Always has the best prices and will negotiate within reason. I have always found really great deals…read moreand quality items.

Don't understand the hype- I stopped by for a loan - Tag Hauser Watch (new with papers) Breitling…read moreWatch with papers, diamond rings 3.25carat ttw. gentleman told me they couldn't determine a value they're too high end ‍ then I saw Van sneakers for sale and used LV bags... understood-

I went to Jared to see if they could fix my daughters ring that had gotten bent. They wanted to…read morecharge me $87!!!! AND wanted me to pick it up in a few hours! There were five jewelers in the back:(. I said never mind I will go to the mall. It just needs a little tapping. I saw Gold USA had a sign that they repair jewelry so I walked in. The gentleman fixed the ring in 10 seconds and said no charge! He made my day! Can never thank him enough! That is awesome customer service!!!

I received a terrible service for my Rolex watch band. I asked for my watch band to be mounted in a…read morespecific direction because I wear it on my right arm but my instructions were disregarded. Rather than correct the mistake they reversed the latch. Now the latch is not aligned with the watch, I took it back once but they didn't or couldn't correct their mistake, Now I'll have to find a competent jeweler to correct their poor workmanship because it's a very expensive eye sore.

Over the past few years, I've patronized RLJ to: purchase jewelry; sell jewelry; get appraisals of…read moreindividual pieces of jewelry; repair jewelry; and change out old watch batteries for new ones. I've been happy with all of the results. The staff is knowledgeable and straight forward. I've worked with Rob, Lori and Lal. As others have mentioned, it's a very convenient downtown location, across the street from Macy's. A high degree of professionalism is found here.

Quick, easy and professional service. I stopped in to get my watch battery replaced. It took about…read more3 minutes from start to finish and cost $19 (with taxes). The jewelry itself that they were selling looked ok, nothing really wowed me. Overall I would recommend them for their services.

They're always polite, always friendly, always helpful and always accommodating. I can't recommend…read morethem enough and when I see a bad review about them I wonder what the problem was with the person leaving the review because it certainly is hard to believe it's this business they're fantastic. Highly recommended!

Great people and they do great work. Had to have a rope necklace fixed, and it was completed…read morequickly and perfectly. And most of all prices were very reasonable compared to other jewelry stores in the area.

Great work. The gentleman that was there was friendly and was able to get my necklace fixed. Every…read moretime I'm in the mall he seems to be the only person working there. If that's the case I hope he's the owner, if not the owner needs to give him a raise!!

Brought a Michael Kors watch in with old battery. Technician had it replaced in 20 minutes. $10 USD…read moreeven. Walked in, no appointment. This place is unique. Operated by nerdy tech dude who works on jewelry all day for years. Loads of experience. Kind of like your trusted neighborhood mechanic. Quality service and super affordable. Highly recommend trying here first before going to a "professional jeweler" who will gouge you for minor services and still muck it up (like going to the car dealership for repairs).

They moved! I found the new location and it's great. It was good to see the Today's Cargo crew…read moreagain after a few years. They had just what I needed.

They are absolutely amazing! Brought my wife's wedding ring in to be resized and change out the…read morediamond for a bigger one. The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The work itself was done to perfection and did not take long at all. I would highly recommend them.

They were SO speedy especially compared to the other quotes I got that said WEEKS, they did it in…read moreHOURS. Highly recommend getting a quote beforehand because this ended up saving me money. Happy with the job they did

100% would recommend for custom work. I got my engagement ring custom set here after doing copious…read moreresearch on DC area jewelers (yes, all the ones you're thinking about). I'm extremely detail oriented and particular, and Ideal Cut is a hidden gem of quality + value. The shop itself is plain -- don't let that fool you. The handiwork is awesome and the prices are incredibly reasonable specifically because (1) genuine honesty, and (2) lack of insane real estate overhead and working capital that any other jeweler with a flashy showroom prices into the markups they pass onto customers. Mr. Tan spent hours with me while I showed him drawings and designs of the custom setting I wanted. He made multiple CAD adjustments as we sat side by side until I was 100% happy. Again, other jewelers have fine print and will charge you extra past the [second] modification or past the wax stage. I love my ring and felt I had an empathetic and creative partner in bringing it to life.

I can't say enough good things about this place, one of my creative homes here in DC! Dan has…read morecreated such a beautiful, light-filled space that's equipped with pretty much any tool or equipment you might need to bring any idea to life. The classes themselves are fantastic - you'll learn by doing, but also by watching an expert demonstrate for you, and getting as much help as you may need throughout. It's a good balance: you'll build your skill set and learn the practicalities of metalsmithing, but also learn to understand your own creative vision, which you can work on during open studio hours. The vibe is really chill (Dan plays great music!), all the teachers are kind and helpful and supportive, your fellow students are all interesting and fun, and overall this is the kind of space where you feel like you're able to make mistakes and still learn and grow from them. If you've ever wanted to learn the true craft of metalsmithing to make fine jewelry, this is the place to do it.

How do I give 6 stars? 7 stars? 100? Dan and JewelryClassDC deserve them, and more…read more I worked with Dan to make my engagement ring and it was an unforgettable experience. It can feel like a real leap of faith to do something so personal and important in such an unconventional way, and to put your trust in a stranger and in your own ability to learn something you have never even considered before--but I am so glad I took it. I have an experience I will remember for the rest of my life, my fiancée (she said yes of course!) has a beautiful, truly one-of-a-kind heirloom she adores and values beyond measure, and we have a story we will tell over and over again. She is already getting questions about where I found her ring, and her friends are already gushing about how amazed they are I made it. Honestly, I am amazed too. I wasn't sure I could make a ring that looked better than a beginner's craft project!--but that was before I met Dan. I had a personal design idea that not only do they not sell in stores, they don't even really sell jade cut how I needed. As far as I can tell, no one had done this before. Well, now someone has, it turned out incredible, and it's all because Dan made it possible. He went above and so far beyond. As a craftsman he is not just skilled, but meticulous, and determined to make sure every product he works on meets his high standard of excellence. As a teacher he is patient, knowledgeable, and eager to share and show what he knows--which is a lot.  And to top it all off, he is a real man of his word--exactly the kind of person you want to put your trust in when dealing with precious metals, stones, and memories. In short, they don't 'em like Dan anymore--that goes for his character, and his jewelry. If you need jewelry made, if you need jewelry worked on, if you need a guiding hand to make something yourself--do yourself a favor and see Dan and his team at JewelryClassDC.