Kocek Jeweler is a family-run artisan shop which is very fitting for Carmel. We visited while we were on our engagement getaway. What stood out to me was how they talked through how the ring would sit on my hand years from now. They even walked me through how sizing can shift during pregnancy and what that means for future resizing. That kind of perspective only comes from a jeweler who's seen everything. They offer custom fitting on their in-case pieces. The cost was very reasonable for the quality. If you want real craftsmanship from people who actually care about the end result, this is the shop. I'd absolutely return. read more

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Kocek Jeweler's is straight from "Heaven." My parents have been customers for "decades." I happened to stop by a couple of months ago to see if they had extra ring boxes for an heirloom. The moment I walked in I sensed this was no "ordinary" jewelry store. Kirkor and Michelle are the "best." Now I know why this store holds a special place in my Mom's heart. read more

Professional service, great customer attitude, beautiful work ...very nice choices The only down side is finding parking in Carmel on a weekend, but it is worth the effort. read more

A real "old school" goldsmith. He remade an antique ring for me and did a beautiful job at a very reasonable cost. read more

100% recommend getting your ring here. My fiance had such a great experience and they were very helpful and caring throughout the whole process :) read more

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Mr. Kocek made a pair of black diamond ear rings for me, absolutely gorgeous. We have been looking for a trusted jeweler for a long time, when we met Mr. Kocek, we had the warmth and family feeling. We chatted about life, and his world traveling stories, he then fixed my wedding ring for me (missing a couple of pave diamonds) which bothered me for a long time. What a genuine and kind man! We now have a lifetime jeweler! Thank you so much! read more

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Thank you, Mr. Kocek and Michelle, for your genuine warmth, professionalism, and for resizing my wedding rings so beautifully! This charming shop was referred to me by friends, and now I can highly recommend them as well. I experienced friendly (and COVID-safe) service and Mr. Kocek did excellent work at a very fair price. Upon picking up my rings, he invited me to come back in 6 months so he could re-check the settings and make sure everything was fine, free of charge. Kocek Jewelers will treat you like family from the moment you step inside. I am so happy to have found a trusted place to take my jewelry! read more

A very trustworthy and friendly business! I needed to have my ring resized and I had no doubt in my mind that I couldn't trust my ring in their hands. I would 10/10 recommend read more

My husband and I were celebrating our 8yr anniversary in Carmel and walked into Kocek Jeweler. We had been looking for the best jeweler to help with a very important task. I lost my wedding ring seven years ago and so this was the first time we would be finally re-creating what was lost. Needless to say after sitting down with Mr. Kocek and his amazing assistant Michelle they took the time to go over every detail, and truly understood the assignment. When I finally received the finished product, there was not a dry eye in the room. It was beyond gorgeous and everything I could've ever hoped for in a ring. This was truly such a magical experience, and we are eternally grateful for your kindness and great customer service. To me, it feels more like family now and we hope to have more pieces created in the future. I highly recommend for anyone that is wanting high-quality pieces or also getting engaged. read more

Simply the best! Beautiful jewelry & excellent repair services. Mr. Kocek is wonderful to deal with!!!

Wonderful experience picking out my bracelet for our 30th anniversary. I can't wait to see the final product!

He has made two custom pieces for us; a ring and a pendant. He did a nice job on both. They came out as expected and fairly priced read more

Mr KOCEK is a Honest and wonderful Jeweler. From the moment you walk in and your greeted by Michelle you feel your in good hands. He is designing my Sapphire wedding ring. I'm thrilled his designs are absolutely Gorgeous . I definitely found my Jeweler. Everything in his shop is unique and stunning.. read more

This place is wonderful! I love everything about it! The staff is amazing - Michelle and Mr. Kocek are very personable, honest and kind people. I had a wonderful experience getting my wedding rings appraised here! Will definitely come back for future needs! read more

Such a wonderful gem of a jewelry shop. I've had a few pieces of my jewelry fixed here and they do an excellent job. The jewelry is gorgeous and unique as well as some traditional pieces. Not only that, they are kind, professional, experienced, and truly care. read more

Thank you, Yelp! Mr. Kocek is amazing! This was the first time I had ever been to a jeweler by myself, and while I was nervous at first, he immediately put me at ease! I know nothing about jewelry, and I was there to find a wedding band, which I had no idea what style exactly I even wanted. He sat down with me and designed 2 completely different styles for me. Wonderful man, great customer service, and extraordinary products! I didn't even want to look elsewhere after meeting him and Anne. I'm absolutely recommending this place to friends, and I will probably even take my family to see him when they come visit! Kocek Jeweler is honestly the place to go! I wish I received this type of customer service other places. The only minor downside is parking is street only (as it is for most of Carmel-by-the-Sea). However, I've been lucky the times I've gone and found spots less than 1 block away. There is a nearby 20 minute spot if you can go in quickly. read more

Kay Kocek is the family jeweler for sure. He has beautiful pieces and will create what you need before you even know you need it. A very loved business in Carmel. One visit here won't be your last and you will find you actually trust him.....yes...trust your jeweler to come back again and again. One more customer for life. read more

Kocek Jeweler is the very best jeweler not only on The Monterey Peninsula, but in the WORLD!! The talent and craftsmanship of his work is amazing, and if you find a nicer or more honest person in the world, let me know. K has made numerous pieces of jewelry for me over the years, and each one is more beautiful than the next. I always tell everyone that if you want more for your money, go to Kocek Jewelers. Quality does not cost more, you will get a better product within your budget. My daughter is getting married and she has already visited to discuss her wedding ring...can't wait to see the finished product. read more

Awesome and intimate jeweler! They are so personable and sweet there giving our dog treats and being so kind! I bought my husbands wedding band here because we trusted them so much. read more

I just visited Kocek Jewelry again this week to replace a broken prong on my antique band and resize my vintage wedding anniversary ring for our upcoming anniversary. 10/10 experience with Mr. Kocek and his wonderful staff again! They are incredibly detailed and customer service is one of a kind, I'm a millennial but can confidently say the service provided here is rare to find these days. I can't wait for an excuse to come back again! Thank you! read more

My bride's two-day-old wedding ring was chafing her finger due to an unfinished edge that the designer in another country left on the ring. We needed a jeweler (not just a jewelry store!) to buff the edge of the ring. We knew we were in the right place as soon as we walked in the front door. The jewelry design workshop behind the glass window was almost as big as the retail shop. Two jewelers were busy designing and making beautiful jewelry-their designs are truly gorgeous.. But the owner took a few minutes to fix our ring, even though we had not bought it there. This is a must-see jewelry studio in Carmel. read more

I brought in a ring I inherited from my late grandfather and they did not disappoint. They did a free quick cleaning of it within 5 minutes of me walking in the door. After that they assessed the ring further and quoted me to do a resizing, a thorough cleaning and overall maintenance. I agreed for the work to be done, they took a picture of the ring, printed it out and handed it to me along with a receipt. A little less that two weeks later I got a call that the work on my ring was finished. I picked it up and couldn't believe it was the same ring I dropped off! It look gorgeous and fit wonderfully. Very happy with the work and price. I would recommend them to anyone looking to alter or maintain their priceless sentimental jewelry. Will be coming back to have the ring cleaned occasionally read more

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I am very pleased with the redesign of my Mother's wedding ring. Mr.Kocek made my idea of the redesign come to life without altering much of the original design. I brought him a couple diamond bands I will never wear and incorporated this into the ring. The result was exactly what I wanted, and done with immaculate precision. Not only Mr.Kocek is a nice man but he values his expertise and skill. I highly recommend Kocek Jewelers and thank you for an amazing ring that I will cherish forever. read more

Amazing Jeweler! Mr. Kocek and Michelle were incredibly welcoming and showed us around the shop. I needed a custom wedding band and Kocek provided options and sketched out my idea. It came out beautiful! Very reasonable price. Unlike mall shops, the work is done in-house and at a very high quality. read more

After my fiancé (now husband) and I got engaged, we stumbled into Kocek Jewelers in Carmel while having lunch. Mr. Kocek & Michelle welcomed us, took the time to show us all their jewelry and explained to us that he could make any custom pieces we would like. They were so warm and inviting and they made us feel important, like we were part of the family. We came back about 6 months later because of the memorable first meeting we had. We brought Mr. Kocek some of our family diamonds and he took the time to put together a sample of the wedding ring he wanted to make me. We both work in the emergency medical field and Mr. Kocek was so thoughtful about the functionality of the design while also maintaining the beauty of the ring. Neither one of us had ever made such an important jewelry purchase before but we felt comfortable knowing he would create something beautiful for us. The ring turned out absolutely beautiful and it is so unique. Our experience at Kocek jewelers will alway hold a special place in our hearts. We will always return to Mr. Kocek for all of our jewelry needs! read more

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Wonderful experience! I needed my engagement ring rhodium plated and it was done in just a couple of hours in the store. It turned out beautiful! The owner is super nice and the service was great! read more

The best jeweler in the Monterey County. Beautiful custom pieces from this master jeweler! You will never be disappointed and he will always exceed your expectations! read more

Kay is the best! And every time we've seen him (over the past 20+ years) , either to buy or not, he is always friendly, helpful, full of great ideas, listens carefully and is acutely responsive! When my husband wanted to design a ring approximating an antique $20K ring I had been thinking about for a couple of years (from another store) he and Kay put their heads together and came up with a beautiful design, let me pick out the stone and Kay asked me to let him choose the triangular diamonds to complete the design. I trusted him to do that! And it was the most gorgeous ring EVER!! It is something I can also wear every day (and I do!) and I have been able to stop by unannounced and he is always happy to fix something if he can while I wait and have a nice visit. There is no jewelry dealer we trust more than Kay! read more

Honest, BEAUTIFUL designer with wonderful and different items in his store. Everyone is friendly and helpful. We have bought several things from K over many, many years. (3 generations in our family have purchased items!) You simply can not go wrong...I can't say enough positive things...he is amazing! read more

My boyfriend proposed with his grandmothers wedding ring. It was big so we brought it in and Kocek sized it beautifully, not to mention in like an hour. He let us look at the diamond under a microscope and took pictures of it. He sized it so perfectly as if he knew my body better then I did. Months have gone by and I had no idea that rings get tighter and looser throughout the month, and wow he sized it to perfection. It's never too loose or too tight. We plan on going back for more work. read more

I am just amazed at the stunning engagement ring Kay created for me. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. My boyfriend's grandmother had left him her engagement ring, but it needed to be reset. Instead of playing it safe and replacing the worn prongs, I took a risk and decided to make a completely different setting using the stones and metal from the family ring. There is so much character and creativity put into all of Kay's pieces. I'm so glad I decided to come to Kocek's for my engagement ring, and I know I will be back. read more

I love K. Kocek Jeweler in Carmel, CA. He is a true gentleman who has great design ideas and taste. I have entrusted several pieces of jewels with him knowing he will create a memorable piece of jewelry that I may pass on to my heirs. read more

Quality work, honest prices and by far the best jeweler I have ever been to!! I went into Kocek Jewelers devastated as one of my diamonds had just fallen out of my engagement ring. Mr. Kocek replaced the diamond, surrounding prongs and additionall prongs as were necessary. I received my ring like new and at a fraction of the cost that I was told from a previous jeweler! It was such great quality, I will never go to any other jeweler!! AND everything is done in-house which is so personal! Thank you again Mr. Kocek!!! Michelle is great too! read more

Kocek Jeweler is a professional, warm and inviting establishment in downtown Carmel. I stumbled upon this special place after purchasing an antique ring nearby. They resized and appraised the ring and I immediately knew I'd be back here for all of my jewelry needs. The next day I brought my wedding ring (a family ring) to be resized and felt 100% comfortable leaving both of my rings with them. They did a spectacular job in perfecting the rings. They were honest and very reasonable. The place has a very personable feel to it. They sincerely just want to meet the costumers' needs and for them to be happy. ..... I got to meet the owner and heard his story of how he came here and started his business. It's clear he's someone who truly loves what he does and takes pride in his craft. While I was in there a couple who had been married for 30 or 40 years or so came back in to visit and talk with the owner about how they had their rings made there. The other two ladies working there were very happy pleasant people and helped me so much with their advise on my pieces. I already have a few other future projects/ideas to bring in to this jeweler. I would strongly recommend this establishment to anyone. Trustworthy. High quality. read more

Kay is not just a wonderful jeweler, but he's a wonderful person, too. My family and I buy all of our jewelry from him, because he has the best quality at the best prices. Kay's inventory is an ecletic mix of traditional and unusual pieces. And you can trust him, to boot. One time, one of the necklaces that I bought from him had a small diamond fall out. I took it in to him, and without a question he took it in the back and replaced the diamond, free of charge. He is knowledgeable not just of gold but of all jewelry, and is very honest with you. I could go on for days about this man's integrity, but I think the best endorsement I can give is to say that all my Kocek pieces solicite compliments from friends and strangers alike. read more

Kay Kocek is one of the finest jewelers you will ever have the pleasure of doing business with. He has a beautiful selection of the highest quality, and Kay is as honest as the day is long. He really cares about making sure that you find that piece that will be perfect for you or a loved one. I am a customer for life. read more

I cannot say enough about Mr. K and how grateful my fiancée and I were for his generosity and expertise. I decided to propose to my now fiancée in Carmel and had underestimated the size of the ring. In her excitement from the proposal she forced the ring onto her finger and could not get it off. So there we were, standing on Carmel beach as a newly engaged couple, and my fiancée's ring finger was swelling up and in pain. Neither of us wanted to damage the ring but we knew it had to be taken off before it caused her any serious discomfort. We found the highest rated Carmel jeweler on Yelp and walked into Mr. K's shop. He could not have done a better job of calming us down and taking care of the situation. He poured us each a glass of wine, cut the ring off of her finger, and then spent the next two hours sizing it properly so that my fiancée could wear her new engagement ring during the remainder of our trip. We walked into his shop frantic and upset, and left two hours later ready to celebrate our engagement. He honestly saved our engagement weekend. When we got back to Chicago we showed the ring to our jeweler and she was extremely impressed with the work Mr. K had done. She was initially worried when I told her that a jeweler in Carmel had cut off the ring, but upon seeing his work she was thrilled. The ring was not damaged in the slightest. I cannot thank Mr. K enough and I know that I will purchase pieces from him in the future. He completely fixed my mistake and turned a potential disaster into a fun story we will one day tell our grandchildren. I cannot recommend him enough. If you are in need of a jeweler in the Carmel/Monterey area you have to see Mr K. read more

I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! Kocek is amazingly talented. After my fiancé purchased my engagement ring from the usual franchise jewelry store we were extremely disappointed by the hue of the blue sapphires we had purchased. Needless to say we settled and were bummed that we didn't have the happy thoughts and experience like many newly engaged couples should have. Well that all changed after our first appointment at Kocek Jewelers! The moment we walked in the store we were welcomed with open arms. We had a couple appts with K to discuss ideas for a custom wedding band and also to replace the blue sapphires. I was anxious because of previous experience but was confident that K understood our vision. Between his numerous trips out of the country to obtain numerous gems he assured me that I would love the end result. Well, I just picked up the ring and it is beyond my wildest dreams and more than I could have ever imagined. The blue hue of my sapphires is suburb! I nearly jumped over the counter to hug the VERY talented owner. I cannot wait to say "I do" and show off the piece of art of my ring. K was more than willing to work with our budget and realized we are a new couple starting out. I want to shout from any roof top how fabulous Kocek Jewelers can be! The best place in the world. Before you even think about going to the average mall jewelry store go here and chat with anyone in the store. I am a customer for life and will not go any where else. Best place in the world! read more

Exquisite jeweler, he has so many superbly crafted pieces in his store and you can tell he loves what he does: it shows in his work. I am a male and I cannot say enough about what an enjoyable experience it was to work with Mr. Kocek. I explained to him that my gift purchase was not going to be a big ticket item. This didn't faze Mr. Kocek, he happily worked with me to get something special. He had no airs about him and he treated me like I was an important client. The gift I purchased? An elegant pearl necklace, solid gold fish hook clasp, all the pearls were of the same size and luster. It was beautifully gift wrapped too. Needless to say this gift was a huge hit. My whole experience in his store was just fantastic. Carmel has lots of jewelry stores, but this one is by far the best. read more

Such a friendly shop with great service and beautiful jewelry. On vacation in Carmel, I noticed the center stone on my engagement ring had come slightly loose. I happened upon Kocek as I was walking to brunch and popped in to see if they could take a look. Even though the ring had not been bought there, they were happy to fix my ring free of charge. I would absolutely recommend them for their service and gorgeous array of jewelry. read more