It might feel like driving all the way into downtown Seattle and finding parking would be a major hassle, but my experience with Seattle Diamonds made it totally worth it. TLDR: Erin at Seattle Diamonds was able to create a ring that NO OTHER JEWELER COULD, and she did it within my budget! Here is the full story of my ring buying journey and how Erin at Seattle Diamonds came through where no other retailer could. I always do my homework when making a big purchase, so I started off shopping around and hitting up all the major chain retailers like Shane Co. and Jared's, etc. My future fiancé an I picked out a 3 stone style that we absolutely loved. However, I noticed a troubling trend where the larger, center stone often looked shadowed and darker than the side stones. This really bothered me, however, I continued to be told that this was just how this style of rings would work. I then took my search online to Whiteflash, thinking that they could better help me match the diamonds and that would solve the problem. However, I was ALSO told by them that this was just the nature of these three stone settings, and I would just have to settle for the center stone looking shadowed if I went with this setting. My future fiancé and I talked it over and decided that we would go with a solitaire setting instead. However, this took us back to square one with ring and setting styles. This is what brought us to Seattle Diamonds and how we met Erin. From the moment we stepped inside, it was clear that this wasn't a normal retail space, however, it was a beautiful, high-end office and Erin immediately set our mind at ease. She was friendly and easy to talk to and really made us feel welcomed. She showed us many settings and picked out a beautiful solitaire setting. However, over the course of chatting with her, we mentioned the three stone setting that we loved and the problem we had with the center stone being shadowed. Erin was shocked that we'd had such problems as she'd never heard of this problem before. I couldn't stop thinking about her reaction, even after we left and eventually emailed her further about it. I decided to try one more time to see if I could make this ring style work. Erin was AMAZING! She found a beautiful setting that was within our budget. She brought in loose diamonds to try until we found ones that matched and didn't create that "shadowed" look. I was blown away. After that, I paid a deposit on the rings, and then waited. Erin emailed me a 3D rendering proof for my approval, which I gave because they looked amazing. Then it was time to wait. These rings aren't just cookie-cutter "I have a empty band and setting on hand and we just pop the diamonds in and go". They are quality made to order and take some time. As they say with the "unattainable triangle": You have quality, price, and speed. You get two out of the three-but never all three. I picked the rings up about three weeks after approving the proofs and they were absolutely stunning. I couldn't be happier and on top of that, I got to surprise my (now) fiancé with the ring of dreams rather than the solitaire setting we were settling for. My experience with Erin at Seattle Diamonds was amazing and I couldn't be happier. She made the impossible happen and did it all within my budget! Thank you Erin for such an amazing experience. I'm so glad we found you. 10 out of 10 would recommend! read more

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Dave at Seattle Diamonds is an exceptional jeweler. He has taken great care of us and our jewelry needs over the past few years. Every visit is met with personal service, expert advice, and a genuine passion for his craft. What truly sets Dave and Seattle Diamonds apart is their generosity and attention to detail, especially when it comes to repairs. Dave has gone above and beyond to ensure our pieces are not only beautifully restored but also more durable. I damaged my ring and Dave was able to repair it to its original setting and quality. He is committed to his customers and we are grateful to have found such a trustworthy and talented jeweler to continue to use in the years to come. read more

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We have purchased two rings and a pendant necklace from Seattle Diamonds. We have worked with both Michelle and Dave and they are gracious and knowledgeable. They help you navigate based on your style and budget. A big Thank You to Michelle and Dave! read more

Dave and his team have been nothing but wonderful! They've helped me fix my ring, given me expert advice, and have wonderful customer service. They're very friendly and very helpful, I would recommend them to anyone for anything jewelry. read more

We worked with Erin to design my engagement ring and wedding band. She was so kind and helpful, especially since we were new to the fine jewelry world. She also cleaned my ring every time I came in, plus a special appointment before our wedding to clean it. I was looking for a vintage, rose cut diamond which Erin helped us find and create a setting. I love my rings and am so glad we went through Seattle Diamonds with Erin! read more

I'm not a big review person but I had such a negative experience I thought I would leave a short review. All I wanted to do was purchase a decent looking loose diamond in the 500 dollar range without a lot of back and forth. I didn't even want to purchase a specific diamond. After going back and forth by emails I was told it could not be done electronically, so I had to set aside time to call. Even after calling I was supposed to get a call back which never happened.. in the end I used a super simple online ordering form from Shane Co.. I was able to browse, order, pay, and have a diamond shipped to me in a few days. Perhaps Seattle Diamonds is more of a hand holding in person type of business but if you're just trying to order loose diamonds, I would not recommend.. what a waste of time and hassle! Seattle Diamonds has diamonds, and I wanted to purchase one.. make it easy! I've never had such a difficult time purchasing a product in my life. read more

Seattle Diamonds is so easy to work with. I had a very pleasant experience installing a setting to a pearl. I made a call and scheduled an appointment on the second day. The store is located on the first floor of an apartment and it's in the same plaza with whole food, FedEx, and Xfinity. If you can't find the entrance, just give them a call. Natalya was super nice and picked me up. They have various selections of settings for a pearl on the manual for me to check and pick. Natalya was patient enough to sit me through the whole process, help me make decision and get price quote. At the end of the appointment, I was able to pick the setting. Throughout the whole process, Natalya was very friendly and not pushy at all - she friendly suggested I get a necklace for the pendant. I left my contact information and about a month later, I got a text message from Natalya saying the pendant is ready. I picked up the pendant and it is gorgeous! I will recommend Seattle Diamonds to anyone who needs jewrly. read more

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Having the opportunity to work with Dave Hall and his team at Seattle Diamonds was great! I first went to Dave in the spring of 2020 to purchase an engagement ring for my now fiancée. A little less than a year later, my fiancée and I went back to Dave to talk wedding bands. Both of these experiences at Seattle Diamonds were incredible. Dave has a real skill of making exactly what you are looking for in your jewelry come to life, while offering his honest guidance along the way. He really prides himself on quality, and that is exactly what you will get if you choose to go through Seattle Diamonds. We cannot thank him and his team enough for the experience we had and we intend on seeing Dave for future diamond purchases. Ultimately, my fiancée and I are extremely satisfied with the rings we have and look forward to wearing these for the rest of our lives! read more

Dave, Natalya and the whole Seattle Diamonds team were great to work with. Dave walked me through different ring types, the pros/cons of each and helped to meet our budget. Many jewelers are pushy, but Dave was patient and met with us a few times to ensure we chose the right ring. I cannot recommend Seattle Diamonds enough! read more

Cannot recommend enough. Dave helped my now-husband and me pick out first my engagement ring, and then our wedding bands, and I couldn't be happier. They're gorgeous and work so well together, and Dave has been exceptionally helpful. read more

I was in the market for an engagement ring and the team at Seattle Diamonds was extremely accommodating. They made me feel comfortable making a decision about something I knew very little about by educating me, sharing their insight from 30+ years of experience selling jewelry and gemstones, and working well within my budget. They even factored in the tax when pricing things out to make sure it was truly not pushing my budget outside of my comfort zone. I didn't for a moment feel rushed or like just another transaction. Next time I'm in the market for any jewelry, I know where I will be going and I would recommend you do too. read more

I heart this place. I first found them in 2007 when they were located downtown. Erin helped me design a wedding band to go with my engagement ring. I shopped around to a few other places that would make a platinum diamond wedding band, and this place was the most reasonable. Erin provided excellent customer service, and a year and a half later, I still absolutely love my wedding ring set. They look like a perfect match for each other. Recently, I wanted to have my prongs and diamonds checked on both e-ring and wedding band. Apparently, you're supposed to have this done annually to protect them from wear and tear. Oops.. Anywho, a year and a half had gone by since, but Erin remembered me and had the maintenance done on my rings, complimentary!! (I was espcially surprised since my husband didn't buy my engagement ring here.) I guess this service is free for the first few times after you make a purchase here which is super nice. When I picked up my rings, they were super shiny and all sparkly. Thank you GTC for taking care of my wedding rings! I will definitely come back.. Might even pick something else up for myself. (Can I help it if I'm distracted by shiny things??) read more

In my quest for an engagement ring, I visited multiple other jewelers and spent hours looking online at all of the diamond websites. Not until I found Seattle Diamonds did I really feel "good" about the whole process. For my appointment, they greeted me with a hot cup of tea and took the time to review all of my needs. They found an Amazing diamond and had a ring custom made with a band they helped me pick out. To say the ring is stunning would be an understatement. From start to finish, the process was pleasant, professional, and they kept me informed every step of the way. Highly recommended. A special shout out goes to Kelsey for helping me through the whole process. We'll see you soon for wedding bands! Thanks for everything. read more

Searching for the perfect engagement ring? Need repairs on your fine jewelry? Want an amazing diamond without a huge price tag? Look no further than seattlediamonds.com (aka Gemological Trading Corp or 1diamond.com). Their new offices are located in South Lake Union, a very subtle location with no signage (you won't be paying for marketing or a fancy store front). We were getting desperate to find the "right" engagement ring for the "right" price and visited them upon a friend's recommendation. We met with Mary and she was by far the easiest salesperson we encountered during the whole ring shopping process. I told her my style based on what we thought we could afford - she stopped me right there and asked me, "What do you REALLY want?" My fiance and I were both shocked when she told us what they could make within our budget. Several weeks later, we had the most beautiful custom-made ring (at half the price we would have paid elsewhere). Mary even sent it to us via Fed-Ex while we were vacationing in Hawaii! I can't say enough great things about seattlediamonds.com - run here before you waste any time at another "engagement ring store". read more

Gemological Trading Corp: great service, quality and value for diamond rings! I had found the Gemological Trading Corp via the website http://www.findmyjeweler.com/. The combination of education information in that website with the great services from the Gemological Trading Corp helped my purchase a beautiful engagement ring, that met all parameters I had chosen and within the budget I had planned. The Gemological Trading Corp staff member Mary was particularly helpful and dedicated. I realized Mary and the jeweler were indeed on my side, looking for my best interest when it came to obtaining the diamond and ring set. Other plus factors: great store location and atmosphere, vast access to stone databases and willingness to search for very specific selections, consultative sales approach, without pushing undesirable options. Mary was also extremely patient answering all my questions and flexible accommodating my requests. Highly recommendable! read more

Dave and his staff are amazing at many things. Their customer service is second to none . The jewelry they make is also top shelf. Went back today to have my wife's wedding set repair and after 12 years we were treated like old friends . Highly recommend Seattle Diamond when your looking for custom jewelry read more

I had the pleasure of working with Dave Hall. From the beginning, he was extremely professional and upfront about the whole process. He made to sure to listen to everything I was asking and help me to find the best solution. I feel like I landed on a gold mine by buying my engagement ring from him, because the quality is superb and the customer service is top notch. My fiance LOVED her ring...it sparkles so much too! Highly recommend!! read more

Hands down the best jewelry buying experience!! My husband bought my engagement ring from Dave. He didn't know a lot about diamonds at the time and Dave was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I was completely surprised with a beautiful ring I love! Since then, we've gotten all of our jewelry from Seattle Diamonds and will continue to do so. read more

Dave and the team at Seattle Diamonds are wonderful. This review is definitely a 5-star review with 100% positive feedback. I purchased my wife's engagement ring, both of our wedding bands, and a wedding day gift for my wife and we were completely happy with the buying process, their service, and our jewelry! These are big purchases and Dave and his team made it an easy and enjoyable process, and the jewelry exceeded our expectations. I have referred several clients to Dave and they have all been happy with their experiences as well. If you are in the market for jewelry I highly recommend Dave and his team at Seattle Diamonds! read more

Gentlemen: If you are like me you are looking for a rock and once you have proposed your fiancee will help design the ring. THIS IS THE PLACE TO BUY A DIAMOND. The amount and quality of diamonds found here are unreal. The only other place you will find prices even close to Seattle Diamonds on loose diamonds is Costco or Blue Nile, but you wont get the customer service, the ability to see and feel and touch the diamond and talk your way through your purchase with a diamond professional. Just received our appraisal from ring and wedding band back from 3rd party and it wasn't quite double but SUBSTANTIALLY above what I paid. Diamonds are complicated, get help. Had the pleasure of working with Toni and Dave through the purchase of the diamond, designing the ring and wedding band. They are professional, knowledgeable and have more resources than 99.9% of other jewelers. Through each step I knew exactly what I was getting and when I would get it. Would and HAVE already referred friends and family here. read more

Upon walk in you know you are in the right spot. Its much more personal than other box stores. instead of 40,000 diamonds staring at you Dave sits you down and underlines the value you can get for your price. He has a massive background in buying and was previously a CPA, so he gets value. So many times I had went to a store only to see that what I was getting was not a good quality rock. Having gotten the ring and then delivering it to my wife I know and she knows that what she is wearing is certified, insured and bought through the person who buys for the best. THANKS DAVE. Your work has made the process simple, easy and trustworthy. read more

Nothing short of amazing was my experience in search of the perfect engagement ring. My journey in trying to find this flawless diamond encompassed 2 countries, 5 states, and 43 stores. Needless to say, I was a bit exhaustive in finding the perfect fit. Dave was absolutely amazing. During this endeavor I was fed many sales lines and false information by the other vendors. Dave was the only one who was truly straight forward with me. At no time did I felt like he was trying to upsale or diseave me. Dave guided me with the right information and helped me to find a ring that left my fiancé completely speechless. I didn't feel like i was buying from a salesman, but rather an old friend who wanted to see the best for me. Now we're about ready to get married this September and we already picking out wedding rings, and there is no doubt I will be buying them here. Also let's not forget that the ring appraised for 65% more than I bought it for. I needed that appraisal for insurance purposes, and this just tells me that Dave is completely upfront and spot on with his recommendations. I found out about Dave through word of mouth, and if you're so lucky to read this recommendation on yelp, take my recommendation and go visit Dave yourself. You will not be disappointed. read more

Just bought my fiance's engagement ring from Dave Hall at Seattle Diamonds. Dave was incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout the several months we worked together. He spent a ton of time understanding what I was looking for, which was a somewhat uncommon stone, and gave me great advice on which stone and setting was the best value for my budget. Additionally, I live in California, so Dave only had phone calls and emails to go on as he hunted down the perfect stone, which my fiance loves! Dave earned a lifetime customer in me, will definitely work with him again for future jewelry purchases. Cannot recommend highly enough! read more

This is a fantastic place. Dave is the most knowledgeable and professional expert jeweler. This is one of those places that you can trust with no hesitation and just follow their advice! read more

Dave and Seattle Diamonds is the absolute best place to go to get the right diamond to meet all of your needs! Dave is extremely knowledgeable, and he took a lot of time with us to explain and educate us on what was the best diamond for our price range. I felt like he was direct and honest, and it was a much more fun and personal experience then going to a department store or online. I really trusted them. The staff was also fantastic and was wonderfully helpful when we needed a resize. I would highly recommend Seattle Diamonds for all your diamond needs. We will be going back again, and recommending them to all of our friends! Thanks again, Simone and Miles read more

Seattle Diamonds is a great place to do business with. I live overseas and knew that I wanted to buy an engagement ring for my girlfriend 6 months in advance. So I emailed Seattle Diamonds to inquire about a ring for my girlfriend on their website. Erin wrote me back right away and for the remaining 6 months before my visit to Seattle she answered all of my questions in a professional and prompt way. Because I wasn't 100% sure if my girlfriend would like the ring I chose for her, I was able to pay in cash, in case I needed to get a refund or exchange. After I proposed it turned out that the ring was too heavy and thick for her, so we made another visit to Seattle Diamonds. Due to our tight schedule, we needed a new ring in a week. Erin helped us select a ring that my girlfriend and I both were happy with. We wanted a ring that would compliment my ring and be comfortable to wear, since she'll be wearing it for the rest if her life! If you go to Seattle Diamonds, ask about directions and parking. It seems a little strange at first that they don't have a sign and you need to be buzzed into a gated apartment complex, but they say they get their business by referrals and is a legit business. From start to finish, Erin was helpful and professional. I was very happy with Seattle Diamonds and would recommend them to everyone. read more

We have just purchased a diamond ring from Dave Hall yesterday and we are completely satisfied both with the diamond as well as the professional service we received. The diamond is definitely one of the better ones I have seen. We feel completely confident with our purchase all thanks to Dave being very knowledgable about the 4Cs of diamonds and beyond. We highly recommend Seattle Diamonds to friends and family. read more

It's been awhile since I got my engagement and wedding bands from Seattle Diamonds, but I can't say enough good things about Mary who helped us put them together. We looked at rings for a very long time and finally decided on a very simple but specific ring by a designer that wasn't carried in our city. Seattle Diamonds was the nearest dealer, and I felt hopeful after reading a good review. So we drove the 3 hours up to Seattle to visit with Mary who opened the office that weekend, by appointment. Mary was wonderful and very patient. She made us feel comfortable and like she cared about getting every detail right. Even when we announced that we were decided she threw out a few more design comparisons, and I ended up going with one of them, so I'm grateful she persisted! She has an enthusiasm for what she does, and for working with customers, that really shines. My ring turned out amazing. However, there was a very subtle design feature missing, on the designer's end (it was so subtle that I almost was not going to mention it), so we ended up sending it back to be redone. Mary was encouraging throughout, even as I was growing antsy about getting my new ring : ) She kept me hopeful, and when the ring was finally done it was better than ever, and had been custom made by the designer. We had such a pleasant experience with Mary at Seattle Diamonds that my husband didn't hesitate to mention we should use them when I brought up the idea of a future jewelry purchase. If we lived closer I'd probably stop in occasionally just to chat and thank her again, because that's how great their customer service is. Thank you Mary! read more

I recently purchased an engagement ring from these folks and I don't think I could say enough good things about my experience with Gemological Trading Cop. First and foremost I want to talk about Mary. She was nothing short of amazing. I was not working with a huge budget but she always made me feel like I was the most important person client she had. She also never pushed to move me out of that budget, which was really nice. My buying process took a few months and she was very patient with me and by the time we were done she was more involved in the process of proposing as any friend or family member was. Furthermore, she was a rock and sounding board for me while we worked together. And most importantly she was responsible for making the ring of my girlfriend's dreams become a reality. Next the ring. This thing is amazing! How Mary made it fit in my budget I really have no idea. My girlfriend and I shopped together and after our first consultation with her my girlfriend was sold on having her do it. We were looking at a totally custom piece(did I mention my small budget), which I could not believe. When I left I was skeptical it could happen but Mary wasn't and it did not take more then 3 days for Mary to call up and say "I found it!" Less then a week later I was sitting in front of a wonderful diamond that was going to be the center stone of a beautiful ring. When I finally saw the ring I was literally speechless. I got out of my chair and had a pace a bit because I really could not believe it and I needed to make sure this was really happening. How we got to this ring with what I had to work with blew my mind. There was actually another woman who was picking something else up and took a look at it and literally started to tear up. How does that happen? Anyway... The place. The shop actually took me a bit off guard. Its not your normal jewelry shop. Way more private, way more client focused. It is the kinda place that I imagine high rollers go. With very few pieces on display what happened was I talked and Mary listened. She asked questions and we brainstormed together. When I finally took my girlfriend in Mary was really receptive to someone who was very blunt about their likes and dislikes and never took it personal when one of her ideas was shot down. The gist of this is that I would send anyone to this place and I would recommend they work with Mary with out a doubt in my mind that she could give them exactly what they wanted. Thanks so much Mary! read more

This is my first review and it was worth signing up for a Yelp account just for this! I can't say enough good things about this place. My fiancé and I visited here in the early stages of ring shopping, and Erin was so friendly and helpful that as we walked out the door my fiancé told me he'd be buying the ring from her if/when the time came. Sure enough, a few months later he gave me the perfect ring... little did I know that Erin had rushed it from New York so it would get there on time for the day he wanted to propose. If you're in the market for an engagement ring, go see Erin! She'll take great care of you. read more

I had a great experience at Seattle Diamonds and would highly recommend it. Dave has an incredible knowledge of diamonds and the diamond business. He can answer any question you might have and will get you exactly what your looking for. read more

As a young engaged couple we had a consultation with Dave and after a few simple questions he knew exactly what we wanted. He is extremely knowledgeable and can create any piece of jewelry that you envision. We put a lot of trust in Dave to create our perfect ring and he exceeded our expectations tenfold. You will get the most personal touch and highest quality for the best price. Go see Dave! read more

Dave Hall has been our jeweler for the past 11 years and never disappoints. Dave and his colleagues at Seattle Diamonds stand behind their product and customers. The expertise and knowledge they bring to the table is unprecedented. My wife is always happy to see the little mahogany box! Definitely go visit Seattle Diamonds if you want top notch products with Nordstrom-style customer service. It is always so refreshing to have someone that cares helping you out with large ticket purchases. read more