The prongs in my engagement ring were bent and the main diamond was loose. We had stopped by a well known jeweler in Orinda and told it would take at least 4 weeks to repair and cost "a couple hundred dollars". I had been given a recommendation of Trans jeweler in Lafayette so I decided to stop by. Mr. Tran greeted my husband and I right away. I told him the issue with my ring and he promptly took my ring, repaired it, and cleaned it all under 20 minutes. The cost was less than $50 and he did an amazing job! I appreciate that be was able to fix it right away as I do not like having my ring shipped for repairs. We will be back again for any future jewelry repair needs. read more

Amazing service! This location is behind Wells Fargo and can be easily missed. There are several parking lots and street parking close by and parking wasn't a problem. I came to get the clasp of a necklace fixed and Mr. Tran did a wonderful job fixing it. He was finishing with another client and he helped me right after. He also cleaned it and I was out of there in less than 30 minutes. I'm glad I came here. From now on if I need any help getting any jewelry here, I will only come here. read more

This location is not labeled at all and does not even look like a business but it's behind the Wells Fargo and the entrance is on Happy Valley at 3608. I was welcomed and had my watch battery replaced for $15 within a couple minutes. read more

After many years of happy marriage to a girl that loves serious gardening, her platinum engagement ring had a bent over prong, and one prong pulled away from the stone. It was also absolutely filthy having never been cleaned. Mr. Tran took me as a walk-in, and worked steadily and diligently to meticulously reform the two platinum prongs into perfect alignment. Then he smoothed them down with the wheel, followed by 5 minutes of polishing on the rosin wheel across the room and shined everything up like new. He patiently worked the ring through the high-speed wheel with various grades of gentle abrasives, right down to the feather finish. Then dipped them in the ultrasonic, scrubbed it clean, and finished with high pressure compressed steam. Tran works with a very high level of skill, patience, top-notch equipment, and diligence. I would not hesitate to bring all of our jewelry repair to a craftsman with this level of skill and integrity for all our needs. His price was extremely reasonable as well. Thank you Tran and you are an asset to our community. read more

Trans Jeweler - Like new! - Watch Repair Near Me - Lafayette, California

I took my ring in to expand size a notch. It took awhile to get done despite promise of one week. When I got it, the ring was still tight. After consulting with another jeweler I was told my ring was shorted a half a size. Work done was not good. It's obvious Mr. Trans is ready for retirement. read more

One of the prongs on my engagement ring was no longer attached to my diamond. The diamond is marquis cut, so I was very concerned about the diamond becoming lose. Mr Tran was extremely kind and immediately started working on my ring. and was able to reposition the prong. I am greatly appreciative to have a small business like this within our community. read more

Mr. Tran does excellent work at very affordable prices. He has repaired jewelry for me and created a couple beautiful pieces as well. Very skilled and professional technician. Excellent parking too! read more

Trans Jeweler did a wonderful job on my diamond ring and broken gold necklace. My ring had a broken sharp edge in the bezel. He restructured the setting with high quality. I have used him before and highly recommend his work. read more

Saturday afternoon, and this place is locked up and dark as night. Looking an awful lot like it is out of business. I have been here once before to get watch batteries replaced, and the guy was friendly and did a great job. I was looking forward to replacing another battery and watch bands, but I fear this ship has sailed... read more

Trans Jeweler - The closed sign. Is it permanent? - Watch Repair Near Me - Lafayette, California

There are a lot of positive reviews - so read what I'm about to say as a possibly singular/specific/outside-scope-experience. I went in on a weekday with my year old son. As a full time mom with no family nearby, I have no time away from mom duties. I was inquiring if Mr Trans could help me design an engagement ring. I said I was interested in rose gold. My son was grumpy. I realized he had a dirty diaper. Being a mom is hard and there's often collateral "not the best" moments. As I was trying to understand Mr Trans style of working in design creation, i intimated that I was interested in rose gold. He told me that rose gold gets dirty easily. He is giving me nearly no information to my questions other than requesting I bring in pictures. When I left, I felt as though I had been given the cold shoulder, I felt more than disheartened, I called my husband and cried. I put creating my ring on hold for another two years. In no small part from this experience. Fast forward to my current jeweler, when meeting her for the first time, and expressing my interests, in style as well as rose gold color, she made me feel great! She was kind. I enjoyed the whole process. When looking back, I don't know if Mr Tran was trying to give me a message about my son's dirty diaper via my question about rose gold (I have rose gold ring now. And no, it doesn't get dirty easily at all. Everyone I've ever asked says they've never heard of such a thing), if he wasn't a fan of babies or mothers, or was just having a grumpy day. For whatever reason, I hope he becomes interested in giving every possible client, even moms with fussy babies, a better experience than I had. read more

I visit Davidson & Licht Jewelry in Walnut Creek quite often and after each visit, I feel that I need to write a five-star review. The reason I haven't done it is simply because I don't like writing reviews in the first place. After my last visit that however I feel compelled to write a review. This time the staff went above and beyond. I was wearing my brand new Braitling Navitimer that my son got me for my birthday a few days back. He purchased the watch from a dealer in LA, they fitted the bracelet for his wrist, which is almost my size but the bracelets still needed a fine adjustment. I knew that Davidson & Licht carry Braitling, so they could solve my problem. It was Saturday afternoon and the store looked pretty busy. Despite that Orlando promised to get my bracelet adjusted the same day. At that point I really felt bad, they were so busy with customers and I even didn't buy the watch here. Many thanks to Ruslana. She even had to stay after hours to adjust my bracelet. I got a perfect fit. I'm so grateful! If you're looking for excellent customer service Davidson & Licht Jewelry is definitely a place to visit. read more

I came in with a loose stone on a custom ring. Mr Tran repaired on the spot. I then asked him about a necklace that would fit an unusual jade. He was incredibly helpful in designing an attachment and locating an appropriate necklace. Very pleased with his work. I've moved away but any time I have jewelry questions, I always think about him and wouldn't hesitate to go back and get his counsel. Great customer service! read more

Trans Jeweler is absolutely the best jeweler business in Lafayette, and possibly all of the East Bay Area. The reason I say this is because Tran, the owner, is so experienced and knowledgable about repairs, jewelry maintenance, stones and metals, and custom-made work. His store is very small and humble, but his expertise far outshines such grandiose companies as Shane & Co. etc. Tran is also very well-priced, I feel that he could charge a lot more for the work he does but is simply too nice of a guy to do it. He comes from a long generation of jewelers in Vietnam (I believe?), and finally set up his own store in Lafayette years ago - he has been working around jewelry-care since he was a little kid. My husband and I had our wedding rings custom-designed by Tran, and they turned out beautifully - exactly what I had hoped for and mroe. We sat with Tran and looked through his catalogue of different types of gold metals, diamonds, molding tactics, designs - everything you could think of. He took his time explaining to us what different options may look like, the prices, everything we wanted to know. I had a vision in mind of what I wanted for my wedding ring, and wasn't sure if he fully understood because it was so unique. He had our rings ready on exactly the day he had projected... When we went to pick them up, I was shocked to see that he had so perfectly made my ring exactly the way I wanted it! It's as though he could 'sense' what I had in mind... After so many years in the business, he has gained an admirable intuition about what his customers want. I would recommend this man and his work to anyone - he is by far the best jeweler I've come across. And, he's a very sweet person and relatable. Just an over all great experience! read more

The best in the East Bay. Not hard to know when you have met a genuine expert! Thank you for help Mr. Trans

I have known Dung Tran for many years, even before he opened his own shop and was working for a local Lafayette jewelry institution. Over the years he has designed and constructed stunning jewelery for my family, including a diamond necklace for my daughter that gets compliments wherever in the world she travels. In addition, his repairs to both modern and delicate antiques has been flawless. He can procure superb loose stones at remarkably reasonable prices, including unusual and rare ones. I've even been able to sell back unwanted and broken gold jewelry for scrap at prices that far exceeded other sources that I had investigated. Custom work and repairs are always reasonably priced. One of the most important qualities is that Dung is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He is genuinely kind and generous. Always with a smile on his face, he makes you feel right at home in his tiny shop. Don't let the size of the shop fool you, Dung Tran's talents are enormous. read more

I received a watch last December which needed three links taken out of the band. I have not lived in the east bay for years and found this shop while driving through town. I entered the shop and was greeted by a gentleman who I believe is the owner. I explained the situation and was assisted right away. The process was fast and easy. The shop looked organized and had some nice watches inside. The cost of removing the links was only $10. The man who removed the links was efficient and very kind. I will be going back for any future watch/jewelry needs. read more

got my wedding ring repaired here. 2 diamond pieces fell out, leaving gaping holes in them, but I postponed fixing it because I thought it would cost a fortune. Trans was extremely reasonable and he gave me credit for some golf earrings I haven't worn in 10 years and never will so the repair cost me under $50. The repair only took 2 days although he told me it could take up to 1 or 2 weeks. Trans started working in his family jewelry business when he was 13 years old and he has had his shop in Lafayette for 30 some years. He seems like a very honest man and I am so happy I found him because I would go back to him if I needed another jewelry repair. You can go to Tiffany & Co. or Davidson & Licht or just go to Trans and get the same service for a fraction of the price. read more

My grandmothers wedding ring was cut off her finger when she had a stroke because her finger was swollen. She wore it for 55 years. The ring is now 110 years old. I took it to Tran to be repaired. He did such an amazing job. He not only welded it back together... he polished it to a brilliant shine. It looks brand new. I'm giving this family heirloom to my granddaughter. I recommend his services highly. Couldn't have asked for a better result! read more

The 12 on my fiance's watch came unglued from its nice resting place and decided to lodge itself right between the hands in the middle. What the heck Seiko? That ain't no way to make a watch! But I remembered having recently walking back to work from Bart and seeing this teeny tiny little jewelery store that had a sign for repairs in the window and thinking I wish I had an excuse to check it out. So hey, thanks Seiko! Anyway, Trans Jeweler is petite, has a case or two of lower end jewelry, (mostly pearls as far as I could tell) and a little workstation in the back corner. The older gentleman working there was very nice and quoted me $15 for the fix. He apparently also will make custom jewlery as well. Don't bother parking on the street, there's free parking behind. Enter on Happy Valley Road to the left of the Wells Fargo bank! Note that they are closed on Mondays and at times they just close and leave a note on the door. Makes it difficult to pick up what you've left to have repaired! read more

I've been back four times to replace batteries for my watch. I walk-in and I am out the door in less than 10 minutes. Trans is sincere and personable. He's been in the same location for a number of years. I recommend his business for your jewelry needs. read more

I have known Tran for 20 years. He is the best. Watch batteries, sizing rings, redesigning jewelry, repairing jewelry. He can do it all with a smile. Very reasonable prices. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Marian read more

I came here to get a watch repaired, following reviews I found on Yelp. When I arrived, the gentleman was very nice but told me he doesn't do anything with watches, regardless of what was said on Yelp. He directed me to his watch maker which I might visit. I just wanted to write this review to let anyone else looking for watch repairs know not to come here, since he doesn't do watches. read more

I had trouble with a clasp on my necklace and got some expert advice. In the end I decided to upgrade to a high quality metal. The owner ordered the chain to the correct specifications and attached my pendant in a more secure method. I'll return in the future as he is honest and does good quality work. read more

Took my mother's watch in to replace the band. He swapped it out in less than 5 minutes for a very reasonable price. We discovered upon leaving that the new clip was a different color and returned to see if he could use the old clip with the new band. The guy took it back with no questions and switched the clip back to the old one in 3 minutes. Altogether not even 10 minutes spent in the shop, no wasted time. Very efficient, very pleasant disposition! Will come back for future jewelry repairs read more

He made my grandmothers ring into a beautiful pendant. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to update or alter a family heirloom and make it look brand new. Very courteous and item was delivered within his estimated timeframe. read more

Good place for repair jewelry and replace watch battery Owner super honest! Highly recommended read more

Tran is a super nice guy and I will be back. Happy to give him my business. Not the place to buy new jewelry (not much selection) but perfect for repairs. Delighted to find someone to go to locally. read more

The solitaire diamond on my ring came loose when my hand got caught in an elevator door. We took it to Trans and they soldered and secured very tightly back into the setting and no incidents ever since. He was very quick, knowledgeable, and professional. Going back now to take him some pearls to re-string. read more

So happy to find a great jewelry repair man in our area. Went in to shorten a Necklace and could wait for repair. Done in a matter of minutes all while being over 6' apart and wearing masks. read more

Great experience! Went in for watch band adjustment and was served while I waited. Will be back!

I got a new watch and had to remove some links from the bracelet. Trans Jeweler was close to my work so I brought it over for adjustment. The repair was completed very quickly and at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended! read more

A few years ago we found this small jewelry store, from which we purchased the occasional watchband or had small repairs done. I got to know Tran and admire him greatly. A year ago, we had him make my wedding ring, using mostly our own materials (family diamonds, gold from a bracelet I no longer wore.) The design was a collaborative process and he was happy to work that way, creating a wax model so we could see if the proposed design looked right. The result was nothing short of terrific; I get compliments on the ring all the time. I should add that Tran generously polishes it every few months for free. I heartily recommend Tran. He's very quiet and a private person, but as you get to know him, you'll find someone worthy of admiration and respect, in more ways than one. I also agree with the reviewer who said that he probably could charge more for the work he does. As someone noted, the jewelry in his store isn't particularly impressive, but that's because most of what he does is truly beautiful custom work. You won't be disappointed! read more

Met Tran through a friend. She has the most beautiful engagement ring that was custom made by Tran. Another friend had her diamond ring mounted by him, as well. Very honest, hard working person. I am ready to ask him to custom make my upgrade ring. He can custom make it or you can order from several catalogs he has. read more

Mr. Tran is a true craftsman. He has fixed both watches and bracelets for my wife and never hesitates to fix her jewelry issues on the spot on a walk in basis. One of our neighbors asked for a local jewelry repair shop recommendation and Trans is the first Jeweler that came to mind. read more

Took my engagement ring there after falling and scratching the prongs. He fixed it for such s reasonable price and right on the spot!! Amazing!! I couldn't leave without purchasing a pair of earrings too... Totally made my day!!! read more

I went in on a Saturday, and realized that I knew Mr. Tran... as our children were classmates this year! I was looking for a great sapphire to put into an heirloom ring band for my sister. It being a Saturday, all that is out are some loose stones in a small case... including the most beautiful sapphire I have ever seen. In a few days, for (what seemed to me) a totally fair price, he set this most gorgeous sapphire into the band. My sister loves it, and we are just amazed at the rich blue color. Perfect ring, wonderful work. read more

Best jeweler I've found. He can fix or make anything. He made a custom wedding band for my wife. Excellent work, great prices, honest, hard-working little shop. read more

Great place. Just had a watch battery replaced here in just a couple min. Pretty bare bones operation, but clearly a loyal clientele and super nice service. read more

Great jewelry repair store! Tran was very helpful and his services were affordable. Definitely a good find!

Great guy. He fixed my gold chain for the fraction of what I was quoted by other jeweler. I hope he doesn't raise his prices after all these good reviews ;-) and by the way he did not ask me to write a review for him. read more