I was in the are and wanted to see what some silver coins were worth…read more I saw that they were open and parked across the street and walked over. The man behind the counter was very nice and gave me pricing immediately without even seeing the coins. He said all the silver coins were basically the same and that the coins were basically worth $9.00 for $1.00 worth of coins regardless of denomination. I said thanks and left thinking that was a bit low price wise. I would go back again as the person there was very nice and was able to give pricing immediatly.

Ive known Chris for appox. 2 yrs. I moved up from FL and needed Chris' services. I was pleased with…read morehis knowlege, professionalism, honesty, and he is always willing to review any item you are selling and make a reasonable offer on the spot. At times if need be he will meet you off site. It is always a pleasure doing business with him. Thanks, carol

Great service and great people. Very welcoming right when I walked in. Clean atmosphere in there…read moreand also a great selection of jewelry.

Very friendly and helpful. Worked on my watch quickly and was very affordable. I would absolutely…read morego there again for jewelry repair.

Do NOT LET THEM DEFAME YOUR JEWELER WITH THEIR STAGED FAKE ACID TEST SCAM like they did to me…read more Please read the entire review before doing ANY business with them. This is my experience. I have evidence in the form of audio, video, photos, and independent certified appraisals to prove it all October 10, 2025 - Initial Visit & False Claims My fiancée and I visited Center Gold Jewelers to add beads to her engagement ring which was assembled by another jeweler. The purpose of the beads is to keep the ring from turning easily. Maria immediately pointed out numerous "flaws" in the band. When I suggested returning to the original jeweler and demanding a reset to fix the flaws, she asked if the band was 14K. I told her it was 18K. She implied it looked like 14k and asked to see my appraisal which i showed her. She performed staged acid/scratch test that appeared to show the band as 14K, leading me to believe my original jeweler had defrauded me. Based on this false information, I agreed to a reset and left a $500 deposit under the condition they provide me documentation proving I was defrauded so I can get my money back from the original jeweler. October 27, 2025 - Reset Completed & Defamation We picked up the newly reset ring and original band and paid the remaining $1,457.50. Maria provided only a handwritten note stating the band "tested 14K." This was not the evidence I was looking for. She did provide an appraisal for the new band. Clearly she had the tools in place to do an appraisal from my original band but just did the note because she knew it was 18K She then said: "You have to be careful who you deal with. A lot of jewelers do this. Elegant Jewelers in Patchogue are known to do that." After researching Elegant Jewelers and finding excellent reviews, I became suspicious that she was defaming competitors to gain business. November 1, 2025 - Independent Appraisal Confirms 18K I took the original band to an independent certified appraiser who confirmed the band is 18K gold. He stated the "flaws" Maria pointed out were likely exaggerated to obtain business. He also found a crack in the newly reset band which demonstrates poor quality of work by Center Gold. I returned to Center Gold Jewelers that same day to have the crack repaired, without mentioning the appraisal. November 4, 2025 - Retest & Recorded Evidence I picked up the repaired ring and asked for another test. Maria was evasive and first tried to imply she didn't know what has happened to the ring since that first test. I recorded audio and video of the retest. The results did not match the original scratch test photos but I decided not to question it and allow her to incriminate herself. I did this while observing clearly that the results did not look the same as the first test. November 11, 2025 - Second Independent Appraisal I returned to the same independent certified appraiser The band was again confirmed to be 18K gold, contradicting Center Gold Jewelers' repeated claims of 14K. Shortly after I confronted Center Gold Jewelers with the evidence and requested a refund. They refused to refund me in a reasonable manner. The only way they'd refund me would be if I handed them my valuable diamond (knowing they already scammed me) then having them remove the diamond from the new band and put back on the now compromised original band. To remove the diamond from the original band, they ultimately had to damage my original band. No one in my position would agree to that. I sent a demand letter. The manager, Rich Darby, called me back and did not offer a fair resolution. He tried to imply "Maria made a mistake, you mean you never made a mistake in your life?" I replied "I could see it being a mistake the first time. The second test where she still claimed 14k proves it's not ignorance, but rather it's deception" He then tried to bully me saying he's never lost in court the many times someone took him and was on court TV and won. I just laughed at him and said "Why are you in court so much?" Deceptive Behaviors Observed: Center Gold Jewelers engaged in multiple deceptive practices, including: Misrepresenting gold purity despite certified appraisals. Defaming competing jewelers to undermine trust and secure business. Claiming I may have altered the band -- which would require altering it three separate times. This is why i went back to the independent appraiser a second time after the retest. Suggesting the band must be melted down to determine purity, which would destroy evidence. This is factually inaccurate an a manipulative way to get me to destroy evidence Discrediting independent certified appraisers without cause. Maria implied "how do you know the appraiser isn't lying to you?" I went to the appraiser suspecting my original jeweler defrauded me. I never mentioned either party by name. What motive would the independent appraiser have to lie to me? Attached is photos/evidence

A wonderful jewelry store with helpful staff who are trustworthy and demonstrate their expertise…read moreevery single day I have been a customer for over 20 years!

OK, anyone that knows me will tell you there are many things in life I know much about and other…read morethings in life not so much. The not so much includes purchasing jewelry. So here we were, my son preparing to ask his girlfriend to marry him. He knew he needed a ring, but wasn't sure where to go. Everyone we spoke to highly recommended "All Island Jewelry and Loan". So off we go. Upon entering the establishment we were greeted by Ray, turns out Ray is the owner. Also present was his very able assistant Luke. My son spoke with Ray and explained he was there to buy an engagement ring. At this point, most jewelry store owners would start to take out various rings and push the buyer to whatever items they need to move ( at least I think that's what they would do). With Ray, this truly wasn't the case. Instead, he starts to speak with my son in a very earnest way Explaining various settings, what's available and what he should look for given his budget. This went on for a while, quite honestly I wanted to go back to the car and take a nap: for many reasons I chose not to. Ray showed my son several different rings; he told him before purchasing the ring he should go out, look around be sure this is what he likes. In fact, Ray was like the anti-salesman. If I owned the business I probably would've fired him. He was all about happiness first sales second. Kidding aside, a very lovely engagement ring was selected, in fact it's beautiful. My son gave it to his fiancé (he was supposed wait, you know how that goes), of course she was elated. A month or so later for insurance purposes we had the ring appraised. The ring appraised very well. In summary, if you're like my son and I and really don't know where to purchase expensive pieces of jewelry I would suggest you put your trust in Ray and his team, they are fair, community minded and there for the long run. Certainly not what I expected when the entire process started.

all island jewelry and loan is the best! very nice owner & employees r nice too! they give the best…read moreprices and the owner is always willing to help you! 5 stars service

Sold some silver here, Andrew was very helpful in the process. Overall very satisfied and highly…read morerecommend it.

Best store in town with honest pricing and service. They buy and sell and have a good variety of…read moreitems. I called every coin shop in the queens/ long island area and they had the best price. Highly recommended !!

Avoid Ralph at All Costs - Incompetent and Dishonest…read more I'm writing this from the courthouse where I've just filed a lawsuit against Ralph. That alone should tell you everything you need to know. I brought my father's watch to Ralph for a simple gasket replacement. It's a diving watch he wore while serving in the military, and I'm heading to Ukraine to serve myself--I wanted to wear the watch in his honor. I chose Ralph because of the many glowing reviews online. Big mistake. The first red flag was the overwhelming smell of marijuana in his shop. I dismissed it at the time, thinking maybe it helped him focus on delicate work. I couldn't have been more wrong. When I first brought the watch in, it was functioning well--just running about a minute slow each day. All I asked was for Ralph to replace two gaskets. We agreed on $200, which was all I could afford as I won't be working for the next six months during service in Ukraine. For such a basic job, it was a fair price. A day later, I called to ask if he could look into the cost of a new crystal. After not hearing back for a couple of days, I followed up--only to be told he had already replaced the crystal for $150 without my consent. When I told him I wouldn't have agreed to that, he flew into a rage, yelling about how he wasn't making enough on the job. It became clear to me he may have serious issues, possibly substance-related. When I finally went to pick up the watch, the bezel no longer turned. Ralph claimed I had damaged it myself, which I hadn't. Then I noticed the self-winding mechanism wasn't working. He insisted it was fine, despite clear evidence to the contrary. It was rubbing against the back plate. I stormed out taking my watch, but later returned, hoping he would take responsibility. After more yelling and resistance, he begrudgingly agreed to take another look. Weeks passed. My departure date for Ukraine got closer. Today, 2 days day before I leave, Ralph texts to say the watch is ready. I go in--and unbelievably, it's in worse condition than before. The winding mechanism is not working as it should. The bezel now turns, but it could easily be roomed with a thumbnail. I walked out refusing to pay. This time, he followed me outside, becoming aggressive. I told him I would see him in court. Later that day, I went to another, far more competent watch repair professional. He opened the case and immediately found the issue: the movement wasn't seated properly, and the retaining ring was missing. I know that was there when I gave it to him because I open the watch myself to see what gaskets were needed. Without it, the entire mechanism is unstable. If a replacement can be found, the watch might be salvageable. But it's an older model, and chances are slim. This isn't just a watch--it's a deeply sentimental piece of my family's history. And it's also quite valuable. Ralph, if you're reading this: You know exactly what happened. That retaining ring didn't vanish on its own. It's either still in your shop or you carelessly threw it away. I don't forget things like this, and I'm not letting it go. Ever. To anyone considering trusting him with something valuable: Don't. The reviews are misleading. My experience was a disaster, and now I'm left with a broken watch and a legal battle just days before leaving. Also, take a moment to read the negative reviews--those are the accurate ones. Many people have had experiences similar to mine. And look at his responses: full of excuses, never accountability. He clearly lacks the ability to take personal responsibility. Pathetic. Take a look at the photo I've attached. You can see at nine and 10 o'clock the space between the watch face and the case itself.

I dropped off my Panerai and Omega for polishing on Thursday and received a call on Monday that…read morethey were ready for pickup. Both watches were restored to mint condition-- the Omega had significant scratches and the Panerai had a ding, all of which were flawlessly repaired (check attached pictures). Excellent service at a reasonable price. Highly recommended.

Love having Bellport Jewelers as my personal jeweler. When you go there and meet Peter, Dianne, and…read morePeter Jr - you feel instantly welcomed and become like extended family! They really do exceptional work and take great pride in it. This place is not like those generic super mall chain store jewelers which I personally can't stand. Their store is in the quaint town of Bellport which is very historic and beautiful to walk through, shop, enjoy an ice cream or grab a slice of pizza. Instead of selling my unwanted gold.... Peter did the most amazing thing with my pile of jewelry. He made me custom pieces that were so artistic and organic.... and I am the only one who has them! If you are an artist or appreciate art like me - definitely see Peter. Plan on staying awhile in the store because odds are you will sit down for a good chat!

Wow wow wow! What can I say! I am so in love with my ring from Bellport Jewelrs! Dianne worked with…read moreme to comb through many options of stones and settings until we came up with my ring! She was patient and informative and most of all really took time to understand and execute what I wanted. I highly recommend you getting your custom engagement ring here! The best part about Bellport jewelers is that they have a passion for antique and showed me a beautiful vintage round diamond after looking at so many newer cuts that I wasn't loving. Most jewelers shy away from vintage! Seriously if you are looking for a lifetime piece, something you will love forever, Bellport Jewelers is your place!