Mavilo was a professional experience all the way through and I'm so glad a friend recommended them…read moreto me. My fiancée and I went together the first time so that she could get her ring size, and try on different diamond shapes to make sure she knew what she wanted. We were lucky enough to helped by Justine who was friendly and fun to work with but also professional and had the answers to all of our questions. After the first time, I coordinated with Justine to keep looking at diamonds and making the final decisions on the ring, and she helped me finalize the ring while I kept it a secret from my girlfriend so that I could surprise her. Justine was able to get a perfect champagne colored diamond from their supplier which she said were pretty hard to come by, and created a beautiful setting for the ring. They even created a wax mold of the setting before going ahead and building the real thing, so that I could see that and make sure all the specifications were what we wanted. Justine was available by text which made communicating discreetly much easier as well which I appreciated. Overall, this was such an amazing experience for a guy who was nervous about the whole process of buying a ring and keeping it a secret the whole time! Thank you to Justine and Mavilo for all the help and I will definitely be recommending Mavilo to all my friends who are in the market for a ring.

Amazing prices, Quality no one needs them. I promise you and you will be so happy. Go see Kim can…read moreonly go there by word-of-mouth.

Lovely jewelry shop in the south Tampa area. They also buy gold. I brought in a bunch of old gold…read morejewlery that I hadn't used in years to sell them. And I also brought in a special stone (watermelon tourmaline) to finally be set as a ring. I had bought this stone in Afghanistan way back in 2011 so it's way overdue having it set. They helped me choose a proper width band (white gold) and discussed the setting options. I received the finished product about 2 weeks later and it's beautiful! I'm so happy that I can finally wear this beautiful gem around every day. Also, the store itself is clean and easy to browse around. They even have a bit of costume jewlery available for sell. Someone is always ready to help you out!

Walked in for a watch battery and band adjustment. My experience was speedy and friendly, and I…read morelook forward to returning.

I truly believe that honesty and integrity are the most important values in life, you either have…read morethem or you don't. Today's modern age of social media and those that encompass it make it harder and harder to gauge folks, and you never really know who and what people are until meeting them in person. Sure, they may have that impressive resume and cover model photo on their profile, but how many stories have you heard from friends or family that have been on those infamous online "dates" thinking that they were going to meet Brad Pitt or Jennifer Aniston only to find out that they were really having dinner and drinks with Gilbert Gottfried or Rosie O'Donnell. I mention the above only to set the tone for what I experienced a few weeks ago, as I was taken to school so to speak while being introduced to an industry I knew little about. Unfortunately for me, my job was outsourced overseas (for the third time) back in July, and I've had an extremely difficult time trying to fInd something equal to my old position since then. Because of this circumstance, I've been struggling financially and had to make the difficult decision to sell a family heirloom to make ends meet. I'm only being brutally honest because I have the feeling that I'm not the only one who has had to deal with this predicament, which is why I wanted to go into such detail with this review, so that others could benefit from my experiences. The heirloom in question was my mother's diamond wedding ring, and because I wanted to get as much money as I could for it, I wound up doing some extensive research to ensure I knew what I was getting into. Believe me, no research will help as you have to get your hands dirty. The internet is full of websites promising you top dollar for your diamonds (80-90% of value), and they'll even pay for the shipping and insurance on it, but I just don't trust sending my valuables to strangers, especially these days, and worried that not only would they low ball me but possibly send me back a fake if I didn't agree to their terms. With these thoughts in mind, I decided to go local here in the Tampa Bay Area, and after a deep dive on Google, mapped out what would be an epic 2 day journey. My YELP friends, nothing could have prepared me for what I encountered on my escapades through Tampa's diamond brokers. A couple of the businesses seemed to be legitimate, but they were definitely in the minority, as most of the establishments in this area are just plain sketchy. Every experience began to mirror each other as they would begin with the traditional cordial greeting, thinking initially that I was there to make a purchase, but the second I explained that I was there to sell them something the mood instantly shifted to that of a Used Car department. It was as if each business had the exact same script to read from when it came to why they were offering so little for my mother's diamond. To be honest, they were insulting and just didn't give a damn, the complete pawn shop experience. Only one business in this entire area was pleasurable, and you would be insane to go anywhere else. The Terry brothers at Meridian Diamonds are the very definition of integrity and honesty. Scott and Jonathan made me feel extremely comfortable because they did an incredible job of explaining every minute detail of my diamond, as well as the value of each specific characteristic and the existing market trends. They never made me feel inferior, even though they could talk circles around me with their breadth of knowledge and experience. They took their time with me, and gave me a crash course in the diamond business, and in the end, they also gave me the most money than any other place in the area. To say I really enjoyed speaking with them is an understatement, and I guarantee you will have the same experience. If you're looking to buy or sell diamonds in Tampa Bay, take my word that you don't need to go anywhere else. Just an amazing experience overall, beyond five stars.

I took 2 family estate pieces to Meridian and received a quote vs what 2 'competitors' quoted…read more Scott and his brother were both extremely knowledgeable about my rings as well as what the market would offer me and why. Needless to say, Meridian gave me a very fair price for my rings, and I would recommend them to anyone looking to sell and/or purchase. Looking forward to returning to purchase one of their stunning pieces! Well done! B Heros

I made an appointment online to view a very common watch. That watch was unavailable and staff…read moreseemed unbothered by it. They said they're a "luxe watch store" and seemed dismissive of the model I wanted. After telling me they had "600" versions of the one I wanted, they couldn't show me one without upselling me first. After they tried to upsell me and I said I needed more time to think the store employee said "You came in here to buy a watch now you have to check with your wife!?" . Very rude and unhelpful. Would not recommend if you're a casual watch fan on a very reasonable budget.

Went in to inquire about possibly selling a 60year old diamond engagement ring, they offered a…read moreinsultingly low offer on both rings that were looked at. They said the diamond was not that great or that big. The ring sits today with a $5500 valuation report and the diamond was a vs1 natural 1ct. This place is full of crooks and liars. They try their best to deceive you. 3 other local jewelers all offered reasonable offers on the rings. Thousands more than this place offered.

They seem to have new owners there. Have dealt with them for over a decade. One of the owners…read moreretired. The buying prices have gone way down and selling prices have increased substantially. Has a whole new vibe inside. I definitely won't be returning here. It's a shame, I really enjoyed shopping and selling to them.

Mr. Tung was excellent. Prompt service, friendly, and professional. Gave me a fair price on gold…read morejewelry. Good repair job too. I highly recommend.

Can a jewelry store feel like home? Can you always leave feeling happier with life after being…read morethere? Absolutely you can at Ackerman. My family and I were blessed to walk into Ackermans 24+ years ago and meet their newest staff member Linda. Since then we have been lucky enough to have them as our neighborhood jewelers and the only place we would trust with special pieces and special moments in our lives. I recently got engaged and my fiancé proposed with a travel ring bc he wanted to make sure I helped in the diamond selection process. After taking me someplace else that friends had suggested, we realized that experience was too special to entrust to just anyone. We went straight to Ackermans and after Linda made sure she knew what setting, style, size etc. I was looking for, my fiancé went back the next day and spent over a hour with the owner Ron making sure the got the perfect diamond for me. The customer service, the kindness and the attention to detail (and quality) is unmatched here. We have already popped back in to have the ring steamed and say hello. I can't say enough good things. If you are in the market for any piece of jewelry, need yours repairs or reset, this is where you want to go.

The only NYC quality jewelry store in Tampa Bay! Puts all the others to shame. Very helpful staff…read moreand many designers lines.

King Jewelers has truly earned a customer for life…read more When my husband and I first started ring shopping, we were upfront--we were just looking for pricing. Despite that, the team at King Jewelers welcomed us with kindness and zero pressure. They took the time to walk us through different diamond options, gave us honest and transparent quotes, and even sketched out a custom design based on exactly what I had envisioned. We left feeling informed, not pressured--something that's incredibly rare in the world of jewelry shopping. Shortly after, we visited my husband's family jeweler and had a completely different experience. The owners felt more like car salesmen--aggressive and pushy--and even with their so-called "friends and family" discount, the prices were identical to what we were quoted at King. I left that appointment in tears and told my husband right then: I was sold on King Jewelers. Months later, when we were finally ready to move forward, we went back--and to my surprise, they still had the original sketch on file. I had diamonds my father gave me when I was younger, and King Jewelers repurposed them into a completely custom ring. It was finished in under two weeks, and the craftsmanship is outstanding. Even better, with the leftover diamonds, Gabriel designed a beautiful necklace for me, and I had matching earrings made to wear on our wedding day. His skill is unmatched, and beyond that, he is genuinely kind and passionate about his work. You can tell he truly cares about every piece he touches and every customer who walks through the door. King Jewelers isn't just a jewelry store--it's a place where your most meaningful moments are treated with the care and respect they deserve. I will be going back to Gabriel and King Jewelers for the rest of my life.

Despite what 1 upset person commented - I'll never forget the genuine kindness this family owned…read morebusiness showed me in 2007 when my mom died while waiting for an organ transplant. This was when they were still outside of Nordstrom at International Mall. My dad had commissioned them to make a cross of silver with sapphires on it, and I brought in a small amount of her ashes to have them seal inside of it. They said I could always bring it in for cleaning when I was in town (I was in grad school at UF then). Whenever I came home to visit my dad I'd always walk in (no appointment) and ask if they could clean it while I walked around the mall. Not one single time did they ever NOT remember my name. It was one of those kindness' that you never forget over the years. I'm not married yet, but if I ever did get engaged, I'd request my future partner/fiancé to use them.

I brought in my new necklace to get shortened and Jim was so kind, helpful, and quick! This is…read moredefinitely my new go-to jeweler.

Came in on 7/5 and got 3 watch batteries changed. Three gentleman in the store was courteous and…read morefast. Had an issue whether one of the watches stopped and we brought it to him. He replaced it for free, just asked us for the date that he did the last one. Appreciate his courtesy and his willingness to ensure we were satisfied. Will come back to him in the future.

Amazing place owner is great I have brought many times from this store every time I get a chance.read more

Took my collection in for appraisal and sold some things there as well. Excellent service!read more