I am pleased to offer my highest recommendation for The Appraisal Group and its lead appraiser,…read moreDavid Goldberg, for their exceptional professional services provided to the Katrina National Memorial Foundation (KNMF) Museum and the Free People of Color Battle of New Orleans War of 1812 (FPC) Museum Collection. David conducted a comprehensive, meticulous appraisal of three major archival collections--The Katrina List, The Enslaved/History in Bondage Collection, and The Katrina Collection--as well as the extensive three-volume FPC archival collection documenting over two centuries of Louisiana and Creole history. His work demonstrated an extraordinary command of archival valuation, historical context, and museum-grade documentation standards. Throughout the process, David was thorough, patient, and deeply committed to understanding not only the financial value of the materials but also their cultural, historical, and educational significance. He spent considerable time reviewing thousands of items--photographs, drawings, manuscripts, oral histories, media formats, artifacts, and genealogical records--with accuracy and respectful attention to detail. His written reports were clear, well-organized, and professionally formatted, and they now serve as essential documents for KNMF's insurance coverage, institutional partnerships, fundraising efforts, and long-term preservation planning. David's expertise has elevated the standing of both the KNMF and FPC collections within the wider museum and academic communities, strengthening our ability to safeguard and share these histories with future generations. I am deeply grateful for the outstanding service provided and highly recommend The Appraisal Group to any institution seeking trusted, knowledgeable, and culturally sensitive appraisal work for archival or museum collections. R. Omar Casimire Founder & Chief Curator Katrina National Memorial Foundation Free People of Color Battle of New Orleans War of 1812 Foundation

David is very professional and knowledgeable about what he does he helped me out tremendously will…read morego back to him and will prefer people to him

Always good service and great merchandise. I have been going there for years and so has my family.read more

I DID NOT create this to cover up bad reviews as one Yelper claimed. I had been going to Rick's for…read moreyears and couldn't find the "first business" anyways I tried bringing my watch and ring to get repaired and they turned into an online only business.

Ron's Jewelers helped me out greatly by quickly changing the battery of a rare watch I had. They…read morewere able to do this quickly and at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend.

At Christmas time, I picked up a magazine that featured a pendant from Ron Jewelers. I visited the…read morestore on December 18, 2021. I was helped by Alexis who was professional and courteous. I really wanted the pendant, and was quoted a price and told that it would arrive before Christmas. I accepted the price, but then was asked to pay up front. Without thinking about that clearly, I agreed and paid. I wasn't that worried about it because I was told that I would have the pendant in a few days. Alexis was kind of pushy about leaving a review, and texted me after I had left the store to request one. I did leave a positive review at that time. Two days later is when things started to go sour. Alexis called me on Monday to tell me that the piece would not be in by Christmas, and could take as long as eight weeks. She said that if I didn't want to wait that long, I could get a store credit and choose something else. I explained that I wanted the pendant, not something else, and if they couldn't produce the pendant, I needed a refund not a store credit. She offered me some stud earrings for my trouble, and again I had to reiterate that I either needed the pendant or I needed a refund because that's what we were contracted for. She again told me that the pendant would definitely be in within the eight weeks, so without any real recourse I decided to wait. I also did not accept the stud earrings, because that would have been an acceptance of something of value other than the pendant. Approaching eight weeks, I got a text message from Ron Jewelers asking me to leave another positive review on Yelp. I texted back that I would wait to leave a review until I actually received the pendant. I then got another call from a sales associate other than Alexis. We had another conversation about the pendant, and was told that if I wasn't happy I could get a store credit and have some stud earrings for my trouble. I again explained that we were contracted for the pendant and that I would not accept a store credit. I either needed the pendant or I needed a refund. I explained that this isn't covered by the return policy. I wasn't returning anything. I hadn't received anything in the first place. She says she has to talk to the owner, and then call me back. She does call me back, and tells me that the return policy is on every receipt. She also tells me that the pendant will take another few weeks. At this point it becomes pretty clear to me that I'm not going to get the pendant, and the best Ron Jewelers is going to do is give me a $2,700 store credit. I asked that the owner call me, but the owner never called me. After a few more days, given my lack of faith in this transaction and the fact that I had been lied to at least twice, I consulted my attorney. At this point I was expecting to have to file a lawsuit. My attorney took the time to tell me that I should never pay for jewelry without seeing it first and being able to take immediate delivery. Well, thanks for that, but it's a little late now. He then instructed me that before filing a lawsuit I should file a charge-back with my credit card company for non-delivery of merchandise, which I did. The credit card company took my information and told me they would contact the merchant for their side of the story. A day later, someone from Ron Jewelers calls me to tell me that now they have the pendant. That seems a fine coincidence to me, so I again consulted my attorney who told me that I was not under any obligation to receive anything from Ron Jewelers and that I should leave it with the credit card company to handle. I followed this advice and successfully received a refund. I have now made two new life rules for myself: 1. I will not pay for jewelry without seeing it first and being able to take immediate delivery. 2. I will not do business with Ron Jewelers. I feel like all of this could have been avoided if the owner would have called me and had a conversation with me and dealt with me in good faith, but that never happened.

I found Edberg Jewelry via Etsy where they have a fantastic selection of high quality jewelry for…read moreamazing prices. Each piece comes with an professional appraisal - something that not many Etsy stores offer at no cost and if you do it on your own, often times you're looking at charges from $50-150 hourly to flat rate fees. They were gracious in working on a layaway contract with me, keeping in constant contact with me, even through the breakout of COVID-19 in their area. Once I had paid off my ring, they had informed me of their local quarantine lock down situation but I was happy to be patient for my ring. Even through all of that, their office manager still found a way to ship my ring out across the States to me. Their packaging, while me being eco-conscious did wince at the idea, ensured the protection of my ring as (they encased it in it's own jewelry box, then bubble wrap, then multiple cardboard boxes - they'll all be recycled!) it spent many miles flying over the Pacific Ocean. As I opened the ring box, the diamonds sparkled beautifully and the gold bands were so shiny. I'm very happy with my purchase, now I just need to remember to insure this baby! I'm lucky I have all the time in the world now to stay at home in quarantine and just admire my ring all day! TL:DR: This team treats you like family - with honesty, integrity and the utmost care in your next heirloom purchase. But don't buy all the pretty ones from them... leave the good stuff for me!

Absolutely amazing! Obsessed with the ring that I got for my Fiancé . The jeweler and I worked…read moretogether to pick the stones and design custom for what I decided was best for her, and even ensured he would get the ring the right size. Great customer service and overall wonderful experience 10/10!

We made an appointment with Amanda at Aucoin Hart, not knowing exactly what to expect. My wife and…read moreI have lived in the area our entire lives and were already familiar with their reputation. Unfortunately, my wife's engagement and wedding rings had been badly damaged by another jeweler, and we weren't sure if they could be repaired or would need to be completely remade. From start to finish, our experience was outstanding. The team was professional, caring, and incredibly skilled. The pricing was very fair, and we left our rings feeling hopeful. When we returned to pick them up, Allie assisted us and was just as warm and friendly as Amanda. Not only did they replace a missing diamond and polish my ring, but they beautifully restored my wife's rings -- they now look as good as, if not better than, the day we got married. Aucoin Hart has absolutely earned our loyalty. I highly recommend them -- go experience it for yourself!

We were fortunate to meet Melissa when we walked in. She was delightful. Despite the store being…read morequite busy, Melissa went above & beyond to assist us. Brad was able to repair my watch on the spot within a few minutes. We will definitely be repeat customers. Thank you Brad & Melissa for your help.

I've been a patron of Fisher's Jewelry since I received my high school class ring over 20 years…read moreago. Since then, it has become a family tradition for our nieces and nephews to order their class rings from Fisher's Jewelry. Ms. D has assisted us with every order (7 rings and counting) , and she is always very patient and kind when it comes to designing the rings. The delivery of the class rings typically takes between 6-8 weeks, which has been very convenient. They offer an excellent variety of styles, stones, and design features. It truly marks a rite of passage, and I absolutely love the "specialness" and nostalgia every visit.

I absolutely love my monogram ring! Sarah and the rest of the team were very accommodating to me…read moreand my OCD ways of perfection. Thanks again! C'est la vie!

Every time I've visited this jewelry store, the people are so kind and honest. If you are looking…read morefor a jeweler that you can trust, this is the place.

Super friendly and helpful staff got my watch working again. Will be back when I'm looking for…read moresomething special.

The people working at J&M Jewelry are professional and skilled…read more They advised me of the best and most economical way of having my jewelry repaired. When picked my jewelry looked great I couldn't tell where the repair was made.

Mitchell's Jeweler: I found my new replacement watch battery place! The staff was very kind and…read morefriendly. Replacement batteries are comparable to the place in Lakeside, but way more convenient for me!! Changed my battery in five minutes tops. I will definitely be gathering my other watches and visiting again.