I met with Alex to sell some of my scrap silver. He's honest and gives the best prices I highly…read morerecommend him.

Most open discussion about range of value. Extremely knowledgeable about rare & precious coins…read more Very competitive pricing . Alex was Very courteous, patient and overall, a very pleasant experience .Mr S

I was recently engaged and my Fiancée surprised me with my dream ring from Collins Family Jewelers!…read more I began my hunt for my ring just about a year and a half ago. I discovered Collins from just walking around a plaza I frequented often. I actually had just walked out from a terrible experience at Daniel's just a few doors down and decided to check out Collins, not thinking anything would come from it. Boy, I am so glad I decided to walk through their doors. My first experience was with Chelsea. She was amazing in every way and I can't recommend her enough. Not only did she show me a variety of rings but she also educated me about them in a way that wasn't biased. They are family owned, have amazing prices, and great variety. I have recommended my close friends to this establishment already and can't express how glad I am to have my forever ring from Collins. My Fiancée said the process of getting my ring was smooth and easy. I will definitely recommend everyone I know to come here for years to come. Truly I have no words. Thank you so much Collins family!

Walking out after just cleaning and adjusting my grandpa's watch to fit me and I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about Collins Family Jewelers -- this review is long overdue as my family has been lifetime customers. Between our family of four, we've had several engagement rings, wedding bands, special gifts and more purchased at Collins. First and foremost, they are seasoned experts of their craft. Their deep knowledge across their entire family and extended team runs generations deep. They have such a warm and welcoming atmosphere -- there's so much energy in the room everytime I find myself popping by. The team is so sincerely upbeat and kind. Their craftsmanship, service, and care is outstanding -- they will take care of you like you are family, you are not just a number here. Their selection of jewelry will make you wish you just won the lottery and best of all you are truly shopping and supporting local! Cannot recommend them enough for your jewelry purchases and upkeep!

I went in about a week ago with some old gold jewelry. Rings chains, etc. I was looking to just…read moresell it all for just a spot price. It varied slightly between 10, 12 and 14 carat. Before I went in, I checked the spot price value for all of the gold. I also weighed it so I knew exactly. What I had. There were a few extra pieces that needed to be tested. And some of it was gold and some of it just plated. So all that did was add to the value of what I knew I had. When I asked them if they would be willing to purchase that for the spot gold price. Which was going for $68 a gram that day. They only offered $48 a gram. That is a whopping 30% that they were going to take off the top! That was absolutely ridiculous when I know that most places do not charge that much for processing to purchase gold at Spot price. That should've been more like between 5 and 10%. To charge 30% was a total rip off! Needless to say, I did not sell my gold to them nor would I. Nor would I ever go back there. I guess they just figured that I was stupid. That I didn't know the value of what I had and would just take their lowball offer. Don't go to American Gold Exchange if you want to get fair prices for selling your gold or silver jewelry.

Very nice @ helpful. They have good pricing as well. I originally sold some gold with them for a…read morereasonable price.

My family and I have been shopping with Leo Hamel for over two decades, and they've always been…read morefantastic to work with. Lisa is especially wonderful--she's patient and happy to answer any questions we have. The entire staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and makes the experience enjoyable every time. I highly recommend Leo Hamel to anyone looking for a trustworthy and professional jewelry store.

I visited this business to obtain a buyout offer on a GIA-certified 1.6 ct G VS2 heart-shaped…read morediamond ring and showed a written appraisal with a replacement value of about $26,000. Before even examining the ring, the male representative reviewed the appraisal and said, "You're not expecting to get $26,000 for this ring, are you? The hardest part of my job is telling people they'll only get about 10%." He discussed lowering expectations before actually looking at the diamond. After a brief inspection, I was offered $3,000. Referencing a percentage of the appraisal made the offer sound reasonable, but insurance appraisals reflect replacement cost, not actual market pricing for GIA-certified diamonds. After I declined, I was asked what I hoped to get, which felt more like negotiation than valuation. I was polite and not pressured to sell, but the process left me uncomfortable with how the offer was framed. It had a very very "pawn shop" feel to it. I recommend anyone selling a certified diamond obtain multiple offers and educate themselves before accepting a first number.

The process of selling coins was amazingly easy and pleasant. I spent several hours over a few…read moredifferent appointments and each time was better than the last. The customer service extended by Donald was top notch! So much so that I've added him to my list of people that I give lasagne and tamales to! The location is easy to get to, parking is across the street and the building is safe. They are up on the 4th floor of a historic building! If you need honest, trustworthy coin buyers and enjoy good company this is the place for you! 10/10 would recommend this place to anyone that ends up with an abundance of coins and you aren't sure where to start! Donald spent time with me so I knew what to look for so we both didn't end up wasting our time. Their office is small but cozy, they also have a conference room so you can sit back and watch the process of how coin buying works!

I've sold a few collections here over the years, and every time, I've walked away feeling like I…read moregot the most fair deal. The team is knowledgeable, friendly, and transparent about pricing, which is exactly what I look for when I'm parting with valuable pieces or adding to my collection. The selection in the store is the best in town, imo, they have a fantastic range of coins in excellent condition, and the prices are really reasonable for the quality you're getting. I've picked up a few rare finds here as well and always leave feeling like I'm getting great value. The location in the Gaslamp District is also a huge plus. It's right in the heart of San Diego, surrounded by plenty of shops, restaurants, and a vibrant atmosphere. Whether you're just browsing or looking to make a purchase or sell, it's a great spot to stop by. If you're in the market for coins, whether to buy or sell, San Diego Coin Buyers is definitely worth checking out!

Brought in my grandmother's ring that I wanted resized so I could wear it. It was done quickly and…read morebeautifully. They even offered to clean another ring that I was wearing. Highly recommend.

I walked in and Maria helped me reshape my gold engagement ring right away. Thank you Maria!read more

We had Googled jewelry fixers in the area. We came across GEMS OF LA COSTA. Went in and right…read moreaway felt comfortable. Rhonda is delight to work with. So kind and helpful. Peter, the head jeweler, so friendly and knowledgeable. This a jewelry store you need go to, I sure will!!

There must be another Gems of La Costa because my experience wasn't worth a single star. I know…read morethey saw me because they buzzed me in. But once I was inside, not a single one of the four or five people working there looked at me or greeted me. A couple of the employees were working with customers and a couple others were not. After waiting for about 10 minutes, an older customer came in, and the older gentleman at the back of the store walked quickly right past me to attend to that customer. He then walked quickly right past me again as he returned to the back of the store. When he got back there, I head him tell an employee to go help that customer. I waited another couple of minutes and then left. They must have all the customers they can handle because they sure weren't interested in my business. I know they saw me leave because they buzzed me out.

After seeing such great reviews, I decided to check out the Diamond shoppe. I came in with an idea…read moreof what I wanted and Dragan went above and beyond to create a beautiful engagement ring. Im so thankful he was able to get it done in time. My fiancé has gotten stopped for compliments from women and men! Dragan was very professional and has a great vibe so anyone looking for his services won't be disappointed. Thank you again!

Diamonds are a girl's best friend! Thanks to Marilyn Monroe for all her contributions to the…read morediamond industry. Lol. We were hanging out at seaside market next-door to get a quick bite to eat, I decided to wander over to the shop to check out their jewelry. they had a very nice selection, and the prices were extremely reasonable, which was extremely surprising to me, considering the location of this store. I had done some online shopping and knew what the prices were supposed to be, after speaking with Dragan, his pricing was comparable to the online prices. Service was extremely attentive, he was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of suggestions. overall, it was a very nice shopping experience.

Very nice ladies work here. Came in to check out some things for Mother's Day for the wife. Found a…read morecool little ring that I knew she would love. The ladies there were helpful and pleasant and I plan to return there again for more gifts and maybe even something for myself.

They put cheap chinese batteries in my watches. Some were the wrong size and they bent the inside…read moreof a couple of them and never took the blame. The batteries lasted not too long. Instead of saying they did not know how to do watches they were more interested in making money. I have since then, brought watches to someone else that knows what they are doing. Williams Jewelers should be ashamed of themselves and I am glad they are closing their doors forever.

I could not recommend David & Sons enough. They went above and beyond for me prior to my proposal…read more They were able to expedite my ring being made, crafted the ring to perfection, were incredibly diligent and responsive, and also resized my ring for free. I worked with Jonathan and I couldn't recommend anyone better. He truly is the best in the business. He always had my best interest in mind and is so knowledgeable. I trusted him and his guidance and he always came through for me. You're doing yourself a disservice by not going to David & Sons.

My partner and I had an extremely disappointing experience at David & Sons. We booked an…read moreappointment based on their long list of 5-star ratings, and specifically chose Fay due to her positive reviews. When we arrived we were handed off to David (the owner) with no explanation. The appointment felt rushed and impersonal from the start. David didn't ask basic questions like our names, budget, or where we were in the process, and offered little guidance. We are early in the process, so I was hoping to try on different styles to get a sense of my preferences. But after trying on just a couple rings there was no effort to understand my priorities or suggest alternatives. I felt like I had to push just to see more options. Our 2PM appointment was essentially over by 2:05PM. I left feeling sad and disappointed that such an important and special moment was handled with so little care. Before going here, I recommend looking at the other 1 star reviews -- they are honest and I should've listened.