My ring was about a half size too big because my fiance wanted to make sure I could get it on when…read morehe proposed. I brought the ring back to James and he was able to fix it in less than a week! He put little sizing balls on it so that it it more snug and to keep the stone upright. It's even more perfect now and I love it! Thanks James!!!

James is very helpful and excellent at his craft. I had a diamond ring of my mother's that wasn't…read moremy personal style, I had James custom design and reset the diamond in a setting that I love to wear everyday. I was so pleased with my first experience, that I recently commissioned him to custom design a necklace for me. James is ethical, talented and very patient, ensuring that you get exactly what you you envision.

This is my go to place for watch repairs. Owner is kind and very skillfull. Its by appointment only…read moreso make sure you text him first before stopping by

Suzukisan is a kind & detailed jeweler. I brought in a chain to be reattached to its clasp & he had…read moreit repaired in less than a week. The repair was fairly priced. Definitely recommend & will return with any other repairs I may need.

Our family has done business here for many years. They sell many unique and interesting pieces of…read morejewelry and the owner and staff here are extremely knowledgable about gems, gold--I've had many questions answered here about whether something is authentic or not. They create jewelry--they restored a ring my mother wore and enlarged it so I could wear it, and they helped me order and design 2 22 K rings that I want to leave as legacy gifts for some family members. It is a one of a kind store and you can't beat the customer service here.

It was a few years back. Went to PG&J to resize a moissanite ring and I got some condescension. I…read morewas asked whether I knew it wasn't a diamond ring. (I knew of course?) then she proceeded to say 'I am going to list this as a white gemstone ring since it isn't a diamond.' Huh? A jeweler doesn't know their gemology? Say it for what it is--'moissanite'. (Btw, by that logic, isn't diamond a white gemstone too?) Anyway, this white gemstone ring owner has another white gemstone ring now and is looking to get it to resize a bit... and i guess I would be looking for another place.

The owner, Jaime is very personable and knowledgeable. I have returned twice now and he has…read morediagnosed and fixed 3 watches for me. Reasonable prices, and he is patient to explain what is going on mechanically with your watch. Jaime has saved me hundreds of dollars thus far. For example I purchased a watch on line from Ashford and when it arrived the second hand sweep did not work although other parts of it did. Perplexing, and so I contacted Ashford for a replacement and told it was not available. Decided to check and see if the watch could be fixed and I found The Bench Jeweler on YELP. Jaime diagnosed a weak battery and explained why some features worked and some did not. Thank You! Come check out his beautiful jewelry and other items for sale, many are used and in fine shape. You will be glad that you did. Watch repair is a lost art and Jaime has years of experience.

I needed a battery for my Cartier watch, before leaving for vacation. The Bench Jeweler did a…read moregreat job providing the service within 1 day and at a very fair/reasonable fee compared to other jewelers I had checked with that wanted much more fee and would take more time.

10/10 I am happy to know where I can go. Informative and great customer service / location!read more

Ruined an antique 1920s ring. Claims to be a master jeweler with 40 years of experience absolutely…read morehorrible experience. Lost the ring for several hours too!! We got engaged in Monterey and my fiancée and I decided to get her new antique ring sized to fit her (it was too big) we were referred to Steve Saunders. We went in there and he told us no problem! It'll be $75 he then sized her finger. She told him she was a 5 she showed him she was currently wearing a size 5 but he was adamant she was a 4.... So trusting his "40 years" we went with his Recommendation. An hour later he calls us and tells us it's ready so we head back and when we get there it reeks of pot and incense... and he says he misplaced the ring.... He asked us to leave for 5 minutes and come back so he could find it.... So we did and came back and he said he would look more and call us tomorrow... umm no how about you stay open till you find our ring??? Later that evening he calls us he found it so we rush back... the ring DOESNT COME CLOSE TO FITTING... what's worse is he tries jamming it on her finger bruising her finger... he then says well you measured a size 4 so you are a 4... even though it clearly didn't fit.... He then tried hammering it out and making it bigger that didn't work... again he said come back tomorrow.... So tomorrow comes and we message him and tells us him it needs to be a size 5 he tells us the only way to do that is to replace the band... goodbye 1920s gold.... So what choice do we have.... We go back that afternoon and he gives us the ring and it looks awful... the band is dented and uneven on both sides... the width is so off it's not funny and the gold doesn't match.... Then he has the audacity to try and charge us $450 for his mistakes. We ended up paying $150 when we shouldn't have paid a penny and we left. Now we have to go a real jeweler and have his work fixed / replaced he should pay for it but of course that won't happen. The absolute worst part of all is this antique ring is forever ruined

A best kept secret - or maybe not. Chuck is honest, forthright, fair and has an eye for the best…read morestuff. Cannot go wrong buying or selling. He works by himself, so if there's a crowd, wait your turn, it's worth it.

This is one of my favorite stops in Pacific Grove. I recently purchased my sixth pair of jade…read moreearrings from A Niche in Tyme. They're elegant, distinctive and easily match the quality of something from a higher-end jewelry store up on the Peninsula where I live. There's an assortment of (often local) artists to choose from and the prices are great. The owner knows his stuff and takes his craft seriously. When the sheen of Carmel starts to wear, stop in give this a look. I left my pearl earrings behind on the counter, btw, and the owner very kindly went out of his way to be sure that I got them back. Thank you and best wishes with this gem of a store (pun!!).

Gaspar is experienced, very knowledgeable, and creates high quality designs at a fair price. Highly…read morerecommend.

Gasper has beautiful jewelry on sale. If he does not have what you want, he will have it made for…read moreyou. He personally make sure you're happy.

A gallery like no other, featuring local artists and artists from across the country. You'll find…read morejewelry taking many shapes, materials and colors. The gallery also features local photographer who has captured many beautiful images around Monterey. If you're in the area this is a must on your shopping list. Friendly people willing to answer questions and help you find your next treasure.

I love the jewelry in this gallery! We went on a Sunday morning right when they opened and the…read moresalesperson Olga was so friendly and helpful! She helped me pick out a beautiful ring and black diamond earrings. They look very quality and more expensive than the price was. I love supporting local artists and makers with such talent. These pieces are special because I will remember our special trip to Monterey and they are pieces that other people will not be likely to have. I will definitely be back on future trips. Thank you ZFolio and Olga :)

Beautiful pieces and wonderful assistance! I know I am purchasing quality and not at "tourist…read moreprices" I hope you stop in and enjoy

Great spot on the wharf for affordable costume jewelry as well as nice silver and gold and…read morebeautiful stones. Something for everyone.

Karen an Will were SO nice! They took the time to explain the process of everything and showed a…read morefew beautiful options for necklace or ring settings for the pearls you get from the oysters. They also have an option to take the pearl home on its own and give you a cute little bag to keep it safe in. Definitely stop in here to get a pearl and stop next door to see the nature photography by Karen and incredibly detailed sculptures from Will! Can't wait to come back next time we're in town!

Will was super nice and had amazing sculptures next door! Definitely visiting for another necklace!read more