If you're in Boston searching for a Diamond Engagement ring, don't look any further than International Exchange. Kevin absolutely takes out the stress and hassle of finding the perfect piece at the fairest price. He's transparent, and very easy to communicate with. You won't have to worry about the red tape that comes with shopping at a large retailer. After my initial visit to their shop, Kevin was always available via text or phone call with any questions or modifications that I requested. Thanks International Exchange for creating the perfect ring for us. My Fiancee loves it! read more

Kevin was so amazing to work with and just so kind. I wanted to make a special engagement ring incorporating my mothers diamonds and gave him the idea for a design. He and his designer nailed it the very first time and it was so beyond my expectations. The ring was done in under three weeks from our first appointment and the cost was beyond reasonable. My fiancé and I are so grateful for the recommendation of his services and will refer him to all of our friends. :) read more

International Exchange - Jewelry Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Kevin and his wife were so nice and helpful finding my engagement ring and wedding band. The rings are so pretty. He was not pushy at all during our time in the store. He worked with us to make the ring exactly like I wanted. We sent emails throughout the week after leaving the store to confirm details. The prices were right too!!! read more

International Exchange - Jewelry Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Kevin made exactly what we wanted. The detail of the ring is amazing. He picked the perfect stone. He respected our budget and delivered the product. 3 years later and I still get compliments on the ring. We also bought diamond studs from him and def will buy more. read more

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It's been truly a pleasure to work with Kevin at International Exchange located in the Jewelers Building in Boston. I was recommended by a good friend. For me, reference and reviews mean everything on such a huge purchase! Kevin helped me design the perfect engagement ring! My fiance has very particular taste that was difficult to pin down. She showed me her pinterest and wanted characteristics of all of them. She wanted something classic, delicate, and a little vintage. As I described what she wanted, Kevin helped walk me through to finish out the concept. He was so patient with me through each detail of the setting. And we got it perfect! The setting is delicate and stunning! For the diamond center stone search, he found five quality diamonds to choose from. They all had slightly different qualities and price tags. I had one in mind but really wanted his expert opinion. He actually recommended the same one and it was one of the modestly priced ones! I loved that he didn't recommend the most expensive one. Now that is honesty! My mind had such peace that we picked the perfect one! The ring was shipped in a pretty mahagony jewelery box with all of the GIA paperwork. I immediately insured the ring and was ready for the big day! On 10/26/2017, my fiance and I closed on our new condo. With our new keys, we stepped inside our brand new condo. I got down on one knee in our soon-to-be bedroom and proposed. She could not stop crying and staring at the ring through her tears! She said I completely captured what she dreamt of. I shamelessly took all of the credit. Thx Kevin! =) She literally gets stopped three times a day. Coworkers just stare! Thank you Kevin! =) I'll be calling you soon for the wedding bands! read more

I'm a happy bride-to-be later this month, thanks to Jina and Kevin! My fiancé bought my engagement ring from International Exchange and we just recently got the wedding bands for both of us! The owners have been extremely welcoming and accommodating to our preferences, timeline and our budget! Having known nearly nothing about diamonds or wedding rings, we were about to blindly purchase overpriced rings when we came into this store at Boston's Diamond District. With the little research that I did, I was not sure of what I wanted for the ring, but both Jina and Kevin were extremely patient with us the entire process. They even hunted for diamonds with bigger carats with equivalent price and quality! We feel like the owners genuinely care for the customers as they enter the deal of marriage! I also think that they have some of the most sophisticated designs and settings. Couldn't have been so satisfied with the engagement ring, have gotten countless compliments on it. Definitely recommend! read more

International Exchange - The camera doesn't catch the shine, but it sparkles like a dream. - Jewelry Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Love Kevin and his wife. Have bought several pieces of diamond jewelry here. He's helpful and fair.

There is nobody in the Boston area better than Kevin! In creating the perfect ring for my fiancée, he was incredibly helpful from start to finish. He communicates extremely well, and is a total expert. He sourced multiple diamonds for me to select from and knew exactly which features to optimize for the diamond based on my budget. He was also extremely helpful when it came to picking the perfect setting. Kevin's pricing is extremely fair; you will be very happy with what you pay. If you are looking for the place to buy the perfect engagement ring, look no further! Thanks for everything, Kevin! read more

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I bought my fiancées engagement ring this past summer with Kevin, the owner. I am upset because I could not give Kevin, his wife, and his store a million stars. Having known nothing about diamonds, and the little research I did, Kevin was able to educate me and guide me to buying the perfect diamond. He is a loyal, trust-worthy jeweler, that should be highly praised for his knowledge and his beautiful assortment of diamonds. For me, and I think any one in search for a diamond, do not look further than International Exchange. I was really nervous going into this process and with Kevin's help, he made it less stressful than it would have been. Kevin- thank you for your expertise in this field. Truly, it has been a pleasure to be your customer. You made this experience everything I did NOT imagine and that is for the better! Again, a five-star review does not speak volume to what you did for me and now my fiancée. Thank you again! read more

I was referred to Kevin specifically by a friend of mine who got engaged in May 2017. He in turn had been referred to Kevin from some of his friends in Boston. Clearly, a lot of people had a great experience and ended up with the diamond they were looking for. For me, Kevin did an amazing job working with me to get the perfect diamond for my now fiancee. I actually purchased the ring from Kevin back in October, after talking, visiting and working with him for 1-2 months (mostly due to my schedule -- I live in NY but was working in NH at the time so had to make time to drive down to Boston to see him). Over the course of 2-3 visits, he showed me multiple diamonds each time, making sure to select the very best quality within the specifications that I requested. As any shopper does, I also looked at several other places, including a couple shops in NYC's diamond district. The price, quality and service combined did not compare. While there were obviously similar quality diamonds at other places, Kevin offered better prices and great customer service - he was always available to answer quick text messages and even phone calls over the weekend. He was also very honest with me and gave me his candid thoughts not as a seller but as someone with subject matter expertise -- if he didn't think I needed a diamond as expensive, given the color of the setting and band, he would let me know. Or, he would very honestly let me know which diamond he felt was better quality between two of very similar specifications. At the end of it I came away very happy with the purchase -- and my fiancee thought the ring was perfect, exactly what she wanted. Thank you Kevin for a great experience and look forward to working with you again in the future! read more

International Exchange - Round cut with pave rose gold band, and under halo (not visible from top view) - Jewelry Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

With so many other options available at the International Exchange Building (333 Washington St), I recommend you avoid this place. They clearly sub-contract all of their diamond purchases and do not have most of the diamonds they have on-site. They requested a deposit just for showing me the diamond... I've been here 3 times. This place is always empty. Must be other reasons too... read more

Don't let this little place fool you. These people are fair and can do just as much as the larger places. I have ordered custom jewelry and bought multiple pieces from them. I stumbled upon them while looking for my engagement ring with my now husband. We went all over the jewelers building comparing prices and diamonds. He was the most fair and educated me on everything. I have looked at many diamonds over the past 8 years I have been dealing with them and they never asked me for a deposit as another reviewer stated. If you don't see something you like he can have anything you want custom made. Everyone once and a while we shop around but we always come back to this little place. read more

I bought my wife's engagement and wedding ring from Kevin (the owner) and he was extremely fair, helpful, and engaging from start to finish. He conducts his business in a friendly and peaceful manner and at the end of the day, I felt like he hooked me up with a great diamond ring at a very reasonable price for both parties. I even bought my wedding band from him! I highly recommend Kevin to anyone who is looking to buy a diamond ring! He will answer all your questions, give you a fair price, and hook you up some dope products! read more

I bought my fiancées engagement ring here back in February and proposed in April. The amount of compliments she is still receiving on the ring is incredible. Kevin was extremely helpful, informative and courteous. I cannot say enough good things and am excited to go back for our wedding bands. read more

I wish there was a six star rating. Kevin and his wife have been nothing but professional and very fair and every transaction we've done with them. I have bought three rings myself from Kevin one of which I gave him a hand drawn picture of what I wanted and he made it exact. Recently my friend came with specific requirements for the type of ring the quality as well as the cost and Kevin was able to match a ring to what he wanted. I was in my friends wedding and everybody including his wife love the ring. In the past I've had people at my job asked me if I knew a good place to buy a ring, two of them that I sent to Kevin purchased multiple rings and commented about the quality service they received. In connection to the foolish comment made by one individual about Kevin not being there he has always answered the phone whenever I've called and has never once missed an appointment made. Maybe if you want somebody there all the time you can go to the mall and you can pay ridiculous prices for low-quality but at least you get to talk to somebody at the counter whenever you want. read more

Bought my now fiancee's engagement ring with Kevin (owner) and his wife. I knew just a bit about diamonds from a little research I did online, but learned so much more from talking to Kevin. Seems like most of the reviews are positive, which I agree with, so I'll just point out a few things I noticed: 1. The shopping experience was very comfortable. I never felt pressured to buy a particular ring/diamond, and definitely was never pushed outside my budget. It seemed that rather than trying to sell me what would bring about the most profit, Kevin really made an effort to find what would fit my current situation and needs. 2. Kevin was very knowledgable and made himself available to work around my schedule as much as possible. Again, no "salesperson" feel, just a guy trying to get you the best for what you need. 3. Very fair price. I say "fair" and not "cheap". As a firm believer in "you get what you pay for", this is about as good as it gets for whatever budget available. For the quality of diamond that I bought, along with the quality of service I received, I believe what I paid was more than fair. 4. With so many options available in terms of jewelry (I'm guessing all with competitive pricing), in the end it comes down to the people you work with to obtain it. Could not have worked with better people who really cared for what I needed and was looking for. Long story short, highly recommended. read more

Kevin and Gina and the most fair and wonderful Jewelers I have ever dealt with. We looked at multiple diamonds at multiple stores and came back to International exchange and bought the first diamond we initially looked at. Kevin had the best prices and educated us on our purchase. He made our wedding bands and designed them exactly how we wanted. I have since sent over 10 friends to him and they all have purchased engagement rings from him. Kevin can create any piece of jewelry you want. He is a phenomenal jeweler and I recommend him to everyone! read more

I don't usually give yelp reviews, but when I saw that they only had an average of 3 stars, I had to say something. My now fiance and I shopped around the building International Exchange is located in for a while; there are so many options. We finally landed in Kevin's shop and were pleasantly surprised. We found him to be knowledgeable, and most importantly, he wasn't a typical salesman trying to talk up the diamonds or how great International Exchange is. He also wasn't pushing us to buy that day. In fact, we didn't buy anything or even make a deposit on a ring he was going to make for us. We loved working with him so much that it was the clear option when it became time to buy my fiance Ryan's ring. He had both of our rings ready a week after we ordered, and they are appraised at 3x the paid price. I would recommend anyone go to this place for ANY of their jewelry needs! read more

My husband and I been buying jewelry from another jeweler in the same building for years and thought we were getting a good deal. After years of being a loyal customer and personally spending over $60,000 we asked our jeweler about upgrading my diamond earrings. He gave us a price which thought it was expensive, $16,000, plus a trade in of my old earring, which were 2 carats total weight. On a whim we decided to check out The International Jewelry Exchange and were shocked by the difference in the price. We bought the most beautiful earrings for $10,000 without a trade in. We also brought a friend to see Kevin after looking at several jewelers for a ring for his wife. His price was by far the best, and this is without sacrificing quality. He also provides excellent customer service. My sister purchased a bracelet and when the clasp broke, he fixed it immediately without charging her. Most recently my husband purchased a 3 1/2 carat sapphire ring from Kevin and I have to say it is the most beautiful sapphire I have ever seen. I can't say enough about Kevin, he is honest and trustworthy and I will never buy jewelry from another jeweler. read more

I have actually been remiss in writing Kevin a favorable review, but just had occasion to contact him again and it was a great reminder of the outstanding experience he provided my wife and I back in 2011 when we were purchasing an engagement ring. My wife is not a huge jewelry fan and we ended up searching high and low to find something she was interested in. Finally ended up seeing a unique art-deco style ring that was truly up her alley! As fate would have it, the ring was sold in the day it took us to get hold of the jeweler who owned it. At this point, a friend introduced us to Kevin as a man who is able to have some very unique work done. Our friend was right, Kevin worked with us tirelessly to help capture the spirit of what my wife was really after, going through a process of imagining, drawing, revising, and prototyping what ultimately became a beautiful setting for my wife's diamond. Regarding purchase of the stone, Kevin was also extremely helpful. He was able to provide both education as to the industry and help to steer us to what was a great fit for our needs. At no point did I feel that Kevin pushed us during the sale and I felt he was hugely helpful in keeping us from slipping down an expensive slope in a few cases and at the end of the day, we felt we got an excellent purchase value. We were extremely satisfied with the ring (and continue to be) and would certainly work with Kevin again. This now brings me back to the present. My wife had need of a copy of some documents that we'd mislaid in the process of moving. She reached out to Kevin and within half an hour he was digging them up for us. Perhaps it is to be expected, but I continue to be impressed at the courtesy and service provided. Any interested buyer would do well to take the time to meet with Kevin before deciding upon a relationship with another jeweler. It has been a highly worthwhile experience for us. read more

Kevin is absolutely THE BEST! My fiance and I worked with him for about a month to find the perfect stone. Kevin was patient, knowledgeable and super nice with the whole process while working with a VERY demanding couple. We gave him very narrow specs as to what were looking for and Kevin sourced great stones at fair prices for us to look at and was patient while we went back and forth around a few. He is very professional and honest as well as not at all pushy which I found with a lot of diamond vendors. I traveled all the way from NYC to work with him and have no hesitation about recommending him to friends and family. I absolutely love my stone and very happy that I worked with Kevin. read more

I couldn't disagree more with the one star review below. Admittedly, I have only had one experience with this store, but it was great. I recently got engaged. I bought the diamondon my own and went to this store to get purchase a setting and get it set. I had found the setting I wanted on bluenile.com it was $695. Kevin, the owner, sold me the exact same one for $525 (almost 25% off). Plus, he got the dimond set and sized for me in less than 24 hours and even threw in a nice box. Kevin, and hs store, came highly recommended to me by my roommate. He had a great experience purchasig both his engagement rings and wedding bands through Kevin. He has had nothing but great things to say about this place. I plan to go back for my wedding bands as well. Obvioulsy, if my experineces differs next time around then I will update this review. read more

I bought my fiancee's engagement ring from International Exchange after being referred by two of my buddies who had bought from Kevin as well. I had done quite a bit of research online and also spent a couple hours looking at rings on Blue Nile. I could have saved a lot of time if I had just gone to Kevin first. He spent about 30 minutes answering all of my questions. The most important thing I learned was which of the C's were worth paying for, and which ones were less so simply by comparing many different options and seeing for myself. Kevin was able to guide me through the process without me ever feeling pressured. I left the first day and went home to do a little more research online. Nowhere I looked, not even Bluenile was able to come close to what Kevin was offering for the stone I was looking at (About 15% difference). About a week later I went back and purchased the ring, and a week after that he had it ready for me. Many of the other reviews commented on the simplicity of Kevin's store. Don't let that turn you away because it is probably part of the reason why they are able to offer the prices that they do. If you are buying a diamond, do yourself a favor and at least stop by International Exchange to see what Kevin can offer you. read more

Great pricing and good variety. A few of my friends have gone here and recommended them. They were great. Made buying an engagement ring simple. read more

Kevin was recommended to me by a friend who had bought an engagement ring from him years ago. I was looking to buy an engagement ring with a custom built setting. After shopping around at a number of places, Kevin offered the fairest price. He was very diligent about the details of the setting. My request was pretty intricate, and my fiance was thrilled with the final product...a feat in itself. If you plan to shop around, I would suggest going to Kevin towards the beginning of the process. It will give you a great base to get comfortable with the process, and you'll probably go back to Kevin after visiting couple of other places. read more

For an honest wholesale diamond buying experience, check out Kevin at International Exchange (floor 2 of 333 Washington--aka "The Jewelers Building"). I should disclose that just signed up for Yelp to post this review (and am in no way related to or have any business interest with International Exchange) but just really appreciate the great service and deal I got there. Therefore, I wanted to take some time to share a little diamond buying advice that I picked up along the way and review the experience that I had with Kevin on my search for the perfect engagement ring. So if this sounds like you, stay with me, and hopefully you'll be better for it. Over the last six months or so, I've louped over 100 loose stones. I've enjoyed learning about the diamond trade and putting my research, lapidary skills and tools to the test. If you do your homework online, get the right tools, and ask the right questions, it becomes easy to gauge how honest a jeweler is being with you. There are a lot of bad deals out there and if your not careful you will get ripped off, I promise. Do yourself a favor and stay away from malls and retailers with extravagant storefronts and fancy gift boxes. You know who they are. Don't take any recommendations from your Mom or her friends or else your likely to find yourself with an overpriced crackerjack box ring with diamonds related to the carbon on your soon to be father in-law's masonry saw--and then when your fiancee finds out just how crappy her ring is you better make sure she doesn't get her hands on that saw. So if your rich enough to finance Tiffany & Co.'s executive compensation bonus pool, or naive enough to lose an appendage or two from some bad advice, that's your business. If you want to get a great deal on a diamond engagement ring, that's Kevin's business. After working with many jewelers in CT and MA, along with the circuit of jewelers in downtown crossing (which has great variety and selection--who needs 47th St NYC?) and balking on several close deals, I finally purchased an RBC GIA cert in plat with 2 ceylons from Kevin and his wife. The deal I got from Kevin was more competitive than any other brick and mortar jeweler or internet retailer, and the purchasing experience was very transparent. From the moment I walked in, I was treated like a dealer, not a consumer. I told Kevin what I was looking for, and before he showed me diamonds I was courteously handed a loupe and daylight light (I hadn't even taken out my lapidary kit, so I assume he does this with everyone, not just people that seem to know what they're doing). Though I appreciated the daylight, I actually had to ask Kevin to turn on his "retail" lights (which are overhead incandescent lights that could make poo sparkle) so I could compare his diamonds performance against the other jeweler's which typically benefit from this most generous spectrum. After identifying my diamond of interest, he quoted me wholesale, and then to prove it he voluntarily priced it against the rap sheet and then we compared it to other GIA certified stones on RapNet. For the carat and grade I was looking for, Kevin had the lowest wholesale price in the US vs identical GIA certified RBC's. Then, he even allowed me to bring in a friend who is also a jeweler to give me his opinion on the stone and match it to the GIA cert! Kevin's straightforward approach and transparency built my trust which was also confirmed by my own research. There was no need for sales pressure, because in the end price and value should do the talking. After a rigorous search, I couldn't be happier with my purchase and look forward to coming back to purchase jewelry from him for more occasions. If your looking for a great deal on an engagement ring or other piece, CHECK THIS GUY OUT. read more

I learned growing up that you get what you pay for. When shopping for a diamond pendant for my wife to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, I went shopping for a beautiful stone, not a beautiful showroom. I buffed up my knowledge of the "4 Cs" and scoured the web to get a sense of the market. I read sobering advice from "The Diamond Guy" (Google him). I discovered Blue Nile, the online diamond merchant, and was tempted by the selection and prices, but the idea of buying a diamond sight unseen struck me as absurd. Then I started visiting reputable jewelers in downtown Boston. I was buzzed into showrooms with oriental rugs and antiques. I was ushered into private back rooms with custom lighting and comfy chairs. Very seductive, all that overhead. Some of the sales people were straight shooters and others were slippery hype masters. Not my favorite sport. I ended up fulfilling my wife's dream for some serious sparkle at International Exchange, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for luxury around her neck or on her finger, rather than in the jewelry store itself. I immediately appreciated the proprietor, Kevin Lee In, a quiet, knowledgeable, warm, and respectful man I felt I could trust. He listened to what I wanted and showed me several lovely stones within my price range and desired parameters. No pressure, no hard sell, no b-s. Also no oriental rugs or antiques. I ended up buying a larger stone than I expected to be able to afford, GIA certified, gorgeous, set to my specifications, delivered on time, and less expensive than Blue Nile prices. After first seeing the stone, I wanted to be sure it was the best deal I could get, so I continued to shop around. I told a couple of other jewelers at well known stores (with advertising budgets) about this diamond. Neither of them could come close to matching Kevin's price for similar quality. Both of them actually advised me to go back and buy it. So I happily did. When I encountered Kevin the second time, he was just finishing up with a buyer from one of the other jewelry stores in the building. I guess the professionals don't care about paying for overhead either. If you're looking for a fancy façade, you'll probably walk on by International Exchange. If you're looking for a beautiful diamond at an unbeatable price, this is your place, and you'll have the pleasure of doing business with a real gentleman (and his wife and perhaps their well behaved children if you're there during school vacation). I read a terrible online review of International Exchange while I was doing my research. If you saw the same piece and decided to stay away, I suggest you visit Kevin and make up your own mind. I couldn't have had a better experience. read more