Fair pricing for high quality work. The team is honest and trustworthy and the jewelry they make is solid. Would recommend to folks looking for pretty speedy fixes for fine jewelry that they want to invest in lasting for the long run. Thank you! read more

I took an antique diamond ring passed down to me from my grandmother to Royal Jewel Setting to be resized and to have the platinum reinforced, as it had worn quite thin on the underside. Terrific service! The cost was reasonable, and they did the work and polished the ring in record time. It looks like new; I only wish my grandmother could see it. I heartily recommend doing business here. read more

TL;DR Royal Jewel Setting created a gorgeous engagement ring that combined heirlooms and more recent sentimental pieces in a custom design. They have earned all my and my fiancée's future custom jewelry work in New York, and I highly recommend them for your custom work. The work Royal Jewel Setting did and the finished ring exceeded our previous expectations for what could be done with her heirloom jewelry. The heirlooms used were a 1920s Art Deco etched band without a setting and a diamond from another ring--a Depression-era engagement ring and 50th anniversary ring both from my fiancées great-grandmother. Royal split and sized down the band, weaving the etching into the new trellis setting. Additionally, they faithfully recreated the etching on the other (originally un-etched) side of the band, with such care and detail that we cannot tell which is the original etching even with comparison photos. The flanking stones were studs I had given my fiancée years ago--the first diamonds I ever gave her, now integrated into her engagement ring. The setting was beautifully designed and artistically executed. The stone heights are balanced in a way that draws the eye to the center diamond, while maintaining a relatively low profile on her finger. Other considerations Royal made were obscuring an inclusion in the center diamond with a prong and sizing the band to a quarter size. The in-person conversations, mockups, and emails provided throughout the design process were helpful and encouraged our trust with Royal's handling of our sentimental pieces. The quoted price was fair and affordable, especially for the artistry present in the finished piece. The best endorsement I can pass on is my fiancée's, who says she couldn't be happier with the ring and that it already feels like it's always been hers. read more

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WOW What a hidden gem in the diamond district. Was able to resize and curve my husbands Cartier Wedding band almost a full size up. No cutting. They were also some magical way able to resize with out touching the Cartier engraving or our personal inscription on the inside of the ring. I also use them to make a replica of my diamond engagement ring Laticea was so helpful and efficient in sourcing highest quality GIA certified moissanite! Will absolutely returning and referring them to friends and family read more

Hachik reset my engagement diamond exactly how I wanted it. He made it yellow gold (instead of rose), lowered the setting when a previous jeweler said it couldn't be done, matched the band width of the wedding band I had bought from Catbird, and made the process as easy and painless as possible. I couldn't be happier! read more

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Have done a custom diamond setting on my watch bazel. The quality of work exceeded my expectation. Highly skilled and definitely know what they're doing here. Highly recommended if you want to have some diamonds on whatever you want, just ask them first. read more

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I was looking to get my white gold ring plated in rhodium for a while now and I'm really glad I went with Royal Jewel Setting. They were so kind and welcoming, and finished the plating in literally 1 hour. I was concerned that the plating would cover the hallmarks on the inside of the ring, but Hachik assured me that it wouldn't and offered an extremely reasonable price. I couldn't be more satisfied with how it turned out; the ring looks brand new and I'll definitely come back in the future if I need to get my other rings plated. read more

Royal Jewel Setting - Forgot to take before picture, but the plating is perfect! - Jewelry Near Me - New York, New York

Hachik at Royal Jewel Setting is just amazing. We sought him out to resize, buff and clean my new engagement ring. Looking for the right person for this job can be a harrowing experience, as your essentially entrusting someone with a pretty valuable and sentimental piece of your life. Hachik and his staff set me and my fiance completely at ease, and I would highly recommend him for these services. First, he examined my ring and walked me through the process in a very upfront and professional manner. He answered all of my questions and gave me 100% of his attention. We were unsure whether to get the ring sized first or appraised, and he was actually able to do both for us, for which he provided us with a very fair price up front. While I was a little nervous to leave my new ring with him, I left there feeling confidant in his services. The ring was ready in two days but we were unable to leave work to pick it up before he closed for the day, so we came in first thing on a Monday morning, where his nephew helped us. The ring was still a bit big, so he offered to adjust it again. We returned two days later and picked up a ring that fit perfectly, as well as the appraisal. I am thrilled with the work, the experience and would certainly bring any piece of important jewelry to Hachik in the future. read more

Since I found Hachik and Royal Jewel Setting via Yelp and entrusted them with my wedding band based on their reputation here, I think it's appropriate for me to share my outcome. Summary: Hachik seems like a capable guy, if you give him repairs that he's suited to, but he won't necessarily tell you when he doesn't have the right skills or tools. If you aren't sure that you want him to do the work, hold on to the jewelry--he can't be trusted to wait for your OK before proceeding. My wedding ring had broken in two along a seam between two metals and had also become loose, so I was looking to have the break repaired and also to have the ring resized. I brought it in, and in discussing the resizing, was told that Hachik would have to cut the ring and solder it back together, but he was unsure if he could get the right color solder to match. At that time, I told him to look into it and only to do the repair after speaking with me--that I know I'm going to be picky, both because of my personal nature and because it's my wedding ring. When next I spoke with him, he had already done the work. When I went in, he had, in fact, cut & resoldered the ring with a solder that didn't match, leaving a visible seam. Furthermore, he'd rejoined the ring along the broken seam with dots of solder, leaving a visible crack where the original ring had no visible seam. As it turns out, he doesn't know how to repair my ring in any other fashion. My complaint is not, fundamentally, with the quality of the work, but with the communications: he should absolutely not have cut my ring without speaking with me; if he had told me he couldn't get the right-colored solder, I would not have approved the repair. And he shouldn't have done an incomplete repair on the break: if he couldn't rejoin it the way it was originally, he should have just told me so. The flaws in my repair were small, and might not have been objectionable to many, but they were unacceptable to me. He didn't charge me for the work; that's the sole silver lining. Now, I've done what I should have done in the first place: I managed to figure out where I bought the ring, more than a decade ago in San Francisco, found out from them who the maker was, and sent it off to them to be fixed or remade. In speaking with them, it turns out that they use techniques (laser welding) that are beyond the capabilities of a repair shop like Royal Jewel Setting. A good jeweler would have known what was beyond his powers to repair and told me to take it somewhere else; as it is, I don't yet know how much extra my ring repair will cost due to the damage he did by cutting the ring. read more

I desperately needed my engagement ring sized down. I just got engaged a month ago and wasn't ready to give my ring up for over a week to get sized. Luckily, I did some research and came across Royal Jewel Setting Co. I got my ring back in 2 hours! Hachik and his nephew are super sweet and made sure I got my ring back in its original beautiful state, only a size and half smaller. I had a ring guard on and scratched up my band a little bit from moving it around so much. I noticed how incredibly polished and smooth the band was after they worked their magic. There was't a trace left of the scratches I had made. Getting into their office was a little confusing, but if you walk through the little tunnel of stores and take the elevator to the Mezzanine level you'll find their office on the left side. I will definitely bring back jewelry I need repaired or cleaned to them. read more

My review is mixed--the work on the ring setting that Hachik did was nice, but in the process of making the setting, he destroyed the painted design on the ring (which I'd gotten in South Africa). He acted completely baffled by my protestation that the design was completely gone--as if there was nothing that he could have done to destroy the design. I had to send the ring back to the artist in South Africa to recreate--a lot of added expense. The artist said it must have been a very strong material that the ring was dipped in to strip it of its painted design. Getting the ring back was a lot of drama. He had me come by numerous times, leading me to believe I was going to be able to pick up my ring, only to be told that he's still working on it. I think, all told, I had to go there about 4 times until I was finally able to get it. He's a nice guy--and helpful--so working with him is really a mixed bag. read more

I accidentally bent the post of one of my screw-backs. Hachik had it fixed in less than 2 minutes, and even cleaned my studs for free! Thank you so much, I'll definitely be back if I need anything repaired or set! read more

We had our rings (my engagement ring and our wedding bands) resized and cleaned by Hachik. Great job - called him in the morning to make an afternoon appointment and had our rings back to us all spiffed up and fitting perfectly within 2 hours - all at a reasonable price! Make sure you specify if you want to keep the patina on your vintage ring. My engagement ring and wedding band are both vintage and he did a great job with a gentle cleaning on them that preserved the patina. read more

I was so very pleased with the work that was done on my 3 diamond rings. And it was done so quickly! I had no clue who to go to in the city & this worked out great~ Thank you! Oh & just to add, I had a little trouble finding the store. You would take the take the elevator to the MZ (mezzanine level ;) read more

I got my anniversary ring stuck in a chain link fence a couple of weeks ago and somehow bent the silver. (Just call me the Hulk) Not only did Royal Jewel Setting Co. fix my ring and shine it up, but you can't tell it was ever bent. The cost was under $50, cheaper than what I would have paid back in Oklahoma for less quality of work. I will be taking my wedding ring to them soon as it needs a little work and I haven't trusted anyone to fix it. Royal Jewel Setting Co. is my new go-to for any jewelry needs. Quick Note on Location: You can come from 48th or 47th Street. There is an elevator in the middle of the hallway. Take it to the mezzanie (MZ). Royal is on the left side and has their name painted large on the door. Walk right in and they will help you. (It might take him a few moments to acknowledge you if he is working on something detailed.) read more

Just had a ~15-inch individually-knotted pearl necklace restrung after the strand broke after 4 years of wear (only one fell off and was quickly found - that's why you get them individually knotted!). Pros: - Knots are nice and white again vs. previous gray from several years of wear - Only cost $30 - but remember cash only! - Used some wire to reinforced the string at the clasp, which is where the strand had broken this time around - very smart! Cons: - I had to call to see if it was completed, but that isn't too annoying since I dropped it off right before July 4th, he was taking some vacation, and we didn't specify a date, just some time this week. - Some knots are a little too tight causing "kinks" in the strand, but these will smooth out quickly as the string stretches a little. I've been wearing it a couple hours and it's already a little better. Also - the girl who thinks he stole her pearls because the strand came back shorter is a moron (can't say about her other complaints). Whenever you restring pearls the length becomes shorter since the new string is not as stretched out as the old one was. That's why pearls that have been worn a long time have "wiggle room" between the knots. For those of you considering having pearls restrung here, when I dropped them off he counted each pearl on the strand and had me do the same, and wrote the number of pearls on the receipt, so don't worry about them disappearing. Oh, and for those of you trying to get to the place that need explicit directions, there's an entrance to Plaza Arcade on both 47th and 48th, btw 5th and 6th. Take the elevator up to the mezz, turn right out the elevator and it's the 2nd or 3rd door on your left. read more

In the past few months, I have brought in various pieces to be reset differently -- from bracelets to necklaces to rings. I am so happy with everything they did! My new pieces are delicate and classic, exactly what I wanted -- they knew exactly what I was looking for and executed perfectly. They are incredibly talented and knowledgeable, with a great eye for detail. I am now a loyal customer and will definitely be using them going forward for anything else I need reset. Highly recommend! read more

There isn't any hype here, these guys are the real thing. Walked in randomly to see if Hachik would polish up some earrings that I'd made. I handed them over and he just started right away. "high end" shops told me it'd take two weeks which is just crazy. Ten minutes later I was on my way with earrings polished to perfection... FAR better work than I would have been capable of. Five stars here because not only was Hachik good at his job, but the guy is super friendly, unpretentious, and even though he does major work for the likes of Brittany Spears, Taylor Swift, etc., he still cut ten minutes out of his day for a random guy with a small job to be done. I'll come back for significant work down the road. Lastly: Don't be dismayed by the look of his workspace/office; this guy is a jeweler, not a retail storefront. read more

DO NOT give this guy your pearls or other precious stones to restrung!!!!! The black south sea pearl necklace came back 2 inches shorter.... as well as my white gold - ball clasp being replaced with a cheap sterling silver one. My ruby bead necklace was also missing several inches of ruby beads. Confronting this jack hole ....he claimed "this was all in my head" I showed him several photos of me wearing the pieces at their previous lengths??????? Geee I guess photos lie.....Me think NOT!!!!!! He should have been voted WORST THIEF IN NYC according to NY Magazine!!!!! read more

Hachik is a magician as well as an artist. Did an amazing job recreating a missing prong from my engagement ring in 2 days time. Will absolutely be back! read more

A little hard to find (it's on the second floor of 27 47th) but definitely worth it. I bought a Gareth Pugh brass ring online that I wanted sized down about 2 sizes. It was a bit of an unusual shape and had a kind of grungy satin finish, so I was a bit worried that the shape and integrity of the piece would be compromised somehow. A few days later, I came back and he did a perfect job on it. You can't even tell that the ring was resized--no seam or anything. Perfection. highly recommended! read more

I had a great experience with these guys. I'm very particular about who does what to my engagement ring/wedding band and get paranoid when handing it off to a stranger. Because of that (and, well, sheer laziness of not having time to research) I hadn't cleaned my ring/band in over two years. Fast forward to a couple days ago when I finally sat down and decided on these guys. Best decision ever! I brought in my rings and in a matter of 10 minutes they checked the prongs/stones, put it in the ultrasonic machine and then steam cleaned both the ring and the band. Right in front of my very eyes. There was no going into a back room leaving my cold, naked finger aching in loneliness! My ring literally looked like it did the day hubs proposed - and for that I'm very grateful to these guys. Since then, everyone has commented on the fact that it looks like I've upgraded a carat (or two). Who knew a thorough cleaning would turn my ring brand new?* *Unintentional rhyming; I swear I'm no Shakespeare read more

I was very hesitant about taking my engagement ring to a jeweler in NYC, but after reading these reviews I decided to let Hachik work on my ring. I was really concerned about leaving my diamonds with someone I don't know and have always heard stories of jewelers switching out diamonds. Hachik offered to take my diamonds out and put them in a bag so I could take them home while he worked on the problem--the prongs. *My ring looks new--prongs are now perfect *He cleaned it...I have never seen it so clean! *I got a 10% discount for mentioning that I found him on YELP *I overpaid him and he told me that I had and returned $17...I would have never noticed and found this gesture to be extremely kind and made me like him even more *He is hard to find--you have to walk into the hallway, find the elevator on the left, and push MZ to get to his floor *loved the fact that I could take my diamonds home My point is that this guy really does a great job. He takes pride in his work, communicates well, and is just a nice guy. read more

Wonderful! I had a ring from my mom that I needed resized. Well, to be honest, it got stuck on my finger. I called him, and he told me to ice my finger and then use oil to get the ring off (which worked!). I called again, and set up a time to come in that day to have the ring resized. You see.. my mom's one and only request was that I find someone to resize the ring to make larger in front of me. Do you know how difficult that is? I called so many jewelers, all of whom won't give you the time of day if you didn't buy the jewelry from them, and the rest who send out the jewelry for a week. I came, he made the ring larger and cleaned it -- all within about 20 to 25 minutes. Then, I got a discount because I said I found him on Yelp. I was wonderfully happy with the ring's resizing and will use him for all jewelry repair in the future. read more

A client of mine demanded that I get a certain insignia engraved on her ring's gemstone, rejecting repeated claims that the engraving job would be unfeasible. Anyways, I spent a good portion of that cold November afternoon in the Diamond District getting bounced around from one engraver to another. As it turned out, it really WAS unfeasible-- the local engravers were either hesitant or just flat-out turned down the job (the gem's table was 6x11 mm.) Contacting the rest of the engravers scattered about the city produced the same result, and by the time I called Royal Jewel Setting Co, I was desperate. Like cut-the-gem-with-my-own-brutish-hands kind of desperate. But i didn't have to, since they took a look at the gem the next day and agreed to do the job. I had asked for it to be done within a week but lasering the gem failed-- RJ Co. would have to do the engraving by hand, and that it would take a while. Like the other engravers who refused to engrave the gem, the dudes at RJS also warned me that they couldn't make it pretty. I did not have high expectations. Anyways, they called me 3 weeks later to tell me the gem was ready, and that I could pick it up for a hefty fee of $450. I thought it was absurd that I had to pay so much for the gem (remember that they kept my expectations low), but I picked it up anyway. After taking a look at the gem's angel engraving, I started laughing-- it was done so goddamn well! (others gasp, widen their eyes, exclaim "oh my god", but I laugh in these kinds of situations.) Still a bit on the expensive side, but in the end I had a freakishly beautiful gem to set on a beautiful ring; not to mention a very happy client. read more

I have used Royal Jewelers for the past several years and have always been very impressed by the quality, efficiency, and care that Hachik puts into my work. He has repaired and made fine jewelry for me with awesome results! I highly recommend this little company with a big heart and great talent!! Karen L. NY NY read more

Do NOT bring your antiques here. Not only did he steam clean an old antique gold piece I brought to him WITHOUT WARNING ME thereby destroying the patina, after two attempts to affix the piece to a band, it is still crooked. read more

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Went to Hachik off a referral from the Brooklyn boutique Catbird where I got my engagement ring. The ring is thinner and more delicate than other rings and I needed to put in sizing balls to go down about a quarter of a size. I know it's a fairly common and straight forward procedure but Hachik did a great job and now my ring fits perfectly. He was very trustworthy with such a special ring and I would definitely return to him if I needed anything else done in the future. A very nice guy as well! Also, I thought he was reasonably priced. Cash only. I had a little trouble locating the store at first. At 27 W 47th there's a long corridor that connects 47th and 48th streets. You need to go down that corridor and at about halfway, there's an elevator (though I opted for the stairs) to take up one flight and his workshop is right around the corner. read more

This place is great! I had a necklace with a broken link at the fastener - not a complicated problem, but a problem nonetheless. I was in and out in about 2 minutes. Service was terrific. read more

Incredible service! I'm new to living in NYC and when my tennis bracelet and necklace broke, I was heart broken. These are two of my favorite pieces that I never take off and I was skeptical about finding a place I could trust. I feel truly lucky to have found Royal Jewel Setting! I first met Laticia who is an absolute sweetheart and handled my jewelry with such care! She fixed and cleaned my necklace on the spot! I also wanted my tennis bracelet permanently fixed to my wrist and appraised. Michael inspected the bracelet and provided fair estimates for both the fix and appraisal. Michael fixed the bracelet on me with extreme care and perfection. They are both genuinely nice, professional people who made me and my jewelry feel taken care of. I also learned that they design custom pieces and have very real talent! I will definitely be retuning! Thank you, thank you!! read more

I went here to get a platinum diamond & sapphire engagement ring with engraving re-sized. The job was done well, at a reasonable price, and in 45 minutes flat to boot. I would bring my jewelry service business here again in the future. read more

Royal Jewel Setting resized a pearl/diamond ring for me that other jewelers were afraid to touch.

I had an extremely positive experience here. My sister got a unique ring in Turkey a year ago, and was very sad when she came home and a piece snapped off. I searched for a jeweler that could recreate and attach the missing silver piece and came across Royal Jewel. I didn't have high hopes, but he said no problem. In less than a week I had the ring back, intact and polished. She was so excited and confused when I gave it to her this morning. She wanted to know where I'd found a new one. Haha, brilliant. I recommend! read more

I did a lot of research on jewelry repair before choosing this place. The center stone of my engagement ring was loose and I was hesitant about where to have it fixed because it's the most important piece of jewelry I own. After weaving my way through the Diamond District, I found this tiny workshop thanks to directions from . The owner, Hachik, and his nephew greeted me and immediately made me feel at ease. He offered to tighten the stone and clean ALL of the rings I was wearing - it only took him a few minutes! I mentioned I found the shop on Yelp and he gave me a discount. The price was VERY reasonable and I would definitely recommend it! I will be bringing all of my jewelry here both for repairs and cleaning - my engagement ring sparkles brighter than the day my man proposed! Remember - it's cash only so come prepared. Thanks again, Hachik! read more

Amazing experience here. It's a little tricky to find, but this jeweler does amazing work. Very receptive to hearing your opinion on things and and really fast affordable work. I'd HIGHLY recommend. read more

I was devastated last week when I caught my engagement ring in a metal shelf and bent it!! I found Hachik on yelp and took the ring in yesterday. It was ready this morning and It looks perfect and brand new! I am so thankful and highly recommend his work!! read more

I'm a convert to Royal Jewel Setting Co. for life. My engagement ring is a simple diamond infinity band, and on the Catbird website it says that it cannot be resized. It turned out to be too big, and another jeweler confirmed that it couldn't be resized before putting gold balls along the inside (which showed from the sides and detracted from the ring's elegance). Sure enough, when I found Royal Jewel they let me know that I could absolutely resize the ring. They did so with the utmost care, and you would never know that it had been altered. Plus: the price was right for a graduate student! read more

I consider myself hard to please with a strong visual sense of what I want done when I come to someone like Hachik for his skill and services. I brought to him a vintage designer ring which my wife and I wished to give to our grandchild for her public school graduation. (This may give you and idea of how important the work was to me.) The ring which had a complex embedded design around its entire circumference needed to be enlarged one size up, hand engraved, polished and buffed out around the bezel to remove some nicks and scratches. Hachik very carefully examined the ring and then quoted me a price. I had only a sense of what this "might or possible" cost me from reading other reviews. So, at first, I was a little taken aback by the quote...but being very respectful he explained to me the difficult problems that the ring presented in resizing because of the complicated embedded design work around its circumference, which one could not and would not want to ruin. In addition, laser work had to be done on the inside of the ring to remove and reset the18K and 925 metal markings to provide ample room to engrave the inscription, which I wanted. I totally understood the amount of work and attention that the ring was going to require. AND THE RESULTS? - FANTASTIC! THE COST? - WELL, WORTH IT! HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING... THE ENGRAVING WAS BEAUTIFULLY HAND INSCRIPTED. I have the utmost respect for both his skill and his work. If you have jewelry that's important to you... means something to you... this would be the place I would take it. Being a born New Yorker, I don't believe a repair and jewelry place of this nature could survive in the diamond and jewelry district of NYC - if it wasn't really good. His livelihood and reputation is too dependent upon the trade itself. Word travels too fast in this district. I had some reservations about throwing myself at the mercy of an unknown quantity. But, I am sure glad that I took the risk. When you go to his place - don't expect what you have known as a jewelry store... This is a workspace... and that's exacty what Hachik Givelekian does there - GREAT and CAREFUL WORK!!! Thanks, Hachik... read more

I needed to get my great grandmother's ring resized. It is a valuable ring to me and I was hesitant to take it to somewhere unfamiliar. After reading all the great reviews on here I decided to give it a try. They resized my ring perfectly and it only took 2 days. It looks better than I've ever seen it and the price was very reasonable. An excellent experience and I would definitely return there for other jewelry needs. read more

the unfixable FiXED! Brought in an expensive 22k designer rubellite pendant that was utterly smashed, having fallen and wedged itself in a sidewalk crack. I had zero hope it could be repaired, but boy was I happily proven wrong! Royal had stone removed and polished and then completely, perfectly reformed the gold setting without disturbing any of the hallmarks. It is now as good as new and for a very reasonable price. No reason to let damaged, good jewelry sit idle in storage with the fine craftsmanship and economy Royal Jewelry provides. Really and truly wonderful. read more