We started engagement ring shopping at the Galleria with all your typical jewelry stores and were not impressed with any of the choices. Our last stop was Tiffany, where the sales must've thought we're too poor to afford it (LOL we are :P) and gave us a tip: Dickinson by Design. I never thought I would be able to go the custom jewelry route because it sounds expensive, but honestly it was the fairest price for the quality. And it made the ring experience fun! Shopping for a diamond was really daunting and stressful because of all the different specs, so I really appreciated how the DBD team took that on and even educated us along the way. We gave them our budget for the diamond and they came back with 3 choices for us to review and choose from. I was able to try on all 3 diamonds before deciding. From there we discussed band designs which were then created into 3D molds before we settled on the final product. The craft of the DBD team really shined (pun intended) when I got the ring. They really helped the diamond present itself in the best way. Everyone always comments how sparkly my ring is and the sparkle has been the same since Day 1. Only wish they offered more payment options (like cashier's check or something) since right now the only option is to wire money. Will definitely use them again for other custom jewelry needs. read more

I had 2 bespoke pieces made by this company. I lost one and tried to make an insurance claim. because it was bespoke and I wasn't given a valuation at the time i requested this valuation. After persistently chasing this up and getting beyond terrible customer service , including emailing the owner David., I have got nowhere. unfortunately a full year has passed and without this valuation my insurance company cannot proceed to process this claim. I have explained this numerous times to no avail. seems like once they have your money the customer service ends. Buyer beware! read more

For our 10 year anniversary, my husband and I wanted to remake the ring I had when we first got married. I had lost it a while back and wanted a replica of that ring, or at least something close. I got a consultation, gave our budget, they found the diamond, sapphires and ring within that budget! It was great. It came maybe $140 over for fees and appraisal. They only take wire or cashiers only, so please be mindful of that! One thing I learned from this experience is that if your jeweler does teach you about the basics of buying a diamond, then they're probably trying to take you on ride. I am definitely coming back here! What a great experience! read more

I know John we'll and they have made several pieces for my family and have done a great job. I would trust them with any piece of jewlery I have. read more

Resetting my wife wedding ring I bought her 20 years ago. Checked with a few jeweler in Houston. Very happy with decision to go with DBD. The ring turned out gorgeous and we picked up on Christmas Eve. My wife was surprised and very happy. read more

This place is awesome. They make one of a kind rings that are noticed and give you tailored service! They listen to exactly what you want and deliver just that! read more

Worked with them often. They were contracted to my old job and did amazing work. Always on time, for pickups and drop offs, and great work. Best in Houston if you need a fix. read more

I needed some last minute engraving for my daughters 8th grade graduation gift and this place not only completed my order same day, but they did an awesome job! read more

Looking for a great jeweler? Keep looking. We had our wedding bands made here and my wife's engagement ring resized. Their son John Jr informed us that we could bring the rings anytime and have them cleaned and polished. Jr is now longer there and now they will not honor the agreement. They charged us to have the engagement ring polished. It's not the money, it's the principle. And instead of trying to work something out, their solution is to argue with me. We'll be looking elsewhere for our jewelry needs... Yes the engagement ring was purchased elsewhere, and resized by your company. John jr, your son, promised us we could have the engagement ring and the rings we purchased polished and cleaned at no charge. You lost our business and any future recommendations to friends and family. You can throw a rock and hit a dozen jewelers in houston. read more

My fiance proposed at the beginning of May. I absolutely love my ring. I like gold so he got a yellow gold band with a white gold head. Absolutely beautiful cushion cut diamond ring!! I have gotten so many compliments already. I was in Tiffany's purchasing a gift and one of there sales people asked for his information since she loved my ring and wanted to pass his info to her boyfriend. My ring was a little too big at first and I took it to be resized the Monday after he proposed since I was headed out of town for a business trip. They were able to resize it within a couple of hours. Wonderful service. I will definitely be a repeat customer! read more

Looking for the right engagement ring became quite a stressful time for me and my then-fiancé. The big box stores didn't have the designs that we were looking for. It also felt like they would quickly categorize us once we told them our budget. We also tried a few online retailers, and while their service was better, surprisingly, their designs were also not exactly what we were looking for. I stumbled on Dickinson by Design while doing a local google search and we decided to at least go in for a consultation. For our consultation, we were helped by the founder of Dickinson. He was patient and quickly seemed to understand what we were looking for. He even called in his in-house designer and we started with some sketches right away. We made one slight modification to the initial sketches and then received our quote. We were very impressed by the value for the ring! We quickly moved forward and had our custom ring in about a month. Throughout the process, their customer specialist, Jackie, was extremely helpful and responsive! A year later we went through a similar process with our wedding bands. We didn't know exactly what we wanted for the bands so we started at big box stores. We quickly realized that again, their service and value just didn't seem good enough. We contacted Jackie, sent her our rough renderings, and we quickly got quotes. Again, very impressed and satisfied with the service, quality, and value. If you have a specific ring design in mind and you're willing to have some patience, I could not recommend Dickinson more! My wife and I feel like we got the perfect rings at a great price, all the while having highly personal service. read more

They're unique service is magnificent and to swear by. They did the engraving on couple of Tiffany pieces for me and I cannot say how amazing they look and how perfect the costumer service was. read more

Dickinson by Design has designed multiple pieces of jewelry for my wife including her wedding band. The prices are clear and reasonable. John Dickinson and his entire staff are top notch, patient, respectful, and so friendly. When designing the wedding band, John made time to get to know my wife and I, which in my experience is unique. Multiple renderings of the ring options were provided and the final product was perfect. I've referred multiple people to Dickinson by Design, and everyone has the same awesome experience. read more

I told my husband that I wanted a new ring and I discovered Dickinson by Design online. John and his lovely wife were extremely knowledge, supportive, and professional through our journey. Additionally, every aspect of the design with done with excellence and care. On Christmas 2017, my husband and sons proposed to me with an unique, beautiful ring. My ring is simply beautiful. We pray that DBD is blessed for their level of excellence and kindness. read more

Took two diamond tennis bracelets here to get sized a year ago. Should've written this review earlier. They charged me $300+ to size the bracelets and unfortunately one of my bracelets has been ruined ever since. I got home and took the bracelets out of the bag and saw one had diamonds missing. I notified them and they were able to replace the diamonds but this has happened repeatedly ever since. I've had to take it back in to get them replaced 3+ times and now I'm just tired of having to drive across town constantly to get it repaired. The diamonds always fall out shortly after I get it repaired and it's always the same 3 diamonds that fall out. I barely wear the bracelet anymore and it's very upsetting. This is not a matter of quality as I have 3 other bracelets from the same place, XIV Karats, and have never had any diamonds fall out of them, and I take extremely good care of them. My sister wears her bracelets from there daily and has never had any diamonds fall out. One woman here tried to tell me it was probably my doing and I probably hit it against something or it happened because I pair it with other bracelets when I wear it.... but I hadn't even worn it at that point as that was the first time it happened. As I had had luck in the past getting a ring sized and was referred to DBD by two different sales people, I thought they'd be able to help. Shortly after my bracelets were sized a pink gemstone had come out of the ring they sized for me. Haven't been able to wear that for over a year. Don't take your stuff here to get sized. I am shocked they haven't refunded me for the amount they charged me to get them sized. read more

It's hard to know where to begin in writing this review for DBD. First of all, let me just say that this is an honest, genuine review in every way and I feel strongly compelled to share my experience with the rest of Houston! I recently worked with Lisa to design my stunning engagement ring. I actually discovered DBD on-line and what attracted me was their prices for platinum settings which seemed extremely reasonable. After e-mailing a photo of a gorgeous setting I found at a very high-end jewelry retailer here in Houston (not to be named, but starts with a "Z' and is at the corner of San Felipe/Post Oak), she sent me three successive CAD renderings. After tweaking a little bit, we got the design just right. The final price was HALF the price of the setting at the retail store AND twice the amount platinum....unbelievable! Not to mention, I got the most fabulous ring and NO ONE I know has anything remotely like it. I really can't say enough about the talent, expertise, and service offered by DBD. Their dedication and enthusiasm with my project was impressive and I look forward to working with them on the design of ny wedding band! Thank you Lisa, and John and to the rest of your staff for your hard, speedy work. You guys rock! read more

My fiancé and I found DBD when we began looking for a company to design an engagement ring using antique jewelry passed down through my family. We could not be happier with the experience, from beginning to end. John responded to my initial email inquiry very promptly, and we had an appointment set up within the next week. His years of experience and expertise were obvious. My ring is more beautiful than I had imagined, and the entire process was comfortable, seamless, and simple. His pricing is extremely fair, transparent, and a detailed spec is sent to you for approval prior to ordering/designing the ring. I will absolutely be returning to DBD for anything to do with jewelry in the future. I highly recommend John & DBD for anyone looking for custom jewelry design, new jewelry purchase, or repair. read more

Rapid Wristbands was a very easy software to use and design my wristbands. They were originally supposed to arrive on a different date, but when they got delayed they made sure to communicate that with me and refund some of the difference. Very happy with their customer service and appreciate them making the effort to get them to me in time. read more

My fiancé designed and got my ring from DBD. It is absolutely stunning!! I get compliments on my ring all the time and I have noticed that it is constantly catching people's eyes when I am having conversations with them. Also important to note that my ring appraised well above what my fiancé spent on the ring. I have been back with my fiancé to have my wedding band and his wedding band done by DBD. John and his wife, Fetneh, are so pleasant and easy to work with. They truly care about their work and their customers and it shows. I can't say enough positive things about our experience with DBD! read more

I found this company online while trying to find a place to repair my jewelry. When I walked in I was amazed! They had machines in the front carving jewelry from scratch! It was amazing to see. Since my first experience my husband has had a ring made and bought me diamond earrings there. The price for the quality is amazing! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for anything jewelry related. I used to shop all around the area but DBD is now my only stop. 10 STARS!!!!! read more

I admit that I tend to micro manage and I'm lucky that my fiance didn't mind my input in choosing the diamond for my engagement ring. Diamond shopping is a very daunting task and we were wary of buying online and wanted to get the most out of our money. Meeting John Jr. settled all our fears and he was awesome to work with! He stayed with in our budget and helped us figure out what type of diamond we wanted. We realized we were ok with "downgrading" in the clarity and going up in the color. This made a big difference in the quality of diamonds we could choose from (and all this was still within our budget). John Jr was a first class professional throughout the process and very easy to talk to. Not once did my fiance and I feel the pressure to go out of our budget and the diamond John found us was PERFECT (meeting all of the 4C's we had requested). John Jr. made this whole process fast and easy...and the finished product appraised for significantly more than what we paid. read more

They only hit home runs! Management and staff alike are extremely welcoming, knowledgeable and provide the highest levels of service. Making the decision to purchase an engagement ring, I visited over 4 of DBD's peers. Landing at Dickinson was a no brainer. In comparison, DBD blew away the competition on every scale. read more

DBD is excellent. Master jewelers and designers who pay attention to detail and perfection. I highly recommend them.

My fiance and I went to John after being disappointed by two other jewelers. From the beginging John Jr made us feel extremely comfortable and explained in detail every step in having our dream ring fabricated. From helping us pick the perfect diamond, to making sure that every detail is perfect, John went above and beyond our expectations. We love our ring and continue to get compliments everyday. He has the perfect business etiquette and we highly recommend him to everyone! read more

DBD Diamonds did a great job on my rings! I will definitely go back to them when it is time to purchase a new diamond and design the setting. read more

I was in Tiffany & Co. in the Galleria purchasing a beautiful Art Deco style ring when I fell in love with a Tiffany & Co. engagement ring. The sales lady suggested that since I loved the setting so much that I should have an independent jeweler reset my existing ring and she recommended Dickinson By Design. I was quite impressed with John's facility as well as the customer service. I showed him the exact ring that I fell in love with at Tiffany's and he said he could use my existing center stone and recreate the Tiffany setting. He created computerized drawings for me to review with different views of the ring. The drawings all looked fine and I approved them. When I picked up the finished ring I realized that the setting was chunky and much heavier than the delicate Tiffany & Co. ring that I had shown John. I did not complain or create a fuss but I was disappointed in the finished product. It could have been a miscommunication/misunderstanding of sorts but it seems odd since I had shown him exact pictures of the Tiffany & Co. ring AND John previously worked at Tiffany's. If you put the two rings next to each other, you would never think that one was created to be like the other. Sadly, not ring I was hoping for. read more