This is the only place if you want to melt gold. Carter is a first class person, very honest and…read moreVERY KIND and FAIR...I have been a client for over 10 years and I send him clients all the time, everyone is happy with his services.

My experience fell short of expectations. While Carter is very personable, when it came to…read morediscussing coins, the focus seemed to be on "what I didn't have", i.e. "the right years for such and such" and what "the 'kids' didn't want these days,' and how the 'kids' don't collect coins these days." He went through my coins behind his desk... which is behind the counter... with no details on how he valued them. I had emailed my list of coins to another closer local dealer. Carter's offer was no different than the Internet offer I had received. I could have saved myself a trip there.

Was sent by my buddy Isaac and it was a great rec Honestly…read moremight not go anywhere else Def recommend

What a gem of a store nestled among the tourist spots on Bridgeway. I was referred here by The Gold…read moreDrop in San Rafael to fix a bent ring and shorten a necklace, and I'm so glad I followed through. While I was there, I also had them look at some wedding gifts and jewelry I no longer use to get an idea of their value. The shop itself is lovely, and Alan was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and generous with his time in answering my questions. The customer service really stood out as there was no pressure at any point, just honest guidance and a genuine willingness to help. I felt comfortable and confident in their advice throughout the entire visit. I truly felt I could trust their opinions and would highly recommend Prince Estate Jewelry.

I first met Simon in 2011 when I wanted to sell gold jewelry that I no longer wore or liked. I'd…read morebeen to a few of those "we buy gold places" and they turned out to be liars and thieves - they tell you stuff like "that isn't 14 k gold, it's 9 k" and Simon proved them wrong! I trusted him completely and got a very fair price for my gold. Since then he opened this location and I've still very pleased. I've had pearls restrung. I took a friend there for a custom sterling silver pendant she wanted for a friend. I've had jewelry cleaned and prongs tightened. I'm about to go there to have a watch cleaned and a new strap put on. I trust Simon and his wonderful staff, in particular the charming brunette who works in front. Your jewelry and pocketbook are safe here.

I had the most wonderful experience with Ellite Fine Jewelry. From the very beginning, Simon and…read morethe team truly listened to my vision and helped bring a very personal custom piece to life with incredible care and attention to detail. Throughout the entire process, I felt supported, valued, and genuinely taken care of. Their professionalism, patience, and craftsmanship exceeded all my expectations. You can tell they put their heart into their work, and it shows in every detail of the final result. Thank you, Simon and the team, for creating something so meaningful and beautiful. I couldn't be happier and highly recommend Ellite Fine Jewelry to anyone looking for a special, one-of-a-kind piece and an exceptional customer experience.

Needed a wrist watch battery replacement. Rain did it lickety split!…read moreShe's the absolute BEST!

Spectacular customer service , walked in and was cared for immediately for wrist watch problemread more

Dan is dope, I like his point of view and knowledge he adapts to every customer, my young cousin…read moregoes to him for services my uncle goes to sell and my grandmother has sold to him , I've sold multiple times spritz Dan, it's like he's 390 years old in a 65 year old body! Haha lol I reckon you visit to explore and experience all possibilities, Jeremiah O

It was a pleasure to do business here. They're very fair, open, and efficient…read more I brought some gold including my grandfather's watch. Upon quick inspection, they provided a quote and then said that they would like to verify the gold which they did while explaining their technique. It was hard to part with the watch because of its sentimental value, but I knew that it would be of no interest to my sons. The owner assured me that it will find a good owner who appreciates collectible watches.

We had the best experience getting our custom engagement ring from VVS Jewelry Co / Hung Phat USA…read more They made the whole process feel so special. The ring was perfect and exactly what we envisioned. Ann handled our main consultation and guided us through the entire process, showing us all the beautiful options available. We highly recommend Ann. She is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and amazing at what she does! Val was also fantastic, stepping in for multiple steps of the process when Ann wasn't there to ensure everything stayed right on track. Thank you, Ann and Val, for helping us create the perfect ring!

We made an appointment after seeing some ads on Instagram for a free ring consultation. My bf and I…read morehave no knowledge of trying to pick out an engagement ring and what to look for, so we decided to book an appointment with Hung Phat. I reached out to them via dm to place an appointment, but you can also do it yourself on their website. I asked whether we would need to commit to anything during the appointment and they said no. This made me feel a bit at ease, as we were just planning to go in to explore our options and become educated in picking out engagement rings. They responded very quickly to my dm and helped me make an appointment, answered any questions I had, and added me to a text chat where I could send in some ring inspos and what styles I was looking for. We came a bit early, but they were able to accommodate us. We were guided to a table reserved especially for us and were offered champagne or sparkling juices/water and some cookies as snacks. Our jeweler, Lyn, was very easy to talk to and she made us feel very comfortable during the entire appointment. We told her that we didn't have much knowledge about picking out a ring and what to look for, but she was able to help us through the entire process and guide us through all of those steps. We had a ring design in mind already and we showed her the photo and she was able to show me the similar setting, diamond shape, and carat size, against my finger. We tried on different band widths to see which one I liked better, went over the 4 C's (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight), and explained to us what they meant. She showed us different diamonds in different carat sizes and the differences in clarity grade between them. My bf and I really learned a lot during our consultation and are very glad we booked an in person consultation with Hung Phat. I'd like to thank Lyn and Val for providing us with excellent customer care and helping us in our ring journey.

Pedro is amazing at what he does! He communicates, sends progress updates, and overall works with…read moreyou to truly capture and create something you'll love. Apart from all that he works fast, finished these 2 projects in less than a month!! Would def recommend and have him as a permanent jeweler.

Pedro was great and super accommodating, strongly recommend!!! We will be going back and getting…read moremore custom jewelry from Pedro, he does amazing customizations with his hands! Greatly appreciated!

If I could add additional stars, I would! CG Designs has made and/or repaired numerous rings and…read morejewelry for my wife and myself. Most recently I asked if Catherine, the owner/designer/fabricator, if she could make me a ring using a gemstone my wife and I purchased on our honeymoon in India some 30 years ago. She dropped what she as doing and spent time sketching out some ideas for how to mount the ring in silver. We settled on a dessign (I wanted a more masculine forefinger ring) and within a week she had a full sized wax model that I could try on and suggest any modifcations ... the model looked great as is! A few days later the ring was finished. It looked awesome and was exactly what I hoped for! I can't say enough about CG Designs.! Catherine is truly a talented artisan/craftsperson and I highly recommend for any jewlery needs but especially design and fabrication!

Never again.. I feel taken advantage of and scammed by this business owner. …read more she messed up and didn't take any responsibility.. My mom passed away a month ago and I wanted to surprise my dad with a cross made out of moms gold wedding band and a bracelet. although the piece was imperfectly nice, 1/3 of gold was missing. I know because the jeweler weighed the original gold before and I weighed it when I got the final product gone. she charged me more for the piece than agreed and than was rude after I shared my experience with she.. she took ZERO responsibility for her lack of communication and took advantage of a first time customer who has NEVER made custom jewelry before.. she told me all her clients I'm the past know that 2 grams of gold will just be lost in the process.. would not use again and won't be recommending.

Main Street Research has been our investment advisors since 1999. They have done a wonderful job…read moremanaging our investments, through thick and thin! They truly get to know each client and tailor their strategy for solid growth over time. I can't say enough good things about James Demmert and his team of experts.

I am not a fan. I gave MSR a bunch of money in December 2021, when I saw troubled waters ahead. I…read morefigured (wrongly as it turned out) that professionals were needed to navigate the market pressures of inflation and Putin's ominous presence on the Ukrainian border. All MSR did was lose a lot of my money. MSR lost no time buying AAPL at 173.98 on 12-27-2021. More mistakes followed, including AMZN at $3,412 on 12-30-21 and MSFT at 341.96 on 12-29-21. I was surprised and worried but didn't complain; they were the experts, I (wrongly) reasoned. Buying continued as the market dropped: COST at $564 on 12-30-21 and more COST at $520 on Jan 11 '22 -- down $44 in 10 days! Rather than sense the fear in the market, they piled in with more of my money! More MSFT at $318 on 1-5-22...more AAPL at $163 on 1-21-22. (NOTE: I am not cherry-picking examples --these are random samples of a large purchase spree.) On Jan 26, 2022, I wrote an email questioning a partial sale of SHOP at $898 (purchased at $1,033 on 1-20-22). Portfolio Manager Jacob responded saying they were "... likely to move soon on buying again since we see the market as highly oversold, providing us with good value opportunities in the market." I replied "... I am less enthusiastic than you that the market is oversold." That is when I should have closed my account. But, they were the experts. Throughout this time, communication from MSR was lacking. Oh sure, they always said, "Let us know if you have any questions." But there was little communication of their take on the latest market threats or their investment committee's leanings. High-buying and low-selling continued. When I complained on Apr 25, 2022 that this fiduciary arrangement was not working for me, James responded that "...we never suggested that we are clairvoyant about predicting short term market movements." and that I had "...checked the box that you could withstand market swings of up to 20%". James was correct. MSR was not down as much as the S&P 500 and I had checked the 20% loss box. Were these the assurances I needed to hear from my professional investment firm? There was no mention of MSR strategy being wrong and there was no apology for losing lots and lots of my money. I heard arrogance and I have no need for an arrogant money manager. Yes, he wasn't down as much as the S&P 500 but I didn't hire a bunch of blind monkeys (referring to the S&P 500) to grow my wealth. I hired MSR. I closed my account at the end of May, 13% lower than when I started. 30%+ of the account was still in cash and cash equivalents, so MSR's professional, fiduciary investment decisions on the other 60%+ resulted in a LOSS north of 18%. I find that incredible (not in a good way). I am not a fan and I do not recommend Main Street Research.