Rice Village Diamonds continue to provide exceptional service and value. My wife's wedding and engagement ring were stolen recently. We bought them from RVD a couple years ago. I contacted Gil to see if it would be possible to recreate them. The engagement ring was designed and created by them, so they still had my information on file and had the CAD drawings etc. Gil responded to my email the same evening, and within a week he had obtained comparable stones for us to look at. As always his selections were perfect, beautiful stones. A couple weeks later they recreated the original rings with great precision. It was unfortunate circumstance that brought us to Rice Village Diamonds this time, but it is always a pleasure to do business with them. You know you're getting high quality products and service from them and very competitive pricing. They are the only jeweler in Houston that I will consider. Thank you! read more

I took a vintage gold woven bracelet in for repair and was more than pleased w the results. The break was right in the middle of the weave, so I was expecting to be told no. However, the delicate, laser precision of the mend was near seamless while still allowing flexibility in the bracelet. The jeweler was very knowledgeable and straightforward about the entire process as well. Highly recommend! read more

Everyone treat you special treat you nice it's great thank you customer service is great. The product is good and I like giving it to my girlfriend. Thank you. read more

Gil has experience as a jeweler since 2008, and you can tell he REALLY knows his stuff (I have 12 years of experience in the industry - ending in COVID). He's an incredible jeweler; highly recommended!! Great selection and value here, too. What are you waiting for?! read more

The personal service, professionalism, integrity, and expertise at Rice Village Diamonds is unparalleled. This is a business with people who love creating your special jewelry, with values that you can trust. read more

Great owner and team. Very reasonable and fast turnaround for custom jewelry. I have purchased several items over the years and each experience has been consistently good. read more

We are so grateful that we walked into Rice Village Diamonds! Our experience here was very different from other diamond stores we had been to. We felt like our needs were listened to and everyone was very attentive. I didn't feel like they were trying to push a sale rather they were very passionate about what they do and creating beautiful engagement rings. We walked in knowing we wanted to do a custom ring and they walked us through every step of the process. When we started building the possibility with Gil we knew we found our place. They found us the perfect sapphire oval stone and were able to create a beautiful one of a kind custom ring. Gil and the entire team at rice village are very knowledgeable and they even added a few more details that really elevated the design. We couldn't be happier and we will cherish this ring for a lifetime! read more

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Gil with Rice Village Diamonds and his staff are kind and professional. We have worked with them for years, and recently Gil assisted me with an insurance situation when my wedding ring needed replaced. He took the time to personally help with the details, leading to the best results I could ask for! In addition, their selection of gems and pieces are beautiful and they are skilled craftsmen with custom work. I highly recommend Gil and Rice Village Diamonds! read more

I had the best experience with Rice Village Diamonds designing a custom ring. I tweaked the 3D CAD designs about six time before the ring was just as I wanted. I couldn't be happier! read more

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Our custom engagement ring was two years in the making, and Rice Village Diamonds treated us with utmost friendliness and patience the entire way. I first walked in early 2019 to learn about rings and diamonds in general. I was upfront about my lack of intent to buy right away, but they were still incredibly patient with me. I came away with a lot of knowledge as well as a few interesting choices. Afterwards, I researched up and down, from Tiffany and Cartier at one end to friend-referred raw diamond dealers working out of dark vaulted back offices at the other end (and James Allen and Blue Nile in between). But my mind always came back to Rice Village Diamonds when it came to a balance of quality, customer service, and value. Unfortunately, personal tragedies in my now-fiance's life delayed the proposal, but when I walked back in a year and a half later, Gil was incredibly patient in spending hours with me over several sessions not only unearthing some of the old models I'd seen more than a year earlier just based on description, but also showing me a large variety of stones across a wide swath of price and qaulity ranges. As later confirmed by my own independent research, Rice Village Diamonds is really picky with their stones, picking diamonds that over-perform their on-paper stats (Is/Js that face up white, eye-clean SIs, under-sizes that face up large, etc.) In the end, Gil worked with me to create the perfect custom ring inspired by a few existing pieces and guided by his expert advice. When I was tempted to pay a couple thousand more dollars to "upgrade" our chosen stone (on paper), he even dissuaded me as he thought the diamond we had previously chosen was the best value-for-performance, and already perfect for the ring. He wanted to do justice to the ring, even though it would be at the cost of reduced profit. Rice Village Diamonds is great because they are not just a store to buy stuff from -- they are a your jeweler, a trusted advisor in the old school sense. read more

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I have been going to Rice Village Diamonds for 3 years, even living in NYC having access to the diamond district, Rice Village Diamonds is my go-to place. Gil is professional and attentive. He will educate you on the diamonds you are considering. I never feel rushed and feel very taken care of. He sells Forever Mark Diamonds at an amazing price. I have converted all my friends and family to RVD. read more

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Came here with my best friend to browse because, how's a girl supposed to know what kind of ring she wants when she's never tried on an engagement ring. Trust me, you've got to try to know what looks good on your finger. So we had no idea where to start. When we walked in the young male helping us was less than pleased that he would not be making a sale today. We wanted to see all shapes and sizes just to have an idea- and take pictures. I guess we aren't the easiest clientele but, hey a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do- and she needs her best friend here to help. So every ring came in a size freaking 4, or 5. Super discouraging. We really just wanted a basic run down on what to look for in a ring, shapes diamonds can come in, halo vs. non-halo and types of metals, but really didn't get any help from our fella. Finally; we decided to go somewhere else... read more

My partner and I are beginning to look at rings and decided to go to Rice Village Diamonds first, and they truly set the bar high for any other place! Rice Village Diamonds was incredibly caring about what we wanted, listened to our ideas, and had a great variety to look at! I definitely recommend! read more

We are thrilled with the fabulous service and gorgeous ring that Ron got for us! Truly a custom ring based on three months of working with us! I kept changing my wish list, and he helped through out the whole process! Extremely patient! He knows diamonds! He can beat any price. The setting by his brother made the perfect diamond perfect! My husband and I are celebrating 29 years with a new ring, and my ring could not be more beautiful! read more

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Rice Village Diamonds was the best jewelry store experience I could have asked for! They really treat you like family here. From the beginning of choosing, designing, and ordering an engagement ring, Gil and his family and staff spent so much time with me to ensure I chose the best diamond and design for my budget. They supported me greatly through the process, and always followed through on their promises. As a result, I got a ring that was extremely beautiful and exceeded my expectations! They even created a beautiful video for me to share with my own family and friends! The proposal was incredible and I owe Rice Village Diamonds for making this dream possible. Will always recommend and a lifetime customer here! read more

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I had a great experience at Rice Diamonds. I was recommended by 3 other guys I know who all got their rings from here. Before I went to Rice Diamonds I had shopped around with several brokers and a couple big named Diamond stores like "Robin Brothers" to get a perspective on 'Quality" diamonds. I was discouraged by the crap diamonds that these other places were selling so finally went in to Rice Diamonds to take a look. From the moment I walked in Cindy (who came highly recommended) was very helpful. I showed her what I was looking for from the setting all the way to the cut and color of the diamond. She was incredibly helpful and made the processes not stressful. Buying a ring can is stressful and it was nice to have someone who you could tell cared and wanted to help you come in budget with the best possible option. Cindy was just wonderful! A couple months after my first down payments I lost my job and had to downsize the diamond slightly to make my new budget (trying to take into account buying wedding bans later). She was so understanding and helped me find a diamond thatI was actually more excited about than the first one. A HUGE PLUS that I found helpful was that they will keep your ring in a safe for you on property for as long as you need it. Every other place I spoke with charges a "storage fee" or makes you take it out of the store. I liked being able to keep the ring in the store safe. It provided A) Comfort knowing that it was protected and if something were to happen they would be responsible and B) not having to hold on to this big investment and have it burn a whole in my pocket till the day of. I am proud to say that the engagement went to plan and my fiancé said "YES" and she absolutely loves her ring! We will be returning again to pick out our wedding bans soon! read more

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Gil was amazing to work with and kept us in the loop throughout our entire process! We had such a great feeling working with this company from the second we walked through the door. Everyone we worked with was so polite and honest- not to mention their diamond selection is BEAUTIFUL! Highly recommend! read more

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My fiancé and I had an AMAZING experience working with Gil for my engagement ring! I initially visited the store with a friend after my fiancé asked me to start looking and to give him some ideas. As soon as we walked in, Gil greeted us and after a short discussion as to what kind of rings I was interested in, he showed us lots of options. He let us take pictures of the rings I liked and let me try them on. He did a great job of letting us enjoy our girls day and didn't put any pressure on us. While I were there I fell in love with what is now my ring, so Gil made sure I had pictures and a video of the ring. My initial plan was to find a few styles I liked and then show them the my fiancé and leave the rest up to him, but after I told him about THE ring , we set up an appointment to meet with Gil together. Again, Gil was very welcoming and patient. He showed us the setting that I loved and spent a lot of time explaining diamond quality and what would look good in the setting I chose. He then showed us a variety of diamonds that would work in a range of prices. Again, he was never pushy and really took his time with us. My fiancé went back on his own to purchase the ring about a week later. He said that Gil was again patient and easy to work with. They custom made my setting around the diamond to ensure it would fit perfectly. It took about 2 weeks according to my fiancé, but he said that Gil asked if it needed to be ready by a certain date. After the proposal, I was amazed by how beautiful the ring turned out! I've gotten a ton of compliments on it and I smile every time I look at my left hand! I'm a veterinarian, so my hands can take a beating, but I've had no issues wearing my ring- we picked this particular style because it has a flatter profile, so easier to wear at work. Basically, we had a great experience working with Gil and I have a gorgeous ring!! I would highly recommend Gil and the Rice Village Diamonds! We can't wait to go back and pick out our wedding bands! read more

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We couldn't be happier with my engagement ring. After visiting several other jewelers, my fiance found RVD and was pleasantly surprised with the impressive customer service. Gil was very helpful and patient with my fiance. He, along with my fiance, designed the perfect ring for me. read more

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My New Diamond Guy - Ron I'm a CPA so its about the numbers to me. You can look at a lot of diamonds or save time and money by going to Rice Village. Ron is a diamond guy's diamond guy. He'll guide you though all the numbers, the 4c's and beyond to help you find the perfect diamond for her. All the gemstones Ron will show are priced below the steep exponential price curve of the diamond market as one goes up the scale of cut, color, clarity and carat. So you (she) will find the perfect diamond and ring that she has always dreamed about without paying lot more for something that cannot be seen. Ron will show you so you can see for yourself. Know you are good hands go to Rice Village Diamond. read more

My fiancé and I LOVE Rice Village Diamonds. Our exceptional experience started with a friendly greeting and low pressure approach. It became apparent very quickly how knowledgeable Gil and his staff are, they went into great detail to give us options and not try to push us into something. Their service and knowledge blew away the other jewelry stores we went to in search of an engagement ring. Then to top it off, their prices for a better diamond and ring was a far better value than the competition, particularly given their exceptional service. I highly recommend buying a diamond from Gil and Rice Village Diamonds!!! read more

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Had a wonderful experience here! Clean place with a HUGE selection and friendly service. They gave us a great price on a wedding band but we left to check another store, when we came back they had sold the ring we liked. Luckily they custom ordered us a new one at the same price and even threw in extra diamonds! Instead of going 70% around, my band goes 90% around now! read more

Rice Village Diamonds - Love this beaded diamond wedding band I got!! Way better value than some other large retailers in town! - Jewelry Near Me - Houston, Texas

Gil is the man! I went to about 5 different jewelry stores looking for an engagement ring and am very glad I went here. Upon walking in towards the end of the day, he spent over an hour educating me and talking to me about ideas and options. From there, he helped me pick out a beautiful diamond and create a custom ring complete with 3D CAD pictures and everything. He is clearly passionate and extremely knowledgeable about the business and is super nice about answering any and all questions you may have. Not only that, he is a funny but patient guy who answers emails very quickly and is a great communicator. The entire team (Rebecca and others) is amazing and truly makes you feel welcome and part of the business. My fiancée loves the ring and we both could not be happier with how the entire process turned out. Do yourself a favor and visit Rice Village Diamonds!! read more

I had a great experience with these people. My fiance wanted a custom designed setting, and they were able to produce it beautifully. They were very friendly and made the stressful process of buying an engagement ring painless. They had many options to meet my budget (being that most of the high quality diamonds were out of my range), and treated me with great customer service. I definitely recommend checking them out! read more

This store has a definitive focus on Diamonds as opposed to a broad selection of jewelry. When I first came upon this store window shopping, I expected an overpriced boutique. I was wrong. Rice Village Diamonds is extremely competitively priced with a knowledgeable, fair, and kind staff. I was completely satisfied with the entire engagement ring selection process. Rice Village Diamonds earned a spot as my first look for Diamonds. read more

This is an updated review that is way over due, my apologies to Rice Village Diamonds. I received rodiam plating services on my rings not purchased at Rice Village Diamonds. I was upset that the rodium plating did not last long and the manager/owner reached out to me, very professionally, and offered to make it right. I did not take them up on this but have since found out that it was NOT their fault, but just how the metal of my rings are. With a higher carrot white gold, rodium plating does not stay on as long. I have since had my rings done at 3-4 more jewelry stores with the same results. I am changing my review to reflect the accurate service and prompt, professional customer service offered by Rice Village Diamonds, and I again apologize for not speaking with you or changing my review sooner. read more

I bought my fiance's engagement ring here after shopping around a bit in Houston and in other cities when visiting (DC, NYC, etc.). They were very helpful, friendly and made sure I understood what I was buying. I worked with Gil to pick out the perfect ring. It came out beautifully and they were a pleasure to work with. I also got a great deal. If you have shopped around and doing price comparisons, you should come here, and if you are just starting in the process, you should absolutely come here. Gil will help you find what you need. The service alone makes shopping here worth it. I will be recommending this shop to all of my friends as they shop for rings. read more

Can not say enough good things about this store! I looked everywhere for the perfect ring and couldn't find what I wanted in my budget. When I was in the store looking, Gil asked exactly what I wanted and told him. Unlike the other stores who didn't want to listen to what I wanted he did. He found me the perfect ring in my price range. I HIGHLY recommended this store and Gil!! I went in a few weeks later to look at my ring and greeted me by name when I walked in! I also had my wedding bands custom made and they're PERFECT! I got my bands sooner than expected and they match my ring beautifully! If you're looking for your perfect ring look here and ask for Gil!! read more

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Cindy at Rice Village Diamonds helped me find the perfect anniversary canary yellow ring and matching forevermark drop earrings. I had been searching for the perfect ring for 5 months and came to Rice Village based on the reviews. I was surprised that they had the best designs and selections of yellow diamond rings even when compared to Tiffany's and DeBeers (which is in the local mall). Cindy has a keen eye for style and also what fits your personality. She never pushed a certain piece on me but instead was thoughtfully analyzing my preferences to show me pieces that were my style. I have two tween/teen daughters and Cindy kept them engaged in conversation and made them part of the decision. We spent over 3 hours there finding the perfect set. There was a pleasant conversation about price and the shop was reasonable compared to other jewelers I went to. I get compliments on my ring and earrings when I wear them. They are stunning pieces that will be handed down for generations. I will visit again when in the area. Thanks to Cindy for her knowledge of diamonds and patience. When you buy something that will last for a lifetime you don't want to be rushed and she understood the importance of this heirloom piece. read more

This is my go-to when I want to buy Chamilia charms. I've been there several times now to buy charms for my mom and sister. The wonderful lady who works there (I am terrible with names and can't remember it) always remembers me and my sister, and always gives us good service. I am just sad to learn that they might not be carrying the line anymore, so I will have to either order online or find another retailer. I hope they do keep it in stock so I have an excuse to buy from them. You rarely get that level of customer service anymore. read more

I spent many hours searching for a diamond engagement ring from many places both in store and online. I couldn't seem to find the right design for what I wanted. I finally found a design from a jeweler nowhere near Houston and decided to search out a custom jeweler. I picked Rice Village based on the reviews of the store and I'm not disappointed. Mico was great at giving me details and most importantly accommodating my timeline without question. The pricing on their diamonds was great and I was more than treated fairly given what I was looking to buy. My experience was great here and I would trust them to anyone looking to buy a custom engagement ring. On the side note, my fiance is in love with the ring! She can't stop talking about how beautiful the ring looks and I was quite surprised to see it when I bought it as well. They matched the design near perfectly. The ring came out beautifully. read more

My fiancé and I had a wonderful experience at Rice Village diamonds! Gil and his team were incredibly helpful and made us feel very comfortable the entire time. My fiancé felt so comfortable and at ease he insisted we buy from there. Gil assisted us in choosing the perfect forevermark diamond and remade a setting I loved from rose gold to white gold. The outcome was GORGEOUS. We were given a fair and competitive price and are so happy with our purchase. I have visited Gil for cleanings and it is always a positive experience. I recommend this jeweler to everyone I know and get tons of compliments on my ring. Thank you Rice Village Diamonds for a fantastic experience!! read more

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Money hungry with conditional regard for their customers. All customers should receive the utmost respect through every step of the business process. I lost my respect during my ring purchase experience for the two brothers that own this business, sadly, and will not recommend them to others. read more

Gil was fantastic and did a great job helping me find the best engagement ring possible. He was honest and direct, and I very much felt he had my best interest in mind. Once I had chosen a diamond, he was very communicative while developing my custom design. He was very attentive and we ended up with the ideal design. read more

I was looking for an anniversary present and searching for a great diamond ring. I came across this place and glad I did. I found the perfect ring and the staff was willing to work with me on price and went into great detail about the diamonds included. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be going back for future jewelry purchases. read more

Gil and his team did an amazing job helping me create my custom made engagement ring. He really got to know me and he went to the ends of the earth to find me the perfect pink sapphire. I thought it would be way out of our price range, but he made it happen. If you want to get a great deal and be treated like family every time you walk through the door, give them a try, you won't regret it!!! read more

Great place, great Diamonds and pricing, they really took good care of me, and I had been looking for at while to different wholesalers and many places. Gil really did a great job, I knew specifically what I wanted and he delivered a beautiful combo. Everyone was incredibly nice, totally recommend this place and will be my go to place for the long run. More quality and less price = Right place read more

Gil created the perfect engagement ring with my husband and was an absolute delight when we picked out wedding bands with him. We have loved getting to know him and will be loyal customers for years to come (I hope!). read more

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I know that everyone has 'a guy' when it comes to purchasing an engagement ring, but I went with my good friend Travis's recommendation and checked out Rice Village Diamonds. Needless to say, I was extremely impressed and couldn't have made a better decision. I first spoke to Gil and gave him a break-down on the various styles that I was looking for as well as my price-range, and he was kind enough to have several different examples of each style picked out for me AND stayed late one night to accommodate my busy work schedule. I immediately felt that I could trust Gil and I never felt intimidated and/or pushed around when it came to shopping for the diamond. After selecting one of the stones I was most interested in, I came back in the shop and met with Gil's brother, Ron, while Gil was on vacation. Ron was in the states from Israel and gave me further details on the diamond and the benefits of the stone I was selecting. Rice Village Diamonds has a global reach on the diamond market and gave me the best deal by far (I also looked about about 4 other diamond wholesalers and Rice Village blew them out of the water.) After the stone was set in the ring I had picked out, I was astounded by how great everything turned out. My fiance is absolutely in love with her ring and I can't wait to visit the shop again for anything we might be looking for in the future. Do yourself a favor and check out Rice Village Diamonds when you're looking for any piece of jewelry -- ESPECIALLY an engagement ring. As someone who didn't know anything about diamonds, I finished the experience feeling extremely knowledgeable and comfortable all thanks to Gil and his brother Ron. These guys are top-notch! read more

I recently bought an engagement ring from Gil here and I had the best experience I could've wished for. He listened to what I was looking for and gave me different options to choose from without pressuring me into anything. It was my first time there, but I loved the ring and the service so much, that I picked out a diamond and setting on the spot. My girlfriend, now fiancée, absolutely loved the ring, as did everyone else. She went with me to get the ring resized a few days later, and once again the service was impeccable. I have already recommended Rice Village Diamonds to several friends, and will definitely return when we're ready to buy our wedding bands. If you're completely clueless about where to find an engagement ring, do yourself a favor and go talk to Gil, you will know exactly what you want after conversing with him for a bit. read more