Columbia Coin

(28 reviews)

My family needed help with some jewelry we inherited and found John through Yelp. We called him…read morefirst to learn about how he works and immediately felt like he was the right resource for us. We also liked that we didn't have to park and carry a box of potentially valuable jewelry downtown--the trip to Lake Oswego was worth it for that reason alone. He was terrific! We met him as a group and used his "triage" service, and he swiftly went through a multi-generational jewelry collection and tested and separated pieces that had significant potential value or simply contained gold that could be melted down. As he was going through everything we brought, he educated us about gemstones, how the jewelry and auction industry works, how to maximize value when selling and his connections/resources for selling items and more--he was a wealth of information. It was obvious that he was a total professional who's been doing this for a long time. Plus, he was a really nice guy! He also took care of getting the gold pieces we didn't plan to auction or sell melted down and gave us a very favorable commission rate compared to what we would've gotten from a jewelry store or other company that liquidates gold. We had a check in less than a week after seeing him. Highly recommend him!

John was very cordial, professional & knowledgable. He helped me discover the ring I got at a pawn…read moreshop was actually .71 carats and NOT 1 carat like the pawn shop told me. His accuracy helped me be more careful when looking at diamonds, and I'll be going here to get the ring I proposed with appraised as well! He's friendly & quick!

Artisan Piano Services

(46 reviews)

Very responsive and professional team. My piano sounds better than ever. Highly recommend!read more

Artisan Piano Services responded promptly to my request for services, and as a local business…read morequoted a good price and great schedule for their piano tuning. Adam was prompt, professional, and friendly. He also played a lovely rag at the end to show off the now-tuned piano!

Center Street Gold & Silver

4.7

(69 reviews)

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They are very transparent with the gold and silver prices as of today so I felt confident that I…read morewas getting the best value for my coins. Professional and very nice to me!

Chose them for their high rating here on Yelp. Got my scrap gold together, took my husband and off…read morewe went. Really didn't know what to expect, don't know how much a "gram" is. I know 28 of them equal an ounce. I did have an old WW scale and figured I might have 2 ounces. A 55 year old ladies watch, a couple of small gold necklaces and 6 gold dental crowns. Not all of it was gold, jewelry from my mom. Went in and I swear 15 min later it was tested, weighed and I walked out with a check that could pay for a cruise. Lovely people, patient, answered all my questions. AND FUN!!!

Nielsen's Jewelers

(12 reviews)

My husband surprised me with a custom-made ring from them, and it's truly beyond my wildest dreams…read more They took the photos he provided and brought my vision to life in a way that completely took my breath away, far more beautiful than I ever imagined. When we ran into a small hiccup, they handled it quickly and professionally. We've since purchased several more pieces of jewelry from them, and every experience has been wonderful. I would recommend them 100%. Any man searching for a truly unforgettable ring for his partner, look no further!

These nice and very competent owners are amazing. I needed a ring resized and my partner needed his…read moregold bracelet examined for weak links. Very satisfied with their thorough review and suggest fixes. Clearly they both know what they are doing. And, aside from enjoying the service the shop has an amazing stock of lovely things for purchase Recomented by a friend/ owe that girl a glass of nice wine. Highly recommended - competent, low pressure advice from people who clearly know their stuff.

Pacific Gem Lab

(20 reviews)

If you need a gem appraised, this is where the jewelry stores send their inventory. They will give…read moreyou proper documentation that holds up in court. They answer the phone, and complete the work on schedule.

We were rushed. The consultant, Mark, didn't even sit down while he was "consulting," and we were…read moreworking off of someone else's desk (and the "someone else" was working there too.) We paid $150 for 1/2 hour consultation and we were there about 20 minutes. There were a few stones he couldn't identify and we felt he was guessing on some of them. I felt like we were bothering him. We will never return.

EMS Estates

(12 reviews)

(Please read my review on google)..... Elizabeth is awesome.... She is so helpful, honest and…read morejust a great gal. I had her redesign our wedding set, because we had "obtained" a bigger center stone, and I wasn't going to trust Zales to do it. So Elizabeth sat with us, and she did a great job showing me what my marquise would look like in a bezel setting. She was patient and understanding. She had sent me a "video" of the wax casting with my stone in it, so I could get a full visual on our design. Picked up the finished ring today, (see picture below) and I almost cried... it was beautiful, the new diamond shines, and sparkles.... It is a beautiful ring, and I am so happy I found Elizabeth. I will always look to her for any of my jewelry/appraisal needs. Elizabeth you rock..... :)

I had two rings I could NOT wear and Elizabeth was recommended to me. HURRAY! I have two rings that…read morefit me, make sense, and are prettier than their originals! Elizabeth and the folks she works with are great! She's got great ideas and I feel wonderful wearing these rings again. Please find her and use her for your family and your FUN jewelry!

Baggenstoss Appraisal

4.2

(10 reviews)

Deal didn't go through and she lost my white-gold spring bar and told me that it is steel and to go…read morereplace it for 3 dollars. Welp it wasn't steel and it was white gold and now out of luck because of her mistake. Blamed it on me and gas-lit me for it. Really unprofessional and wouldn't ever do business again. Stay away and just sell the watch to a jeweler store instead. Have the blackbox video of it happening and will be posting it on social media for everyone to see since "it is my problem now".

After months of emails and sharing with Ms. Baggenstoss all of my existing documents regarding my…read morecollection she unceremoniously emailed me that she needed to "resign from your assignment due to a time crunch currently; apologies for that." Advice to Ms. Baggenstoss- If you don't have time to take on new clients then don't take it them on waste months of time and then drop them 4 days before the work was scheduled to be completed. It's unprofessional, it's a waste of my time and it's completely avoidable. Advice to readers- Be warned, you may spend months only to get nowhere and need to start again. Response: If Ms. Bagenstoss had been remotely apologetic in her cancellation email ( or made any previous mention of health issues or time constraints) I wouldn't have posted negative reviews. Indeed when I emailed her my response to the abrupt cancellation (essentially this review with a mention that I would leave negative reviews) her response in full was "Thank you!". Taking care of yourself and treating other people's time and energy respectfully are not mutually exclusive.

Gary Germer & Associates

4.0

(29 reviews)

Gary gave me an honest answer and appraisal in a timely fashion. I highly recommend him.read more

I just read the review by Mary F. It is the biggest pile of…read morenonsense that I have ever read. I have been in the business for over 30 years and have worked with Gary in many occasions. Gary is knowledgeable, meticulous with his records, honest, truthful, very, very competent and has an outstanding staff. To even claim he, or any estate dealer, would destroy a customer's items and throw them away shows no knowledge of the business and probably a dependence on --- what?? I have recommended Gary for years and will continue to do so. Keep in mind, the customer never complained and even sent him more work. What has Mary F. Got to do with this ???

Dyke Vandenburgh Jewelers

4.7

(15 reviews)

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I had a wonderful time. Tony is ordering a variety of stones and various settings for me to look…read moreat. I am getting a diamond necklace. They had a perfect chain already in stock. Tony was very helpful. I have been going to this jewelry store for years. In my opinion, high quality and classy. The owner, is great.

This was my first time ever going to a jeweler for any reason. I was completely clueless and Lisa…read moreexplained everything and walked me through every step of the process. I went mining for Oregon sunstones in southern Oregon just for the thrill of it, and came back with some stuff I thought might be worth cutting. Lisa took the time to look through my collection and recommended five to send off for cutting. She had them cut to standard sizes, max karat weight, and they turned out beautifully. But wait, there's more! She also helped me pick out a couple of cabochon settings once I decided which two I wanted to make into necklaces. I decided on a red one for my mom and a schiller one for me. I picked the gold colors and settings and when they came back they were absolutely stunning! This was such a fun and unique experience for me, and Lisa was helpful, friendly, and just plain fun to hang out with during the entire 10-week process. I learned a lot and I'm so glad I did it. Thank you to both Lisa and Dyke for creating the best gift ever for my mom who has had an exceptionally rough year. *love* Oh, there's another thing-- they were able to make a gold nugget my dad gave me into a pendant, too! I think these guys can take anything you pull out of the ground and make it pretty.

Pearl Watch Repair

4.4

(83 reviews)

I needed a metal watchband resized and I needed some watch battery replacements which were not…read moreproperly done at the car battery store which also replaces coin batteries. I stopped in on a Saturday, they had two technicians working and a steady flow of customers. The work was done quickly. They also were selling a new Rolex to a customer and they had a large selection of vintage mechanical and battery powered watches for men and women, plus a small selection of pocket watches. If you are buying a vintage watch person-to-person, I would bring it here with the seller and pay for it to be inspected, there are fakes in the wild, sadly. The business is in a vintage house, and there is a seating area in the entry way to sit and chill, or you can go across the street to the ice cream store they mentioned to families there with their children. Watches make great gifts and this is a good spot to see some options. Recommended for all your non-smart watch needs!

I bought a vintage watch and needed a couple of links removed. I took it to a couple different…read moreplaces and they told me they couldn't remove the links without damaging the watch. Pearl Watch Repair was my last stop, I had decided that if they couldn't resize it I would have to sell my watch. They took a look and told me they could resize it. It took them 20 mins and I could not be happier. I'll def be bringing all my watches here from now on.

Medallion Jewelers

(284 reviews)

I came here for the great reviews on repairs, and the owner was great! Fixed the prong on my ring…read morevery quickly and at a reasonable price. They also just had such a beautiful selection of jewelry. I will definitely be back!

Incredibly talented and skilled at fixing jewelry. Fixed my late mother's jewelry and it looks…read morebrand new! It feels so special to be able to wear it again. What was also amazing, is that when I came to pick up the repairs, I brought another potential repair (gold chain) that was beyond fixing and they bought it from me. The weight of this chain in gold paid for the repairs of my mother's bracelet and pendant exactly. Amazing! Feels fated in a way. Love this place and highly recommend :)

Quality Watch Repair

4.7

(20 reviews)

Quick and competent. Glad to see a local business like this. Not many establishments left that…read morerepair watches

They should learn how to repair watches. On my chronograph, when I return the second-hand to zero…read moreit sets at six...instead of 12. Also, not sure if it is waterproof anymore.

Lake Oswego Jewelers

4.9

(129 reviews)

Watch band adjustment done in under 10 minutes perfect adjustment very friendly staff and calm…read moreenvironment

Lake Oswego Jewelers is a great place not only for the beautiful pieces they sell but the owners…read moreare extremely helpful and friendly. Travis always has a smile on his face, is very welcoming and accommodating. You feel like you're being met by old friends with each visit. I highly recommend them.

Chucks Awards

(16 reviews)

Nice people to work with so I had a super pleasant experience! Chucks is a relatively small…read morebusiness (not a big box store) and provides personal attention and quick turn around. Our club has been using Chucks Awards for years to make our annual awards for members and their dogs. The names and titles that need to be put on the plaques they engrave for us can be a little complicated (to those outside our sport)! They tackle our unusual requests without thinking we're 'nuts' and they have always gone above and beyond to help us (when in fairness, occasionally we have not given them much turn around time)! Finally, their store is super easy to get to and most importantly, very easy to find parking! No circling the block three times, like downtown. I highly recommend giving this local Portland company a try! I think you'll be delighted with their personal attention and their product line!

Chucks awards saved me I came from California to visit family and we had family Olympics but my…read morehusband left the trophy and we realized that while on the plane so I randomly found Chuck awards and they were so fast and reliable had me a new trophy the next day !

Just Right Awards & Engraving

(17 reviews)

I contacted this business with a request for some work. They were not able to do what I was asking…read moreand referred me on to someone who was able to do what I was asking. I truly appreciate them not "just taking the business " to get the $$ but being honest about not being able to do what I was requesting and referring me on to someone who was able to do what I was requesting. Thank you for your honesty. This does not always happen and is very much appreciated.

Just Right has done a few projects for me. Each was well done, timely delivered and fairly priced…read more I will be returning in the coming days to take another, more extensive project to them. I recommend them with great confidence and without reservation.

Bye Engraving

3.7

(18 reviews)

I wanted to get a design on a water bottle as a gift and it turned out exactly how I wanted! It was…read moreready within around a week and their prices are the best I could find! Very easy to work and communicate with, but they do not take tap to pay.

Do not use this company if you need reliability. I dropped off my item three weeks before I needed…read moreit completed and never heard from them. I called twice on my own to check on the status and still received no update. I finally just went to pick it up and took the unfinished item to another engraver. I missed my deadline of when I needed it. Not a professionally ran business.

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