Chris was the best. He crafted my dream wedding band, and helped us find the perfect wedding band for my husband with so much intention and care. I couldn't recommend him more!! If you're in search of your perfect wedding band with fair prices, come here and see Chris! read more

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I worked with Chris, and I could not have been more pleased with their craftsmanship and care throughout the whole process of finding wedding and engagement rings. Chris, along with the entire staff were incredibly nice (and "not just nice to give make the sale" kind of nice), but genuinely good people. I shopped around at many different places before I landed on their store. They genuinely have the best product for the best prices. Chris also helped me fix my watch that I didn't even buy from them. I am extremely grateful to them for making the most memorable moments of my life that much more special. Thank you to everyone involved in making these beautiful rings. read more

Gems By Joseph - My and my (soon to be wife's) wedding and engagement rings. - Jewelry Near Me - Ventura, California

Fernando was excellent! He was very personable and helpful! I stopped by their business to get my wedding ring cleaned and after looking around I bought my wife a ring. Fernando presented our selections with care and expertise. I would definitely recommend this establishment. Ask for Fernando!! read more

We had been to store after store in search of the perfect ring and were loosing hope. Each store gave us the same answer "we don't have anything like that" and often times wouldn't even take the time to explain to us what really went into picking the perfect ring and diamond. Luckily one day we were walking around the Ventura Mall when we saw a smiling face standing behind a very clean kiosk. We decided to take a moment to see if just maybe our perfect ring was there. Alex and Chris took the time to ensure we fully understood the answers to all of our questions. We found a band we loved but it had a gem we were not to thrilled about... it was WAYYYY out of our budget. Normally if you tell a vendor something is out of your budget they try to hard sell you or make you feel bad and guilt you into a purchase, but Chris did the exact opposite. He took the time to ask what our budget was and why. Then he took the gem out of the hand and showed us some other options that were more in our price range and looked stunning. He showed and explained the different ratings and really ensured we understood the process. read more

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! read more

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This place is a pathetic excuse for a jewelry store. I went in tonight and was asking about a ring. Long story short one of the employees started loosing his mind he looked like he was high on drugs and I could smell alcohol on his breath. I'm never going back to this store again. If I could give this place negative stars then I would. You should spend your money at Nerces fine jewelry instead. read more

After Chris made my dreams come true with creating the most beautiful engagement ring, we knew we would return to have him help us create a wedding band to match. He was so patient and went above and beyond to make sure I had the ring of my dreams. It turned out absolutely stunning! I couldn't be more happy! Thank you Chris! read more

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 read more

Gems By Joseph - Jewelry Near Me - Ventura, California

Our family have been long-term customers for Gems by Joseph's for many years. As we arrived there today we were graciously greeted by a salesman named Arnold. Arnold went out of his way to help us and accommodate our needs. There was no pressure only suggestions. He has a great personality and a great sense of customer service. We will definitely be returning customers! read more

I took several items of jewelry to Joseph for repairs . They were great with fixing my jewelry and very helpful in with solutions to my problems . read more

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! read more

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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! read more

Gems By Joseph - My new ring! 7 1/2 ct morganite rose gold ring - Jewelry Near Me - Ventura, California

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This is a follow-up to my early-May review of Gems by Joseph and particularly Shira. It is often easy to give a 5-star rating for customer service right after the sale, which I did with Shira and Gems by Joseph only to see that enthusiasm fade when something comes up down the road. Since our purchase of a custom setting, the ring required some minor attention for adjustment and modification of the setting. This did not surprise us since this rebuild of my wife's ring was not an easy undertaking. No other jeweler wanted to take on the task; rather, they took the easier path and wanted us just to buy a new setting (and spend even more money). On each of those occasions when we took the setting back for adjustments, Shira couldn't have been more eager to satisfy us with her "yes we'll take care of that right away" attitude. Too often after a sale, a merchant shows a different attitude than when the sale was made, if there is something that needs attention. Not this jewelry store, their (and Shira's) commitment to making something just perfect continues after the sale. Shira even went out of her way on our last visit when she noticed my white gold wedding band (which we got at Ben Bridge years ago) looked dull - she cleaned it and dipped it in rhodium which brought it back to its new shine and brightness. That was a $100 charge a few years ago at Ben Bridge. At Gems by Joseph, Shira said it was "on her." No charge. This store demonstrates the best in customer service. read more

I needed to update the setting on my engagement ring and Shira hooked it up! I had never tried on rings before and had so much fun looking at different settings. She picked so many beautiful ones to try and helped me find the perfect one. I love love love my ring! It's so beautiful and I get compliments all the time. I'm so glad I went there, I would have never guessed a ring this beautiful would be in my budget! The selection was amazing, the quality is beautiful, and the price was perfect! Plus they switched my diamond out and set it in a matter of hours. So thankful!! read more

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This place is amazing! They designed my band based on an image I had and it turned out perfect! For my wedding ring, they took the time to show me many different diamonds and explaining the differences so I could pick the perfect stone. Incredible experience, would recommend them to anyone. read more

I had been to several jewelers with a unusual request. Each jeweler telling me it couldn't be done. I was strolling by Gems by Joseph and stopped in. I was greeted by very friendly people that listened with great interest in what I was wanting. Chris went above and beyond helping me from start to finish. He put together a beautiful ring for my mother that she absolutely loves. Chris was so patient and caring. His main focus through this whole process was making mom happy. And he sure did. I cannot thank you enough Chris for all you have done. I definitely will be buying my jewelry at Gems by Joseph from now one. I have been referring everyone to you. read more

When my now husband and I were looking for rings he had his mind set on a certain kind of diamond at another store. I finally convinced him to go with me to Joseph's. I had bought jewelry from them before and knew how amazing they were. We talked to the manager Chris Dykes about diamonds. Chris took the time to explain the difference in diamonds to my husband. Chris worked so hard to get us exactly what we wanted at a great price. He is so knowledgeable and we ended up getting the most stunning ring for me and my husband. Chris you are amazing and thank you so much for all that you have done for my husband and myself! Highly recommended!! read more

Stopped by to inquire about a broken chain that held special sentiment to me and I wanted to keep it, I was lucky to come across this little shop and Chris the manager helped me out. He took the time to fix the chain free of cost, although he suggested I buy a new chain as the one I have is delicate and could possibly break again, the fact that he took the time to mend it was awesome! If it breaks again I'll definitely look into replacing it with a sturdy one there! Quick stop and I was on my way in 5 minutes! read more

Chris and Shira, thank you so much for continuing to make my experience working with you so incredible! I will not look anywhere else for jewelry needs, my experience with this company is perfect! From custom designed, to sizing and cleaning, you have gone above and beyond to make sure I'm 100% happy. I appreciate all you've done for me and my husband. read more

I HIGHLY recommend them! I was looking around for a jeweler to resize and fix prongs on my grandmothers wedding ring and Christopher was extremely helpful and I appreciated the care he took with my grandmothers ring (I was nervous to leave it other places!) The ring turned out beautifully and Will return ! read more

World class service! I had no idea where to begin when I decided I was going to ask my girlfriend to marry me. Shira was beyond helpful and professional. She took the time to educate me on the science, funnel the unlimited options, and ultimately pick out the perfect ring. All this while staying inside my budget! My fiance' absolutely loves it! I couldn't of asked for a better experience from beginning to end. I strongly recommend to anyone in the market for something beautiful to share with the one they love. Thank you Shira! read more

I love my new ring that I got from Gems by Josheps. 1) the sales rep that worked with me, Shira, was so sweet, friendly, and was able to help me find exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to upgrade my diamond to a new setting, and she is really knowledgeable about their ring selection. 2) The quality of care they took with taking out my diamond and setting it in the new setting was perfect as well as very timely! The jeweler added more under the diamond security so that the diamond would stay safe and secure. 3) the price was perfect. I was able to trade in my old setting to offset the cost of the new setting. They were so generous and easy to work with. Thank you so much!!! I am so in love with my new wedding ring read more

I have purchased many items from Joseph's over the last 10 plus years and every time everyone there is helpful and informative. Highly recommend for unique one of a kind items that you do not see coming and going read more

Our experience with Gems by Josephs was absolutely amazing. My fiance and I had heard wonderful things about this jewelry store and made the 3 hour trip to go engagement ring shopping here. Chris helped us and made the experience wonderful. He went above and beyond to ensure that we were educated before we chose an engagement ring, and it was obvious he had our best interests at heart. He spent hours with us and never made me feel rushed. He listened to and answered every one of my questions and concerns and gave me valuable feedback. In the end, he made sure I had the absolute perfect engagement ring that was customized exactly to my taste. I would highly recommend Gems By Josephs to all of my closest friends, and anyone who is looking for the best quality, value, and customer service. read more

This is the only place we go for jewelry. My husband bought me a beautiful ring here for Christmas and we have gone back for more gifts. Chris is extremely knowledgeable on gemstones. He answered all our questions and was able to help us with what we were looking for. My husband does not normally wear rings but he is very happy with his recent purchase. Chris made it happen! Thank you so much. We recommend Gems by Joseph to anyone looking any type of jewelry purchase for men or women. read more

I don't buy much Jewelry but I did buy some gold earrings for my girl they were good priced I think, but most of all they had what I was looking for which took me like 5 stores to find. The tall guy was nice and they do all kinds of stuff on sight here that you would not believe in a little booth. read more

I bought my husband's wedding ring here. I was concerned because it's a kiosk, versus a "real store". Don't know what I was thinking. Olivia helped me. My best friend was with me. She asked my price range and pulled out a lot of different choices in gold and tungsten. Even though we were in the middle of a very busy Saturday afternoon, in the middle of the mall, she made the experience very pleasant. Very customer service orientated. We set aside a few choices. Since I was leaning toward the tungsten rings for my husband he needed to try them on because they can't be sized. I came back the next day, Sunday (03/06/11) with my husband to be. He chose one of the tungsten rings I picked out. Olivia was very helpful. The price fair. I will be back. Thanks for giving us a nice experience. We got married 03/14/11. My husband thinks his ring is "cool". read more

I bought a new wedding band here and I would say that the owner Joseph will try to hard sell you with a few deals. You can find jewelry online for less than half the price but when it comes down to it, you can look and see the quality that you are buying and not go through all the rigmarole of finding something that doesn't fit or something that looked different in the pictures. He does have a good selection, but be prepared to haggle. read more

I had been to a few places getting an estimate on sizing an antique ring when I came to Gems by Joseph. For just being a kiosk in the mall, I was blown away by the service. I was helped by Michelle who gets the best sales person of the year award from me! She took her time and answered all questions, offering additional options and useful information without being pushy at all. On top of that, they had the best deal on what I was looking for. Ill definitely go back there. read more

I love this place! Chris and Shirah are especially wonderful, but everyone I've interacted with has been kind and helpful. I've taken my wedding rings in for cleaning, or had a watch resized, and they are happy to do the work very quickly and expertly. read more

What a great jewelry store! The staff is so patient! They will work with you and give the best prices! They have a great selection! Both Alex and Chris are wonderful and knowledgeable, and competent, and friendly. Please come see Alex and Chris for yourself. You will not be disappointed. read more

Absolutely 5 stars ! I was looking for Opal earrings and Helen found me the perfect pair. Not only did she find my earring she also help me custom make a Opal necklace to go with it. I'm more than happy to have found these earring and I'm so excited for my custom neckless, which will be finished in 4 days. I'm so happy I found this jeweler and Helen was so sweet and her service was excellent. read more

We love the team at Gems by Joseph. Shira and Alex worked with both my fiance and I to find the perfect ring. They were extremely patient and took the time to show us a huge assortment of styles. Staff was so knowledgeable and sweet. Shira followed up with me to make sure I was loving my ring and to see if we needed anything. We will definitely be returning customers! read more

For six years I had been looking for my wedding set, have been married but didn't get a ring because I could not settle for anything. I wanted something unique that no one else had. I visited this place and fell in love with my ring and got it for half of what I would have paid somewhere else. Great quality and love the design. Michelle spent time with me explaining quality and she was patient with me, never made me feel pressure to buy anything or rushed me to leave. I almost spent two hours with her then I left not deciding, slept on it and came back the next day. I had to sleep on it not because I didn't want the ring but because it was a big purchase. I am so in love with it and so appreciate their business and that no one else has this design and cut. Beautiful ring. I get nothing but compliments. Thank You So Much Michelle. May God continue to bless you and this Family Business. read more

We had my wedding anniversary band made here nearly ten years ago. We worked with a different manager then, but he was great and worked on matching the integrity of the eternity band diamonds to the diamond solitaire that I had in my engagement ring. We went back recently to look at upgrading my ring, and we worked with Chris. Chris is outstanding. A Ventura native, he is prideful on servicing his community. He is honest, and fair. He wants you to leave happy with your purchase, and works with you to make certain it is the best deal for everyone. Alex, an associate there, is great as well. I recommend working with Chris and the team there to get what you are hoping for! read more

I would like to thank Chris for all his help on Saturday. My partner and I were beginning the process of looking for rings. We thought we would come away with ideas of what we wanted but ended up with rings we both live. Not only did they have a great selection it was a wonderful experience. read more

A big thanks to Michelle Z and Joseph for all of their help with finding the right ring for my #1 lady. They have a huge variety and are really great to discuss custom designs with. Definitely plan to stop by if you're looking for something original. :) read more

We bought my set of rings there a little over 5 years ago and couldn't have been happier. We are from Santa Barbara county, but now live in Orange county. We looked everywhere down here for a set of rings. I didn't want my fiancé to spend a lot of money, and I didn't want anything that would stick out too far. Every place we went to was ridiculous, $2000 for a poor quality 1ct solitaire, or $1000-$1500 for a half carat ring that was just as bad. I decided on looking for a half carat since all of the 1ct rings were way too tall. Every jeweler told us they wouldn't lower the stones because they won't get enough light. I was getting extremely disappointed every time we went out to look, until we stopped in Ventura on our way to visit family. We walked up to the shop and couldn't believe how large the selection was. I was sure they would all be out of our price range, but my fiancé asked to look at one that caught his eye. It was gorgeous and almost exactly what I wanted. The center diamond was set high, but the sales lady said that would be easy to lower. The center stone was larger and expensive, but she said if we could wait a few minutes, she would have someone bring over more diamonds to choose from. We did and we ended up getting a 1ct diamond with a couple tiny flaws for the same price as what a half carat stone in worse condition would have cost where we live. Even now, I get many compliments on my rings. It's an antique style with 18 small diamonds around the center diamond and on the sides of the ring and my wedding band is a small forked ring that hugs the other ring with another 10 diamonds lining the side. The ring is much heavier in gold than any of the other ring I tried on, but very comfortable. Our total cost was a little less than what a 1ct solitaire was where we live. Now, 5 years later, I had the ring cleaned, soldered together, and the white gold redone. I told the girl how much the ring was for the value of it before they took it, and after inspecting it she said she couldn't value it that low and raised the price over $3000. I'm sure we'll be back there again. I recommend them to everyone and always say they're worth the drive from wherever you are. read more