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Montse was amazing! Very professional and extremely helpful! Highly recommend! They came recommended and so glad my friend sent me to her.

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The Diamond Connection

The Diamond Connection

4.9(1k reviews)
3.9 mi•Middletown
•$$
95 years in business
Luxury

I originally bought my wife's engagement ring from Diamond Connection, and they took incredible…read morecare of me from the very beginning. Years later, we experienced the nightmare of having the diamond fall out and become lost. Due to some unusual circumstances, the ring wasn't insured, and we were devastated. I went back to Diamond Connection and explained what had happened. They treated me with genuine empathy and went above and beyond to help. They set us up with a new--and even better--diamond at a more-than-fair price. They certainly weren't obligated to take care of us the way they did, which made their kindness and integrity mean even more. This is a business that truly stands behind its customers and builds relationships that last well beyond the original purchase. I couldn't recommend Diamond Connection more highly.

I have been dying to leave this review. My husband and I visited The Diamond Connection twice…read morebefore finalizing my new custom ring. We also visited three other jewelers to see what my options were, but none compared to The Diamond Connection. Adam was so great at helping me customize my ring. I was going back and forth with different carat sizes and he gently nudged me towards the one that best suited my petite hands. The final design that was created for us was so beautiful, but actually seeing the custom ring on my hand was breathtaking! My new ring is perfect! It's feminine, it's stunning, and fully encompasses our 25-year love story. Adam, thank you for your time, your patience and especially for your expertise.

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Presley & Co. Fine Jewelers

Presley & Co. Fine Jewelers

4.9(109 reviews)
2.3 mi•North Park

I had recently become engaged and had a concern with a visible 'crack' line I could see in the…read moresapphire solitaire stone in my ring. My ring came from a local but semi-big jewelry company, and I wanted to share my concern first with a local and reputable jeweler. Liz went above and beyond to take multiple steps to make sure that my concerns were heard. As someone who doesn't know that much about fine jewelry, I had complete trust in Liz's expertise and her suggestions for following up on my concern (e.g. looking up the GIA certificate number, connecting with the individual who wrote my appraisal, connecting with my original jeweler with specific guided questions). For about two months of this journey, she was alongside me during many of these steps and precautions, including connecting multiple times on the phone to make sure that I was comfortable with each step we were taking. By the end, I was satisfied with the information we cleared up, and the steps we took to confirm that the 'crack' was a natural inclusion that came with the stone before it was placed in the ring setting. Liz's thorough commitment and generosity to help me, despite me not being an official client, speaks volumes to her level of service and dedication as a local jeweler. When it was time to design our wedding bands, there was honestly no one else I had in mind after how generous Liz was with my initial concerns with my engagement ring. Liz worked with my fiance and I to design our pieces. Something that sets Liz apart is that she will be upfront with you about a piece, telling you its longevity and practicality for your daily living, while also giving her professional opinion about how it looks. We never felt pressured to get a certain piece or go a certain direction, and she worked with us to better understand what we were looking for and narrow down the final vision. In the end, we both created custom pieces with complete confidence in Presley and Co. For any future brides, this was easily one of the most enjoyable and straightforward tasks of wedding planning. We love our pieces, and I couldn't be happier.

Liz is the absolute BEST!! Seriously, look no further!! She checks off absolutely every box. My…read morehusband always had plans to design my engagement ring, but our plans became expedited due to my grandmother's health. He began seeking out jewelers for a last-minute solution only to be met by negativity, refusal without explanation, and in one case strung along only to be dropped after wasting precious time. He found Liz and she changed Everything. She Listened to him. She explained to him what was difficult and what was achievable with his timeline and worked with him to make it happen. She was rooting for us from day one. I got to meet her when we went back to design the wedding bands and I couldn't believe her genuineness. The stones I wanted in my ring are soft and tricky, but I love them. She was honest and stern, and gave me every bit of information and advice to make the right choice for ME. Again, I could feel that she had our very best interests at heart every step of the way. She is upfront, sincere, knowledgeable, and compassionate. And my ring is freaking Perfect, a mirror to my soul. She's our jeweler for life. See you in there!

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Presley & Co. Fine Jewelers - Original vintage ring with European cut diamond center

Original vintage ring with European cut diamond center

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Diamondful

Diamondful

5.0(80 reviews)
4.6 mi•Gaslamp, Core, East Village
11 years in business
Beat or match prices

Armin's service was exceptional! We went with Diamondful for the engagement ring and wedding rings,…read moreand they look incredible! My wife loves her engagement ring and her wedding ring and their fine craftsmanship and beauty and how they fit nicely together. My wedding ring turned out great with its beveled sides and brushed look. Armin was professional and helpful with all of our questions, and was able to have the rings made in a good amount of time and helped with resizing my wedding ring too when we found that the ring was slightly too tight. We would definitely recommend Armin to anyone looking for an excellent jeweler who can provide beautiful engagement and wedding rings!

I am absolutely in love with how my ring turned out and I truly had the best experience leading the…read morecreative process. I saw a birthstone toi et moi ring on Ms. Hailey Bieber and I knew that's exactly where I wanted to take inspiration from. I found the same style, but in my daughters' birthstones, on Diamondful's Etsy page. After reading through reviews, I wanted to make my purchase here. My husband had his reservations about ordering something so expensive online, so we ended up going to a local jeweler. The local jeweler said they would be able to make the same ring for a similar price, so we considered it. However, when I went home to inspect our quote, I noticed that the aquamarine would be an imitation stone. After some light research, I learned that imitation stones can be made of plastic. At that point, I honestly felt deceived, because the jeweler didn't take the time to educate my husband and I on what we would be potentially buying. If we are going to purchase a piece of jewelry that is supposed to commemorate 7+ years of marriage and our 2 kids, it shouldn't have plastic in it. I told my husband that my gut told me we should go online, so he told me to reach out to Diamondful. I messaged Armin and within the first hour, I knew I made the right choice. Armin is extremely fast and efficient in communicating. He's exceptionally knowledgeable and honest when it comes to quality, durability, aesthetics, and practicality. He's also patient and thorough when educating clients like us (very limited jewelry knowledge). We are also so appreciative of his generosity, as he passed on his savings to us for one of the stones to keep us within our budget. The passion he has for his work is really evident in the customer service that he provides. Thank you so much Armin! It was a pleasure working with you and we can't wait to do it again soon!

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David Levi and Sons Jewelers & Buyers - Here is the beautiful ring that David made! She loved it!!!

David Levi and Sons Jewelers & Buyers

4.9(1.2k reviews)
4.6 mi•Gaslamp, Core, East Village
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Beat or match prices
Offers customized solutions

Hands down the best experience working with Nancy and David. They sourced a few uniquely cut…read morediamonds I had my heart set on that other jewelers quoted me insane prices just to find. While I understand the other jewelers have a very different business model, the choice on who to trust with my ring with was easy to make. They were incredibly helpful and when I asked if I should go bigger on my diamond, sweet Nancy told me not to because of my hand size. The team operates with so much integrity and Nancy was absolutely right, I LOVE the size of the diamonds I chose and this ring is a dream (and was much more affordable than I anticipated). In the middle of this whole process I also got my great aunts ruby ring reset in the original setting my mom inherited. They did this in one afternoon and charged $200 less than I was quoted elsewhere. I have a hobby of buying loose diamonds at auction and plan to have them all set into jewelry here because of the fantastic service and excellent work they do. I recommend anyone who asks me about my ring to look into David Levi and Sons. I also had so much fun looking at all the other beautiful rings they have displayed and wandering around the whole building.

This jeweler is absolutely amazing! When my grandma passed away, he helped tremendously. He…read moreappraised/purchased pieces that were not sentimental, and then helped with a custom project where we used a set of her pearls to create pearl jewelry for each of her grandchildren. He had great recommendations for what to create and we felt we got the best use possible out of the strand of pearls that otherwise no one wanted (she had a few strands). Each piece is GORGEOUS and all the grandkids were touched and happy with the result. Fair pricing too. He is also super patient and he and his staff are great at answering questions. I've also bought a few other pieces from here over the years and it never disappoints. Just the best experience from custom jewelry to what they have in stock. Couldn't recommend them more. If I could give 10 stars I would!

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David Levi and Sons Jewelers & Buyers - Love it! Thanks David!

Love it! Thanks David!

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2.19 Carat Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Robbins Brothers Fine Jewelers - Michael M. Skus: 0440448 & 0440450

Robbins Brothers Fine Jewelers

4.3(777 reviews)
1.7 mi•Mission Valley
•$$$

I went in today to look at rings and we had the amazing opportunity to work with Gare who is…read moreseriously a gem!!! An amazing person to work with. He made us both extremely comfortable & kept us entertained with jokes all while finding me my dream ring. He is super knowledgeable and will give you his honest opinion, which I really appreciate. Just an overall genuine and caring soul who will take good care of your ring needs without any pressure. 100/10 would recommend working with him and checking out this spot as it has a large variety of rings & diamonds, both mined and lab grown and all at different price points to match whatever your budget is.

Amazing !! Garith is so sweet & makes you feel like you're the only person in the world !! Love…read morehim and his staff so much!! From the purchase to the annual cleaning, Garith has made the process so enjoyable with his radiant personality and contagious laughter. I leave the store feeling so loved, my heart so full, as if I've just had brunch with an old friend. He is knowledgeable, professional, and absolutely hilarious ! I rave about Robbins Brothers to all my family and friends for their great selection, great customer service, and amazing peace of mind lifetime warranty for your jewelry. When you shop here, it's not just a purchase, it's an experience. Coming in to get my ring cleaned and catching all the laughs with Garith has been most rewarding and I know many will share the same experience.

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Robbins Brothers Fine Jewelers - Exterior of the store

Exterior of the store

Robbins Brothers Fine Jewelers - Designer: Tacori

Designer: Tacori

Robbins Brothers Fine Jewelers - Front entrance

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Front entrance

Jewels On 5th - 18kt opal and diamonds

Jewels On 5th

4.6(39 reviews)
2.6 mi•Hillcrest
•$$

I decided it was time to upgrade from my college ring to something new. I also had my Grandfather's…read morehigh school ring, a ring my late mother had worn daily and some other random gold jewelry. I took them in with a few photos of things I'd seen and liked and asked for something unique to be created for me. Emmanuel was great. He offered suggestions and answered all my questions and created a work of art. I'm very pleased with the new ring and gladly recommend him to others.

Very unprofessional and a cheat! I had several experiences with this Jeweler and all negative…read more First he damaged my stone, he supposed to remove my stone from a setting, he cut the prongs and in process made a little cut on my stone which he tried to blame on someone else and the damage already being there. Then he tried to keep the prongs (as if it's just gold dust) while he returned my prongs after me asking for them, he still managed to keep prongs from another piece of jewelry that I forgot he cut prongs from as well. On another occasion, I sold a piece of jewelry and the buyer wanted to have a Jeweler verify that it's gold and he told this Jeweler that he will give him $10 just confirm that it is gold, and he rudely kept rushing us out of the store while gladly took the money , and that is considering I went to him on several occasions to verify gold pieces and always paid him for his time which probably was the easiest and fastest money he ever made. While all of these experiences were negative, especially him damaging an expensive gem, I think the worst was, him keeping a prong which was significant amount of gold. Any honest Jeweler would return even the smallest piece , so I don't know why this guy thinks it's ok to keep a big chunk like that and he anticipated to keep even more had I not asked for other pieces. Unfortunately I didn't realise about that piece that he kept until much later, at which point I thought it was too late going back to ask for it.

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Jewels On 5th - Custom made ring in 14k white and 18k gold with a green garnet.

Custom made ring in 14k white and 18k gold with a green garnet.

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