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    4.8 (34 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJewelry
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    Engagement Day
    Bryan H.

    The entire process of buying an engagement is one of those (fingers crossed) one-time life events where you need to make a relatively large investment on an item you know little about. Each step of the process can be daunting on its own. The first step is deciding what style of ring you'll buy; fortunately, 'the receivers' typically have preferences they can share with you. The next step is deciding how much you're comfortable spending on it; this one is hard because there are countless myths floating around how much to spend (mostly created by marketers). And lastly, you need to decide where you'll purchase the ring. Something I went back and forth on for a long time. In the age of the Internet, we now have the options to buy beautiful jewelry online. This is the Do-It-Yourself approach, which makes total sense, as many of the well-known jewelry stores can be overwhelming, and the salespeople make you feel like they have an agenda of their own. Plus, the prices seem to be more expensive, as the marketing and extra staff need to be paid for. I personally walked into one of these stores and was served sandwiches and champagne, while the salesperson made me feel rushed and unimpressed at my modest budget. This made the online route really appealing. I'm a smart-enough guy and felt I could find something great on my own. I probably have too small of a sample-size, but the prices I found online versus in-person (for the styles I wanted) were around $1,000 less. [If you're still reading, yes, this review still ends with a raving Raffi's endorsement] The more I learned about diamonds, the more I realized that even if two diamonds have the same ratings (using the 4 C's), they can look and feel wildly different in person. Each diamond has their own characteristics; one might have that sparkle you adore, while its close cousin lacks that flare. This is separate from finding a setting, which will look different depending on your diamond. It's no wonder many of my friends went ring shopping with their then-girlfriend's moms. After careful debate, I eventually made the decision to work with someone in-person. On one hand I fully realized partnering with someone would likely raise my costs, but I also felt equally as confident that it would be worth it. So then the real question became, who will I work with? I was referred to the SF Gift Center and Jewelry Mart, along with a few popular stores inside. I visited them on a Saturday morning and spent hours talking with shops and learning more. After a full morning of conversations (and champagne), I wasn't connecting with anyone and the prices seemed unsettling. I really just wanted a place where I could view some loose diamonds in peace and not feel pressured. I wandered around until I found a small shop called Raffi's. There was no one at the jewelry counter, so I walked right up. Johnny (who is actually Raffi's son) saw me browsing around and asked if I needed help, so I asked him a few innocent questions and if he could show me some diamonds. The experience I received over the next 15 minutes were all I needed to decide I wanted to work with Johnny, exclusively. He delivered the experience I can only hope I give to my own clients - his only goal was to help me navigate through the daunting process, so I could reach my own goal (a "yes" from my girlfriend). No distracting sales presentation, no fluff, just a genuine desire to help another person. Oh, and I should mention the pricing was right as I expected; more than online, but less than the shops with the most noise and marketing. They are a small, family shop and keep their costs down to get you better pricing. Over the next few weeks, Johnny helped me craft an engagement ring that my fiancée and I both love and still gaze at together. I enjoyed working with Johnny so much, we ended up buying our wedding bands from him and our process with him was just as pleasant as my own. Working with a jeweler can be an intimidating experience for any person, so it's nice to know there are people out there who care about helping and doing business the right way. There are so many options available, and each person should make their own choice where they feel comfortable making this large investment in a ring. I chose to work with a person who I felt had my best interests in hand, and I would gladly return the favor if given the chance.

    Custom Diamond and Sapphire platinum Ring
    Katrina E.

    We have been looking for that special ring that feels so right and we found it at Raffis. This ring is a new 'engagement' ring to replace my original after 25 years of marriage. I wear my gorgeous diamond band and wanted to find the perfect ring to pair with it that also felt was 'me'. This was challenging and definitely frustrating it seems to some Jewellers who did not enjoy my response of 'I don't know what i want but I'll know it when i see it'. We visited at least five other Bay Area Jewellers before meeting Johnny in Raffis. Immediately it felt different. More relaxed. He encouraged us to try anything that caught our eye or looked interesting and I liked two bezel set rings which had centre sapphires and diamonds either side. We walked out after an enjoyable hour with Johnny and all weekend I thought about those rings. On the following Tuesday I returned with a friend and talked through what I liked about each ring and the importance of how this new ring sat next to my existing ring. This resulted in sketching out a slightly morphed design and looking at loose diamonds and sapphires so that the diamond was the centre rather than the sapphire. I had done alot of research re loose stones and so could steer Johnny in terms of the cut clarity and size we were interested in but he also spent time taking me outside sharing the differences between the stones and ultimately helping us stay within our budget Raffi - Johnny's father confirmed he would be setting the stones and we would have a cad drawing of the design to review before the ring was made up. The expected timing was quoted as 4-6 weeks but I picked up my fabulous ring within 4 weeks and could not be happier. Raffi also sized up my diamond band and polished it so it too looks like new. They sit together so nicely and look like they were designed as a pair. Raffi has beautiful pieces in the store but they love helping you design something for you. It was such an enjoyable time without any sales presence during the experience - which personally was such a relief. Johnny has been so communicative throughout the process and we shall be delighted to return for some other fun piece soon (I hope!). We thoroughly recommend you stop by and see if you find your perfect piece.

    Pearl P.

    My fiancé purchased my engagement ring from Raffi's Jewelry and I couldn't be happier with what they chose for me. He worked specifically with Johnny to design the ring and Johnny has been wonderful throughout the entire process. He is very knowledgable and was able to give my fiancé advice on what diamond shapes would complement my hand well. I had to go back to get my ring sized and Johnny was really helpful and willing to go above and beyond to make sure it fit me perfectly. Thank you so much Raffi's, for providing such outstanding service!

    Pictures of every stage!
    Alex H.

    I went to Raffi's jewelry about two months ago when I was ready to propose to my girlfriend, I showed Johnny a picture of what I wanted and he was able to design and fabricate this ring better then I could have ever imagined it. He walked me through every step and sent me picture of every stage of the ring from cast to finish. Also id like to add that I live in Los Angeles but from how often Johnny and I spoke over the phone he made me feel like the shop was right around the corner. Any question I had was just one phone call away and no matter how busy he was he always stop what he was doing to make sure I had his full attention. my fiancé and I will definitely be going back to Johnny for our wedding bands! Thank you Johnny for such and amazing experience!

    Sadly, this photo doesn't capture the constant sparkles that make it seem alive. I love it.

    My husband surprised me with an offer to visit the S.F. Jewelry Mart to pick out a ring of my choice. I excitedly accepted. We browsed the mart and I found a couple of rings that might be "the one". We were almost done. Then we walked into Raffi's. It was quiet, calm, and peaceful inside compared to the shops I'd been in. There was no high-pressure sales-pitch. We were allowed to leisurely view their offerings, but it didn't take long before I spied a beautiful ring and asked to try it on. Certain words just popped out of our mouths, over and over. Words like "absolutely stunning" and "dazzling". While a ring I had seen earlier was a possible contender, it couldn't compete with the sparkle and dazzle put out by this ring created by Raffi's. It was a comfortable place to shop, the son was so pleasant and helped us stay within our budget. And we left the mart that day with an absolutely gorgeous ring to commemorate our 50th wedding anniversary. I can't stop admiring it's beauty. PS It wasn't until later I realized the colors of our 1972 Fall wedding was orange and cream (Really!?)...and this beautiful mandarin garnet coincidentally matches my wedding colors. A perfect reminder of our wedding day and the blessing of the last 50 years!

    Our finished product custom designed down to the style of the prongs.

    I seriously could not be happier with my ring!! Johnny helped walk my finance through the entire process and helped him make the right choice - to propose with a temporary setting so WE could design the final setting together. The final design incorporates every piece of my vision and is so totally different than anything I've scene before. I cried when I saw it and EVERYONE raves about its sparkle.

    Got the surprise of a lifetime on 12/20/2020! My sweet, boyfriend proposed to me. I am so taken back by how beautiful, and classic the ring he picked out for me is. It's simply timeless, and I'm obsessed. Thank you so much Johnny for designing a beautiful ring!

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    We did not have to look anywhere else as we got what we were looking for with the amazing support from Johnny.

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