You know how sometimes you’d walk into a jewelry store and you’d instantly feel intimidated? Well, there’s practically none of that at Hinrichsen Jewelers.

Hinrichsen Jewelers is a family-owned and -operated shop that looks and feels pleasantly intimate. Right when you walk in, you’ll be cheerily greeted and assisted by one of their staff members.

Their selection of jewelry pieces are vast enough to offer a ton of design options. Whether you’re looking for an engagement ring or a beaded jewelry, they pretty much have those in stock.

We also like that they offer jewelry at different price points. Say for rings – we spotted a few that went well over $10,000, but they also have some that were under $1,000.

It appears, though, that they’re best known for repairing, cleaning, and resizing jewelry. Customers seem to commend them for listening to their requests and getting the job right, the first time.

This, to us, is a telltale sign of jewelry mastery and professionalism. Plus, they offer lifetime upgrades and lifetime warranties!

We only wish that they were a lot more helpful to inquiries made via calls. It seems that a few of their customers complained that the phone reps aren’t as helpful and were downright rude at times.

Putting that aside, we do think they’re worth the visit if you’re shopping around for jewelry.

Schmitt Jewelers is best known for fine, custom pieces of jewelry. They’re another family-owned and -operated business who has been in the valley for over 50 years now.

What we love about them is how committed they are to providing excellent customer service. It shows in the way that they accommodate customer requests – from designing to execution, up to the timely delivery of every piece.

Apparently, they 3D print the designs prior to manufacturing them, so that customers get a first-hand view of each piece. We think this is so smart of them because not only does it lessen mistakes in the design, but in the sizing as well.

Also, not every jeweler in the area offers this service, so we have to give them major props for it.

We’ve heard, too, that they don’t upsell or pressure customers to add customizations they don’t really need or want. They simply listen to the customer, add a few helpful suggestions, and comply with the design agreed upon.

Most of their client base come from referrals – which, to us, is a good indication of customer satisfaction. In fact, some of their customers have been coming to them for over 3 decades!

Again, they do custom pieces best, so note that their design options of on-hand pieces are quite limited. The same goes for the kinds of jewelry that they sell, which are mostly rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.

Since 1990, Diamond Jim’s Jewelry Store has been known to cater to jewelry repairs and diamond buying. They sell a wide variety of jewelry pieces, too, in an equally wide variety of designs.

The thing with them is that they’re super honest. It’s common in this business for jewelers to deceive people as to the actual value of their pieces, but we’ve only heard good things from Diamond Jim’s previous customers.

See, they pay top dollar for any gold and silver jewelry. A lot of their customers say that they give the best prices around.

Another thing we’d like to point out is that they’re diamond brokers. This means that they have access to some of the best inventories of diamonds in Antwerp and are able to sell these for much lower prices.

We also find it really convenient that they offer home services. If you’re too busy to come to their store, you can simply call them up and they’ll come to you.

And when it comes to jewelry repair, particularly gold pieces, they have an in-store goldsmith. You won’t have to worry about your jewelry being shipped off to an external repair shop.

However, we do find their repair services significantly more expensive than other similar shops. 

We also find inconsistencies in their staff demeanor. While most of them seem to be attentive and accommodating, we’ve heard of complaints about some of them being rude and snobbish.

Joyeria Diaz is another family-owned business that’s been around for over 25 years. They specialize in providing customer top notch quality of gold jewelry.

What we love about them is how they make sure to stay on top of trends. You’ll not only find classic and timeless pieces, but modern and contemporary jewelries as well.

They also have a wide array of jewelry designs to choose from. Though, they mostly just offer rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants, and chains.

So, if you’re looking for more jewelry options, then this might not be the place for you. But, if you’re someone who thrives on less options and exceptional quality, then you might consider paying their store a visit.

Another thing we like about them is that they offer full customization on rings. They’ll patiently work with you on a design that you’ll be happy with – quickly, too, if we may add.

In most cases, they’re able to deliver before the agreed upon deadline. So if you’re in a rush or are set on a tight deadline, they’d be a solid choice.

They also offer lifetime warranties on all their products. Some similar companies only offer this on select products, so we think it’s great that they’ve made the warranty all-encompassing.

Michael Boillot is the genius behind Michael’s Creative Jewelry. Since 1978, he has been a trailblazer for trend-setting jewelry pieces and has won numerous awards for his designs.

If you’re on the hunt for unique pieces, we think that this is the place to be. Everything they sell is masterfully-designed in-house, so you won’t find any of their pieces anywhere else.

We also really appreciate that their staff members are highly-trained in jewelry design. They employ designers, Certified Gemologists, and master artists to guide you in making the best choice for your jewelry investment.

On top of that, they’re a member of the American Gem Society. This means that they hold high standards in honesty and ethical business practices.

For custom pieces, they also make use of CAD design and 3D printers. This just helps give you a better idea of how the actual jewelry will come out.

We recommend coming to them early, though. They take 3-4 weeks to finish custom pieces, when it only takes an average of 2 weeks in other similar shops.

Even though their pieces are significantly more expensive, the quality is just ace. It’s probably why a lot of their customers don’t mind paying a premium for their services.

London Gold is a jewelry store that provides clients with a wide range of ring selections that specializes in centering on the beauty of diamonds among other gemstones as well. Making use of passion and teamwork at the center of their services, they have since then been offering their clients quality products up to industry standards.

We like that they have various branches so that clients from different areas looking for a shop near them can easily access them and have less waiting times in terms of accommodating their needs.

Furthermore, their jewelry is also ethically procured and well-maintained all throughout to ensure that clients get the best selections delivered to them which they can enjoy for long periods of time as well.

Note that stocks of their product offerings may differ from one branch to another to clients are encouraged to reach out to them beforehand for this.

Nonetheless, with their knowledgeable and expert team of professionals in the field, diverse and bespoke jewelry selections, and accommodating staff, we recommend interested clients to check them out.