Gerry has the diamonds! He is the most honest, transparent and respected dealer in the business. He showed us a variety of diamonds that were exactly on our budget and had desirable beauty. We choose a HPHT because of the amazing color (pictured). He has beautiful natural diamonds and the best laser drilled in the business. The entire process put us at ease because we have Gerry. It will be worth your drive to visit him. We went with Hadar Diamonds for our diamond, custom setting, wedding band and Gents ring. They are a full service jeweler. Not a paid review. Actual customer from Arizona. read more

Hadar Diamonds - Jewelry Near Me - San Diego, California

Wow! My ring is a stunner! Gerry couldn't have done a better job. If you are looking for quality diamonds at a great price then look no further than Gerry and Hadar Diamonds. We purchased a 3 ct cushion cut diamond from Gerry. He was able to have his partner jeweler set it in the most perfect design based of reference photos I gave him. I get so many compliments on how gorgeous my ring is. Even when I went to another jeweler to have my watch serviced, the jeweler commented on my ring. Warning, he isn't immediately responsive by text. He is better with phone calls. read more

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Gerry and Hadar Diamonds are simply the best. Gerry helped me find the perfect diamond of emu Fiancé. We went through a few until I found the ideal size, other Cs, and cost. Gerry was lost accommodating through the process, and just as helpful when it was time to have a custom setting made with his ring designer. Gerry will treat you right, and give you a fair (great) price as well. Go with Gerry! read more

Gerry is the best. I personally believe that diamonds are outrageously overpriced. For what they cost, they should have lasers beaming out of them... but the market is what it is and I don't have the tech/ machinery to grow my own. With that said, if you are in the market for a diamond, do yourself a favor and call Gerry. The better known brick and mortar stores around town have a beautiful presentation and do their best to make you feel comfortable... But I would never consider buying a center stone from any of them knowing what I now know. Most of the retail stores have a markup of 30-50% hoping you'll barter down to something that is still ridiculously overpriced. They will appeal to your emotions, try and guide you toward an impulse decision... after noticing a pattern I was close to buying a diamond online. But then I found Gerry. Gerry is kind and charismatic, but he is also honest and rational. Gerry never rushed me to make a decision, explored all options, explained the science behind a diamond and the sanity/insanity behind the market. It is a different experience buying from an independent wholesaler versus a brick and mortar store. I would equate it to the difference between buying a car from a friend and buying a car from a dealership. If you prefer the feel of a dealership, ask yourself if it is more important to feel better about the purchase process or the result of the purchase. Gerry has all types of diamonds but does specialize in HPHT diamonds which are essentially diamonds that were born premature and put into a proverbial incubator to mature them into diamonds of much higher quality. If you're looking for a standard stone that is fine and Gerry can help you... But I would highly suggest researching and considering HPHT diamonds. I was not asked to write this review, if anything it is just an extra thank you to Gerry for helping me. read more

We purchased a loose diamond from Gerry and could not be more satisfied! He was informative and courteous as we were discussing the diamond. We are from out of state and he shipped to us overnight and allowed us to examine the stone over a few days (we took it to an independent gemologist to confirm the GIA diamond was the one that was sent - which it was). Very happy with our purchase! Great deal on a beautiful diamond ring. read more

Hadar Diamonds - Jewelry Near Me - San Diego, California

My husband and I had been looking for months recently to upgrade my wedding rings to approximately a 4 carat radiant. We needed to find the diamond first and then would deal with the setting of it. Everywhere we went into or spoke to online companies about it to, didn't have what we wanted or needed or told us that we'd never find it in the very generous budget my husband had allocated for it. We had a couple diamonds shipped to us from New York firm's for us to take a look at and they weren't at all as described by the sellers and were sent back immediately! Somehow a couple months into our search, my husband came across Gerry Hauser at Hadar diamonds online and our exhaustive search ended immediately! Within days, we had in our hand a 4.21 carat stunningly gorgeous Radiant Diamond that Gerry shipped out for us to preview which we immediately purchased. It is currently being set into the setting of my dreams. Do yourself a favor, wether you're looking for just the diamond or the whole ring, be in touch with Hadar as Gerry is honest, forthright, no nonsense, extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with! Tons of fun too, so the whole experience was extremely pleasant! ( which it had stopped being weeks before) Thank you Gerry, and until next time! When my diamond is finished being set, I will post it, but I didn't want to wait in complementing this amazingly honest knowledgeable man and and his business! read more

After looking into buying an online diamond near completing my custom designed ring and finding Hadar; I worked directly with its owner, Gerry via the phone and email over the span of two days. He was extremely patient and detailed with his explanations and suggestions for types of diamonds and what the differences were between them. Additionally, his prices were highly competitive with everyone online, and very much under all the places and wholesalers found in person between Dallas, Texas (where I'm from) and Portland, Oregon (where I currently live). Could not recommend them more and if possible ask to work directly with Gerry, as he is very pleasant, patient and knowledgeable as anyone I've met in the diamond/jeweler business!! Also, once I received the diamond it was better than described and advertised, GREAT DIAMOND AT AN AMAZING PRICE!!!! Thank you Gerry. JD - Portland, Oregon read more

Working with Gerry at Hadar Diamonds was a pleasure!! Everything went very smoothly and the stone is absolutely beautiful! Definetly recommend them! read more

Gerry is an incredibly experienced and honest diamond expert. He was eager to teach my fiancee and I about a variety of diamonds, metals, settings, cleaning tips and more. He gave us a valuable deal on a custom setting and beautiful engagement stone. He teaches and guides rather than sells or pushes. I happily encourage smart shoppers seeking education and value to seek out his expertise. Thank you Gerry! read more

Gerry is the MAN. Within 3 days, I met with him, picked out the perfect diamond and setting(with his help), and had it set and sized. On day 4, I was proposing, and SHE SAID YES! She absolutely loved the ring he helped me pick out. The prices were more than fair, and Gerry was an absolute pleasure to work with. If you are in the market, don't hesitate. Just call him. You won't regret it! read more

I wanted the perfect stone for an engagement ring I was going to have custom made for my soon to be fiancé. I went to every jeweler I could find locally in the Northern Va area. Well probably not every one but it sure felt that way. There were lots of great jewelers and lots of great stones. However I was looking for the PERFECT stone not just a great one. Of course the specifics of what I wanted turned out to be VERY RARE. How surprising for me! Anyway I finally started shopping online, against my better judgment. What was I going to do though? No one locally had what I wanted and all seemed to have trouble finding it. I came across some inventory at Hadar Diamonds. Like many retailers who have inventory online they posted descriptions and photo's as well as the certification certificates. They also had live videos which really helped. A video doesn't completely allow you to get a good visual of the stone but its by far better than photos. As I browsed I was shocked to find exactly what I was looking for. Carat, color, cut, clarity all perfect and with a GIA certification. I immediately called and started working with Carissa. She seemed very knowledgeable and very interested in helping me complete the sale without concern. They took payment with credit card and shipped the stone with full insurance. I was afforded the time to ensure the stone was what it appeared to be before actually feeling like I was stuck with it. There was no need to worry. The stone was much nicer in person than in the videos and the quality of the purchase was confirmed for me by a local trusted jeweler Elite Jewelers of Dulles Va. I highly recommend Carissa and Hadar Diamonds. My new fiancé and I thank you very much. read more

Gerry was great to work with and I would recommend him to anyone. My fiancé loves her ring and it's been a hit with everyone who has seen it. Would recommend to anybody. read more

I had been searching for the perfect diamond ring for over two months. I spent countless hours doing research between several different local jewelers and websites. Hadar Diamonds had an amazing selection with the best prices. I highly recommend speaking to Gerry as he is very knowledgeable and he was able to assist me with everything from choosing the diamond, finding the right setting and creating the ring. I was able to save thousands of dollars and was able to find the perfect ring. As Gerry says, "the more you know, the less you pay". She loves the ring, thank you so much Gerry! read more

I decided last summer that it was the time to get engaged, and part of the delay was my feeling of dread of shopping for, and eventually purchasing, a diamond engagement ring. I started last spring, and decided to delay until I was out of school and could devote my full concentration towards the purchase. The first place I looked at was yelp, and I visited some of the more popular retailers around san diego. I was fortunate enough to be given a half carat that was a family heirloom, and I decided to go with a three ring stone so I could match the half carat with a another side carat and a larger center diamond. I discovered a diamond from an internet search and met with Gerry from Hadar Diamonds the next day. Even though I had been casually shopping for months, he taught me a few things that I was unaware of previously. I shopped a couple other jewelers, then called Gerry again to have another look at the 1.53 carat stone and he informed me that he was going to New York and would happy to price out a matching half carat stone and report back to me. Gerry is a nice guy, very laid back California attitude combined with a Brooklyn, NY upbringing and the confidence of 30+ years in the jewelry business. He keeps his overhead low, and this is definitely reflected in the price of his diamonds. He was able to match my family heirloom, gave me an outstanding price on the center stone (which was an excellent cut), and also helped my fiancé and I pick out an incredible setting. She gets compliments on her ring wherever she goes, and I can genuinely say I feel like I got an unbelievable deal. I would recommend him in a heartbeat. read more

Engagement Ring...........the weight that these two words can place on ones' shoulders could bring any man to his knees. The funny thing is, for me, the recipient and commitment that this stands for was the easy part........the hard part was finding the ring. If you are reading this review than you too are faced with digging thru the endless isles of fingerprinted glass and choreographed smiles during your pursuit of the "perfect deal". I want to take the time to clarify a few things before I tell you of my experience with Hadar Diamonds, because I am assuming that you probably are hearing some of the same things that I have over the last couple of months: 1. GIA, AGS, EGL, they are all certifications that stand for the same level of quality. I have viewed many different diamonds and rings over the last 5 months, and for an ignorant person such as myself, I could not tell you the difference. The important thing is that they are certified for insurance purposes. Theoretically if one diamond is a GIA, 1.2, D, SI1, at one store, and another is a GIA, 1.2, D, SI1 at another......they should be identical in price?.......so why the 2-4K difference at some of the places I was visiting? (I do not mean that all certifications are equal, but that all diamonds under that certification should be on equal playing fields, GIA is seen as the best....but to be honest did not notice any difference between certifications with a clean eye, or under 10X loop) 2. Retailers in my experience will tell you that buying online is a "horrible" mistake, instead of just letting you make an intelligent decision on your own. I have been in sales all of my life, and I NEVER talk bad about the competition because I personally believe if I: properly educate, am honest and fair, and have a comparable product....then why wouldn't you do business with me? 3. "You have to make a decision today, "it's the last one...,", "I don't get ones like this in too often, and I have another guy that's interested"...... you have heard them all at this point I am sure.....need I say more?... So moving on to my review of Hadar..............(Please read entire review). Sketchy, it's the first word that comes to mind. I called the number that was on the website, and the owner Gerry answered the phone. After about 5 minutes on the phone, Gerry asked if I would like to put a deposit down on the diamond that we had been discussing, which had not even seen at this point. I was taken aback by this, and requested a picture of the diamond before I commit. He said he would be happy to send me a picture and I received via email within an hour of the conversation. In Gerry's defense, I went into this experience being burned before, and I was trying to have an open mind...... I even told him that I was quite jaded. What followed over the next three days was all email correspondences and constant phone calls from Gerry's end just to keep me in the loop and make me feel comfortable. Exactly one week after our initial phone call I received a package from FedEx with a "H and D" label on it which contained my ring. I was quick to open the box which contained: 1. My certification 2. Hadar quality warranty 3. A little blue box that contained the ring that I gave up my left kidney for...... I was expecting a "nice" ring for the money I spent.........I was not expecting a SHOW STOPPER!!! The ring was better then I anticipated, and I received it almost a week faster then I was originally told. I have received compliments from everyone that has seen it.......but the biggest compliment of all was the "it's BEAUTIFUL" that I was able to decipher in between my fiances' tears and snuffiluffigus impression. I cannot express to you how appreciative I am to Gerry for not only his exemplary work, and fair pricing..........but for his honesty and integrity. Let's face it, in this day and age we are all a little skeptical when something is too good to be true. This is one case where the age old adage is wrong. Gerry is just from the old school, where quality and your word is all that matters. So before you go out and try to Skatell somebody, it's worth 5 minutes to give Hadar a call. When I read the other reviews before i made the call I was upset because no one really referred to pricing. Like I said before....I wanted to help others with my review. As a reference point, I paid the same amount I was quoted in a local jewelry store for a stone that was HALF of the size of the stone that I got from Hadar............like I said.....it's worth taking five minutes out of your day to at least see what they have....you will NOT be disappointed......... D.P. - Greenville, SC read more

Gerry is a trustworthy friend. He listens to what you want and will not stop until you get exactly what you want. I was able to get a stunning diamond within my budget. Honestly it was an unbelievable price for a GIA certified diamond -I saved tens of thousands with Gerry on a 2.5ct F VVS2 oval. I can't say enough good things about Hadar diamonds and my experience. I wouldn't consider buying a diamond from anyone else and I live on the opposite side of the country! read more

We decided to look for diamonds online with the expectation of saving money. We did exactly that, when we found Hadar Diamonds and worked with Gerry. Purchased a beautiful cushion cut diamond at a great price. Gerry is knowledgeable, patient and a pleasure to work with. He exceeded our expectations!! Give him a call today. :) read more

My husband and I found Gerry Hauser, of Hadar Diamonds, to be a pleasure to work with. He is professional, honest, ethical and provides excellent customer service. Our experience was exceptional in that all of our needs and concerns were addressed in a very timely fashion. He found us the most perfect diamond and rings design and we are thrilled with our purchase decision. We will definitely go to Gerry for any future diamonds and will not hesitate to refer our friends to Hadar Diamonds because we know they will not be disappointed. read more

Gary and Carissa have done a phenomenal job at helping me pick out a stone and a ring for my fiancée. They worked with me from start to finish and made sure that they delivered. I highly recommend their services. read more

I recently decided to pop the big question to my girlfriend while we were in Thailand for vacation. So with that decision came the thoughts of how do I even begin to look for a diamond as I really knew nothing about them other than that they can get very expensive very quickly. So I started visiting your local jewelry shops at the mall and your major jewelry stores in quest for that one ring with that perfect diamond and I really didn't see anything within reason that I wasn't going to drop $15,000 dollars on. I just happen to start looking on Yelp and came across Hadar Diamonds and made contact with a gentlemen by the name of "Uncle Gerry". So I made an appointment with him and he spent the better part of 2 hours explaining everything about diamonds to me that I didn't receive from the other jewelers that I had visited on a Saturday. Gerry was very personable and he made me feel comfortable that we were heading down the road of building trust and that he wasn't in the business to make a buck which I appreciated. So he showed me some lost diamonds at this his office that I had requested and I ended up wanting to go a different route which was totally on me because I wanted the ring to be perfect. So Gerry told me that he could get the diamond that I was thinking of, but I was pressed for time as I had to get to an appointment that I had that Saturday evening. The weekend went by and I stopped and a few more jeweler places that my friends had recommended, but was still up in the air on that "one" diamond. With just 6 days to go before I left on vacation I still hadn't made a decision and Gerry had kept in touch with me, but he wasn't pressing me to buy his diamond, just that he had the diamond I had told him I wanted during our meeting that Saturday. So along comes the Friday before I leave and Gerry reached out to me and said that I had to trust him and that he had the diamond I wanted. I told Gerry I was entrusting in him what my vision was for the ring without even seeing it, so after haggling a little bit we agreed on a price that I believe was far for the diamond he was selling me. No for the next hurdle, I needed the ring by the next week. Gerry fortunately is part owner of Jewelry in LA and he went that day and overnighted the diamond to him Jeweler and promised me the ring by the following Wednesday. So Wednesday arrives and he called me to tell me the ring was ready for pick-up and I arrived and to my surprise, the ring was everything I envisioned and more. I could not have been happier with what he asked them to design. I am in the deepest debt to Gerry for the fast and beautiful work of art he put together! When I proposed two weeks later on the beached of Phuket, my now Fiancé was amazed with how beautiful the ring was. I will definitely be recommended everyone that I know to "Uncle Gerry". read more

I did a google search and came across their website. I made a phone call as they had fantastic pricing on a 2.2 carat diamond but I wanted to see it to feel comfortable. My call was answered by Gerry Hauser, who promptly answered all my questions on the stone and fedexed the diamond so that I could see it. I have to tell you that I immediately knew that I was going to buy it. It was beautiful just as pictured and I decided to visit a local jeweler to get his take on it. I sent the diamond back with my ring setting and authorized them to charge my card I have to say that I have nothing but fabulous praises for Hadar diamonds. It was a smooth easy transaction. A day does not go by when someone says to me what a beautiful diamond. I lucked out, as I never thought I would have bought a diamond via the internet. I would definitely recommend Hadar Diamonds and I will be back in the future for diamond earrings. read more

Perfection is the word that comes to mind when I was working with Hadar Diamonds to create my dream engagement ring. At first, I was very hesitant to trust someone who was not local; however, Gerry and his great assistant Donna were very helpful and were ready to find me the perfect diamond and create the setting of my dreams. I was absolutely amazed about how much my tight budget bought! He had the BEST prices on diamonds, and my budget went TWICE as far at Hadar Diamonds compared to anywhere else! I always received very quick responses to all of my emails, and he had an endless amount of patience with all of my questions that I asked. Gerry has over 50+ years in the industry, and it was like he could tell exactly what I wanted. He sent me a diamond that he personally selected within my price range for inspection, and it was beyond perfect! I instantly knew it was the perfect diamond for my engagement ring. He created the setting based upon a photo of a ring that I loved and made an amazing engagement ring with such high sparkle, that people from down the hall called down to me to compliment how beautiful the ring is. I would not hesitate to recommend Hadar Diamonds to anyone, and Gerry will take care of you within your budget. read more