very pleasant. the service was excellent. maria is very knowledgeable and professional.read more

Do NOT LET THEM DEFAME YOUR JEWELER WITH THEIR STAGED FAKE ACID TEST SCAM like they did to me…read more Please read the entire review before doing ANY business with them. This is my experience. I have evidence in the form of audio, video, photos, and independent certified appraisals to prove it all October 10, 2025 - Initial Visit & False Claims My fiancée and I visited Center Gold Jewelers to add beads to her engagement ring which was assembled by another jeweler. The purpose of the beads is to keep the ring from turning easily. Maria immediately pointed out numerous "flaws" in the band. When I suggested returning to the original jeweler and demanding a reset to fix the flaws, she asked if the band was 14K. I told her it was 18K. She implied it looked like 14k and asked to see my appraisal which i showed her. She performed staged acid/scratch test that appeared to show the band as 14K, leading me to believe my original jeweler had defrauded me. Based on this false information, I agreed to a reset and left a $500 deposit under the condition they provide me documentation proving I was defrauded so I can get my money back from the original jeweler. October 27, 2025 - Reset Completed & Defamation We picked up the newly reset ring and original band and paid the remaining $1,457.50. Maria provided only a handwritten note stating the band "tested 14K." This was not the evidence I was looking for. She did provide an appraisal for the new band. Clearly she had the tools in place to do an appraisal from my original band but just did the note because she knew it was 18K She then said: "You have to be careful who you deal with. A lot of jewelers do this. Elegant Jewelers in Patchogue are known to do that." After researching Elegant Jewelers and finding excellent reviews, I became suspicious that she was defaming competitors to gain business. November 1, 2025 - Independent Appraisal Confirms 18K I took the original band to an independent certified appraiser who confirmed the band is 18K gold. He stated the "flaws" Maria pointed out were likely exaggerated to obtain business. He also found a crack in the newly reset band which demonstrates poor quality of work by Center Gold. I returned to Center Gold Jewelers that same day to have the crack repaired, without mentioning the appraisal. November 4, 2025 - Retest & Recorded Evidence I picked up the repaired ring and asked for another test. Maria was evasive and first tried to imply she didn't know what has happened to the ring since that first test. I recorded audio and video of the retest. The results did not match the original scratch test photos but I decided not to question it and allow her to incriminate herself. I did this while observing clearly that the results did not look the same as the first test. November 11, 2025 - Second Independent Appraisal I returned to the same independent certified appraiser The band was again confirmed to be 18K gold, contradicting Center Gold Jewelers' repeated claims of 14K. Shortly after I confronted Center Gold Jewelers with the evidence and requested a refund. They refused to refund me in a reasonable manner. The only way they'd refund me would be if I handed them my valuable diamond (knowing they already scammed me) then having them remove the diamond from the new band and put back on the now compromised original band. To remove the diamond from the original band, they ultimately had to damage my original band. No one in my position would agree to that. I sent a demand letter. The manager, Rich Darby, called me back and did not offer a fair resolution. He tried to imply "Maria made a mistake, you mean you never made a mistake in your life?" I replied "I could see it being a mistake the first time. The second test where she still claimed 14k proves it's not ignorance, but rather it's deception" He then tried to bully me saying he's never lost in court the many times someone took him and was on court TV and won. I just laughed at him and said "Why are you in court so much?" Deceptive Behaviors Observed: Center Gold Jewelers engaged in multiple deceptive practices, including: Misrepresenting gold purity despite certified appraisals. Defaming competing jewelers to undermine trust and secure business. Claiming I may have altered the band -- which would require altering it three separate times. This is why i went back to the independent appraiser a second time after the retest. Suggesting the band must be melted down to determine purity, which would destroy evidence. This is factually inaccurate an a manipulative way to get me to destroy evidence Discrediting independent certified appraisers without cause. Maria implied "how do you know the appraiser isn't lying to you?" I went to the appraiser suspecting my original jeweler defrauded me. I never mentioned either party by name. What motive would the independent appraiser have to lie to me? Attached is photos/evidence

Love that there practicing proper guidelines for COVID and that they gave me a great price for the…read morebattery in my Elgin watch, when the jewelry store by my house was going to charge me $50 for a battery in my watch, they asked for $8.00. Highly recommend this place to fix watches... sincere thanks, much appreciated Bill Harold

The staff there are very helpful and good prices on all their jewelry. I would recommend them to…read moreanyone looking to purchase something

I have stopped by a few times, always friendly and honest. Curious service quick and helpful…read more Very knowledgeable will go back to visit soon!

Don't go here. Terrible prices for your precious metals for those of you that don't do your…read morehomework. I had a good piece that I haven't worn in 8 years, went here to see how much they were offering. They offered me less than half of what I got from the next spot I tried.

Outstanding service Extremely helpful and friendly…read moreExpertly repaired watch Cannot say enough good things !!

They're the best! So sweet and smart and have given me the best prices for my gold and silver.read more

all island jewelry and loan is the best! very nice owner & employees r nice too! they give the best…read moreprices and the owner is always willing to help you! 5 stars service

I highly recommend All Island. The gentlemen are always pleasant and willing to help me. I will go…read moreback

They are the best around. Chris is awesome and very helpful at all times. Thank guys for being in…read morethe port.

It is a scam shop, Chris never wants you to come back for your property. He pretends to be…read moreunderstanding, won't allow you to officially extend the contact on the loan by paying the interest if you need an extension. Don't get robbed.

I had a vintage watch repaired here and also several pieces of jewelry repaired. I also inquired…read moreabout designing a ring from some loose gems that were gifted to me and the jeweler took the time to look at them and tell me it was not worth doing that unless they held sentimental value. I appreciated his honesty. The people that helped me were professional and I did not feel pressured to buy anything. The price for repairs was very reasonable and the job was well done. It's like having new jewelry again.

Gotten some of my watch batteries swapped here before. Went today and there no one in the store…read more But they said they couldn't help me. Said I would just go somewhere else if they couldn't change my watch battery. They had no problem with me walking out the door

Eastern Numismatics is the store is the store to go on Long Island for purchasing or selling…read moreone-of-a-kind estate jewelry, diamonds, gold and silver. I have been a customer for years now and always feel comfortable coming here. I have always felt that they tell it as it is and are fair and honest with me. They are very conveniently located in Garden City, Long Island. Fortunately for me they are just a 10 minute drive from my house. They have a convenient parking lot in the back of the store, it makes it easy. The store is big and bright and very welcoming to look around. The most important thing here is their personal service which is excellent. Eastern Numismatics has experts in a lot of collectibles -- diamonds, coins, comics, sports cards, militaria, sterling flatware. They also have an amazing collection of Lionel Trains if that's your thing. My biggest takeaway is that I trust the folks here and I only do business with those I know and trust. I just do not understand the one star reviews. Their comments do not reflect the Eastern Numismatics I know. KUDO's to the team at Eastern Numismatics.

Anthony P from Eastern Numismatic in Garden City was absolutely phenomenal in helping us with…read moreselling our silver bars as well as selling our gold jewelry and gave us an excellent price! Anthony has a great personality and I highly recommend ENI for all your questions and needs with silver and gold products! 5 stars deserves more!!! A place you can trust!