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    James Avery

    3.7 (20 reviews)
    ModerateJewelry
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    James Avery chiseled crucifix

    Went into James Avery Arboretum on Great Hills to have a cross pendant cleaned and polished from years of being tarnished black. The staff was warm, welcoming and very helpful. Was able to have the pendant cleaned, polished and restored to like new appearance while I waited thanks to the lovely Jocelyn! Would definitely recommend this location hands down! Wish I had taken a before photo to show just how tarnished this piece was and how beautifully they restored it. Thanks Jocelyn. The best!

    Chastitie A.

    I frequent this store often because I love adding charms to my bracelet, or even just finding gifts for loved ones. I will say each time, I'm offered assistance, suggestions and great customer service. Today, I was assisted by Janey who I felt was a great sales representative. She made sure to tell me tips on the proper care of my jewelry to keep it shiny. She helped me pick out the perfect gift for my friend, and made sure to put a gift receipt in case my friend didn't love it. She hit every mark, and made me feel like a valued customer. I will say that I have always received friendly service, and I look forward to coming back.

    Lisa Q.

    I have been shopping the Texas iconic jeweler since my summer camp days in junior high! Now I'm back creating a charm bracelet for my Granddaughter. The service is always lovely, just lovely.

    Left charm is original color. Middle and Right are discolored after laser welding.

    Fake!! The charms with "enamel" do not seem to be actual jewelry enamel. Customer service (Katie?) said they are "cold processed" but could not tell me what the material actually consisted of. (Jewelry enamel is made of glass.) The woman at the southpark meadows store (Nicole) told me they were "heat treated". Regardless, the colored portion of the charms changed color when jump rings were laser welded by a professional bench jeweler. Enamel does not change color. Two charms had larger jump rings added and are ruined. JA can only offer me 50% off more charms. buyer beware- not quality jewelry.

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    I purchased and received my first charms in the 1970s while attending summer camp in Kerrville.

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    Kruger's Diamond Jewelers

    Kruger's Diamond Jewelers

    4.7
    (398 reviews)
    8.6 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Luxury

    I went to Kruger's to repair two 18k gold bracelets that broke at the link/connecting hinge. First,…read moreupon entering the store, the staff promptly greeted me and listened to my concerns about the broken links. I spoke with Ryan, who was very attentive and assured me not to worry, the bracelets would be fixed. I was glad to learn they have an in-house goldsmith who handles all repairs, so this brought me peace of mind. Upon inspection, Raymond told me I should hear back within a day or so with an estimate. Lo and behold, I did receive a call back quickly and approved the repair cost. The repairs were completed within the estimated time frame. However, during the repair process, one of the bracelets (18k gold two-tone) lost a diamond on the top facing side of the link. Not to worry, said Ryan, they would fix it at no charge. I got a call the next day that it was fixed. I walked over, only to discover that now the bracelet was missing another diamond on the inner-facing side of the link. This particular bracelet holds a sentimental value to me due to its design and because it commemorates a milestone memory. Diamonds on the top links and double-sided with an inscription underneath. Each link contains the same inscription underneath with one diamond stone per link. Anyhow, once I pointed out the issue, Ryan assured me they would fix it, at no additional cost. I was expecting a call back perhaps 2-4 days later but to my surprise, I got a call the next day that my bracelet was ready. Upon careful and close inspection, the bracelet was repaired perfectly. The other bracelet (18k white gold) had no issue and was repaired perfectly the first time around. Overall, I was very pleased with Ryan and the staff's exceptional service. Kruger's will now be my go-to place for all repairs, and I will definitely come back as I have my eye on a lovely diamond bracelet.

    I love this jeweler. The staff is incredibly nice. Courtney in particular was super helpful in an…read moreissue with a watch (which I had bought elsewhere). Their jewelery is gorgeous.

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    Skilled workmanship, excellent customer service, warm and inviting atmosphere, and diamonds galore
    Skilled workmanship, excellent customer service, warm and inviting atmosphere, and diamonds galore
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    Kendra Scott Flagship

    Kendra Scott Flagship

    3.5
    (220 reviews)
    10.2 mi
    $$$

    Review #1,077 Posted on 6.17.26…read more We came here on Monday the 8th to grab some local coffee when in town for my buddies 50th in Austin. We stopped in after some coffee nearby and my wife and nephew looked around for a bit and tried on a bunch of different jewelry while there. The pricing here is very affordable, and the customer service was excellent, they were there to answer any questions you had, but no to overbearing on your pressuring you with anything. We learned afterwards that this was the original flagship store, kind of a cool detail. I would recommend this spot to anyone, it's very affordable and had lots of options too. As a bonus there's a coffee shop inside also, they've got snacks/treats to go along with the coffee options too, I'm guessing people stop in here for coffee just by itself.

    I've been wanting some Kendra Scott pieces for some time and I finally purchased a pair of…read moreearrings. I decided to order online and pick up at the flagship store so I could check out more pieces and their cafe. Parking isn't the greatest but that's South Congress in general but they do offer valet. I'm big on customer service and I can say my experience here wasn't the best. While the store was slightly busy, workers can be identified in white button ups and blue jeans. Had I not flagged someone down for my pickup, I probably wouldn't have been serviced. There were several employees standing and observing. The store itself is beautiful with pieces on display. They also have different sections for engraving as well as a color bar. From what I read, you can customize your own piece by selecting your metals and gemstones. I was interested but again, no one really cared to assist me so I decided against it. After picking up my order and making it to the car, I decided to check out my earrings. Luckily I did because one of the earrings was actually broken so I decided in that moment to take them back and get another pair. I explained this to the first worker I encountered and she went to get me another pair without a problem. However, the lady assisting me at the register with the exchange (who was the same lady I'd just picked up my order from) actually retrieved pliers and attempted to fix it. After a few moments, I had to tell her that I didn't want this pair fixed but a brand new pair considering I literally just purchased them and didn't have a chance to "break" them myself. After that, she agreed and simply swapped the earrings. The line for the café was long so unfortunately, I was unable to try it. I love the pieces offered and the community partnerships Kendra Scott has but customer service could be better.

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    STUDS

    STUDS

    4.7
    (3 reviews)
    9.9 mi

    Google gun piercing vs needle and you will find out like me why the mall trap of piercing is doomed…read moreto get an infection. Also if you are bringing your kid (minor) make sure you have a copy of their passport/birth certificate, or state issues id. Anyhoo.. nice folks, clean place, good relaxing vibes. We walked in mid week in Dec. No appointment a bit past lunch time. Its in the same shop area as la la land coffee off congress. We went mid week knowing there was a 15$ discount for non weekend days. Our 1st time with needle piercing. The longest part with a minor in needing documentation of a gov/ state ID. Seriously TX.. it seems like theres more laws around minors getting their ears pierced or gender bathroom drama vs gun ownership.. insane. Not STUDS fault. Nice folks who helped us feel comfortable right from hello, helped us pick out flat back studs for my daughters 2nd piercing. All in was about 170.00ish. $50 per ear then the flat back studs $35ish for each. Pain level 5 out of 10 (10 being worst) with the needle method vs mall gun 8/10 says my middle school daughter who gets very anxious quickly. She said is was just a pinch like getting a flu shot. All in all we'd go back. The piercer was very good with infection control (i work in the medical field). They marked the spot and wasn't rushing when we decided on the optimal spot. Paperwork took longer than the 2, 2nd hole piercings. My daughters eat wasn't red hot like the blunt mall gun post needle procedure. Id go back to get more piercings even with the cost being a lot more than the gun piercing method at the malls. Would be super fun to come with friends to get the ear dazzled and take home a bit o Austin.

    I had the pleasure of meeting and getting pierced by JAX. JAX was awesome , professional,…read morepatience, knowledgeable and kind. She also recommended piercing jewelry and different piercings that made my ear design Amazing . If you check out this location I highly recommend JAX she ATE with all my piercings.

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    Caleesi Designs Jewelers

    Caleesi Designs Jewelers

    4.8
    (259 reviews)
    10.4 mi
    $$

    I'm absolutely speechless--in the best way! Caleesi exceeded my expectations by helping me redesign…read moreand modernize a treasured family heirloom ring. The blue stone originally belonged to my grandfather and was set in his ring. After he passed, my mom had it reset in the 1980s and added the diamond. Caleesi thoughtfully repurposed the original gold and helped me create something new and uniquely mine while honoring its history. When I saw the finished piece, I was completely overcome with emotion. The result is stunning, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care and artistry that went into it.

    I was so excited about visiting Caleesi to custom make a band for my S.O.'s engagement ring. I…read moremade an appointment to discuss design and pricing. We had already purchased the GIA Certified Diamond from another source and a custom band, simple but elegant, was needed to compliment the beautiful diamond we had. It also fit my girls personality. The store was small &humble, displayed selection beautiful, and very well maintained. I met with the jeweler and shared the design my girl liked. He was very professional and polite. After a few moments of discussing the ring he went into a back room to come up with a price. This is where things took a turn. We have already had 2 other quotes from reputable sources; one in San Diego and One in New York City. These are both custom jewelers with great reviews and reputations; thus, I had already an idea of what this was going to cost me. Id prefer to stay local, give my business to one of the top rated jewelers in Austin, and even pay a little more to do so. When the price was delivered, it was ridiculously high. I was disappointed, even to say shocked. I didn't even want to negotiate, not sure if they would anyway. I traveled 45 min to this place all excited, but left disappointed and robbed of my happy experience. So much so, I felt compelled to write this review. I was even prepared to pay slightly more to keep my business local, but this price was 2.5 times higher than the others. Now, San Diego and NYC are pricey locations to begin with, so imagine the awe when a local quote from Austin was that much more. I love Austin, but seriously come on. This is not Cali or NYC, nor priced that way. Its expensive here, no doubt but for jeweler services? Caleesi is nice, but not Beverly Hills nice.

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    14k gold band with embossed design and dots of diamonds, 0.55 carat lab grown diamond, peridot gems
    14k gold band with embossed design and dots of diamonds, 0.55 carat lab grown diamond, peridot gems
    Picture of my tiara and my earrings
    Picture of my tiara and my earrings
    My beautiful tiara. Thank you again, Steve and all your other helpers, y'all made my day

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    My beautiful tiara. Thank you again, Steve and all your other helpers, y'all made my day

    James Avery - jewelry - Updated July 2026

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