J. Yontef Diamonds & Custom Jewelry

07/18/2008 Posted by b1m7d

I came to J. Yontef for the simple fact that I wanted to avoid the big name mall jewelry stores. I've been there and done that and the experience was less than stellar. Working with Jay to find an engagement ring was great. There was no pressure and there was no sense that I was an easy mark being a jewelry novice. I had done my share of homework on Pricescope and other online forums and Jay was extremely helpful in explaining some of the fact and fiction to my findings. On top of his straightforward, educational and no pressure service, he was able to make a beautiful ring for me on short notice that met my budget and my deadline. My fiancee loves the ring and that is all I can ask. I would recommend his services to anyone.

Pros: One on one service by appointment

07/13/2008 Posted by tmc1067

When my boyfriend and I started looking into engagement rings, I had my heart set on a Tiffany Novo. When we went to look at them in person, though, I was pretty disappointed in how tiny the center stones were--they had looked huge online! Even the tiniest diamond in the style I wanted was a little out of our price range there. We looked at other stores, but I didn't see anything I really wanted. I read Jay's reviews online and scoured his website, sending hints to my boyfriend. On July 3rd I was surprised with the ring of my dreams--it was EXACTLY what I had described to my boyfriend, right down to the center prongs. I was amazed at how huge, clear, and sparkling the diamonds were. He had set up an appointment on his own with Jay, who walked him through each choice after asking about me, him, and his budget. He was told it would take about 3 weeks, but it only took around 1 and a half. Jay told my now fiancee to bring me back after the proposal so we could meet and I could learn how to take care of my ring. I did, and he and his wife were so sweet! I had overestimated my ring size, and Jay was kind enough to take care of it over the weekend and meet me close to my home so I could have it back ASAP! I could not be more pleased with my ring, and Jay will definitely be doing our wedding bands. If you are looking for a specific piece of jewelry, you should definitely at least set up an appointment with Jay.

06/30/2008 Posted by gabriellemusic

My fiance and I visited many jewely stores before someone recommended J. Yontef. We were thrilled to work with Jay and Adriane as we were looking for a unique engagement ring and wedding bands to suit our budget and our taste. Jay and Adriane are very knowledgable and professional and the experience we shared in working with them has made our engagement fun! We have since received so many compliments on our rings and look forward to working with J. Yontef for years to come!

06/21/2008 Posted by kjmg

Although this is my first review, I wanted to share my experience with Jay, just because it was so wonderful. I discovered J. Yontef through the Best of City Search. I read all of the comments and not one customer was dissatisfied. That's impressive. A diamond had fallen from my engagement ring. I phoned J. Yontef and spoke with Adriane, who really made me feel at ease. I explained my needs and she said that they would be happy to take care of me. I made my appointment to meet with Jay within the week. When I arrived at the office, meeting Jay, Adriane and Tiki for the first time seemed more like seeing old friends. They are very warm and genuinely interested in you as a person. And the best thing is they love what they do. Both Jay and Adriane are upbeat and excited about any and all aspects of the jewelry industry. They took a look at my sad ring, missing a stone and needing some TLC, and told me, "no problem! We'll have it back in a week to 10 days". While there, I noticed photos of rings displayed in their office. And I asked if they could re-design a ring my parents gave me 20 years ago. It consisted of a ruby and a few diamond chips. The ring setting no longer fit my style and I wanted an updated setting that highlighted the ruby. With great enthusiasm, they both said they would be happy to help with that project. I returned a week later to pick up my engagement ring, which was back to being stunning. I took along my other ring. We looked through a few photos they had on a website and then Jay said, "I know the perfect design!". He showed me his idea. And it was indeed perfect. I left the old ring with him to work his magic a couple of weeks ago. I just picked it up yesterday and I'm in love with my new ring. I couldn't be more pleased. My parents would be thrilled that I'm again wearing their gift to me. Needless to say I've found my one and only jeweler and I look forward to working on other projects.

06/11/2008 Posted by BFWilliams

I was preparing to propose to my girlfriend and luckily received an engagement ring from my mother that had belonged to my great-great aunt. The stones in it were very unusual and beautiful but the setting was small and somewhat damaged. Since I had received this unbelievable gift, I decided that I would take the money that I was planning to spend on the whole ring and spend it on making a beautiful setting that would be very personal to my fiancée and myself. Mr. Yontef did a wonderful job helping me design the perfect setting and had it manufactured before New Years when I planned to pop the question. He also was very good in reassuring me that the ring was safe in his hands. I don't know about you but it's hard for me to let go of an expensive piece of anything to someone I barely know. These guys will take care of you, trust me. The ring that they created is beautiful, my fiancée is ecstatic, and we get overwhelming compliments on it wherever we go. If you are looking for the Cadillac of custom jewelers... you have just found them.

05/06/2008 Posted by WAWeaver

After calling on different jewelry stores for information about resizing my wife's engagement ring (a rather simple procedure), I grew pretty jaded about customer service anywhere. Every person I talked to made it seem like I was inconveniencing them and would not shoot me straight with what to expect in terms of costs and time. Finally, when I spoke with Jay and his wife, they were eager to help and got my job done in less than 24 hours. It was not only good a encounter with them - It was suprisingly exceptional. I have purchased jewelry from various places in Nashville, and I will not consider going elsewhere in the future if I can help it.

Pros: Customer service, speed, quality, flexibility

Cons: none

04/27/2008 Posted by taylorpetty10

My fiance and I just got her engagement ring from J Yontef and we couldn't be happier. He will work with your budget, whatever it may be, and makes the entire process of picking out (or creating) the perfect ring enjoyable and painless :). J provided us with an educational experience, and we came away feeling like we got the absolute best ring for our money! I highly recommend J's services. There was no pressure or weird pushy sales people to deal with. In my opinion, this is the only way to go. I made the mistake of going into a few jewelry stores before contacting J. Don't waste your time anywhere else. Make a one-on-one appointment with J first!

04/05/2008 Posted by mrcsmith

When we found Jay on Citysearch, it was evident that he was a highly sought-after gemologist and jeweler. I browsed through his website and was amazed by his portfolio. Knowing of his high-profile clientèle, I was not expecting to be able to afford his craftsmanship. However, after setting up a private appointment to discuss my needs, Jay and his wife left me feeling completely confident that they were best-suited for the job. I stayed within the exact grid of my budget (without being pressured at all) and received a product that I'm still amazed with today. He is for sure the best jeweler in town!

03/31/2008 Posted by slpinTN

My fiance and I were out searching for a wedding band to match the ring he had given me. I began to google one day and that's how I found Jay. He was great to work with and once I described what I was thinking he immediately knew what I wanted. I had know idea what custom rings cost, but his price was very reasonable. I know our biggest concern was trusting someone with my engagement ring and Jay totally made us feel confident in himself and his work. I am getting married in 3 weeks and cannot wait to wear my BEAUTIFUL band that he made. I know from now on that myself and my family will use Jay for many years to come.

Pros: You get exactly what you want!

03/25/2008 Posted by Ivanchester

I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I thought I would be browsing the clear glass display cases of a retail jewelry store with a snobby clerk sneering at my working-class blue jeans. Instead, the man at the other end of the phone was the most friendly, down to earth guy when I met him. Sure, I had to call and make an appointment, but that elminated the blundersome task of perusing an inventory of sub-standard diamonds that would have been inevitable at a standard retail outlet. Jay welcomed me in to his office. We sat down and he asked about me and my soon-to-be fiance. He was very casual, yet his knowledge was reassuring. Jay gave me a very helpful crash course in the four c's of diamonds. We listened to classic rock while I chose which cut, color, clarity, and carrot to look at. There was no inventory. He had no stock to pressure me into buying. I chose the range of affordability. Jay then mail-ordered two stones that fit my criteria. When they arrived, I came back in to his office. I was greeted at the door by his cute miniature poodle. Jay invited me in and we looked at the two stones. I chose the one with the best color. It was amazing to see the difference between the two diamonds. Both had the same color rating, but one was definately less yellow than the other. If I had not liked either of them, Jay would have gladly taken them back and found some better ones for me. But I was happy with this one, so we went to picking out a ring setting. Jay let me bring in one of my fiance's friends. Together we picked out a great platinum setting. Beth loves her ring. I am happy, too, because I never once thought that I could afford this ring. I would have probably paid thousands more at a retail store, or have come home with a much smaller rock. I am very happy with Jay Yontef.