David is a serious man who knows his business. No bull, honest appraisal, very refreshing. I've been there 4 times now, always happy with results. Thanks Tony read more

I have taken a few of my luxury rings to David for polishing and to have some links removed on my bracelet. Yeah, technically I could have gone back to Cartier and Tiffany for this service, but David's turn around time is much quicker and the price is better. I dropped off my JUC ring at opening time, and had it ready two days later. He was very careful around the engraving and I'm honestly so happy to have found a trustworthy jeweler near my location. The shop I had been going to for years changed ownership so I had been on the lookout for someone else. Glad I found David and Daviko Gems. read more

I gave been going to David for iver 20 years. not only has he helped me design my jewelry but he has impeccable precision and talent and an eye for perfection. he will give you good prices for your jewelry if you want to sell it as well as giving you good prices to repair or design your own. I recommend him highly he's a wonderful man to work with. read more

David's Gems is staffed by a very caring and customer focused couple. I have enjoyed taking with them about their life travels, their history and background. You feel like family when you visit David's Gems, whether it's too buy jewelry, appraise jewelry or simply have a watch battery changed. It's nice to see a small business with such customer focused attention. read more

I would leave 0 Stars if possible. Last week I dropped off 2 items for repair (chain and clasp repairs) and paid him $75.00 to do both (which is already way overpriced but I didn't feel like driving to Tysons. A week later when my items were ready I asked my husband to pick them up while he was out. When he went to Daviko Gems he had no clue what he was doing, he just asked if these were paid for and Daviko said no and charged his card for $100.00 When he got home we realized he double charged us so I called and he said bring both receipts down and he will fix it. So I did, and he told me no, no refund he "forgot that was the cost." He is a stingy liar who takes advantage of people in the Kentlands. read more

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David is amazing. His prices are more than fair. He worked with us to find the PERFECT diamond for our 20th anniversary . His store is loaded with unique jewelry that you won't find in the name brand jewelry cases. I can't say enough. We also purchased 2 beautiful necklaces for our 2 daughter's. read more

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I needed to get my wedding band resized up, but didn't want to send it back to the original vendor I got I from because I wanted to have a professional size my finger. My ring was successfully stretched and it fit great, but the engraving on the inside was scratched. He ended up fixing the engraving and I love my ring even more now! I can see why some people might be put off by the owner's demeanor, if you're hoping for a "Say Yes to the Dress" type of experience when you're ring shopping and are easily offended, I would maybe not come here. However, I valued his honest evaluation and explanations for why he went with certain design choices over others. Direct, to the point, and gets you what you need. read more

I highly recommend! I had a great experience at Daviko's. I was very satisfied and trusted David's expertise. Very glad I found somewhere that is reliable and is close to me. read more

I was pleased with the friendly service. It's so nice to still find independent businesses. Absolutely nothing bad to say about my experience. I highly recommend, and will definitely be back read more

I have been in a couple of times. Did a repair on the spot . Very affordable pricing. I went in yesterday to get a new band on my smartwatch and he did it on the spot and would not except my money. He is a very cool guy and did great work on a silver necklace. He is very honest. I heard him talking with another lady, when I picked up my necklace repair, and he told her it would not be worth repairing item because it wasn't worth the price to repair. That hardly ever happens. Tara Leigh read more

I entered the store to see how much I can get for my engagement ring since, we (my ex fiancé and I) broke off our engagement and I basically left the store crying because it wasn't for the fact that I wasn't offered any monetary value for the ring but it was for the comments that were said about what I should do with the ring were rude. First, I am sorry that I do not have a jewelry or diamond expert next to me when I am purchasing jewelry and they couldn't tell me that the jewelry that I am about to purchase is going to be worthless, so please DON'T TELL ME THAT THE RING IS WORTHLESS because honestly, the ring is not worthless because at some point in time it meant something to me, yes, I am trying to sell it because I need to pay it off but deep down it hurts that I am trying to get rid of it so, please be mindful of what you say to your clients. Second, please don't make assumptions "you should hold on to it and make a pendant for my daughter when she gets older...or something..." Yes I know Sir with that comment your intentions were nice but you don't know anything about my personal life for you to say something like that...... I could have been going through things... Yes Yelpers.... I could be blahhhhhhhhing on right now but it's the truth....... But all I wish I could have heard was sorry I can't not offer you anything maybe you can try getting appraised so see the true value of your ring or try going to another jewelry store... Bye have a nice day! read more

I have to agree w/ Glendy G. on a certain lack of "professionalism" or savoire-faire when I did business here. Being a jeweler isn't just about selling a stone or mineral chunk for as much $$ to subsidize one's golf addiction. It's about the customer. Getting to know them, and being authentic about it. That wasn't here. I really don't ever need to go here again. It was an emergency buy, so, the 3 stars are fair. Just OK read more

My fiancé searched the DMV for the most perfect diamond engagement ring, and he found it at Daviko Gems. David is highly knowledgeable about diamonds and with his expertise, he found the "best" diamond ring for our engagement. Highly recommend this jewelry store located in the Kentlands. read more

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I had been searching for a place that would help me fit a watch. My best friend passed away and I have one of her watches and wanted it resized (bigger) to fit me. But I didn't have any of the original links. Everyone I had asked had said no, that's a unique band so I can't do anything. Through Google I found Daviko Gems - Kentlands Jewelers and decided to go ask if they could help. Immediately he assessed the problem and said he had spare links that wouldn't be exactly the same but would be similar and do the trick. Within 30 mins he had added new links and replaced the battery. I picked up the watch and he resized it to fit me well and I am ecstatic. An obviously hard-working and honest owner, delivered a great product. So happy. read more

i came her for a second opinion for my engagement ring. I dealt with Cheryl, who is very nice to work with. She seems to know what she was doing, she is a graduate of the GIA, and is a graduate gemologist. The price was very reasonable, just $95 for an appraisal, but i had all my GIA certified forms, which made it very easy to appraise. I didn't need any appointment, just dropped by during her hours, and had my report within 30 minutes. Parking was easy to find. read more

I had a great experience today at this jeweler. I have a watch band that needed resizing, and I took it to the shop and David fixed it for me in 60 seconds. And then he told me there was no charge for his services. I will definitely be back in the future... David was very friendly and efficient. read more

I come here to repair my watches and they charge half the price than other places I have gone to. The owner is a nice guy, honest and knowledgeable. I think people should cut the guy some slack. If you want a salesperson to give you some fluffy pitch and not just tell you the bottom line than go to a major retailer. read more

I had 2 bracelets that needed repair and one ring resized (larger) and I really hate driving, so I just looked for the jeweler closest to where I was already running errands. I also did this as a walk-in (no appointment). The work was completed a day or so before promised and I thought the work was outstanding and very fairly priced. I'm not in the market to buy jewelry anytime soon, but I will definitely go back for repairs or possibly to sell things, and I will recommend him to my friends. read more

Had a necklace appraised. Very nice shop and owner. Good price for appraisal. Will do business again.

I get my mechanical watches repaired here regularly. He's currently working on my Squale and has done my LeCoultre and a number of other pieces. David doesn't do the watches, but he's a great guy and has good prices. I have no experience with how he works on complicated watches but he's likely just as good. read more

The owner is a very shrewd businessman. Actually too shrewd. He would overcharge and lie to squeeze out as much money as possible from the customer. read more

I came here for an appraisal and was very pleased with the customer service. The owner (David) said to just come in as a walk-in (rather than schedule a visit) and he'd help me with the appraisal. When I arrived, there was a couple in there, but the wait wasn't long and David was very easygoing and informative on the value of the different components of the piece and how he arrived at those assessments. Appraisals are $95 written or $35 verbal. He seemed very passionate about what he does and freely offered advice. I really appreciated his ability to talk on a level with me, rather than trying to push an agenda. He had a fairly extensive selection of estate jewelry, and particularly watches. It is kind of hard to find if you're not familiar with this area, but there is parking aplenty. Recommended. read more

Honest! At least for my first experience. Thought I needed to pay for an appraisal on a piece of jewelry. Apparently I could have paid but after explaining insurance coverage to me, advised it wasn't necessary although he would be happy to do it. Going back again! read more

Daviko Gems is a 'gem' in the heart of the Kentlands. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and so helpful to all of his clients. I have used Daviko Gems to both fix a watch and get appraisals of four pieces of jewelry. I would recommend Daviko Gems to anyone and I hope any potential customer would see what they can do for you when you need help buying/selling, repairing and appraising jewelry. read more

Daviko Gems is wonderful. They were courteous, kind, and did an amazing job restoring my wedding ring.

I recently purchased an 18K brushed white gold ring with diamonds from Daviko Gems. My fiance also had a necklace chain repaired. I love my ring and I know it is authentic. David stands behind the items he sells. He won't sell you junk metal or fake gems. The necklace was repaired promptly and welded/repaired very securely; the quality of his work and craftsmanship is impeccable. David is completely honest and very fair on pricing. It is so nice to find a trustworthy jeweler who has a genuine passion for his career. Charlie is a knowledgeable and charismatic saleswoman with remarkable taste. I'll definitely keep going back to Daviko Gems! read more

Just be aware that there is a 14 day limit on refunds and 45 day limit on exchanges (the exchange policy is not stated anywhere on the receipt), especially if you are purchasing ahead of time as a gift :( The jewelry itself is very ornate, and not for everyone. read more

I had a wonderful experience with Daviko Gems. I went in with an engagement ring that was older, and he did a wonderful job not only sizing it but also repairing the band and re-placing two small diamonds that fell out. He was timely, honest, and thorough - will definitely be back again! read more

Very Bad experience changing the battery in my watch. The gentleman who assisted me either didn't know what he was doing or didn't have the right tools to open the back of my Bulova watch. He scared the back of my watch case very severely and told me the watch was difficult to open because it was so small. He then offered to polish out the scratches, I agree think it may be better. He polished off all of the markings on the back on my watch case. It looks like crap. DO NOT TAKE YOUR WATCH HERE!!!!!!!! read more

I brought two high end watches in to be repaired. One was running slow, the other wasn't running. For the appraisal he wanted $85 to waterproof the watch that wasn't running and another $80 to oil the movement. For the other he wanted $540 to overhaul, explaining it had been damaged during its last service. Waterproofing the first watch involves replacing a gasket that costs pennies. Oh, and it was new as I have an entire box full of them. The second watch had NEVER been open, and an overhaul from the manufacturer costs $500. He got upset when I pointed this out, and told me if I know so much I should do it myself. I got my watches back a few days later (he sends them out to be worked on) and they were both damaged. Neither ran. The backs were loose. He kept the battery from one watch, and I suspect damaged the board as the movement no longer pulses. The other I will send to the manufacturer, but it was working when I brought it to him. I wouldn't do business with this man, he seems to rely on taking advantage of his customers. read more