It might feel like driving all the way into downtown Seattle and finding parking would be a major…read morehassle, but my experience with Seattle Diamonds made it totally worth it. TLDR: Erin at Seattle Diamonds was able to create a ring that NO OTHER JEWELER COULD, and she did it within my budget! Here is the full story of my ring buying journey and how Erin at Seattle Diamonds came through where no other retailer could. I always do my homework when making a big purchase, so I started off shopping around and hitting up all the major chain retailers like Shane Co. and Jared's, etc. My future fiancé an I picked out a 3 stone style that we absolutely loved. However, I noticed a troubling trend where the larger, center stone often looked shadowed and darker than the side stones. This really bothered me, however, I continued to be told that this was just how this style of rings would work. I then took my search online to Whiteflash, thinking that they could better help me match the diamonds and that would solve the problem. However, I was ALSO told by them that this was just the nature of these three stone settings, and I would just have to settle for the center stone looking shadowed if I went with this setting. My future fiancé and I talked it over and decided that we would go with a solitaire setting instead. However, this took us back to square one with ring and setting styles. This is what brought us to Seattle Diamonds and how we met Erin. From the moment we stepped inside, it was clear that this wasn't a normal retail space, however, it was a beautiful, high-end office and Erin immediately set our mind at ease. She was friendly and easy to talk to and really made us feel welcomed. She showed us many settings and picked out a beautiful solitaire setting. However, over the course of chatting with her, we mentioned the three stone setting that we loved and the problem we had with the center stone being shadowed. Erin was shocked that we'd had such problems as she'd never heard of this problem before. I couldn't stop thinking about her reaction, even after we left and eventually emailed her further about it. I decided to try one more time to see if I could make this ring style work. Erin was AMAZING! She found a beautiful setting that was within our budget. She brought in loose diamonds to try until we found ones that matched and didn't create that "shadowed" look. I was blown away. After that, I paid a deposit on the rings, and then waited. Erin emailed me a 3D rendering proof for my approval, which I gave because they looked amazing. Then it was time to wait. These rings aren't just cookie-cutter "I have a empty band and setting on hand and we just pop the diamonds in and go". They are quality made to order and take some time. As they say with the "unattainable triangle": You have quality, price, and speed. You get two out of the three-but never all three. I picked the rings up about three weeks after approving the proofs and they were absolutely stunning. I couldn't be happier and on top of that, I got to surprise my (now) fiancé with the ring of dreams rather than the solitaire setting we were settling for. My experience with Erin at Seattle Diamonds was amazing and I couldn't be happier. She made the impossible happen and did it all within my budget! Thank you Erin for such an amazing experience. I'm so glad we found you. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

Dave at Seattle Diamonds is an exceptional jeweler. He has taken great care of us and our jewelry…read moreneeds over the past few years. Every visit is met with personal service, expert advice, and a genuine passion for his craft. What truly sets Dave and Seattle Diamonds apart is their generosity and attention to detail, especially when it comes to repairs. Dave has gone above and beyond to ensure our pieces are not only beautifully restored but also more durable. I damaged my ring and Dave was able to repair it to its original setting and quality. He is committed to his customers and we are grateful to have found such a trustworthy and talented jeweler to continue to use in the years to come.

Working with Tara to create our custom rings - wedding bands and engagement ring - was a dream come…read moretrue! Tara is so thoughtful and kind, and will work night and day to create the perfect piece for you. She also helped us create a stunning diamond necklace that we gifted to a family member. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for high quality, custom jewellery. Working with Tara was a seamless, painless and worry-free process. We can't wait to return to her to imagine and create our perfect one year anniversary gifts!

My fiance (ah, feels weird to type!) and I had an excellent experience with Tara, start to finish…read more We were in the market for a ring, and had shopped around at some of the local jewelry stores. To each their own, but I personally did not find shopping at these kinds of stores enjoyable, based on the high-pressure sales environment, and knowing that inevitably, we would be making a very wealthy person even wealthier. It crossed our minds to check out some consignment stores, and saw that Tara had really great reviews. We reached out, and she was very prompt and professional in responding. During our appointment, I liked Tara right away: she was down to earth, personable, and trustworthy. Prior to the appointment, I had shared one photo with her of a ring I liked. The first ring she presented me with was the one I fell in love with (see pic attached). And, as luck had it, it fit perfectly! She showed me a few other options just to see if any others stuck, but I felt a connection with the first one. We slept on it a few nights but decided it was the one. When it came time to purchase the ring, the price she offered us was drastically less than what it appraised for. Also, I loved the concept of giving this ring another life. Just because it previously sat on someone else's finger, doesn't make it any less special. On the contrary, I appreciate it even more. In summary: when shopping for a ring, don't forget to visit Tara, or stores like Tara's. Not only is the customer service superior, but she is someone you will want to come back to in the future.

Henry and Kimmie Dang…read more NGOC VIET/NGOC HUNG JEWELRY Open 7 days a Week 1236 A-B-S Jackson St 9am to 6pm Seattle,WA 98144 206 329-5613 Ngoc Viet 206-329-2320 Ngoc Hung They have been in the same location for over 30 years.since 1980. They are the original jewelry store prior to everyone else. I have been doing business with them since 2006 after my fallout with another jewelry store in close proximity, who I was doing business for decades. I regret not doing business with this place originally. In my experience i would like to inform every yelper that if you are looking to buy gold for personal use or investment, Their Gold is almost as pure as a gold u.s. minted coin.....Please keep in mind i said ' almost ' There are other unique pieces besides gold and most ladies and men will quite frankly have a nice selection. They can even custom make any jewelry piece if you desire as well. Diamonds are a girl's best friend. Why not try here first, prior to the other big establishments, i am sure you will get a better stone at a much much better price. As you get buzzed in you will see a cute quiet old lady who have done business here in China Town for so many decades and had one simple philosophy. Treat customers right. Treat customers with honesty. Give customers the best deal possible and still stay in business. Yelpers I am slow to let you guys all know mainly because i wanted to ensure that I will be sending you to the best of the best. Of course i also wanted to keep this place a secret for myself. Yelp didnt exist til recently so there was no way for me to let anyone know vastly anyways. I hope you will heed my mistakes and learn from them just as i did. I hope you will cherish this place like I do. I hope that you will find something beautiful to bring home one day.

Staff was kind and respectful! I went in to get my bracelet fixed, was ready a week later and…read morewasn't too expensive! Would definitely come back to shop and/or repair jewelry again.

The process was easy and quick. I worked with Joseph and he was very knowledgeable and supportive…read morethrough the repair

Many visitors and shoppers tend to have an emotional connection to Kobo, formerly known as Higo. I…read moream one of those people who calls it Higo, before I will remember it is in fact Kobo now. Higo is the original shop owned and run by the Murakami family. This is one of the few businesses that survived the Executive Order 9066 written in 1942 with thanks to the non-Japanese friends of the family who owned businesses in the same building. Today, Kobo represents a new generation of local artists, selling gift items, crafts, tees, books, art, jewelry, and much more at varying level of prices. I highly recommend Kobo when shopping for unique gifts. When I recently visited, they had a glass artwork on display, art gallery style. It was also the yearly Nihonmachi celebration, and they had a table outside with an artist painting one of three designs on classic Japanese windchimes. I was thrilled to buy one of these adorable windchimes commonly featured in anime including Studio Ghibli movies. For those who want to read the long version of the store's history: https://www.historylink.org/File/9094

Lovely gift shop in the Japantown / Chinatown / International District area that offers an array of…read moreapparel and textiles, art, houseware and decor, and even the random novelty items. My mother picked up a really fun t-shirt from KOBO, and I found various gifts - including the Mari Ichimasu (a Seattle-based Japanese artist who works in stop-motion animation, painting, and drawing) book "Fur Coats & Backpacks", which includes the art of her collection of traveling cats & an accompanying poem for each cat. The perfect gift for my feline-loving friends. The staff were happy to let you browse through the store, and you can tell that they work to include items from the local art and design community while also carrying items with wider appeal. The prices may be a bit high? But I was less concerned with the cost of the items than I was on finding quality gifts - and KOBO has those in spades. I'd certainly recommend a visit.

DO NOT GO HERE they scammed me!…read more I was recommended by a friend to buy jewelry from here while I was in Seattle. I was told I was getting VS1 diamond earrings and was happy at first. Then recently my backing of my earrings kept falling out so I went to my personal jeweler back home and he told me it was actually SI diamonds. He personally showed me all the imperfections (clouds) in my diamond - SO MANY FLAWS, it was so embarrassing. THIS JEWELRY STORE NOT ONLY OVERCHARGED ME THINKING I WAS GETTING A VS1 DIAMOND EARRINGS BUT THEY LIED TO ME ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE DIAMONDS. Save your time and actually go to a jewelry store that doesn't lie/ scams you.

We been going here for years!! Philip and his family are super nice They work to make sure your…read moresatisfy and you don't feel pressured to buy.

Probably the most pleasant customer service experience I've had - and I was a walk-in unknown…read morecustomer too. This is a wonderful jeweler's and I can attest to such, as a diamond cutter of thirty years experience.... I was not charged (even when I insisted) for polishing a personal piece of jewelry-

I can't believe it, but they lost a very valuable 19 century ring which I had left with them to…read moresell for me on consignment. Don't go there. They aren't trustworthy!

Stoppe by this store just bc I can't find any of my Diamond studs. Came in the store was greeted by…read moreChristi. She was very patient and helpful to help with spending my money lol Yes got the pair of studs and a single plus a hood rolo chain Thank you Will be back

We've been purchasing merchandise here for years and have never been let down. I am looking for an…read moreanklet for my wife now.

I stand by my review…read more You say you never cleaned the jewelry and never charged me, yet in person I was told there would be a $25 fee for "cleaning" after you were only supposed to provide me with an estimate. I did not request any cleaning service nor was I informed in advance of this. I came in for an estimate only. Even you seem to agree in your response that it would make no sense to clean something someone is trying to sell - which is exactly why being told I had to pay for it was so shocking. This has nothing to do with being unhappy about a lower offer. I went to another establishment the same day and received a significantly different experience and pricing without any surprise services or pressure tactics. I have no reason to fabricate what happened. I simply shared my honest experience so others can make informed decisions.

The man here was very kind and fixed my gold bracelet clasp at a reasonable cost. I had a super…read morepleasant experience!

They did perfect repairs and sizing for a bunch of rings and were very helpful and knowableread more

Kevin helped me find the right stone for my wife's wedding ring. He made it such a great…read moreexperience. Thank you so much! 11 years later and it still looks great.