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    Hephaestus

    4.8 (22 reviews)
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    Emily M.

    This jewelry shop is EXCELLENT! Best selection of wedding rings I've seen in Southern California. The men's rings are stunning and unique. I have come to this shop for repairs on gold chains and have been so impressed with the flawless results..thank you so much Jeff!!

    We will be honored to have these pieces with us for our lifetime.  Thank you!
    Dean L.

    I love this jewelry store, the designs are incredible! Two years ago, my boyfriend and I were walking past Hephaestus and I was pulled in by my boyfriend's curiosity. We were a new couple at the time and the ring designs really stuck out. The owner/designer, Jef Timms, was very helpful and we found two rings that we couldn't stop thinking about. Two years went by and I knew the time was right to propose so I found myself back at Hephaestus. Luckily, the two ring designs were still there, my boyfriend said yes (technically, he said "of course"), and we will be honored to have these pieces with us for our lifetime. Thank you!

    I had a belt I loved but after 6 people told me to forget it..Jeff said I can do it. Fixed to perfection!!!! Thank you Jeff

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    I love this place. Jef is amazing! Super unique jewelry, gorgeous feminine options and a large selection of fabulous mens jewelry too!

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    Wow, this place is a gem in the desert. One of a kind pieces, amazing gems and superior design.

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    Jewels of the Desert

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    0.1 mi

    I would recommend Lauren, David, Carolyn and Dianna the new owners of Jewels of the Desert. They…read morejust sold my diamond ring on consignment within a week. They were honest and trustworthy. I got my money as agreed and fast. It was a beautiful diamond and platinum setting. I had dealt with Mark last year and he was not honest and bounced a check on me, took weeks to get my money. He sold this business and I'm sure the locals are happy. Please give David and his daughters a look, it is a welcome change for Palm Springs. The daughters are really professional and kind.

    I purchased a 'lab diamond tennis bracelet' this past weekend for $695. I was told that the band…read morewas gold plated and silver filled. The owner told me that he made it himself. After going online and seeing a bunch of negative reviews when I returned home I got a bad feeling and took it to my local reputable jeweler in NorCal today. He tested it and told me that it was actually cubic zirconium and the band was not real silver or actually gold plated. I am devastated. I tried calling the store back and was told by one of the workers that they only sell Moissanite tennis bracelets. A family member was there with me and she verified that we were both told it was lab diamond. On top of that, my local jeweler verified that it was cubic zirconium NOT even Moissanite. I am currently at a loss for words. There is a zero % chance I would have paid that much money for anything less than lab diamonds. This was a first big purchase for me that I was very excited to make. Unfortunately it has turned into a lesson. Be cautious!

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    Every once in a while I go into Leeds & Son on El Paseo to see the elegance and glitter of pieces…read moreand be treated so nicely by the staff. I needed to have my watch band changed, a fairly simple procedure for a jeweler that has the staff present to change the band on a more complex replacement. Many others need to send out my watch to change the band and it can take one to two weeks. I was asked if I would like my jewelry, that I was wearing, polished. Yes, thank you, so I took off my earrings, my rings and my bracelet and handed it to them along with my watch and my new band that I had ordered directly from the manufacturer of my watch. I was invited to sit down and asked if I would like anything, I replied yes, thank you, I'd like a cup of coffee. I sat at the high top counter drank a delicious cup of coffee with cream and sugar and had a wonderful jewelry conversation with the sales person that made my coffee. It felt like a ladies luxurious lunch. Everything was shortly returned all very shiny. It was a delightful mid afternoon treat except for the fact that I did not buy a beautiful sapphire ring that I saw. Consider treating yourself and look at the jewels.

    An amazing experience getting my first Rolex. I brought my family in and was treated so kindly!…read moreThank you to the team and especially Adrian. She was so welcoming and helpful and got exactly what I wanted. I look forward to working with them again!

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    Gold Store Palm Springs

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    3.9(40 reviews)
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    I stopped in to this store by fluke; I had lunched nearby and had a very expensive ($30K) diamond…read morebracelet with me that needed fixing. While the man behind the counter helped another customer I had a look around at the estate jewelry, which in my opinion was mainly unremarkable pieces. I did find one necklace I liked, a white gold & diamond antique brooch modified to be a necklace, which was reasonably priced at $5,250. It was the only item in the store that had character in my opinion. But that is just a matter of my personal taste; I believe the prices here are good for what you get. When it was my turn at the counter, the gentleman looked at my bracelet and pointed out that the bracelet needed a solder on one of the pins. I hesitated at that moment about having him repair it; something told me not to leave my expensive bracelet here. Plus, I knew the estate jeweler I purchased it from would do the repair at no charge. The shop person was very friendly with me and I may go back for the diamond necklace.

    Had a great experience at the Gold Store, husband I stopped in "just to browse" but my husband…read morepointed out a ring and I fell in love with it. Edward and Kristen were great and worked with us on a deal for a beauty I will cherish. The store has an extensive amount of jewelry to look through especially rings, all different styles, shapes, sizes, finishes, gems etc. Very fun place to stop by and try your luck at finding a unique piece. We will definitely stop by again when back in town.

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