Just the most knowledgeable and ethical goldsmith around. No need to go to nyc, this guy can do it all & then some. Bought and sold stuff ... all a fine experience. Super busy during December due to great service & quality! read more

R. Hollander Master Goldsmith Ltd - Beauty in gold here - Jewelry Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

A superb professional! Great work and very very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this establishment.

Horrible service, came to see about a repair for a bracelet and was treated like I didn't belong. Would definitely not recommend.

Extremely over priced and the prices kept changing. I would never ever go back or recommend this place. I feel completely ripped off. Owner talks a lot and is charming. Don't be taken like me. read more

Incase you don't feel like reading an essay, I will start by saying that Russ is a master of his craft, pleasurable to work with and that I highly recommend using him for any of your jewelry needs. I used Russ to create a custom wedding band. This was no easy task as I was given my Nana's asymmetrical engagement ring from the 1950s. Due to the assymetry a typical wedding band wouldn't correctly hug the ring, rather there would be an awkward space between one side of my ring and the band. To complicate matters further, the band had a slight curve to it. Before going to Russ I spent days googling for the right band. When I couldn't find anything I decided to go the custom route. I approached 3 jewelers before Russ who told me they did not have the skill to cut a ring that would fit mine. I finally found Russ based on a recommendation and he was great! He worked with me to concept exactly what I wanted. He then carved the band shape in wax so that I could approve the shape before we went to metal. He kept me updated every step of the way. Beyond that he didn't try to nickel and dime me. i told him i wanted the ring to be as sparkly as possible within my budget and that is what he did. He didn't try to tell me I'd need extra stones for the flair O wanted, he just made it happen at the right price (actually under my budget). He was a pleasure throughout the entire process and I will definitely go back to him for more jewelry soon. read more

Russ is very kind. A pin fell out of my watch and he fixed it on the spot free of charge. I've been to him before to fix some things and will be back! read more

Russ is so passionate about what he does and it really shows in his work! He is a pleasure to work with and very helpful when it comes to designing and finalizing custom work. We are so glad we didn't go to a big chain store or order something online- Russ is definitely the way to go. read more

My fiancé and I live around the corner from Russ's shop and decided to check it out to look for wedding rings. We both wanted to support small business but weren't sure if we would be able to afford local prices. We explained what we were looking for and Russ really took the time to work with us and offer a great price. We shopped around both online and at other jewelry shops, and none could offer the same handcrafted quality for the price Russ offered. We decided to go with Russ and we were not disappointed! We just picked up the rings this past weekend and they are gorgeous!! I wish we were getting married sooner just so I could wear my ring!! Not only did Russ deliver beautiful work, he also offered to clean my engagement ring any time for free and do a full polish before my wedding in September. Thanks very much Russ!!! read more

Russ, is a goldsmith that comes once in lifetime. With Russ you can work together. He asks questions to understand what you want and he gives you input based on his experience. He can draw and envision the ring. The ring came out exactly as I envisioned it and even better. He exceeded expectations and went above and beyond. I had to change plans because of the bad weather and Russ made sure and stayed until 9:30pm to finish my ring so I can have it earlier than the original date. Thank you so much Russ, I'll definitely recommend you to anyone I know. read more

Made an appointment to have a ring resized, it's half a size too big. Day of my appointment I called ahead and Russ told me in short that he would depriortize the work for me over other "local clients who buy from us." He used the words, "I have to put others ahead of yours." Totally bizarre to say to a customer. I understand that jewelers take pride in the pieces they create and that is their craft, not just resizing others, but he flat out was turning down the work. He said I could come in and he'd look at it, but I would probably not get it back until after Christmas. That's 8 weeks. Insane. Then he suggested I go back to the vendor for a resize because they would do it for free- like I didn't already consider that. Hope this review helps other Stamford locals who need simple jewelry repair work done. read more

I can tell you 1st hand that Russ is simply the nicest, most honest, hard working guy I've ever worked with. They make everything right there, so their prices are unbeatable. If I ever get married again, he is the only guy I'd go to & you should too! read more

Russ Hollander is truly a master goldsmith. He is pleasant and informative, having a superior knowledge of the crafting of jewelry. His work is meticulous. A unique shop! read more

Russ is a life saver! I brought my antique engagement ring to him recently, as one of the side stones had fallen out and I was looking to have it replaced. He replaced the stone, examined the rest of the ring, and fixed a few other issues that I would have never known about if I hadn't brought it to him. When I got the ring back from Russ, it felt like the ring truly had a new life! Russ does excellent work, and I'm excited to go back to Russ' shop very soon with my fiance to pick out our wedding bands. As the ring is a family heirloom, we didn't have a jeweler, but I can confidently say that we do now! My fiance took the ring to a chain jewelry store last year before he proposed to get it back into fighting shape, but the work wasn't thorough enough and it didn't last. I am so thrilled that we found Russ and look forward to working with him in the future. You can't go wrong bringing your jewelry to Russ! read more

From here on out there is no other jeweler with whom I'll work. Working with Russ is a great experience. My fiancee and I are having a small civil wedding very soon with a formal wedding to follow next year. We came to Russ with a very tight timeline to get a wedding band made for the civil wedding (which I plan to use later as a 'travel ring') and will definitely be returning to have our more formal wedding bands made as well. First let me say that he and his employees are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. It's also not as if the simple bands we were initially having made where very high priced items, but Russ took a lot of time to give us advice and provide options. He made suggestions based on my hand shape and skin tone and took the time to explain the different cuts, finishes, etc. Give him an idea and he'll work with you on it so that it's the right custom piece for you. He is also VERY patient and flexible. I was able to call, text, and swing by whenever my schedule allowed. Second, he is very respectful of your budget. We told him what we were looking to spend and he actually came in under budget!! Third, the quality of his work is obviously superior. I have a ring that is stunning and unique; more than I hoped for. Take a look around his shop and you'll see for yourself the quality. What was really amazing about the experience is that I was able to work with a master goldsmith, have a fantastic custom piece made in a limited amount of time, and pay less than the cookie cutter mall jewelry stores. Seriously, we were looking everywhere, and ended up getting my custom made ring for less than what the mall jewelry stores were selling 'similar' pieces. We're definitely coming back for an eternity band soon and for any other piece of jewelry we need in the future. read more

My entire experience was outstanding! From the extra time Russ spent with me over the phone discussing options for up-sizing my engagement ring (note that the ring wasn't even purchased from his store to begin with), to the extra time and patience he and his partner spent with me in the store the day, far exceeded any expectations I had. Not to mention I dropped my ring off at 10:30am and it was ready at 4:00pm that same day! He took the time to show me my stone under the microscope before I left my ring and when I picked it up. He also explained in great detail what he would do to up-size the band and gave me a very reasonable estimate. I highly recommend this jeweler to anyone, it was by far the best experience I have ever had going to a jeweler! My fiance and I look forward to meeting with Russ in the near future to discuss designing our wedding bands. read more

Russ made the exact vision of my engagement ring a reality. It's like he got inside my head and then made my dream ring come to life. I love it! Russ is super respectful of a budget, he clearly loves what he does, and he make beautiful things. I feel like I get to wear a piece of art. I highly recommend Russ to anyone looking for a custom piece of jewelry. read more

I had an amazing experience working with Russ to design an engagement ring, which is now proudly being worn by my fiancé, and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a beautiful, high-quality, handmade piece of jewelry. I had inherited an heirloom engagement ring from my grandmother, which I wanted reset into a more modern looking setting. I looked around at some other jewelers in the area, who all seemed great, but almost immediately after meeting Russ, I knew he was the guy. Everything he does is custom and handmade, and he is an absolute ARTIST! Right from the start he was super easy going and I could tell that he is really passionate about his work. I only had a vague idea about what style setting I was going for, and Russ was incredibly patient to walk me slowly through the whole process, help with ideas and discuss the intricacies of building the ring. On my first visit he pulled out his microscope and we both looked at the diamond and ring going over all the detail of the stone. We met multiple times thereafter to review design of the new setting and incorporate changes I made. Once the fabrication was underway, he sent me text messages with photos of the process, and I watched a hunk of platinum and a diamond transform into a jaw dropping piece of jewelry. The resulting ring was gorgeous. I love it. My fiancé loves it. And I am confident that if my grandmother were still around, she would love it! Russ is an incredible jeweler and artist, with a true passion for his craft, and a really cool guy to work with. I have only superlative comments, and highly recommend Russ to anyone looking for high quality, handmade jewelry. Overall an incredible experience, and I'm looking forward to working on the wedding bands! Thank you Russ! read more

Great experience all around. Everyone in the shop was super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I had my engagement ring sized quickly and at a reasonable price. Also had them make my wedding band after seeing the perfect thing in the shop. They took what I loved and made it affordable and perfectly sized for my hand. Highly recommend! read more

Russ and his team helped me create the perfect engagement ring for my fiance. I was referred by a friend and quickly after meeting with Russ the first time, I knew this is where I wanted to be. He took great care and time during numerous meetings to educate me on diamonds. He hand selected half a dozen or more stones from his massive inventory for me to consider and it was great getting to view the diamonds under a microscope. Russ respects your budget and was amazing to work with. For top quality craftsmanship, service and value - go see Russ and his team! read more