I had no idea that coming in for a restring of my pearls would end up in such a wonderful business relationship. Grace is absolutely amazing! She has been from my very first visit. She has always treated me with the utmost kindness and respect. She's such a pleasure to talk to and do business with. That said, I do feel compelled to share an observation regarding the uncomfortable level of attention I sometimes receive from some of the male police officers/security staff while shopping. On multiple occasions I've noticed prolonged staring and a sense of being closely watched in a way that I don't see directed toward other customers. It makes me feel uncomfortable and takes away from what would otherwise be a quite enjoyable shopping experience. In contrast, the female officers have always made the environment feel much more comfortable. One officer in particular, a Black woman with short, curly salt-and-pepper hair, goes out of her way to create a consistently welcoming atmosphere. She often greets me before the staff has the opportunity to, chats with both me and other customers, and, during slower moments, can usually be seen wiping down the display cases with a microfiber cloth to make sure they're clean and presentable for the next customer. These are small but meaningful things, but they make a discernible difference in the shopping experience. Now...Back to my pearls. During my initial visit, I brought in my necklace which had been horribly restrung by another jeweler. Honestly, it looked like a toddler did it. While, I waited for Grace to grab the paperwork, I took a look at some of the beautiful pieces they had available in the store. Grace informed me that they were running a special, offering an additional 20% off of all jewelry that month to celebrate the store's anniversary. After I completed the paperwork for my pearls, I mentioned to Grace that I was interested in upgrading my white gold and diamond tennis bracelet: I intended to sell my current one and purchase a new one. She gave me the information necessary for that transaction and gave me a specific day to return so that a gentleman named Andrew would have the opportunity to give me a price for my existing bracelet. I came back on the day that she recommended and brought some other pieces that I no longer wear as well. I ended up selling the pieces (for a bit less than I thought I would get), but after talking with Grace, I realize that another diamond tennis bracelet might not be the way to go. She asked me if I had any interest in yellow gold. I told her that I haven't worn yellow gold since I was a child and that it's just never been my thing. She told me that it would look beautiful on my skin given my complexion, and she brought out a set of gold necklaces that were not shown on the floor for me to try on. I had to admit... She was right. Based on the aesthetic I told her I wanted when I was planning to get a new diamond tennis bracelet, the pieces that she showed me aligned much more with my vision. Essentially the conspicuous detail of the craftsmanship was much more impressive (to me) than the "bling". I ended up leaving with a completely different bracelet than I expected, but every time I look at it, I'm so much happier than I ever was with my diamond tennis bracelet. When I came back to pick up my pearls, Grace showed me some other lovely pieces that they got in... which I'm also considering adding to my collection. I love that Grace took the time to truly learn and understand my aesthetic, as well as my rationale behind it, as opposed to just selling me the first shiny thing. After I purchased my new bracelet, she confided in me that she was really glad I didn't buy the diamond tennis bracelet I had my eye on, even though it was a more expensive piece, because this item, in her opinion, looked so much better on me. What started as a simple visit to get my pearls re-strung has become the foundation of a long-standing business relationship. I appreciate that I have one dedicated person that I can go to, who has taken the opportunity to get to know me, not just as a potential customer, but as a person and is able to make recommendations from that place. I don't think enough businesses understand or value the importance of that business relationship. I'm currently planning to purchase a few additional items (that I otherwise had no intention of buying) simply because I value this relationship, I want to support the business, and because Grace took the time and care to gently push me past my comfort zone and help me to evolve my aesthetic. I've already referred this business several times and I am looking forward to many more future visits and future purchases. read more

Great prices. Knowledgeable staff. Very convenient location. It's a family business and not one of those "chain" jewelry stores. I've now bought two watches there and will certainly come back again! read more

Had a vintage ring resized. The piece is George Jensen from the 1950's. The repair took about 3 weeks and is beautifully done. Reasonable cost. Beautiful workmanship. read more

Everything! The service under Greg and his his staff is nothing short of the whole breakfast at tiffanays Feeling you get once you enter those doors. You feel safe and understood of your needs, and unlike other jewlery establishments when they just see you as dollar signs and want inventory they can push on you. Not at kings. Each customer is treated uniquely to their needs and you always walk out happier than when you walked in. Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely atrocious!! I honestly do not understand how this place has such good reviews. I needed my eternity wedding band rebuilt due to damage. I had to wait weeks for an appointment with the designer because she only works at the store one evening a week. At that visit, we were told that she had a good idea of what we wanted and to set up a follow up appointment a few weeks later to view the renderings she was supposed to do. When we arrived for that appt, she had done absolutely no drawings and didn't even have notes about what we had discussed at our first visit. That was the first red flag. The first meeting was in September, at which time we told Kings that we would be moving out of the area in December so we would like to have it NO LATER than early December. We were told 8 weeks from the 2nd appt, which was Oct. 3. After 15 weeks and NO COMMUNICATION unless it was initiated by me, it was all for naught. I never got my ring and had to pick up the loose stones and metal only to start all over with another jeweler. Unbelievably awful. If you want more details before deciding to use this place, read on. After 10 weeks, I hadn't hear anything back so I called to check on the progress. That proved to the first of far too many calls I had to make to light a fire under them to get this ring done. After 13 weeks, I called to remind them that I as leaving in a couple of weeks. I was told that the designer had a problem with the metal, but that that was resolved and I should have the ring soon. Another week went by with no communication. I emailed again to remind them of my impending departure and was told they would check with the designer again. The designed then emailed me saying she would have it completed in the next few days and would notify me when I could pick up the ring. That was Dec. 10 and I was leaving on Dec. 15. When I reminded her of that, she said the best thing to do would be for her to "dismantle" the ring and issue us a full refund. To make matters worse, when I offered them the option to mail the ring to me if it was close to being done if they would give me a discount on the balance of the ring, the manager flat out said no, she wouldn't do that and I should come pick up the stones/metal that day. This place is incredibly unprofessional, disrespectful and cannot deliver what they say they will. Steer clear!! read more

I loved everything about our experience here. We came to explore resizing four rings including my engagement and wedding rings, my grandmothers wedding ring and my mother in law's ring. They were so thoughtful, respectful and professional. The rings came out absolutely stunning! I'd highly recommend them for the service, the quality of the work and price! You get what you pay for here and then some! read more

I broke a pin on my wristwatch bracelet the day I was traveling, but the watchmaker fixed it while I waited (and not for long). Very friendly and professional. read more

Well today I went in and got my tag heuer deployent clasp put on the rubber strap,that I brought in thanks to Michael ! He made my day and I finally am happy with the way my tag heuer 2000 series looks and feels. read more

We have done quite a bit of business with these folks and whether we are spending thousands or just browsing we get great service and value. A great family business. read more

You are treated like family when you shop here, they are kind, honest, helpful jewelers. Bought a beautiful ring and will keep going back

They did a fantastic job taking care of my problem. Terry was classy and kind. They stand behind their work . Recommend for their beautiful selection of jewelry. read more

Just worked with Nicky and she is phenomenal. Great customer service and very knowledgeable. She was so kind. I would def go again for any new jewelry or watches. read more

I have lived in Alexandria for 10+ years and Kings Jewelry has always offered it all - from luxury watches to the perfect earrings for your nieces birthday! They also provide appraisal services and maintenance/repairs. A locally owned, family-run small business, that are masters of their trade and take pride in their service, Kings Jewelry is THE place to go for all your jewelry needs! read more

Stunning Jewelry! I get compliments all the time on my wedding rings. We plan on returning. The staff there is great! Highly recommend!

I can't say enough great things about King's Jewelry. An easily accessible store right on the strip of King Street, King's is welcoming but modern. I purchased a luxury watch for my partner a few weeks ago and the associate was so helpful and patient while I made my decision. We went back to get it fitted and they took such great care of us. There's a beautiful assortment of jewelry and watches with competitive pricing. Highly recommend using King's for your next purchase. read more

I have always been impressed with the service at King's Jewelry. My wife damaged her engagement ring and lost one of the small channel stones. It was a huge bummer and I was fully expecting to get raked over the coals to repair it. King's was very helpful in accessing the damage and providing an estimate to repair the ring. They cost of repair was not unreasonable and they completed the work in a timely manner. Wife wife was very please with their work and she is extremely meticulous. Kings' Jewelry has our gratitude and business for help to bring a priceless piece of art back to its original state. In life you get what you pay for and if you want quality work done then I strongly recommend you give the crew at King's Jewelry a shot. read more

I've never left a bad review before. I know Yelp reviews can hurt small businesses, so I don't take this lightly. This business was extremely shady and dishonest. Everything they told me was resoundingly rejected by other jewelers. Not only did they quote a price well over double that of other jewelers, but they made it sound like a favor to me. They said the job would take about five weeks, when every other jeweler only need a day. They explained many flaws with my ring, which caused me to seek many opinions. I never heard anything like the lies this store told me. They had me so scared that my ring was poorly made, going to break and I could only trust them. I felt a lot of pressure to leave the ring right then for a free, more in depth estimate. It was so doom and gloom, and as it turns out, completely and demonstrably false. STAY AWAY!! I would never, ever leave anything I cared about with these people. Very distressing experience. read more

I had just gotten engaged to the love of my life and couldn't be happier. The ring was perfect in every way possible besides being a smidge too big. Being in Alexandria for years I wanted to keep it local and phoned this shop. Never been engaged or had sized jewelry before so I didn't know what to expect. I called and asked if they did resizing. The younger sounding man on the phone hesitantly said "yes?" and didn't sound reassuring at all. I proceeded to ask how long it takes usually (again, didn't have instant expectations, it was just a question). He responded with a scoff and then a laugh as if he's some big hot shot that's too good for paying customers and said it takes about 5 weeks. Didn't even make it to the door of this place cause of that guy. The ladies at Today's Cargo are way more pleasant to consult with. read more

I had an awful experience at King's. I brought my engagement ring in to be resized, got a fairly good (if a bit high) estimate and left it with them. I got 3 calls in the next week, each one saying additional charges had just been discovered, but explaining that lucky for me, each one was "on sale" so they were technically cutting me a break. Finally after the last call when the price had gone from $170 to over $450 I called to ask what was going on and the salesperson apologized for his "bad math" and said he had added an extra $100 to the total by accident. At that point I felt like my ring was being held hostage so I paid and I will never, ever return. read more

My husband bought quite a few things from here that I liked so I was more than eager to give them my business when I was in the market for a Tag watch for my husband's birthday. The sales guy showed me the watches he thought fit my description. He stated that it was the kind you shake to wind. A year later when we had to get it repaired & had moved from the area. A new jeweler told us that 1. This is a woman's watch & 2. It did not wind up by a shake of the wrist. I immediately contacted King's & their manager defended her sales person without any concerns for myself as a customer. All I wanted from them was a apology for their mistake! They misrepresented their product - why would my husband now want to wear this $1700 watch since it's really a woman's!!! Turns out women's watches are cheaper so I paid a man's priced watch for a woman's!!! Beware of these guys! Take your business elsewhere if you don't want to be scammed!! read more

I have been going to this store on and off for almost a decade and finally now leaving a review! Probably the most honest jewelry store I have come across in the area. The service I get from them (and it's not like I'm a regular customer or have bought anything expensive) is outstanding. read more

Very helpful guys. I popped in there today after looking at some of the reviews from my fellow yelpers. I have a watch that I've had for a very long time that had the pin pop out and I wasn't able to get it back in. The battery was also dead. They fixed me up and sent me on my way in less than 15 minutes and only charged me for the replacement battery. Yay! read more

I've had nothing but great experiences at King's Jewelry. I've gone in twice for watch repair and several times for watch battery replacement. Apparently my watch has a difficult battery to replace because another shop broke it while trying. King's Jewelry has never had a problem, has alway been super professional, and charges very reasonable prices. I also came in to get my ring finger sized and they were very helpful and attentive. We also got my engagement ring and other jewelry appraised with them and had a great experience with the appraiser. He was quick, courteous, and informative. We also received a very nice official appraisal in the mail a few weeks later. read more

Last year I lost a stone in a ring I wear everyday. This custom piece of jewelry was made by a jeweler outside of Alexandria who was well out of their depth. After losing the stone, I decided it was finally time to have the ring completely redone by a jeweler I could trust. I'm pretty well connected to the majority of jewelers in the area and knew I wanted to have this project done at King's Jewelry. I met goldsmith Catherine to discuss the project. We spent months re-adapting the design, sourcing stones and unique metals, and going back and forth (primarily due to my indecisiveness and emotion) on the design. Catherine went above and beyond meeting with me in person multiple times, drafting multiple CADS, and answering no less than a gazillion questions. What made the project even more challenging was that the ring was one in a set of 6 identical rings so it not only needed to match the others, but fit a 4.75 size finger. Having only seen 1 of the other 5, Catherine rose to the challenge and created a piece of jewelry that met my EXTRAORDINARILY high expectations. Trust me, my expectations are nearly unattainable. If you are considering having a custom piece of jewelry made, purchasing something from their inventory, or having an item appraised - you should feel 100% confident that they are providing you lasting quality. Don't hesitate. read more

I had previously made a small purchase and had some repair work done at King's, which is a very traditional, somewhat outdated, jewelry store centrally located on King St. in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. On both occasions, I dealt with a wonderful female sales associate (Katie I believe) who couldn't have been more helpful and kind. Because of this, when my daughter needed an appraisal done on two vintage pieces, I recommended King's. That same, lovely associate was there that day and couldn't have been nicer. Unfortunately, upon our return to pick up my daughter's rings today, the woman we dealt with this time was the antithesis of that first, lovely associate. She couldn't have been any more brusque or dismissive. If I had dealt with this second associate initially, I would not have returned to the store, nor would I have recommended it to my daughter. In this day and age, customer service is of utmost importance. This experience was such a reminder for me of how important it is for businesses to encourage their employees to treat all customers well. In this day and age, common courtesy is often the determining factor in whether a customer will return to make a purchase in the future. read more

King's is a great little independent shop. I have always found the sales staff personable and knowledgable. Whether I was in the shop to replace my watch battery or shopping for a custom engagement ring, I was treated with the same degree of attention and politeness. My engagement ring (which they happily and quickly custom made) and many of my other favorite pieces of jewelry came from King's -- our wedding bands will as well. The staff is knowledgable and considerate to a thought - they even told us about an upcoming sale and sweetly recommended waiting until the sale started to purchase our wedding bands. While I enjoy supporting local, independently owned businesses over big, impressional chains (Jared's, Kay's, etc), prices still figure in my purchases. King's has always had the better price, the better service and the better selection. (Side note: they're clever and considerate, as well. My then-boyfriend had been in the shop a few times to design my engagement ring last spring. Suspecting this, I stopped in myself to look around. The sales staff soon deduced exactly who I was and later called the boy to let him know my exact ring size - something we both appreciated!) read more

Super customer service! Walked in to get the clasp on my Rolex looked at and was welcomed and helped within seconds and I wasn't the only Patton in the shop. Within 5 minutes, I had my watch back as good as new and at no charge. Awesome!! I'll be back for all of my Jewelers needs. read more

What a great place! I really love the small town feel of this store compared to the chain stores. I had some questions regarding a diamond and the associate (woman) gave me some very helpful recommendations. When I am ready to purchase another stone, they will definitely have my business! read more

I have had them appraise and repair jewelry. Always fair and honest which is important when dealing in valuables of unknown valuable. I've also purchased some items from this business and they are fair on price and helpful in selecting items from their inventory. In fact, I've placed an order for jewelry not in stock based on my preference and it met expectations. Recommend doing business here. I haven't sold jewelry and don't know much about that aspect of their business. I think they apply appraisal fees toward jewelry purchases but cannot verify as it's been a while since I shopped here. read more

Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful selection of engagement rings and Rolex watches. They also had one of largest men's wedding bands. All top quality. read more

My experience here was amazing. My engagement ring that was purchased somewhere else had broken and I brought it in to King's to see how it could be fixed. The healer on staff looked at the ring and gave a detailed and clear outline of what they could do and what they would recommend. Their price was lower than other quotes I had gotten and the staff kept me informed during the entire process. The ring came back to me in great condition and looked like nothing had ever been wrong. A friend had recommended King's and I can now see why! read more

Over the years, we have bought several pieces of jewelry there. Some for myself and some for my mid-20s daughter. Every time we go in, we find great uniques pieces that you can't find anywhere else. I love the estate pieces while my daughter loves the unique sleek modern pieces. I recently got her a beautiful diamond necklace for her 25th bday and she hasn't stopped wearing it! Plus the prices are very reasonable and in keeping with Internet jewelers though they are better than Internet jewelers because they offer lovely, informative service. Highly recommend to both locals and out-of-town visitors. read more

My family has been going to Kings for decades. They have great customer service. The staff is always welcoming and ready to assist. They also have a security guard in the store at all times which is comforting when leaving jewelry with them. I recently bought an estate piece of jewelry, first resizing was free and they tightened all the diamonds, cleaned the ring and had it done in just 3 days. Will continue to go for decades to come read more

I went in to have my jewelry cleaned and the staff was super nice. I will definitely purchase my jewelry from Kings in the future.

best jewelry store in old town especially if you need some work on your watches. Very nice service with very good prices and bargains i will definitely come here more often and i recommend for you to do the same. read more

I'm a little late with this review update. Notice I bumped it up from a 4 to a 5. Look, this is truly my favorite jewelry place. Granted, the work was sent off to Rolex for the repair, but the bottom line is I was treated remarkably well. read more

I recently had my engagement ring repaired here and it now looks better than I've ever seen it! The ring was originally my fiancé's grandmother's and it was too big for my finger. In January I took it to what I'm now referring to as a "chop shop jeweler" in DC. They did it quickly while I waited and at the time I was pleased enough since I didn't want to wait days or weeks to have my engagement ring sized. I wanted to be able to wear it while I celebrated the news with everyone! Little did I know until I took my ring to be inspected by Kings Jewelry the previous jeweler did a terrible job sizing my ring down and 6 months later my stones were loose and the ring wasn't perfectly round anymore, it was an oval! The goldsmith here did an AMAZING job rounding my ring back into a circle, tightening the stones, and smoothing out the band so that it actually looks brand new! All the scuffs and scratches leftover from 60+ years of wear and tear were smoothed out too which I wasn't expecting but was a lovely surprise. The ring was returned to me fully polished and gorgeous. I will happily return in a couple of months to have it inspected again and make sure the stones aren't coming loose. The only con with this jeweler was that the repair took 3 weeks to complete. I assume just due to the complicated nature of the repair but I also called after 1 week and no work had been done on it yet. It was a very long time to be without my engagement ring but I'm really satisfied with the results. It was worth it in the end and I'll be a return customer! read more

We bought our wedding bands at Kings Jewelry and Ken was fantastic and helping us find the right rings. He also alerted us to an upcoming sale and we were able to get them at a great price. When we went to pick them up, he gave us a bottle of champagne to celebrate. Customer Service was phenomenal and I plan to go back for future purchases. read more

Had a great experience here. Emailed about a hard-to-find wristwatch, and Andrew emailed me back letting me know they had it in stock. Other ADs in the area charged a premium for the watch, but King's Jewelry used the MSRP. I drove down the same day and ended up buying. Andrew was very knowledgeable and helpful and made sure the purchase process moved along swiftly. Would not hesitate to come back again for my next watch purchase. read more

I brought a Rolex that I inherited to add a couple of links to the band, knowing that it was an old, old watch (50 years +) and that it might not be easy to find the links for the band. The team worked quickly to adjust the band at the clasp; I didn't need to send the watch away to get the extra links from Rolex. They were courteous and kind, and at the end of the day didn't even charge me for the adjustment. I was really impressed with the customer service. I'll level with you--I looked scrubby the day I went in. I was in jeans, no makeup, and had just come from walking the dog--all winter windswept. The sheriff working security made sure to make eye contact with me, if you know what I mean. I certainly wasn't "Old Town" presentable. And they still treated me respectfully and asked me to come back. Kudos to the shop for their manners and their customer service. read more