My ring was about a half size too big because my fiance wanted to make sure I could get it on when…read morehe proposed. I brought the ring back to James and he was able to fix it in less than a week! He put little sizing balls on it so that it it more snug and to keep the stone upright. It's even more perfect now and I love it! Thanks James!!!

James is very helpful and excellent at his craft. I had a diamond ring of my mother's that wasn't…read moremy personal style, I had James custom design and reset the diamond in a setting that I love to wear everyday. I was so pleased with my first experience, that I recently commissioned him to custom design a necklace for me. James is ethical, talented and very patient, ensuring that you get exactly what you you envision.

This is my go to place for watch repairs. Owner is kind and very skillfull. Its by appointment only…read moreso make sure you text him first before stopping by

Suzukisan is a kind & detailed jeweler. I brought in a chain to be reattached to its clasp & he had…read moreit repaired in less than a week. The repair was fairly priced. Definitely recommend & will return with any other repairs I may need.

we are so grateful to have been told about this place through our jade carver friend who highly…read morerecommended them. we first popped in to get a ring sizer measuring tool and the folks could not have been nicer. we went back again with our heirloom engagement ring & wedding bands. we worked with cole (who was absolutely amazingly & so knowledgeable), who helped us figure out the perfect sizes needed. he even told us a lot about the engagement ring & its potential history, let us look through his magnifying tool while explaining his assessment, etc. which was so neat. he gave us an estimate, & was totally transparent, even managing our expectations about the super unique wedding band from nantucket with a distinctive basket-weave design. he let us know they'd do our best to make it larger while adding the basket-esque grooves to match it. he ensured us the rings would be done a few days before our elopement, & made a note of it. they called us 3 weeks earlier than expected, had us try everything on (everything now a perfect fit), & informed us they were even able to stretch the unique wedding band, keeping the basket weave completely (which actually cost significantly less than our original quote). the cost for all 3 rings was beyond reasonable and they did an incredible job. i also walked away with the coolest jade & pearl pea pendant necklace. everything about this place is just perfect. family run for 47 years+, so much knowledge & insight, amazing customer service, stellar work, & beautiful / one-of-a-kind jewelry available to purchase a. can't say enough good things about this spot. we'll definitely be back & recommend them to all.

Our family has done business here for many years. They sell many unique and interesting pieces of…read morejewelry and the owner and staff here are extremely knowledgable about gems, gold--I've had many questions answered here about whether something is authentic or not. They create jewelry--they restored a ring my mother wore and enlarged it so I could wear it, and they helped me order and design 2 22 K rings that I want to leave as legacy gifts for some family members. It is a one of a kind store and you can't beat the customer service here.

I was searching for a while for a jeweler that can do repairs and alterations on site and found…read morethis place on my way to the hotel across the street. I didn't have time to stop by that day and thought I'd like to get some feedback from previous customers first before calling and so I yelped it. I know it's usually the other way around. :) Pleased with the Yelp reviews, I called and agreed to come and bring my rings. Jaime (the jeweler and owner) was busy with a bunch of repair/alteration orders so my rings took a few days to get resized but it was well worth the wait! They came out perfect! The new size was comfortable and much needed, the rings were sparkly clean and looked like new! The Bench Jewelry also has beautiful items for sale. I didn't get to browse much but hoping to come back soon.

The owner, Jaime is very personable and knowledgeable. I have returned twice now and he has…read morediagnosed and fixed 3 watches for me. Reasonable prices, and he is patient to explain what is going on mechanically with your watch. Jaime has saved me hundreds of dollars thus far. For example I purchased a watch on line from Ashford and when it arrived the second hand sweep did not work although other parts of it did. Perplexing, and so I contacted Ashford for a replacement and told it was not available. Decided to check and see if the watch could be fixed and I found The Bench Jeweler on YELP. Jaime diagnosed a weak battery and explained why some features worked and some did not. Thank You! Come check out his beautiful jewelry and other items for sale, many are used and in fine shape. You will be glad that you did. Watch repair is a lost art and Jaime has years of experience.

10/10 I am happy to know where I can go. Informative and great customer service / location!read more

Ruined an antique 1920s ring. Claims to be a master jeweler with 40 years of experience absolutely…read morehorrible experience. Lost the ring for several hours too!! We got engaged in Monterey and my fiancée and I decided to get her new antique ring sized to fit her (it was too big) we were referred to Steve Saunders. We went in there and he told us no problem! It'll be $75 he then sized her finger. She told him she was a 5 she showed him she was currently wearing a size 5 but he was adamant she was a 4.... So trusting his "40 years" we went with his Recommendation. An hour later he calls us and tells us it's ready so we head back and when we get there it reeks of pot and incense... and he says he misplaced the ring.... He asked us to leave for 5 minutes and come back so he could find it.... So we did and came back and he said he would look more and call us tomorrow... umm no how about you stay open till you find our ring??? Later that evening he calls us he found it so we rush back... the ring DOESNT COME CLOSE TO FITTING... what's worse is he tries jamming it on her finger bruising her finger... he then says well you measured a size 4 so you are a 4... even though it clearly didn't fit.... He then tried hammering it out and making it bigger that didn't work... again he said come back tomorrow.... So tomorrow comes and we message him and tells us him it needs to be a size 5 he tells us the only way to do that is to replace the band... goodbye 1920s gold.... So what choice do we have.... We go back that afternoon and he gives us the ring and it looks awful... the band is dented and uneven on both sides... the width is so off it's not funny and the gold doesn't match.... Then he has the audacity to try and charge us $450 for his mistakes. We ended up paying $150 when we shouldn't have paid a penny and we left. Now we have to go a real jeweler and have his work fixed / replaced he should pay for it but of course that won't happen. The absolute worst part of all is this antique ring is forever ruined

A best kept secret - or maybe not. Chuck is honest, forthright, fair and has an eye for the best…read morestuff. Cannot go wrong buying or selling. He works by himself, so if there's a crowd, wait your turn, it's worth it.

This is one of my favorite stops in Pacific Grove. I recently purchased my sixth pair of jade…read moreearrings from A Niche in Tyme. They're elegant, distinctive and easily match the quality of something from a higher-end jewelry store up on the Peninsula where I live. There's an assortment of (often local) artists to choose from and the prices are great. The owner knows his stuff and takes his craft seriously. When the sheen of Carmel starts to wear, stop in give this a look. I left my pearl earrings behind on the counter, btw, and the owner very kindly went out of his way to be sure that I got them back. Thank you and best wishes with this gem of a store (pun!!).

Gaspar is experienced, very knowledgeable, and creates high quality designs at a fair price. Highly…read morerecommend.

Gasper has beautiful jewelry on sale. If he does not have what you want, he will have it made for…read moreyou. He personally make sure you're happy.

A gallery like no other, featuring local artists and artists from across the country. You'll find…read morejewelry taking many shapes, materials and colors. The gallery also features local photographer who has captured many beautiful images around Monterey. If you're in the area this is a must on your shopping list. Friendly people willing to answer questions and help you find your next treasure.

I love the jewelry in this gallery! We went on a Sunday morning right when they opened and the…read moresalesperson Olga was so friendly and helpful! She helped me pick out a beautiful ring and black diamond earrings. They look very quality and more expensive than the price was. I love supporting local artists and makers with such talent. These pieces are special because I will remember our special trip to Monterey and they are pieces that other people will not be likely to have. I will definitely be back on future trips. Thank you ZFolio and Olga :)

Great spot on the wharf for affordable costume jewelry as well as nice silver and gold and…read morebeautiful stones. Something for everyone.

Beautiful pieces and wonderful assistance! I know I am purchasing quality and not at "tourist…read moreprices" I hope you stop in and enjoy

Karen an Will were SO nice! They took the time to explain the process of everything and showed a…read morefew beautiful options for necklace or ring settings for the pearls you get from the oysters. They also have an option to take the pearl home on its own and give you a cute little bag to keep it safe in. Definitely stop in here to get a pearl and stop next door to see the nature photography by Karen and incredibly detailed sculptures from Will! Can't wait to come back next time we're in town!

Will was super nice and had amazing sculptures next door! Definitely visiting for another necklace!read more