally stays local (your dollars matter)
⭐️ 70% of small retailers say community support drives growth (we thrive on local love)
⭐️ Independenr retailers recirculate 3x more money than big box stores (small shops give back more)
⭐️ small businesses create 64% of new U.S. jobs (small shops fuel growth)
⭐️ Women own 1 in 3 small businesses (women-led businesses matter and help to shape the economy)

09/20/2025

Our Commitment, Curated event kicked off last night with a very fun party (swipe through for some shots!), and we are officially open for shopping today! Stop in and shop over 200 engagement + wedding pieces from 13 independent designers now through September 28.

⭐️ Stop by our Vintage Trunk Show September 23 or 24, and you can enter to win $50 gift cards to two of our favorite small businesses, and

⭐️ At our Drop A Hint + Wine Tasting with on September 25, you could win a in-person wine tasting class for six (a $210 value). We’ll also have take home bouquets available from .co

⭐️ Any purchase from event will enter you to win a staycation at

Can’t make it in the shop? All of our inventory is online! Head to shopshelter.com to see all of the pieces 💍

07/10/2025

Bold, sculptural, and unapologetically golden—these custom designs are all about making a statement. From bezel-set gems to modern interpretations of the classic signet, each piece lets solid gold shine in its full glory.

Custom turnaround is currently ~12 weeks. Planning a holiday gift? We recommend booking by mid-September to ensure your piece is ready in time.

06/17/2025

A moment for these beautiful gemmy necklaces from .sweet 😍 Which one is your favorite?

Address

1258 5th Street NE
Washington D.C., DC
20002

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 7pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 7pm

Telephone

+12025480011

Website

http://shopshelter.com/

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