We had such a great experience working with Kevin at CTC Jewelers in the SF Jewelry Mart to customize our wedding bands. From start to finish, Kevin was incredibly helpful, thoughtful, and patient -- exactly what you want when making a decision that's both personal and meaningful. He took the time to walk us through different styles and options, but never made us feel rushed or pushed toward anything that wasn't us. His guidance helped us clarify what we wanted, and his expertise ensured the final product was even better than we envisioned. You can tell Kevin genuinely cares -- he made the whole process approachable and enjoyable, which is not always easy when dealing with something as significant as wedding jewelry. Highly recommend visiting CTC Jewelers and asking for Kevin if you're looking for custom pieces or just need an expert you can trust. read more

I have visited Kevin and team at CTC multiple times for my rings. Kevin has always provided great customer service! He is so patient and takes the time to explain anything you have questions about. Never felt pressured you to make a decision. Couldn't be more pleased! My fiancé had a great experience with him picking out the diamond and designing the ring. Because he's a procrastinator the ring wasn't finished in time for the proposal. Kevin allowed him to borrow a ring with the diamond he picked out so he'd had something to propose with! I ended up wanting to change the design of the ring and had it redesigned. Just got the redesigned ring and I love it! Also love my wedding band! Goes well with my engagement ring! Highly recommend CTC! read more

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I was referred to CTC by a family member who also bought their engagement ring here. Kevin and the rest of the CTC staff were welcoming the second I walked in. Kevin was amazing at helping me pick an engagement ring. He was kind and patient, educating me along the process so I knew what I was looking it. He went over the 4 C's and what each grading meant, and did not pressure me into choosing a diamond. However, once I saw what he had to offer, I knew which to get. I can't thank Kevin and CTC enough. I am more than happy with this purchase and will be coming back for any future jewelry needs. Thank you Kevin and CTC for the help! read more

Super friendly and made me and my fiancé feel welcome while shopping for an engagement ring. We went in not sure what we wanted and they helped us choose a ring that still has her smiling everyday! read more

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Kevin was super helpful when we walked in knowing absolutely nothing about rings. he was patient, funny and friendly and explained everything to us! he stayed communicative with us and made sure we left without any unanswered questions. thank you, Kevin, for all your help with this important moment!! read more

Love my experience with Kevin! I have been going to him for over 10 years and he has produced the finest diamonds and helped create custom bands. I'm excited to get my next ring from him. Also, all my friends have been asking to visit, since he's at the new public shop, they can join me next time! read more

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Frank and Kevin were VERY helpful throughout my entire process of shopping for rings. Kevin was the main one helping us but i told him we were shopping around and going to check out multiple jewelers and they were still going out of their way to help us! Kevin told me what to look for in a diamond, brought out his microscope and taught me how to look for certain things. SUPER NICE GUY! The reason I chose CTC was because of their AMAZING SERVICE! We showed Kevin the type of ring and band we wanted and he went to other places and found exactly what we were looking for. Cut, color, clarity, carats were perfect. Kevin was texting me and calling me with updates every couple of days. I really really recommend checking out CTC for their nice inventory and amazing hospitality. Thanks again Kevin! read more

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This was one of the best, if not THE best shopping experiences I've had! All thanks to Frank and his family who made me feel welcomed like I was family from the moment I walked in! Not only was the service they provided superb, but the ring that I ended up happily walking out with is one of the most gorgeous diamonds on band that is just as beautiful. My wife to be absolutely fell in love with it and was blown away when I proposed to her! The entire process was so enjoyable and so painless thanks to Frank and everyone at CTC, they were so extremely helpful and communicative through the whole process, and went above and beyond to accommodate all my needs and help my find the perfect ring. From now and into the future I'll always recommend them to anyone who is in need of a ring or any jewelry! read more

They moved from the Jewelry Center to the Gift Center. Kevin again helped us out and got our wedding bands! It was perfect timing because the fiancee's engagement ring was dirty AF. He cleaned it and checked the diamond and prongs for free. He immediately remembered the type of ring I was looking for and found the perfect matching band for the soon to be wife. I am simple in regards to Jewelry and found a wedding band quickly as well. Frank and Kevin will continue to be my go-to place for jewelry. Super trustworthy and reliable. read more

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Kevin and the team at CTC designed the wedding rings for my wife and I, they could not have a better job! Their ability to help us cutomize the rings made it feel very personal - we really cherish the work they have done. Kevin and his team work extremely quickly and pricing is more than fair. Go see Kevin you will not regret it! read more

I will admit that I'm a pretty tough customer, but that never seemed to bother Frank. I went to CTC with my fiancee's sister to have an engagement ring made for my soon-to-be wife, after a friend recommended them. I had been researching prices on the internet and had a good idea of the type diamond I wanted, but had only a vague idea for the setting. Frank had to special order the yellow diamond because the ones he had in stock weren't exactly what we wanted. Frank worked with us to design a custom setting based pictures of a few different rings we had seen. It took several trips to the store to get the design just right, but in the end it was worth it. When the ring arrived it was absolutely perfect, and even better than the drawings and pictures. They kept in constant communication the whole time and were very patient even when I asked some pretty dumb questions. I recommend Frank and Kevin for any jewelry purchase, and they turned me into a life long customer. They are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Their prices were great and their service is phenomenal. It's probably best to make an appointment, before you go; which reminds me that they were always willing to work around my crazy schedule. read more

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I think most women has envisioned what their engagement ring would look like and me being one of them tried to instill these ideas to my fiance before he went out to get me a ring. I still wanted it to be a surprise but due to my fault of always telling him I wanted a sapphire that was really dark - practically black he went in search for that at CTC. Kevin showed him a whole little baggy full of black sapphires (from Thailand) and told him that those are not good quality sapphires and they're really cheap. My fiance not wanting to get me a cheap ring decided to go with his suggestion on a medium toned sapphire which is of high quality. When he proposed the ring was not only 2 ring sizes too big (again my fault as I told him a size i usually get from stores like HM, hey! I never had to get a fancy ring before) but the sapphire was not what I expected. The entire ring was just not me and I felt so torn on getting it redone or keeping it. After discussing with my fiance he wanted me to love the ring that I will be wearing forever and felt like "me." I went back to Kevin and had clearer design visions and specified I wanted a Sri Lankan sapphire which is naturally royal blue (or in darker blue hues) and I redid the setting to make the sapphire the focus. Kevin accommodated me to come in Christmas eve to start the process and a 1 month turnaround which would have been fine if I didn't have to go to LA to celebrate our engagement with my fiance's family. I only had about 3 weeks (especially with Christmas and NYE within that 1 month period). Kevin said he'd try his best to get it to me before I leave on my trip. I then continued to email him frantically as now the family is doing a gathering with family friends to celebrate and I definitely did not want to show up with no ring. Kevin was always very responsive and patient with me, even answering all my questions when they were paragraphs long. He got the ring done by Tuesday (2 days before I left), contacted me asap and even scheduled time for me to pick it up. The ring is absolutely gorgeous and when I get my nails done I will be posting a photo :) Kevin definitely brought my vision to life and it's absolutely everything I wanted. I'm so in love with it and I'm literally showing this baby off to everyone, even strangers! "Hey you! Have you seen my ring? Pretty nice right?" P.s. Kevin also kept the carats from the ring my fiance originally picked the same as my new ring so he could credit the ring back and just charge us for the labor of making the new ring. If you're thinking about getting an engagement ring - don't hesitate to come to CTC. read more

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Couldnt havent had more pleasant, professional , knowlegable experience. Kevin was extremely knowlegable and helpful all the way thru the process. TY Kevin read more

Great family business! Very warm and welcoming jewelery store. I bought my fiancé a diamond ring with a halo setting and Frank and Kevin knew exactly what diamond and setting would make my fiancé happy. We will definitely come back here for any future jewelry purchases. read more

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I love this place! Frank and his sister and wonderful. My boyfriend and I had been talking about shopping around. My mother has been coming to Frank for jewelry for years, so I know he is knowledgeable and also would try his best to get us a good price. I let my boyfriend go to a mall store and then brought him to Frank. My boyfriend left Frank is such awe of how much he knew and how informed my boyfriend felt about the style, 4 C's, certification, etc. Frank took his time to explain and show him different diamonds as a reference. We initially wanted a rose gold ring but having the opportunity to try it on and have him explain the diamond's, I went with a platinum. To my surprise, my boyfriend was sold on the whole experience and felt comfortable enough to buy our rings on the spot. Frank sized us for bands and we pick out styles. The men selection is small compared to the women but my boyfriend also didn't want anything fancy so it worked out. At the end, we had rings within our budget with a beautiful diamond. A couple weeks later Frank had everything ready. He goes above and beyond because he even was part of scheming with my boyfriend about "not having my ring ready". So pleasantly surprised and thankful for a effortless experience. Frank even gave us the certificate and broke down how to add it to the house, you are always welcomed to bring your ring to clean and he will see you every couple of months to check on the diamond free of charge. I cannot recommend this place enough. I now know why my mom always comes back! read more

I was recommended to Frank and CTC Diamond Imports from my friend, who had previously purchased his wife's engagement ring from Frank off of a recommendation from his friend. All I heard from my friend was rave reviews about the helpfulness, patience, honesty, fair prices, and good assortment of stock. On my first visit to see Frank and his wares, I was able to experience first-hand all the qualities I had been told about. Frank started by explaining the 4 C's in case I didn't know what they were, and asked what my budget was so that he could filter the options to stay in that range. He took the time to show me all of the different settings and Diamond shapes I requested, and he even had them all in different carats, colors, and clarity for me to compare in the settings. He was responsive in communication, and flexible in adjusting to my schedule. He stayed open past his 5pm close time, and also offered to meet me on the weekend to work with me! Although it ultimately took me 3 trips to finalize the engagement ring because I was indecisive, I never felt pressured by Frank to make the purchase with him. He was incredibly patient the entire time, and he even upgraded the diamond in color and clarity for me for the same original quoted price! I highly recommend checking out CTC Diamond Imports when shopping for jewelry, and make sure to ask for Frank! read more

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Highly recommend CTC! Came here to purchase an engagement ring and received an amazing quality diamond, the fiancé could not be happier. Kevin was extremely nice and super helpful and other staff members were friendly as well. Thank you Kevin! read more

I highly recommend Kevin and CTC! This is going to be a long review but my whole experience was phenomenal. My quest in finding a colored (pink) diamond engagement ring became a difficult task. I quickly found out that colored diamonds are extremely rare and there is no one same diamond due to the different color tones. After going to a few jewelers and looking at a few options, I still did not find one I fell in love with. I was referred to CTC through a friend and met with Kevin. He made me feel like family right away. He will listen to your needs and never once, did I feel like he was trying to upsell. I told him I didn't know anything about diamonds and he took the time to give me an in depth tutorial on the 4 C's and assured me by the end of the day I would be an "expert." I definitely felt much more knowledgeable after. Kevin showed me a few white diamonds so I can understand what the 4 C's really meant and what to look for under a magnifier. I actually fell in love with one of them and was very close to purchasing on the spot. But my heart was set on exhausting all resources in finding the pink diamond before I go with white. Kevin told me he would check his factory's inventory and let me know what he finds. After one week, he found me the perfect one within my budget! He also suggested what he thought would be the right ring setting and band to help enhance the diamond color. You can tell he has the knowledge and expertise. If you're looking for a trustworthy jeweler, go with CTC. They will help you find the right diamond within your budget and you will feel confident with your purchase. Cut the middleman and go straight to the source. Their prices are very competitive. P.S. My fiancé said YES this past weekend and is in love with the ring. Everyone thinks it's gorgeous! Thanks Kevin and CTC! read more

Kevin and Frank are great!!! Excellent customer service! I bought my engagement ring from Frank after being recommended by multiple friends who have also bought engagement rings/ wedding bands from CTC! I am very picky and wanted something unique so basically custom. Initially, when I was looking for the diamond for the engagement ring I went almost everywhere. And I ultimately came back to CTC knowing they had the best customer service and best diamonds!!! Frank allowed me to express what I was looking for and did not pressure me in any way. I let him know my budget and he worked with my budget. Frank educated me about the diamonds and which of the C's would be worth spending more on or less. Which would be most noticeable to most people or not. I loved how I did not feel any pressure. I was able to express exactly how i felt and wanted. I eventually purchased the diamond from Frank and he custom made my wife's engagement ring exactly the way I wanted it. After such great experience I also went with purchasing our wedding bands from CTC. Again Custom made wedding bands. My wedding band turned out a little to big and Frank said he would fix it but it was difficult because of my customizations I had diamonds all around!!! Frank the best! So he tried to resize it and that still did not work. I love how CTC can custom any specifications of the engagement ring/wedding bands to exactly the way you want it. You spend the money so make sure you have it your way and be happy!!! FRANK AND KEVIN do exactly that! Frank offered to remake my wedding band to ensure I was 100% happy! And he did! And now its perfect!!! No Regrets! Go with Frank and Kevin at CTC. They will ensure you are happy or they will fix it! I highly recommend this to anyone who wants quality diamonds/bands/customizations. They are so friendly and will make you feel welcomed and non judgmental. Appreciate you all!!! read more

My family has been coming to CTC jewelers for as long as I can remember. My fiancé bought my beautiful engagement ring here and he actually got it for such a good price compared to if you go to those other jewelers like Kay's where they overprice everything!! At CTC jewelers they give you the wholesale price which cut out the cost of the middle man and they sometimes even give you a bigger discount. With our wedding come up so fast we decided to get our wedding bands here since my fiancé got a good price for my engagement ring. Well we ended up changing my engagement band to a matching set and got it for such a good deal including my fiancé's wedding band!! If you're ever looking for good quality jewelry then this is the place to go! Nice family owned business who knows their stuff. read more

My husband chose Kevin and CTC for the biggest jewelry purchase of his life, my engagement ring!! Kevin was so knowledgeable about everything (including my strict shape requirements for an emerald cut).... I didn't want it to be too "square" and he knew exactly what we meant! My ring turned out stunning and to this day I still get compliments on it. We also got our wedding bands here! My ring is very thin, simple white gold band. Kevin and his team were able to engrave the inside for us! Which is truly awesome as I've had friends say their rings were not big enough to get engraved (and mine is way thinner and smaller). Kevin is so kind, and someone we trust whole heartedly! We come in at least once a year for a cleaning and it's like being reunited with an old friend! Highly recommend you shop here for your jewelry needs!! read more

I don't even know where to begin or how to describe the experience I had shopping for engagement rings. The first couple of stores made me feel like i was a car dealership and they were pushing hard for a sale which I didnt appreciate nor did I like the assumption the staff had about financing. It was really unprofessional. I was referred to Frank and CTC Jewelers through a family friend and when I met Frank it was like a breath of fresh air. He is the kindest and most patient man you'll ever meet. I scheduled an appointment with him at 11:00 AM in the morning on Saturday (the store is closed and he opened it for me since it was the only time I had available) and I didn't leave until 3:30 PM or so. He walked me through the whole entire process about what to look for while shopping for an engagement ring and also provided pointers on how to take care of it as well. I first began by just simply looking at every ring that was available within the display cabinets and I mean we looked at everything. He pulled some engagement bands out multiple times and he remained patient which made the whole process easy. I never felt rushed at all with him throughout the whole process. We also were able to match and look at diamonds for each engagement band to really assess how the diamond would sit and would the cut be the most appropriate. The icing on the cake is the pricing for everything was amazing and I couldn't believe the appraisal either once I picked up the ring. The whole process to place the diamond within the engagement band took about a week and a half. The best and most amazing part is that my fiance loved the ring and everything about it. The whole experience was so just so amazing and Frank made me feel like I was part of the family. From now on I will only shop here for jewelry and I recommend that everyone else do the same. Thank you so much Frank! You are the man!! read more

My family has been frequenting the Jewelry Center since the 80s. The building itself is actually owned by a very close friend of ours and through the years all of our jewelry needs from watches to diamonds have been fufilled at this location. My brother introduced me to Kevin and Frank in the spring of 2004. They have a shop in the building and they specialize in diamonds. I had just made up my mind to purchase my soon to be wife's engagement ring - so there I was. I had been saving money since 2000 even before I met Nina, a friend of mine recommended creating a ring fund...despite not having any particular woman in mind just yet. I began saving $100 a month for about 4 years. I invested it in primarily utilities and small cap stocks -- that did very well for this time period. When I finally made the decision to purchase this ring, I had a total of $10,285. The ring that I ended up purchasing from Kevin and Company amounted to be 16k. (Stats: 1.6 Round Karat Solitaire, Platinum mounted, GIA Certified, Colorless D, Vs2, Medium Blue Flourescence). I recently had it appraised and insured at 26k. Kevin even allowed me to take the ring to Paris, France eventhough I still owed him some money. I proposed to Nina atop the Eiffel Tower(way before Tom proposed to Katie). All in all,I had a great experience at CTC. Another nice gesture of their service is that they will clean and repolish your jewelry at no cost. This is very important to me because I can't just take this diamond anywhere...I have to go to a place that I can trust. Fortunately, Kevin and company definitely fit the bill. read more

I bought my wife's engagement ring here, and the CTC staff was there to help me from beginning to end. Frank is very helpful, and he does not rush you at all. I had no idea what I wanted coming in, but after giving him my budget and the vaguest details of how I wanted the ring to look, he presented a number of suggestions and pointed out the differences in each. In the end, I chose a stone and band that said 'Perfect,' and I even bought the matching wedding band at the same time. My experience doesn't even end there. My wife and I, along with her mom and aunts, continually come back for any other jewelry needs. Well, more them...I just tag along because the only piece of jewelry I wear is my wedding ring which was also purchased from Kevin at CTC. Whenever we come back, they clean our rings and make sure they are in good shape. I really can't say enough good things about this place. After coming to them, I'm never going to go to any other jewelry place! read more

Frank is the man! Enough said! When my wife and I decided to tie the knot 2 years ago we looked at least a half a dozen Jewelers before coming to CTC. From the moment we stepped into the store we felt a warm feeling as if we were in our own private jewelry collection at home. Frank gave us great advice and a lesson on how to choose between different diamonds. For that reason I keep coming back here and I recommend him to all of my friends. He isn't pushy like most sleazy Jewelers are. He just lays down the facts and the prices (which are extremely reasonable). I believe I will be coming here for years to come! read more

Extremely happy with the service and experience here at CTC. My fiance and I worked exclusively with Kevin during our ring shopping. He was incredibly patient and thorough with his explanations and breakdown of diamonds, as I knew nearly nothing when it came to them. After coming out of our initial meeting, I was extremely confident while shopping around. Yes, I did shop around but, I went back to Kevin and CTC because the price was right and more importantly, I felt that I could trust Kevin. I'll be going back to get my ring and my fiance's wedding band. read more

Ask for Kevin, he is super attentive to your needs and always provide top quality service. Helped 2 of my coworkers get their wife rings.

Kevin is wonderful, friendly and walks you through the ins and outs of what you need. I was looking to get an engagement ring for my now wife. Kevin educated me on what goes into the value of a diamond and from there I was able to make a decision based on my budget. I could have easily spent thousands more at a big name brand jewelry shop but I saved so much more and learned a lot going to CTC Diamond Imports. What we ended up with was the exact design that we wanted without the huge big name brand markup. Kevin takes care of his customers and the fact that he jumps at the opportunity to tell you every detail that goes into the cost of what you are buying, it means so much. He wants you to be able to make a decision based on knowledge and budget vs making a decision based on a fancy brand name, and something that "looks" good. You know exactly what your getting! Also love that our purchase is going to be serviced and cared for forever!! Highly recommend coming to CTC Diamond Imports to learn what your getting into and be able to make an educated decision in your big purchase! read more

The best service from Frank! Frank, went above and beyond to make sure that what i was getting was exactly what i was looking for. He was extremely patient, informative, proactive and most of all, able to work within my budget. I told him i was looking for a morganite gem for an engagement ring, and he was on the hunt right then and there. Not a day later, he was able to provide me with 4 different options and made sure they were of the best quality. I came in to take a look, finalized everything else and was on my way. i never felt pressured to buy something i wasn't in love with nor was i intimidated by his presence. Frank, even offered to come in on his day off to show me the options since our schedule's were a bit off! I felt as if i were getting VIP treatment throughout the entire process. Frank, will be my go-to for all my jewelry needs from here on out! Thank you Frank and CTC for making this process smooth as can be. read more

This place is legit! Fast and friendly service! Would recommend anyone planning on buying rings for engagements and weddings. Kevin is very knowledgeable about jewelry. read more

I can't thank Kevin and CTC enough for helping me design my fiancées dream engagement ring and wedding band. Kevin made the process so easy and fun and was helpful every step of the way with coming up with design concepts and talking through the whole process. I would 100% recommend anyone go meet with Kevin for any wedding ring needs. read more

Returned here to buy the actual marriage bands over a year later. The fiance (now wife) was looking for something unique and different and Kevin was more than happy to work with me to have something built especially for me. And it turned out amazingly well. They were great about making sure everything was correct, they fit, and we were happy. And of course they polished and cleaned everything before the big day so the rings sparkled in the pictures. Thanks again Kevin! read more

$10.00 for a new battery. George got a 40 year watch working. Service was fast and done while you wait.

I always leave happy with my purchases when I visit CTC! All of my big ticketed pieces are from this store! REPAIRS: I'm quite clumsy and there has been a few times I damaged my jewelry and they were able to repair the pieces to look brand new. The cost for repairs are always very reasonable. (I don't wear a watch.. but for those who do: they also replace watch batteries!) PURCHASES: The store has quite a variety that I think people from different age groups will like. My most recent purchase was not for me. It was for my niece. I picked a pendant and necklace that was age appropriate for her. My niece was very happy with the necklace I gave for her 13th birthday. REFERRALS: I've referred many friends and family members to visit CTC when they were ready to make that big jump and needed engagement rings/wedding bands. I recommended them to talk to Kevin or Frank before making any decisions. They both are always very helpful in explaining everything you need to know about the big purchase you are about to make. (Thinking about a particular couple: )My friends told me they didn't feel rushed or pressured to buy something. Kevin really tried to educate my girlfriend and her fiance in jewelry and listened to what they wanted. My girlfriend told me Kevin gave some great suggestions to her the fiance for his design because he had no clue what he wanted. Very honest people. If you're looking for honest people to sell you jewelry, if you're looking for great service, if you're looking for quality pieces of jewelry at reasonable prices this is the store you want to visit! read more

This family business really goes above and beyond for their customers. I was referred by my best friend to visit CTC for my fiancé's engagement ring. I didn't have a large budget, but that didn't reflect on the stone and ring i was able to purchase! I had an idea of what kind of ring my fiancé wanted; and they actually had several variations of it for me to choose from-- so that was easy. I came in with a budget, and thats probably the best way to go about it. I put my budget out there and so Frank gave me many options of which way i could go. Personally we were looking towards something that would be visually appealing versus making a solid financial investment (as we have no plans to resell it) So at the end of the day, it came down to me picking out a larger stone in a near colorless! Needless to say, thanks CTC-- she said Yes! read more

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My husband and I got our engagement and wedding rings here. Kevin and the CTC staff were super friendly. They took time to explain the differences between the grade, stone or style. We had a great experience and will definitely go back there in the future. read more

My family has been going to CTC for the past several years. We've made new jewelry purchases, had old jewelry repaired (new clasps, stone replacements), stones re-set into new pieces, watch batteries replaced, and even sold back gold to them. Gloria and her brothers are so good to us. We are never pressured to purchase anything and they are incredibly patient, even when we come in with the smallest of jobs. They are friendly and informative, and the quality of their work is great. I would highly recommend. read more

I bought my engagement ring and wedding rings here from Kevin. He was very knowledgeable about the product. I've visited him several times and he never tried to make any suggestive sales. He will see what you need first and try to find the products within your budget. Honestly I'm a jewelry for dummy kind of guy but Kevin was very patient enough to explain to him in detail. I would recommend this place to people I know because the owner is very professional and friendly. Keep up the great work! I would want to do business with you guys again. read more

CTC were always been my jeweler. The brothers and sisters were all good in customer service. Brother John is always good In repairing my jewelries. CTC always have a good selections and style,of jewelries. Glad I found them again after the Jewelry center. read more