I left this building with the BIGGEST smile on my face. Tom and his team went above and beyond to create my husband and my custom wedding bands and we are never ever going back to a retail diamond store again! Never ever. Everyone who works here is delightful, no one more than Tom Daube. My husband purchased my engagement ring through a retail jeweler and other than that we had no experience buying jewelry. Tom walked us through the process as well as every cost so we felt comfortable every step of the way. We could show him reference photos or, in the case of my husband, sketches of the rings we wanted and Tom ran with it. He was respectful of our concepts and helped elevate the designs with his expertise; all while respecting our budget as well. He was goofy, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable. Tom even made sure to get our separate contact information so we could surprise each other on the day of our wedding with our custom pieces. You are in safe hands here. We cannot recommend them enough. read more

I love Washington Diamonds. They're easy to work with. They listen to your needs and give suggestions. I would highly recommend them.

I recommend Washington Diamond to all my friends. We've been using them for over 25 years. Tom and his team are professional, timely, friendly and most importantly for me, patient! Recently had a 30th Anniversary ring custom made and it turned out perfectly! Make an appointment and see the quality jewelry they have. The store is clean and you'll feel at home there with no pressure to buy. They truly want you to take your time to figure out what you'd like in a custom piece :) read more

Washington Diamond - Jewelry Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Tom and the entire team are so great! Very helpful and responsive. Genuinely want to serve their customers well.

I couldn't have asked for a better experience with Washington Diamonds. I initially contacted the store through Yelp to get a quote to redesign my engagement ring. We set up an appointment to have them look at my ring in person. My ring is a family heirloom and while I loved the look and design, it presented some challenges in finding a wedding band that would go with it. I asked Tom at Washington Diamonds for his input on either having a custom wedding band made or if I should redesign the ring to go with a straight wedding band. He presented me with the pros and cons of both options and gave me a fair price (mid-range compared to quotes I received at other jewelers). I decided to ask him to redesign my engagement ring. He was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. In less than 2 weeks, I had my redesigned ring and I love it! read more

Washington Diamond - (L) beautiful original ring, family heirloom. (R) Redesigned by Tom at WD...couldn't be happier with the end result! - Jewelry Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

My sneaky husband loves to research things online and when it came time for him to purchase our engagement ring, he was brought to Walter at Washington Diamond. He was very patient with my husband and walking him thru ring styles, diamond quality, etc etc. My husband found the whole experience to be informative and helpful. When it came time for us to purchase a matching band/channel ring, I had the same experience with WD. Walter gave me some options/suggestions and didn't rush me as well as letting me know that my selection wasn't permanent, should I change my mind. Everyone at WD is very courteous and helpful. If we are to purchase more jewelry, whether they're with diamonds or not, WD is the place to go. read more

My husband and I purchased our wedding bands at Washington Diamond last year. Tom and his team are fantastic. Since we have come back to repair some old family jewelry, purchase gifts for a family member, and to purchase an additional ring. Great selection and outstanding customer service. I highly recommend anyone considering a jewelry purchase to make an appointment at Washington Diamond. read more

My husband and I have been married over 45 years. Over the years, he gifted me a number of diamond pieces including engagement ring, diamond studs, and a diamond-studded star of David. Washington Diamond worked with us to create three stunning pieces - a 3 stone engagement ring and eternity band set and a pair of earrings. They are breathtaking and a meaningful 70th birthday gift - being composed of stones each of which has its own back story. I am enjoying wearing them and have gotten so many compliments. Truly they took old, dated pieces and made them fresh and modern. Thank you, Washington Diamond. read more

I researched and visited a handful of jewelers in the DC area and knew I found the right one to buy an engagement ring after my first meeting with Tom. Washington Diamond is by appointment-only so you get dedicated time to talk through what you like and dislike. I researched diamonds and bands before walking in, but through talking with Tom, narrowed the selection down and found the perfect one. The selection of diamonds provided a good range of size, quality, and price to choose from. I also loved that the platinum bands were made right there on-location. The satisfaction guarantee also put my mind at ease with picking out a ring without my fiancee seeing it. In the worst case, we could go back and choose something else for the full value of the original. My fiancee is so happy with her ring though, so no need to use it. Overall, I am thrilled with my experience at Washington Diamond. I would absolutely recommend it for an engagement ring. Thank you Tom and team! read more

This place appears on lists of top places for jewelry repairs. So, I decided to stop by and bring some broken items I have - two pearl necklaces and a pearl ring. The front door was locked, so I had to speak with someone on an intercom to be buzzed in. I then think there was another door that I also had to be allowed in. Once inside, I found a totally empty place except for a woman at a reception desk. I asked her if they repaired jewelry, and she said they did. So, I pulled out my pieces to show her. The next thing I know another woman is standing next to me and looking me over. I told her that I had some pieces that I was looking to have fixed. Without looking them over, holding them, examining them, inquiring about them or anything, she announced it would be $99 for each piece because that is what they charge for everything. $99 per repair! That struck me as so strange! I'm used to bringing my items to jewelers, having them examine them and discuss them with me, and then receiving a call within a day or two with a quote. How can you give a quote for a piece without having any idea of what work and parts are needed to repair it or even what the customer is looking to have done? I really got the vibe that she was acting this way intentionally because for whatever reason she had no interest in fixing the jewelry. I mentioned that one of the necklaces broke shortly after I had it repaired from another place, and she told me I should just take it back to them. I don't think she was trying to save me money. I think she was trying to get rid of me. It was a really weird and uncomfortable experience. So, I just bagged up my belongings and left the store. I got back into my car and drove further up the street to a lovely shop in Vienna where my broken jewelry and I were very warmly welcomed! read more

Washington Diamond - Jewelry Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I honestly didn't know what kind of engagement ring I wanted. After shopping at another jewelry store in DC where I struggled to find something that worked for me, a friend told us to visit Washington Diamond. Since Washington Diamond is appointment only, we felt we got personalized service and weren't rushed at all. We worked with Tom and he was incredibly patient and helpful. In an hour, with only some unclear guidance from me, he helped us design a custom ring that I truly love! The pricing was also very reasonable and we felt we got more value from our selection than at other stores. We plan on returning to buy wedding bands. read more

After having checked out a few other diamond stores in the area, I was disappointed with their lack of knowledge and/or service. It was then a friend recommended me to Washington Diamond. I had wrongly thought Washington Diamond was pricer than other diamond stores; they are not. From the moment my husband and I met with Tom, we were put at ease. The project we were working on was a major reset to a diamond which included hard to find shield cut diamonds and a custom made band that had several requirements. Tom immediately had sources to call and stones for us to see the next day - mind you, these are not stones that are readily available in the market. He also went to work on drawing a custom setting and had his goldsmiths work on the most perfect ring which fits beautifully against my entity band. Tom and his team included small, personal details which make this piece very heartfelt and stand out. Washington Diamond is a special place of talented people who are just as great with clients as they are with their craft. Tom and team, we look forward to working with you again! Thank you. read more

I cannot recommend Washington Diamond enough! My fiance and I went to Washington Diamond after it was recommended by a friend, and we happily decided to get my engagement ring there after meeting with Walter. The entire process was unbelievably smooth - Walter was extremely knowledgeable and kind, and I felt that we were in very good hands from the beginning! I never felt at any point in time that he was trying to upsell us, and I felt very comfortable that he was answering our questions honestly without focusing on profit. The ring ended up being very reasonably priced! I wanted a non-traditional ring - one with small, non-diamond gemstones. Walter was extremely supportive, and helped design a (custom) ring that is absolutely gorgeous! I mentioned an interest in emeralds, and Walter suggested an alternative - tsavorite garnets - that are a gorgeous color of green, and more resistant to damage. He called around to a number of places to source the stones, and ended up finding something extremely lovely. The whole process was as easy as it possibly could have been - Walter maintained communication at different stages of design, and I ended up getting the finished product about three weeks after our initial appointment. I *strongly* recommend both Walter and Washington Diamond, and am extremely happy with the finished ring! read more

Washington Diamond - Gorgeous ring designed by Walter. 1/2 - Jewelry Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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I first dealt with Washington diamond more than 20 years ago for an engagement ring after receiving a recommendation from a friend. After returning some fifteen years later for resizing I was treated as family. I would never go anywhere else for high quality jewelry. If you want fantastic customer service, competitive prices, and not just a find in store selection but the expertise to create custom jewelry, this is the place. Highly recommended. read more

We purchased my engagement ring and our wedding bands from Washington Diamond. Over the years, my engagement ring had some wear to it and Washington Diamond did everything they could to fix the damage and work with me to solve further damage to happen. I appreciate all the help, the service, professionalism and the outcome up my experience with them. We will continue to use them for future jewelry purchases. They have proven to be repeatable, honest and reasonable. read more

A family ring I had somehow became damaged (the stone fell out of its setting). I took it to Washington Diamond and they took a look at it- only for me to learn that the stone had chipped, which was why it fell out of its setting. Tom Daube helped me- and he couldn't have been kinder or more helpful! Anyway, they reset the ring and replaced the stone....and the result was amazing!! It looks BETTER than it did before it was damaged. I can't recommend the folks over at Washington Diamond enough. I will be telling everyone I know about how good their work is and and easy it is to work with them. read more

For years I wanted to sell some of my jewelry, but not knowing a lot about it and worried about getting a fair price stopped me from doing so. Then I had the good fortune of running across Tom at Washington Diamond. His knowledge, patience and kindness were more than I expected, he truly cares about his clients and his reputation as a professional in his field. I've continued to work with Tom and I highly recommend him. I trust him completely, and would never use any other Jeweler. Thank you for everything you've done for me Tom, you're the BEST!!! read more

Washington Diamond is a local appointment only jeweler. With just one store in Falls Church near my office, they became my best source of in-person diamond education and advice. Even though I did not end up purchasing from them, Craig, the gemologists they assigned to help me out, was by far the most patient person I worked with, and did an exceptional job of educating me on what I should be looking for, and was very objective in explaining that when I found the right diamond elsewhere, I had found a great value that they could not beat. Humble in their defeat, Craig, and Washington Diamond wished me the best, and simply hoped that next time, they would be able to better assist me in a future purchase. I would say, that out of all my 4 month journey to find an engagement ring, my experience with Washington Diamond was by far the best. Not only did Craig prove to be the most knowledgeable of all the jewelers I talked to, the only reason I did not go with Washington Diamond, was because they did not have the diamond in their inventory that matched all the specs at the right price that Craig had helped me formulate. Definitely a credit to them, and by far a great experience. read more

I went to Washington Diamond today to get a diamond ring repaired. I never even got in the door to have a person look at the ring. When I buzzed the door, she asked me what I wanted. When I said I needed to have a ring repaired, she said i should go down the street to another jeweler. When I said they'd been recommended to me, since the repair involved replacing a missing diamond, she said their goldsmith shop was really busy and backed up. I responded that clearly they didn't want my business, and thanked her for her time. Really?? You couldn't even have this conversation in person, but rather over the speaker at the front door? I'd never recommend this business. I am NOT a newlywed looking for a bridal set, so maybe they she just didn't think I was worth their time. Caveat emptor. read more

Working by appointment only, this is a trustworthy dealer. They are extremely patient to hear your needs, discuss prices and design your dream ring. Their prices are very competitive and they only deal with GIA-certified diamonds. They even tell you to go with another dealer when they don't think they can match the competitor's price (which happened in my case). If I were to shop for a ring again, I would go back to them. They even have a satisfaction guarantee policy-- if your lady does not like the ring, they'll give you your money back (within a couple weeks). Even if it's a custom-made ring. read more

A coworker recommended I buy an engagement ring here, so I took her advice and had a great experience with my engagement ring purchase. I considered buying an engagement ring from an online site because prices are 10-20% lower, but decided not to. It was important for me to be able to see the diamond and setting with my own eyes, and it was also important for me to buy from a reputable, well established local vendor. One big plus for me is their use of information technology, which has many benefits. Their products are listed online and can be referenced by product code - this is how I chose my setting. They can schedule appointments online and send reminders via email. They have a record of items you looked at, in case you decide to come back later. They also provide sample invoices with price and details about products you are interested in so you can take it out of the store and compare it with other retailers! Another benefit is that they have on file the insurance appraisal of your diamonds, which they emailed to me a few days after my purchase. The employees at Washington Diamond are very professional and not pushy. They let me see what I asked for and only gave recommendations when I asked questions. I recommend coming in during the day - they have skylights that make the diamonds sparkle really well so you can see them in their full glory. Buying at a local vendor has benefits too. For one thing, they offer free regular inspection and cleaning services for their products for the life of the product. Resizing was simple since all I had to do was come back to the store - they had all my account information already and quickly took the ring in for resizing. Another benefit is knowing that since it's a well established brick and mortar store, they can't screw you over and leave - this is important when buying a high price product. Their selection is good, but I think it would be better if they had more to choose from. I think all their settings are custom made on site by their goldsmiths. The diamond I ended up getting appeared to have very high quality for its grade (to my untrained eyes). I got an H color SI1 clarity diamond, and to me it appeared clear and I couldn't see any inclusions with the jewelers loupe, so to me it was effectively "flawless" without a loupe. Overall I would definitely recommend Washington Diamond. You may pay a bit higher than some places, but to me it's worth it. read more

Washington Diamond was a decent place. Lots of information and stones to check out. The prices are fair, not as competitive with on-line places (or smaller local places) but definitely better prices than a big box retailer like Mervis. I thought the prices of their platinum settings were very good (better than other places). It's a good place for a "one stop shop" experience. We saw a couple of stones we liked but selection was limited due to our budget (which actually was a decent 5 figured one albeit on the low 5 figure side). A couple of SI1s and G/H (1.2-1.3 carat range). We kept looking because we felt that with our budget we could get a little more for the money. We ended up buying our stone from a family friend and got something close to 1.40 carats, VS2 clarity, and triple excellent) for the same price as a 1.2/SI1/H color offered to us by WD. read more

After a very positive experience with wedding ring selection here, I came back when I had some gold jewelry to sell. It was not a pleasant experience with the quote coming in VERY low. I had looked up the rate of gold/gram already and the quote received was abusive. When I questioned it, the guy (not Tom) was a bit belligerent. Anyway, then he re-calculated and brought the amount up almost $1K. My radar was pinging though, so I took my gold someplace else and they paid me $800 over the increased quote. Unfortunately, this experience makes me question Washington Diamond overall. read more

Tom Daube is a national treasure. Let's just start with that. We decided that we wanted to explore a different engagement ring design than the one we'd settled on before we got married a couple years ago. Looked at most of the usual suspects in town and, on a whim, made an appointment at Washington Diamond. The quality of the service was incredible. Tom's patience was incredible, as we really worked together to find the absolutely right ring for my wife and me. And the price-quality combination simply cannot be beat. We got the perfect ring - my wife can't stop grinning when she wears it - at an exceptional value. My experience at Washington Diamond has made me a lifelong customer. I won't go anywhere else - at least as long as Tom is involved there. Everyone else there is great too, but if you're serious - and you should be to go to Washington Diamond - ask for Tom by name. read more

I had no involvement in the planning/purchasing of my engagement ring, so I can't comment on that process, but I know that my fiance was extremely happy with the service, professionalism (and hopefully the price, ha!) of Washington Diamond. I gave my now-fiance pictures of several rings that I liked, and he went to Washington Diamond and they created a custom ring based on the guidelines I had shared (rose gold, oval cut diamond, etc). The ring they designed is the most beautiful ring I have ever seen and I literally could not love it more. People are constantly commenting on it and I know I will love it forever. We will definitely return to Washington Diamond for our wedding bands! read more

Similarly to the other reviewer, I had a similar pleasant experience with Craig. Craig helped my finance and me pick out an engagement ring early last year. I felt that Washington Diamond had the best setting selection for the price. Craig provided additional education on diamond color (he showed us how to see the yellow in a diamond on white paper), clarity & cut (sparkle), and diamond location. We weren't sure if we would purchase the ring here after our visit. Craig kept in touch with us via email to ensure that all our questions were asked. My finance later surprised me with the ring over New Years Eve last year. I was expecting it later this year. He ordered it in October and the ring was ready in 2 weeks. Unfortunately, Craig is no longer working there, but I would still trust any other salesperson at Washington Diamond and highly recommend this place for wedding/engagement rings. read more

I had a great experience at Washington Diamond buying my wedding band. They have great prices, high quality, and a huge selection. I found a number of unique items I hadn't found anywhere else. It's frustrating sometimes that they work only on appointment, but it makes sense because then the salesperson is devoted to you. I didn't feel any pressure to buy. I even was considering having them make me a ring I had designed instead of buying a ring pre-made but they talked me out of it, even though the self-designed ring would have been way more expensive. All of the staff there are nice, but Tom especially deserves a shout out on Yelp! for being a great non-nonsense salesman. I had had a lot of trouble looking for wedding rings because all the big chains seem to have the same items and all the boutiques seem to have the same huge mark-ups. Washington Diamond was one place I found to be different - great selection at reasonable prices. And if you can't find what you want there, they can make it for you. read more

I have had the opportunity to work with the excellent team at Washington Diamond multiple times over ten years. Each time they provided superb advice on how to balance the highest quality diamonds with my budget. My recent purchase required immediate attention and extra care due a tight timeline and need for high quality on short notice. Tom came up with solid, highly competitive options and made great recommendations. The diamond earrings are stunning and were very well received. read more

My fiance and I had a wonderful experience working with Tom while picking out our wedding bands for our special day. His friendliness, wit, and experience are second to none. In the span of an hour, we went from complete strangers to him telling us that he's going to be a little late for our wedding reception! Cannot recommend him and Washington Diamond enough! read more

Washington Diamond has been our jeweler for over ten years. Starting with my custom designed engagement ring using a family stone, our wedding bands, an anniversary band, push present pendant and most recently a pair of diamond hoop earrings for Christmas - we trust the Washington Diamond team with our important celebration and everyday jewelry purchases. You won't regret making an appointment! read more

If you are looking for a reputable jeweler, family owned for decades, no pressure, that will listen to your needs and find the perfect stone, and then custom design your piece in record time, go see Tom or Richard at Washington Diamond. Falls Church small boutique with luxury design and production, and pieces that run the gamut, from Mother's Day casual all the way up to pro athlete big city swagger. I bought my wife's diamond, then a lady's custom platinum piece to celebrate our children. Tom and Richard knocked it out of the park. They also appraise all my pieces, including family heirlooms and one of a kind articles. Washington Diamond is a trusted Falls Church gemstone, and it doesn't get any better. read more

We had a wonderful experience! Not only did we receive the personal attention to fit our personal needs, but the expertise given on the particular style of ring, how it would match what we already had, and the care, attention and quality of what we were getting was unlike anything I've experienced! In addition, Tom took the time to make sure we were getting the best possible deal for our money, we didn't have to worry about a thing! Would recommend over and over again in a heartbeat! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Walter who was knowledgeable and was able to work within my budget/needs to find the right engagement ring for my fiance. Walter presented a number of settings and stones which was extremely helpful and made for a stress free experience. Walter and the Washington Diamond team treated me with care and attention. I did not feel pressured at all to make a decision and know for sure that Washington Diamond made my experience special. My fiance was extremely satisfied! I would absolutely recommend Washington Diamond for all your jewelry needs. read more

After searching all of Northern Virginia and a good part of New Jersey for a 10MM cobalt men's wedding band - with engraving - we were about to give up when we stumbled across Washington Diamond. They had the ring in stock and were able to engrave it. We got it after one appointment at an incredibly reasonable price. Close attention to detail, top-notch customer service and stock well out of the narrow cookie-cutter range of most stores. Highly recommended. read more

I highly recommend Washington Diamond if you are in need of jewelry repair! I used their website to make an appointment to have my wedding band and engagement ring sized up and soldered together. Erin emailed me shortly after for some specifics regarding my ring and was able to fit me in the same afternoon after I got off work. The best part is that my rings were ready for pick up the very next day. They looked and fit perfectly - great work! The customer service and assistance from Erin was fantastic. Thanks Washington Diamond! read more

I was having a hard time locating the style engagement ring I wanted to give my fiance when I found Washington Diamond on Google. I was in the area and they worked me in on a same day appointment and one of the sales consultants even stayed late to help me out. I found exactly what I was looking for in their moderately sized selection and I feel that the gem quality was better than I was seeing at competitors in the same price range. Customer service was also very personal and professional. I ended up purchasing my wife's engagement ring and both wedding bands at Washington Diamond. I would also note that they had no problem at all swapping my wedding band when I ordered the wrong size. I highly recommend Washington Diamond based on my experiences there. read more

My fiance and I went to Washington Diamond for our wedding bands and had a fantastic experience. We worked with Tom, who was very knowledgeable and not pushy at all. We wound up getting 3 rings from him (2 for me and 1 for my fiance) and all three rings were at a discounted price compared to competitors. We went to Charleston Alexander and Mervis before this visit and Washington Diamond has by far the best prices in the area. Charleston Alexander was going to charge almost double what my diamond band would have been! Overall, great experience and I'm hoping we go back to get a pair of diamond studs :) read more

Outstanding quality and service! Tom has been our jeweler for just about a year now since that fateful day when I walked in to purchase an engagement ring. I had done my research beforehand and had a rather specific idea of what my soon-to-be fiance wanted in a ring. After looking at a few settings, I just didn't have the feeling that I had found "the one." (the ring, not the fiance haha) So I broke out my phone and showed him some photos of rings that I knew looked similar to what I liked. Upon seeing these pictures, Tom cleared the table of the settings we had been looking at and took me directly to the perfect ring. I knew right away that it was exactly what I had been looking for. The problem was, this was a wedding band - not an engagement ring. No worries though - Tom spent the next hour working with me to design the perfect setting for an engagement ring modeled after the wedding band I liked so well. He also guided me through the process of selecting an absolutely stunning diamond. Needless to say, the ring turned out perfectly, and it makes me happy to see it on my fiance's finger every day. But wait, there's more! Months later, my fiance and I returned to WD to pick out wedding bands. After reviewing several options, she agreed that the band I had used as a model for the engagement ring was her favorite. Except, she added, "wouldn't it be better if had just slightly bigger diamonds??" Good thing I love her so much. No worries! Tom again worked with us to design a custom band that complements the engagement ring perfectly--and features bigger diamonds to boot. Bottom line: if you are looking to develop a relationship with a jeweler who will get to know you and help you design the perfect piece of jewelry for all of life's biggest moments, WD is the place to go. read more

I went online at Washington Diamond and saw some things I thought I liked. When we met with Tom they didn't have the either of two I had picked in stock, but Tom suggested I look at something else. The ring Tom brought back was the perfect combination of the two rings I had liked online, excluding the details that I didn't like. It couldn't have been more perfect. I have been wearing my ring for 7 months now and I get complimented almost weekly, mostly from strangers, on what a beautiful setting it is. I would have given Washington Diamond 6 stars if possible. Will definitely recommend. read more

Tom was pleasure to work with when choosing an engagement ring!! His knowledge of diamonds and styles is unmatched and I felt super confident in my decision making. He offered me different options and made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. Erin was also very helpful in scheduling and gave great tips for ring care. Overall I can't recommend Washington Diamond enough and I look forward to doing more business with them in the future! read more