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    Gems By Joseph

    4.7 (39 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Stephanie T.

    I'm a first time mom and my "new born" baby is just slightly over a year now. It's been hectic trying to schedule things between the sitter and my work schedule, let alone regular day to day stuff like grocery shopping and running errands. And now with all this COVID stuff it is just extra crazy trying to get anything done! I saw a post on Facebook from Gems by Joseph that they were reopening and I immediately called. I spoke with a delightful person named Chris and let him know what I needed and what my schedule availability was. He was super kind, super informative, 100% understanding willing and able to work with me. I had to use my lunch hour, I work about 20 -30 minutes away depending on traffic. When I arrived I only had a few minutes to take care of business but Chris was wonderful! He had everything set aside for me that we had discussed. Everything was high quality and absolutely beautiful! I was able to make my selections AND shop for one more additional piece. All in time for me to get back to work. Thank you so much for everything!!! I am so pleased with my experience, every day since then I've looked down at my hand and get good feelings all over again. I'm already planning what he can help me with next. I definitely recommend you guys reach out to Gems By Joseph for your jewelry needs. Be sure to ask for Chris!

    Ellis W.

    To the manager Mr. Chris Dykes, I would personally like to thank you for working with me on this day 4/15/2016 at the Mills Mall in Ventura, Ca. This is a day I will never forget! The smile you helped me to put on my wife's face is priceless! You worked and worked to make this deal go through and my wife and I are overwhelmed with joy from the bottom of our hearts! Chris you put in work, you were very patient with me and my and wife we can't thank you enough for your time and your great expertise! We will ONLY go to Gems By Joseph!.. ELLIS WYNNE

    Blue Diamond

    Where do I start? Best customer service ever! Chris, Alex and the whole crew is awesome. Most amazing and unique creations ever, PERIOD. I was literally speechless when I picked up my recent purchase. 5 stars is not enough stars! Thank you and looking forward to the next diamond creation!

    My new ring! 7 1/2 ct morganite rose gold ring
    Michelle P.

    I honestly didn't think that we would buy any jewelry from a kiosk in the mall. I would always pass by this when I would be there. It just so happens that my husband and I wanted to sell our wedding jewelry in place of new ones for our vow renewal. We had no plans to buy. Just sell. We've went to 4 different jeweler a who bought gold and diamonds. We had no luck with all of them so we thought "why not, just one more" and it was on our way out. They appraised our rings and we were not thrilled with how much they wanted to offer us. Btw Shira and Alex helped us. My husband had a lot of questions and wanted to educated about diamonds and gold. They were really nice and informative. We learned so much and learned how ripped off we were with our rings before... It all made sense to us. They offered to trade my rings while my husband kept his, for a new ring. The trade in value was acceptable and fair. So I thought it wouldn't hurt to look. When I asked about a rose gold morganite ring, omggggg..... They showed me 2 and all I can say is that there was a 7 1/2 ct morganite ring I couldn't take my eyes off of. I tried it on and it even fit perfectly. I am not a jewelry person.. And I even have payments on a morganite ring elsewhere. Luckily the place I had placed payments on is refundable... I couldn't say no! My husband thought it was gorgeous on me. So, I decided to do a trade in and make payments! The other amazing thing was, shira offered to give my husband a rose gold tungsten ring! So we have a matching set. She felt bad that we were not educated by previous jewelers that sold us our previous wedding bands that we paid an arm and a leg for. Wished we knew about this place from the beginning of. But then again if we did we wouldn't have the beautiful rings they sold us! Such great customer service and over all just beautiful rings they have! Thank you!

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