10/10 I am happy to know where I can go. Informative and great customer service / location!

Ruined an antique 1920s ring. Claims to be a master jeweler with 40 years of experience absolutely horrible experience. Lost the ring for several hours too!! We got engaged in Monterey and my fiancée and I decided to get her new antique ring sized to fit her (it was too big) we were referred to Steve Saunders. We went in there and he told us no problem! It'll be $75 he then sized her finger. She told him she was a 5 she showed him she was currently wearing a size 5 but he was adamant she was a 4.... So trusting his "40 years" we went with his Recommendation. An hour later he calls us and tells us it's ready so we head back and when we get there it reeks of pot and incense... and he says he misplaced the ring.... He asked us to leave for 5 minutes and come back so he could find it.... So we did and came back and he said he would look more and call us tomorrow... umm no how about you stay open till you find our ring??? Later that evening he calls us he found it so we rush back... the ring DOESNT COME CLOSE TO FITTING... what's worse is he tries jamming it on her finger bruising her finger... he then says well you measured a size 4 so you are a 4... even though it clearly didn't fit.... He then tried hammering it out and making it bigger that didn't work... again he said come back tomorrow.... So tomorrow comes and we message him and tells us him it needs to be a size 5 he tells us the only way to do that is to replace the band... goodbye 1920s gold.... So what choice do we have.... We go back that afternoon and he gives us the ring and it looks awful... the band is dented and uneven on both sides... the width is so off it's not funny and the gold doesn't match.... Then he has the audacity to try and charge us $450 for his mistakes. We ended up paying $150 when we shouldn't have paid a penny and we left. Now we have to go a real jeweler and have his work fixed / replaced he should pay for it but of course that won't happen. The absolute worst part of all is this antique ring is forever ruined read more

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Steve was generous with his time and good ideas to get a new ring adjusted quickly and without altering the basic style we are happy with. We were happy with his service, his no-nonsense approach and reasonable cost. thanks Steve read more

Quick, professional, definitely a master of his craft, and an great man. He was able to resize my ring from a 7 to a 9 with great craftsmanship. read more

He gave me good information from the question I was asking. I will be doing business with him.

Steve is wonderful! We asked him to change the shank, and replace the center diamond with a new one on my existing wedding band. He did a phenomenal job, and the ring is stunning. In addition to doing excellent craftsmanship, Steve is such a nice man. We look forward to using his services again in the future. Thank you, Steve! read more

Steve Saunders is a Master Jeweler and we would not have gone anywhere else to have our beautiful wedding rings custom made. His passion, knowledge and intuition is embedded in every detail of his work. We could not be any happier with our rings. He spent quality time with both of us and worked with our requests humbly. 100% recommend him for any jewelry needs. Thank you Steve! read more

Steve Saunders Master Jeweler - Jewelry Near Me - Monterey, California

This guy is making some of the most beautiful and unique pieces I have ever seen. He's even made pieces for celebrities like Snoop Dog's father, and many more. Stop by his shop and see for yourself; you may even have an intriguing conversation with the owner! read more

I can not say enough about how talented Mr Saunders is. He is a true craftsman and artist, and young at heart at 80 years old. Recently went in with my husband to get my new wedding ring extended and Mr Saunders explained the process, sized me snd fast prompt service. Didn't think it was possible to love my new ring more but i do. Will absolutely be a return happy customer! read more

Steve did a remarkable job of resizing my dear grandmother's gold wedding band to fit my smaller finger. Steve is an extremely skilled and detail oriented master jeweler...he painstakingly downsized the band and retained the integrity of the flowing cursive inscription inside. WB to JC July 22, 1922 with no distortion. My heart is touched every time i read it. The cost was most reasonable and am most grateful to Steve! read more

Steve Saunders is a true "master jeweler." I took my platinum ring that I've been beating up for nearly 20 years to be re-sized smaller and my partner and I can't be happier. It fits me perfectly. Not only that, he rounded the corners (so it's more comfortable than ever before), and the diamonds seem to sparkle more than when new (if that is possible)! The BONUS is that what he charged was extremely reasonable, so reasonable we weren't expecting such a superb workmanship. Yes, we recommend him highly! read more

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My wedding ring was too small for my finger so I first took it to a jeweler in Salinas. I was told that they had to cut it and add more gold. The estimate was quite high. I took the ring to Steve and he resized it WITHOUT cutting it for a reasonable price and quick service. Just recently, do to an illness l lost about 100 lbs so I had to get the ring resized again. Again no cutting and quick and reasonable service. Thanks Steve! read more

went for browsing ! Got the worst experience ever Such an unpleasant person..Very rude..Even tried to Scam me. People beware of this Guy!!! read more

Steve made my engagement band years ago; he made it exactly how I wanted it at a reasonable price and it is BEAUTIFUL! I recently had him resize it and it is PERFECT! His work is outstanding! read more

I'm on my forth piece of jewelry with Steve. His jewelry is the result of his attention to craftsmanship and quality design. Steves Native American work in silver is as beautiful as I've seen anywhere. I have bought gifts for both family and friends, men and women. Check it out. Well worth your time. Cheers read more

Steve Saunders Master Jeweler - This beautiful silver amulet I bought at Master Jewelry. This is a wonderful spot for that special gift. - Jewelry Near Me - Monterey, California

I came came in for a ring cleaning and Steve was quite accommodating and has some amazing pieces in the store. He does custom settings which I plan to come back for a stone I've had since my childhood. Definitely recommend. read more

A year and a half later this guy, who I never did business with (only called for a quote on a ring sizing) is STILL harassing me! He kept me on the phone talking over me and ignoring my questions so I went else where. I left him a negotiate Yelp review and then he started harassing me on Yelp and has continued to do so. CREEPY YELP STALKER STEVE LEAVE ME ALONE. This is the 3rd time I've said it, DO NOT CONTACT ME AGAIN. The next time you do I will take legal action! read more

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Steve epitomizes the best qualities of a true master jeweler. I had brought him a Goboboseb crystal point with hematite inclusions and asked him to make me a pendant. He passionately poured his artistic vision into a creation that greatly exceeded my expectations in both form and utility. This man's work is amazing and if you are struggling with finding the perfect piece of jewelry to express yourself or to resonate with this is the person to see. He is an artist so his work is not inexpensive. However, I can truly say that after I had my piece commissioned and picked it up that I wouldn't dream of trusting anyone else's hands with something personal to wear. I couldn't afford not to use him to design and create wearable resonating art. If you seek a commission with or buy an already created piece from Steve you will be satisfied beyond your expectations. Go ahead and treat yourself to his work. Steve's passion and craftsmanship are without compare. I'm so grateful and delighted by the beautiful piece that he made for me. I couldn't possibly give a higher recommendation for a jeweler than Steve. He's the best of the best! read more

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Mr. Saunders gave us great advice on converting clip-on earrings to pierced, never asking for a dime. I was expecting to pay a fortune but instead was just given excellent advice. Thank you! read more

Needed a wedding ring sized after 25 years Steve was awesome Took good care of me Highly recommend and will absolutely use in the future read more

Steve made a custom gold pendant for me and I love it! He is so talented and I highly recommend him! Thank you!!

Steve is an astounding artist and craftsman. Each piece he makes is a tiny wearable sculpture. His style is able to do more rustic and vintage styles, as well as cutting edge modern styles. He will sit down with you and take whatever time is needed to discuss and suss out the right design for any custom piece. Go by and check out his displays for a sample of some of his work, it's like visiting an art gallery! read more

Steve is not only an incredible master jeweler, he is a straight-up man and good dude. I have met thousands of people in my life, a dozen or so jeweler's and I can say without hesitation if I needed ANY piece I would check with Steve first. Repairs are his strong suit too, while his ability to fabricate custom pieces will boggle your mind. Easy accesses walking around Monterey, close to restaurants and hotels, there is no reson not to stop in and say hello to one of our planets finest master jewelers. read more

If I could give 1,000 stars I would but unfortunately it only allows 5 stars.... my fiancé bought a ring for me and it was to big thankfully Steve was able to resize the ring and it came out beautifully Thank you Steve!!! read more

Steve repaired my wife's diamond ring and cleaned it. What a good job and the price was reasonable. I also purchased a bracelet made of copper and silver an original. Beautiful work . Stop by and check him out when your in downtown Monterey. read more

Seriously amazing! I'm getting married next week and have a family bracelet that I wanted to wear for the ceremony as my "something old", but it was too big on my wrist. I figured it was a long shot to find someone who would be able to help me a few days before Christmas, but I called Steve based on his other Yelp reviews. When he saw the bracelet in person he explained it was more complicated than initially thought on the phone because the tiny links were fused together and there was a mix of metals next to diamonds. So, it would be a delicate process to remove the links,refuse the separate pieces back together, and keep the movement of the original bracelet. He was going to work on it the next day (which I already thought was really fast) but called me about an hour or two after I left his store. He had already completed the work! The bracelet fits perfectly and he was able to keep the movement. Thank you, Steve! I really appreciate your help! read more

My family including Louise S. has been a client of Steve's for over a decade.He does a great job at repairing family heirlooms and his items for purchase have tremendous value. read more

Steve was extremely knowledgable and really took the time to help me. I recommend this jeweler, his work is beautiful and inspired.

I'm so glad I found this great jeweler. Steve has done some amazing work for me and he's always courteous and professional. I've had jewelry sized, repaired and custom made and have never been disappointed. He gets the job done and he doesn't try to sell you a thing. It's a pleasure doing business with him. read more

I known Steve for looong time and I know that he can be trusted and he is very good in creating unique custom design piece, anything is possible when you trust his instinct in making you a extraordinary Jewelry piece, just make sure you have to understand that each jewelry piece will take time, Do not assume it can be done in one night ;). Will I have Steve do my next piece? Yes!!! Just be sure to let him know in advance ;) read more

I just Unexpectedly ran into his shop yesterday. I happen to have an old wedding ring that I have planned to rebirth into something for my wonderful daughter with me . We discussed an idea and I went with it. I'm very excited to see the final result. I just LOVED this man 's whole vibe. I KNOW it's going to be wonderful. I'll update later. read more

Steve has worked on multiple custom pieces and repairs for me and my family. His work is beautiful and unique. He is very professional and friendly. Also he shoots it straight and let's me know if there is something he sees or thinks about the jewelry that may need attention and educates me on what it is. I always walk away learning something about metals or stones when I visit Steve's shop. read more

Mr. Saunders is a passionate artist that seeks to please every client and capture them for life through exceeding their expectations to serve family and friends. Steve has been our family jeweler for over 25 years. Every Jewelry need our family has had we have brought to Steve. His design and passion to create the perfect piece of jewelry to represent the moment it's being given for has always blown our mind. I have always loved his attention to detail and no job is too small or large for his knowledge of the industry. We recommend his service for your family. His genuine desire to please has always driven us back time and time again. It has been fun to bring friends and family to him and see the creation in their mind come to fruition. We stop by often to say hi or view his latest creations. Steve has even sold items for us on consignment. He truly sticks with through all of your families good times and bad. Walk in and you'll want to come back time after time. So creative! The chain stores can't compete with his genuine passion and artistry. You will have a jeweler for life! read more

I am one very satisfied customer. Steve's work is superior The ring he made for my wife made her extremely happy and an envy of her friends.He is a man of great integrity and delivered what he promised and on schedule. read more

I have worked side by side with Steve since he moved to downtown Monterey. He is a very meticulous and precise individual and runs his jewelry shop the same way. His quality of work and designs are works of art. His jewelry repair expertise has come in handy many times. read more

I am writing this review because I am so pleased with the custom opal ring Steve made for me. I bought an opal many years ago and had been looking for the right artist to design and produce a ring with it. Steve was the one I finally chose and he really delivered. I know have the opal displayed on my finger instead of on a shelf. Thanks Steve! read more

YES, a real winner! Have purchased several items from this great shop. Steve Saunders' creations are beautiful reasonably priced little masterpieces & I hope to purchase even more over time. I will treasure for each one life. Please check out this hidden treasure of the Monterey Peninsula, you will be glad you did! read more