J. Yontef Diamonds & Custom Jewelry

11/20/09

New to jewelry buying? Trust Jay...

by George Huddleston at Citysearch

When I finally decided that it was time to pop the question, I arrived at the reality of, "I have no idea how to shop for or buy a ring!" I immediately consulted my sister, and she agreed to help me pick our the perfect engagement ring. After having been to several jewelry stores trying to hone in on exactly what we was looking for, I found that I still had a multitude of questions regarding diamonds. What is the difference between G.I.A. and E.G.L.? What is the importance of the proportions of the stone? Do these things even matter?

During our first appointment with Jay, he gave us a 30 minute crash course in diamonds (tailored to the princess cut which we had decided upon), and we learned more than we had in the previous weeks of jewelry store searching and internet researching combined.

Not only was Jay extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his profession, but he was also incredibly patient. I wanted to give my fiancee a ring that would make her smile for many years to come, but still maintain a reasonable cost. I knew I wanted a large stone but also a stone of high quality. Most jewelers would have been frustrated with my high demands and strict budget, but Jay never pressured me and he searched tirelessly until he found the perfect stone.

Once we got into the design of the ring, Jay was great about keeping us abreast of the progress and sent us several pictures of the mold. Again, Jay's patience prevailed as we came in several times to make minor tweaks to the mold before the final product was produced.

Oh and that final product... BEAUTIFUL. Despite all the pictures and molds that we had seen, my sister and I still gasped the first time that Jay showed us the ring. The weeks (maybe even months) of hard work had truly paid off, and we owe no bigger thank you than to Jay Yontef.

Another asset that Jay provides is reliability and assurance. Throughout the design process, Jay was always more than happy to answer the phone, listen to my questions, and put my worries to ease while not dismissing my concerns at the same time. I remember one specific occasion when I called Jay, forgetting that he was out of the country on vacation. He didn't answer the phone at the moment, but he returned my call within 5 minutes. Just another testament to Jays passion for jewelry and his dedication to his clients.

All in all, Jay Yontef has the ability to take a the potentially nagging process of designing a ring, and turn it into a memorable experience that you can't wait to repeat!

• Pros: Friendly, Patient, Knowledgeable, and Trustworthy
• Cons: None!

11/19/09

SEQUEL

by DanCamp at Citysearch

I have one word to describe J. Yontef Diamonds and that word is "SEQUEL." My husband and I have commissioned Jay several times over the past few years to create different pieces of jewelry for one another...Jay, you do not disappoint! "Girls eat your hearts out!" This last piece is just fabulous! I am oozing with gratitude, big kisses to you and my husband on another fantastic collaboration.

Oops, I almost forgot..."SEQUEL"...Service, Excellence, Quality, Understanding, Effect, and Lasting. This piece of work is complete in itself but continues the narrative of all your preceding pieces...We will be back again!

11/19/09

Finally found a jewler that can be trusted.

by holiday1 at Citysearch

When I finally made the decision to show my true feelings for the wonderful woman in my life, I went onto City Search to read reviews of local jewelers in the Nashville area so that I could get the best engagement ring possible.

My eye was drawn to J. Yontef Diamonds and Custom Jewelry. I took the time to read each of the many reviews regarding this business.

I was very favorably impressed by not only the number of reviews, but also the incredible number of the reviews that extol Mr. Yontef's honesty and professionalism.

I called his office and spoke to Mr. Yontef who made an appointment to have me come in to see him. He was ready at the appointed time and at once put me at ease. I knew that I had found a consumate professional who would provide me with exactly the special ring that I wanted.

He did not rush me or try to upsell me. He listened intently, making copious notes of what I wanted.

Mr. Yontef kept me apprised of the progress of my ring so that I was always at ease that I would have the ring on time and it would be the special ring that I wanted.

The ring was ready on time and was exactly what we had discussed.

Keeping my special lady happy meant that she would keep me happy. I am so glad that I went to Jay Yontef Diamonds & Custom Jewelry and would recommend him to any of my friends and business associates who need a unique piece of jewelery .

• Pros: Cares, listens and provides a superior product