It really pains me to write this review, but I do feel it needs to be done.
My ex boyfriend and I were, in my eyes, pretty good customers. We made a few purchases from them... A diamond ring, a couple rolex's, and a few items for mom them. They, of course, treated us like family. The customer service is exceptional... As it should be for a jewelry store when you're spending that kind of money.
I had recently called to inquire about selling back my ring, and another ring purchased from a different company. Now both rings were purchased for at least $3,000. I am COMPLETELY aware that I would not get back what was paid for it. Probably not even half. I sent in my niece, on my behalf since I couldn't make it in, to do the deal. They of course informed me that it wouldn't be what we paid for it, understandable. I do remember when we first purchased the ring they made the process of trading it in or even selling it back very easy... (Let's not forget when I mentioned my name or even my exes it took a while for them to catch on. They even mentioned how I had purchase a bracelet which I didn't. Obvious mix up)
Any who, my niece had called me and let me know that they were going to pay only $400 for both rings! And I'm not in the jewelry business, but that seemed ridiculously low. That's not even 15% of the money paid! A part of me feels like because I sent someone younger in, maybe they cheated her.
All I can say is I'm completely appalled. Especially with the fact that they treated us SO well while we were purchasing items, but when I want to sell it back, it's different. It's just interesting how the FULL price could be honored if I was using it as store credit (that's understandable) but to depreciate it by 85% because I'm not using it to buy other jewelry? That's just ridiculous. My niece even overheard some shady talk going on between two workers who sounded like they didn't know what they were talking about.
The worst part about it is that I really trusted and liked the service. But something about that exchange just seemed a little too shady for my liking. I'm in sales myself, so I understand there is always something that can be done. I was hoping things would go smoothly and that I would be back there in 2 months purchasing Christmas gifts for some of the women in my life... But I'm sad to say I'll have to take my business elsewhere.
If you are planning on only purchasing jewelry from them, I would say go for it. Maybe only a one time deal for a birthday or Christmas present. Brandy, her mom, and the dad.... They really are sweet people! I'm not sure who handled my niece at the store, but in my experience brandy has ALWAYS been amazing and sweet and such a great memory. She really has a lot of patience and treats you with kindness and respect. I would probably only ask for her.
This is why it really is a tough thing for me to write this review. I just wouldn't trust taking jewelry here to sell... Or get multiple opinions on how much you could get. Unfortunately I didn't have the time to take it to other jewelers to get a price, but if I did, I DEFINITELY would not have brought my business here. Such a shame.
So if you end up going there to buy a .5 carat, princess brilliant cut, halo white gold ring. Diamond is VS2 color: D with an EGL certification.... Just know that they only paid $300 for that ring. read more