My husband and I already had the draft of my dream wedding ring, and Jim is very professional. We appreciate that he is very hands-on, providing detailed recommendations. When we visited his office, he showed us more ring options that I might fancy. This one really caught my eye! It didn't look far from our original design but I love how the shank was slightly apart, rock-studded, and above all - within our price range. I wanted something unique and I knew this was the ring for me. I get lots of compliments on how gorgeous my was! Thank you, Jim! read more

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Designed my wife's custom engagement ring 3 years ago at J. Wiesner. A few weeks ago we noticed a crack in the halo of her ring. I messaged Jim & Chuck and they told me to bring it in and that they would take care of it. They did just that! They repaired the crack in 2 weeks without charging me a thing! I have worked with both Jim & Chuck and they really care about their customers. Very professional and kind! They got me a great price on the diamond and walked me step by step through the customization process 3 years ago. Highly recommend. read more

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Reposting this review since Yelp placed it under the not recommended section This review is for our experience with Chuck. I am certain he will be expecting us to voice our review after the multiple negative experiences we recently had with this jeweler. For those of you even thinking about going with this business, Please read previous negative reviews from Laurie and Adrean as both my partner and I shared very similar experiences. We came to Chuck because we were looking to have a gold necklace melted into a ring. Mind you this necklace was given to my partner by his mother as a child and held a lot of sentimental value. To be specific, this was an 18k gold necklace weighing at 20 grams. We wanted this necklace melted into a band with personalized engraving. We were told this would be no issue. So we left feeling my partner's necklace was in trustworthy hands. A few weeks later we are Notified the ring is ready for pickup. Excitedly, my partner goes to his office to pick up his ring. This is where things get shady really quick. First off, the ring did not have the personalized engraving we requested. Secondly, Chuck tells my partner that the ring is "actually 14k and not 18k." Thirdly, after having to ask him to weigh the ring, he reluctantly tells my partner that the ring weighs 11 grams. My partner ended up leaving his office in disbelief. As soon as I found out I immediately reached out to him about this. Discrepancy 1: why would you tell us the ring is ready for pickup if it did not include the engraving we requested? turns out he didn't even write the engraving request on his "notes". This obviously illustrates lack of attention on your part. Discrepancy 2: WE KNOW we gave you an 18k necklace so why would you tell us that you had a "14k note written" for it???? just like you didn't have the engraving written on your notes, your notes mean nothing. That is not proof we left you a 14k gold necklace. For this we blame ourselves because we should have requested an itemized receipt indicating specially what we were leaving him with. All we got was a receipt with a 300 fee for labor. Nothing else. Because this necklace was a given to my partner as a child, we did not have the original Proof of purchase with us. Though trust me we are diligently working to find it. Discrepancy 3: We provided Chuck with a necklace weighing 20 grams. The ring came out to be 11 grams. Where is the rest of 9 grams??? We ended up reaching out to multiple Jewelers about the recycling process and we're told the same thing by all. "Depending on the design of the ring, the most you should expect to lose is 10-15%. " again what happened to the remaining 7 or so grams of you take into account the loss for recycling gold? Turns out he ended up admitting that his jeweler ended up selling the remaining of OUR gold. At no point in our transaction was there an agreement that you would keep the remaining of our gold. I mean who in their right mind would agree to such a thing especially being something of sentimental value???? Mind you Chuck did not address any of these issues with my partner in person. It wasn't until I called him out on it that he acknowledged any wrong doing. His resolution was to bring the cash difference to make up for the loss and offered a couple of hundred dollars off if we chose to have another ring customized!? Ok, so here's the final kicker. He ends up giving us 160 dollars cash for the loss!?!? What a ripoff and scammer!!!. If you take into account the dollar value amount per gram of gold it should have been over 200 dollars ( this is if you're considering 14k gold at about 34 dollars a gram) but again WE KNOW we gave 18k. To think that I was going to consider you to customize my ring as well. NOT A CHANCE!! People please do your research before considering this shady and unprofessional business. He gave us back something that wasn't even ours. Even the engraving was lazy. We trusted Chuck with something that meant so much to us and ended up losing far more than what the necklace was worth. We will definitely be getting rid of this ring and going to another trustworthy jeweler. Do not want a constant reminder of this shady business. read more

I have to write this review to thank Chuck so much for the care he showed, knowing that sometimes a ring is more than just a ring. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada and was having a hard time finding a jeweler that I could trust with an expensive ring and a family heirloom. This year I got married and a month before my grandmother passed. She had a 3 ct ring for me that is very very special to our family, my grandfather gave it to her many years back and she never took it off. It's also worth a lot of money. The clarity is outstanding, I even had a place tell me it was fake just so I would sell it to them because it's that amazing. I was very nervous about trusting anyone to take it to.. It had a bent prong and risked losing the diamond if I ever wore it. I wanted to have it for our wedding. I was referred to Chuck who is out of state in San Diego and I was assured by my friend Id receive quality, honest and trustworthy service. I was still nervous and hesitant about sending my ring off, but after speaking with Chuck personally I felt really comfortable about things.. I had to trust someone at some point. I am SO ELATED with the results. I got my ring back fixed, cleaned up and gorgeous and he overnighted it to me so quickly, insured and all of course, I barely even knew it was gone! Now I have peace of mind knowing the prongs are on tight and done right.! I sent another ring to chuck to make white gold because it's color was not pretty and replace a diamond. It was quick and came back like a whole new ring. So so so grateful! Thank you Chuck !! read more

Designing the perfect engagement ring can be quite a challenge and overwhelming for most. I was referred by a family member, who raved about the quality of workmanship and professionalism of Jim and Chuck. I had little to no knowledge regarding diamonds or the design process so I met Jim at their office and he helped me understand the process and answered all my questions. Both Jim and Chuck always made me feel at ease during the entire process. I was extremely pleased with the final outcome and so was my fiancé. I would highly recommend Jim and Chuck to anyone who is looking for quality workmanship, professionalism and customer satisfaction. My fiancé and I are looking forward to working with Jim and Chuck in designing our wedding bands. read more

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Amazing jeweler. He has a great selection and will treat you like family. Love my rings and earrings that I have purchased. Always responds quickly when called or email. Take your time and check what Jim can provide you. read more

I wanted to give my girlfriend a unique and personal experience in an engagement ring. I had no idea what she wanted, or what questions to ask. I scheduled a surprise date night and coordinated with Chuck from J. Wiesner to meet and discuss her dream ring. The three of us sat for an hour in his UTC office, looking through his past work and some examples on line until we were squared away. I enjoyed this hands on approach much more than looking through glass cases at a store with other customers and pushy salespeople milling about. From that point on Chuck and I conversed over email. I stopped by once more to choose the diamond, and he send me computer models of the ring design. In less than a month he turned it around and I had it in my pocket. Needless to say she thought it was perfect. Chuck helped me hit a homerun with this one of a kind ring, and we couldn't have been more happy with our experience! read more

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I needed an engagement ring. I worked with Chuck after emailing him the day before. He met me the next day: solid service, private office, 1 on 1 meeting without any distractions. He listened. He gave me expertise. He made some suggestions after telling him what I was looking for with the questions I had. He set me up with an amazing ring, and more importantly for success. My now fiance is very pleased and in love with his work! You definitely want someone you can work with for an important purchase, and this place is it. Edit: Please excuse the sand/dust on the ring box - I proposed on a beach (: read more

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Having no experience with a jeweler before, I wasn't sure what to expect. All I can say is that I am SO thankful for Chuck and the absolutely stunning ring he created. From the start, he was lightning quick to respond whether by phone or email. He set expectations, timelines and most importantly asked questions (again, first timer over here who didn't know what I was doing) to help create something I never could have imagined nor would ever have found in a big box store. Some of the other reviews say 10/10 - and I echo those. I would absolutely work with J. Wiesner again, the service and quality speaks for itself. read more

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Jim and Chuck were absolutely fantastic to work with. My wife and I ordered a custom engagement ring and wedding band with them. From our first meeting with Jim to create the design to the hand off of the rings with Chuck, we couldn't have been happier with both the process and the quality of the final product. We would absolutely work with them again and would recommend them to anyone we know! read more

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I am so in love with my engagement ring that my fiańce worked with Chuck to create. He was responsive, helpful, patient, and honest and able to turn my man's vision into a reality for my ring. We will definitely use him again for our jewelry and wedding band needs. Highly recommend. We found our jeweler for life. I love jewelry and know we will have many visits back to Chuck. read more

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I have to state that Chuck has once again exceeded my expectations, which, with Chuck and Jim has never been a surprise; it seems that they always do this for my friends. I asked Chuck to help me with a diamond ring that I had wanted for my fiancee. He paid great attention to detail and everything I asked for, but then delivered so much more. Apart from the fact that he delivered in record speed, but the stone he found was absolutely brilliant, no pun intended; it is one of the most brilliant diamonds that I have seen in my life. I can't thank him enough for the first-class service, the one-week turnaround and all of the hard work he conducted to help me find the most brilliant and high-grade stone he could locate for the best possible price. Thank you Chuck and thank you Jim. read more

I worked with Chuck on a custom engagement ring for my (now) fiance and had a great experience! He was an awesome resource for me to ask questions and it was super helpful to get his expertise and advice on all the different aspects to consider. After I chose the diamond I was second guessing my decision but he invited me to come back in to the office to take another look at the diamonds to make sure I was happy with my choice. He took the time to re-explain a lot of things and allowed me all the time I needed to compare the stones. He was understanding and patient throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend Chuck and J. Wiesner to any of my friends for engagement rings or any other custom jewelry needs! read more

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I would highly recommend J.Wiesner, Private Jeweler We have been customers of Chuck's for many years; he has done many custom pieces for us. Most recently a ring that I asked him to redesign using my own 5 stones. My ring turned out just Beautiful. The attention to detail & quality is perfect on everything Chuck has done for us & he always stays within our budget. Chuck has always been very accommodating & easy to work with. We know that he will deliver on time & we are getting exactly what we want. read more

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My wife had a particular ring in mind for an engagement ring and I wanted to get the exact one she wanted. Thanks to the help of Chuck I was able to deliver her the ring she wanted and then some. The options Chuck had were amazing and his customer service is second to none. This is and will be the only place I buy jewelry moving forward. From traditional to custom pieces this is the place you want to get your significant other something extraordinary. Thank you Chuck for helping me choose the right piece to ask the woman of my dreams to be my life partner forever. read more

My sister has been going to Jim for years. When my partner decided to make the move to ask me to marry him, she referred him to Jim to create something special. Jim took a family ring, and created a beautiful traditional three stone engagement ring. I went back to Jim to create my own unique ring and the process was so fun and affordable. I seriously couldn't believe how affordable prices were, especially if you already have the gems you want to use! We now use Jim for everything. All custom pieces, resizing and general guidance with jewelry and stones. Jim and his partner are professional, caring and timely in all their interactions. The sky is the limit with Jim. All you need is an idea/photo or drawing and he'll create your own personal piece that you'll be proud of. We're so happy we found Jim and have someone that knows us, our style and is an honest and caring business man. Thank you Jim for all you do! read more

I went to Chuck inquiring on a piece of jewelry to sell. I was given a ridiculous quote and ended up turning down the offer. Only to receive a call back from Chuck 3 minutes later telling me he made a mistake and the new offer was nearly double what he originally quoted me for. How do you make such a mistake when buying jewelry is your job? I went to another jeweler, and they offered triple the amount of what J. Wiesner dI look young and I feel Chuck tried to take of advantage of me. If you're looking for honesty, you won't find it at this jewelry store. **Chuck from J. Weisner mentions that everyone has the right to determine the value of an item and that it is not about honesty. Yes, everyone has the right to determine their own value on an item but honesty also plays a part in doing so. If honesty is not a value they understand in their business then my point is made. In addition, the quote I was given by Chuck was the best possible if the jewelry was indeed 24k. read more

Met today with Mr. Feirich for a free ring sizing. He was very kind and went out of his way to do a good deed for nothing in return. He was very quick to respond online and I was able to reach out to his phone number linked to the website which was very convenient! I would certainly recommend him to anyone looking for beautiful custom made jewelry, I trust you will be in good hands. read more

My husband and I went to Chuck for our wedding rings and he was amazing to work with! I had a vision in my head of what I wanted my wedding band to look like, so after showing him pictures and describing the idea, he made it come to life and it was even more beautiful than I could've imagined. We brought old yellow gold and diamond rings for him to use to create the new ring and the result was gorgeous. We will be using Chuck for all our future jewelry needs! read more

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I had the pleasure to work with Chuck on a custom engagement ring, which was difficult to do during the early lockdown days of COVID. But he and I were able to collaborate over email and a few occasional in-person meetups. Chuck came highly recommended by a friend who worked with him on their engagement ring and wedding bands. I was able to create something very unique and Chuck worked hard to find the right stones for a great deal. My fiancée loves the ring. We had to go back and resize the ring a couple of times, which Chuck managed for us. Got the job done fast. Couldn't be happier. read more

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Fabulous experience! Chuck worked with my husband and myself to remake our original wedding rings that after 28 years, we were finally able to say neither of us cared for! We were young and polite and didn't want to hurt the others feelings. There was NO pressure on what to buy just great information so we could make an informed decision. We both now absolutely love our rings and will be going to Chuck again to have some estate jewelry remade into something wonderful. read more

Chuck at J. Wiesner Jewelry was amazing! Created a beautiful ring, exactly they way I asked for it! So friendly and helpful, we highly recommend them! read more

Jim was recommended to me for resizing my engagement ring by family and was very pleased!! We met with Chuck in their office (centrally located in SD) and he was so nice and friendly. Great price for resizing, appraisal and cleaning. He even did us a favor and fixed my mother's necklace pro bono. Can't wait to work with them again for wedding bands! 10/10 definitely recommend for all your jeweler needs. read more

My Fiancé and I searched high and low for someone special to help us create our custom engagement ring and just couldn't seem to find the right fit until we found Jim. We knew from our first design appointment that we found the ONE. Jim was absolutely wonderful and so patient through the whole process. I couldn't be happier with my ring, it's completely one of a kind and everything we dreamed of. Thanks Jim for helping make our dream ring a reality! read more

I originally reached out to Chuck 1 year ago. I had a picture of the engagement ring I wanted and sent it to Chuck. Chuck was patient and provided me different options. When I was ready, Chuck made the process very simple and helped me choose the best ring for my future wife. Chuck was able to meet the deadline and have the ring ready before Christmas, just in time for me to propose on that day! From A-Z Chuck was there and provided an exceptional experience. He even remembered me after 1 whole year of chatting! I will certainly come back to Chuck and refer him to my friends amd family! Thanks Chuck! read more

These guys are great. Chuck is extremely knowledgeable and a straight-shooter. I really wanted a no nonsense shopping experience and found that with Chuck. For one, it's a not a jewelry retail store. They have an online inventory where you can select ahead of time, which stones or items you would like to view. Then you setup your appointment in his office and go from there. In my opinion, this is a phenomenal concept and quite relaxing. They also have some items in their office as well. Great experience with Chuck purchasing the diamond and setting for my fiance's engagement ring. Chuck was very responsive with my emails, questions, etc. Even though I was a tough customer with my price range, Chuck was able to compensate just to get my business. I thought that was excellent service and a smart business decision; hence why I will recommend him to everyone and anyone who is in the search for diamonds, rings, or any of your jewelry needs. Come on in and talk to Chuck; you won't be disappointed. read more

Chuck was fantastic! I needed help finding the right piece of jewelery for my wife as a push-present for our first child. He was extremely helpful and even made the delivery to the hospital since I couldn't leave. My wife was very happy and so was I. He not only cares about his products but more so his clients. He is looking out for our best-interest and never pushy. Thanks you Chuck for making everything easy and tasteful. read more

We were referred to Jim and Chuck and could not be happier with our experience. Jim worked with us closely to determine our budget and help set realistic expectations. My fiancée and I wanted to have my grandmothers stone's reset into something unique and special for our journey together.... Jim far exceeded our hopes and expectations. We are not local and yet we had daily emails and phone calls, exchanging pictures and thoughts and finally came up with a fantastic design for my engagement ring - and the experience was fantastic.. Jim could tell I was nervous about sending my grandmother's ring and walked me through it and my mind was put at ease knowing they were going to take great care of our family history. It is a little tough to not try something on or see it live... but I would go through the same process again in a heart-beat, if it meant working with Jim. The day the ring arrived was amazing.... It literally left us speechless and it could not be more perfect. I am in awe every day when I look at my hand and don't find myself wanting for anything different... the stones, proportions, design, etc... are beyond perfect.. We look forward to the day when we can add a ring to each side. Jim recommended replacing one of the smaller stones that had chipped during 70+yrs of wear.. so we had the chipped stone set into a pendant and now my ring really is the past, present and future. I whole-heartily recommend working with Jim and Chuck and know that you will be amazing and beyond excited that you did so. We can't wait to work with them again. read more

I can't speak more highly of Chuck. The design process for my wedding band was easy and relaxed, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Chuck took the diamonds from my existing ring, and designed a beautiful halo setting - transforming it from tired and outdated to fabulous. The design process began with emails - I sent Chuck a photo of my existing ring and an example of one that I liked. He replied with a CAD rendering of a new setting that was remarkably realistic. I was sold! I immediately set up an appointment for an in-person consultation. We discussed band widths and types of metals for the new setting - Chuck was super informative as he guided me through my choices. After a couple of slight adjustments to the design I was sent updated CAD renderings for review and approval. The result is a beautiful new ring with halo diamonds that match my existing five stones perfectly. It's so sparkly, I have to be careful not to blind people ;) Chuck's pricing beat quotes from other jewelers, hands down. His showroom/office has such a pleasant,relaxed atmosphere - I don't know if I'd be happy to go to a traditional jewelry store ever again! Thank you, Chuck! read more

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Jim is fantastic! He is caring and easy to work with. His work is meticulous and he is very detail oriented. He created an incredibly beautiful engagement ring and wedding band to perfectly match. Would recommend to everyone! read more

My wife and I found Chuck by doing a google search for the best jeweler in San Diego. He definitely lived up to his reputation. We could not have been more pleased by the service, promptness, and quality that Chuck provided. The Wedding band he made was absolutely gorgeous. I highly recommend his services. We will be coming back to Chuck for any future jewelry needs. read more

I was introduced to Chuck by Jim, however I wanted to do business with Jim being that he made my diamond cross and I.D bracelet for me back in 1995. Doing business with Chuck ended up being very upsetting and hurtful I gave this man my personal diamonds to make my Newly Husband to be a nice ring. He sold me a fake fake fake ring. I got this ring looked at by 2 different jewelers they both told me the ring was Not gold it was platted. I was so hurt and disappointed and I was taken advantage of. We took the ring back and only received back a portion of All my diamonds that was given to him for supposedly the Labor. I was over charged way too much for the fake ring..I got a Full refund though but Chuck kept my bigger diamonds..Will never ever do business with these Jewelers again read more

I have been wanting to have my engagement/wedding ring set "redone" for years. My rings are both antiques, the diamonds were set in 1920, and I was nervous about who to trust. Jim was recommended to me by a friend and after consulting with him, I felt he was trustworthy and had an artistic view of what could be done to both repair and enhance my set. He suggested adding a few diamonds and to reinforce the shank of the ring. Jim had the work done in less than two weeks and I LOVE the result! I could not be happier with his personal service, attention to detail, and my beautiful ring. Thank you Jim and Chuck! read more

Great customer service! Chuck was fantastic and gave a really nice personal touch. I really got the feeling that he was invested in helping me make the right purchase, and that he cared. I needed rush delivery on an custom engagement ring, they made that happen AND came through with a stunning piece of jewelry that was within budget. I would go back to them for all of my fine jewelry needs in the future! I wholeheartedly recommend them! read more

Shopping for an engagement ring is not something I do on the regular, nor should it be for anyone. So when it came time to "pop the question" to my girlfriend, I had a lot of homework to do to make an educated buying decision. I researched via google and tried to prepare myself as best I could with a crash course in GIA ratings and Diamonds. I know that the more I knew what I was looking for and the more I knew about gemology the more I would feel confident in my purchase. I started my search about 6 months ago when I decided to fly my future father-in-law from North Carolina to ask permission, as well as have him in on the proposal. I went everywhere from Tiffany's to Costco searching for the right ring, that called out to me. I was tired of dealing with knowing that I was paying for a name or stumping the sales people with my in depth questions. I found J. Wiesner via the internet and immediately started reading the positive reviews on Yelp. It was even more comforting when I reached out via their website and received a call from Chuck within a few hours. A conversation ensued that led to a meeting the next day. Chuck knew that I was educated and prepared with what I was looking for in a ring. I selected my stone, setting and wedding set. Chuck was right on the money in quality price. Chuck had the ring ready well before our big day. Chuck even stored the ring for me until a few days before. If you are like me and reading this wondering where to go and who to trust with you and your partners future, look no further and call Chuck! Needless to say the proposal was accepted by Kenzie the the rest is history... Here's to the Future Mr. and Mrs. Vargo and I can honestly say Chuck and J. Wiesner's played a tremendous role in that. THANKS AGAIN CHUCK! Your clients and friends, Jude & Kenzie read more

My mother-in-law has been going to Jim for over 20 years, so when my husband was getting ready to propose there was no question where he would go. We knew we would be taken care of by Jim and Chuck. Jim helped us design my engagement ring, and Chuck helped us with wedding band options. When I needed to replace the backing to one of my grandma's earrings, Chuck went out of his way to try and find one that would fit but he ended up helping us replace the earring post altogether. Both of them are friendly and very easy to talk to, and the quality of their work is impeccable. I can't tell you how many compliments I've received on my ring. I can see why my MIL continues to go back to Jim after all these years. read more

Chuck and Jim are the best! I lost the stone out of my ring and then found it and they were able to have it set back beautifully in my ring. I forgot how beautiful my ring was after getting it back all shined up! Their price, customer service, follow through, and speedy turn around would make me recommend them to anyone! Thanks guys! read more

These guys used to be known by a different name in the North County area and are fantastic. Though they are now 15 miles away from me, I would definitely make the trip to see them for anything I would ever need. Chuck is the best! read more

We have been loyal customers of J. Wiesner Jewelers for 18 years, formally Diamonds. We came across them when they were located in Chula Vista, when we were looking for an engagement ring. Since then they have moved a few times, however we continue to go back over and over! Jim and Chuck are awesome! The company is honest and there is no pressure to purchase anything. I wear my jewelry hard, and Jim always finds a way to repair them. Their prices are fair. Jim has a good eye for detail. He knows my style and knows what I like. I would highly recommend them for all your jewelry needs! read more

Chuck is very kind and helpful and I was so glad to have J.Wiesner size my rings that my fiancé purchased from Diamonds! I look forward to coming in with him to select his wedding band in their calm and modern office! So conveniently close to where I work! Thanks again Chuck! read more