I found Underhill Studio a couple of years ago and I haven't gone to anyone else since! Jackie is such a pleasure to work with and has helped me with ring sizings, bracelet shortening, and setting tightening. Her work is outstanding and she is incredibly knowledgeable about her craft. She works efficiently and charges fairly and I visit her about two to three times a year for various projects. I highly recommend Jackie at Underhill Studio! read more

I brought three pairs of sterling silver earrings to be polished. When I mentioned to John that I would be donating them to a fundraising auction, after hearing about the cause he donated a pair of beautiful enameled earrings. His enamel work is gorgeous. read more

Underhill Studio - Enamel earrings by John Underhill - Jewelry Repair Near Me - Albany, California

Underhill Studios in Albany, California deserves a resounding five stars for their exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service. Johnny the jeweler's attention to detail is unparalleled, creating stunning, unique pieces that reflect both skill and artistry. The knowledge and willingness to guide customers through the process makes for a delightful and stress-free experience. Johnny is truly one of the best around. He is talented at crafting and modifying jewelry. The experience is great and you can truly feel his passion for the work at hand. I booked a reservation to resize a store bought engagement ring, and have been waiting to send in a review after the engagement for several reasons. He definitely has gained my respect and future business. read more

Underhill Studio - Jewelry Repair Near Me - Albany, California

I had a great experience getting my wedding rings resized here! They were friendly, professional, and made the whole process super easy from start to finish. I stopped in for a consultation, and they were able to complete the resizing the same day, which was such a nice surprise. The communication was clear, coordination was simple, and the rings fit perfectly now. I really appreciated how efficient and kind they were throughout -- I'd definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy local jeweler! read more

Took in a Silver Bracelet to get fixed, Excellent work highly recommended!! Johnny is a pleasure tp work with!

You don't need to find another jeweler - Johnny Underhill can do anything you need. He resized my engagement ring from 6.25 to 6, reinforced the prongs of the ring to make them stronger and less likely to catch on threads, and he repaired several pairs of earrings. One had been smushed flat (stepped on it) and he reformed it and etched it, one was missing a link and he gave it a new one, one had snapped in two and he used epoxy to repair it. He also cleaned all of the pieces and reformed a nose ring. He was timely (had ALL of it done within the day), able to stay open late to accommodate same-day pickup, obviously very passionate about his work, and funny too. His prices were very reasonable and he explained the need for each charge (general ring resize price, adding gold to the ring, adding a gold link, etc.) He's a GEM (pun intended) of a jeweler and highly worth the appointment necessary to stop by. read more

Underhill Studio - Engagement ring - resized - Jewelry Repair Near Me - Albany, California

John never disappoints. This time he took a small diamond out from one part of another ring that had broken off, and put in another ring that was missing one while fixing the other one so the jagged edges didn't caught on my clothes for the other. He also tightened the rest of the stones and polished it and he was able to squeeze me in before he even opened. His prices are always more than fair especially for his attention to detail and craftsmanship. He truly is a gem of a jeweler in todays world. read more

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He knows what he is doing. Able to fix my bracelet while I waited. Reasonably priced. Very good silversmith.

About a year ago, I broke my engagement ring in a swimming pool; I took it to Zales because I had insurance and they said it was too damaged and they couldn't fix it but could give us credit towards a new ring. I was willing to choose a new setting but keep my original stone (a peachy morganite); they said this was impossible so I was just holding on to my broken ring until I met Johnny! I shared with him the broken pieces of my ring and he was sure he could fix it, even reset the stone that had falling off too. I dropped it off on a Monday and got it on a Tuesday (today :). It's beautifully fixed, and polished. Looks brand new! I'm so excited to be wearing my ring again. I highly recommend Johnny, not just for jewelry repair but for custom bands, rings and other pieces. read more

Underhill Studio - Looks brand new, completely replaced missing rose gold, fixed prongs, reset and polished - Jewelry Repair Near Me - Albany, California

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This one-man shop is fantastic. We met John for a resizing of my grandmother's wedding ring this evening, and found a funky, high-tech shop, with a built-in wall terrarium of poison dart frogs (not actually poisonous when fed normal frog chow, but still absolutely beautiful). John is knowledgeable, meticulous and a weird guy in the best way (his workshop has a slightly mad scientist vibe.) Not only did the ring get resized he also detected that a couple of diamonds were about to come loose, showed us the issue under a microscope and then fixed it for an affordable price. read more

Great experience! John was responsive and very helpful with a necklace repair. Item fixed quickly and at reasonable price. Would definitely return. read more

Perfect for ENGAGEMENT RING resizing and fittings!! Truly feel this business is a gem, and the owner appreciates his work and approaches it like an artist. High quality ! The run down : 1. Great customer service / answers phone quickly and returns phone calls (I appreciate the accessible business lenders) 2. Most affordable compared to who we called ($35 vs $50 for resizing) 3. Quick ! He had my ring sized down, clean and shiny within 30min - Plenty of street Parking or use the parking lot - Business owner wore a mask and washing his hands - cash preferred read more

Underhill Studio - Got my ring resized ! It's perfect and shiny. - Jewelry Repair Near Me - Albany, California

The best jewelry teacher in the Bay Area. He taught me about Grillz in one weekend for a great price. I will be back for more weekend classes with Jonny! Thanks read more

INCREDIBLE SERVICE! I just got engaged on Saturday, and my ring was too large! I am too attached to send it back in and wait a month or so to get it back, so I looked around at some local options to get a quicker resize, and I couldn't be happier with Underhill Studio! John was incredibly kind, very quick, and explained the process so well. I will absolutely be coming back in 6 months for him to fortify the prongs on the stone! Very reasonably priced too. Support your local jeweler!!! 10/10 - couldn't be happier! Also, he has really cool frogs in his studio!!! Check them out! read more

Under-rated is what his studio really should be called! Other than taking some time to find his shop, I had such a positive experience. *fyi his studio is located in the back by the parking lot in unit 136* This review is for a ring resizing. I scheduled an appointment over the phone for 5pm on a Tuesday and showed up a little early. The jeweler John was there before my appointment with another client but was able to see me not too long after. He carefully measured my ring size before working on my ring to be resized. My ring was a size7 and after measuring my finger with a ring sizer, he needed to take it down 3/4 down to a size6 1/4. After about 15min of waiting, he had the ring ready. I truly admired his craftsmanship! I couldn't see where he made the incision thanks to his laser welder. And only for $35, cash preferred. I would definitely pay more for his skill and the same day, 15min TAT return. I would highly recommend. read more

Johnny is fabulous! Clearly a master of the trade-he resized one ring and smoothed out the other. At the end, my rings fit well, not snagging on clothes, and shine so bright. He also did all that in twenty minutes. Can't recommend him enough. read more

John resized our two wedding rings while I waited. I had been told by another well regarded jeweler in Albany that they would need to have the rings for 7+10 days...why? John did it while I waited. The rings are both absolutely perfect now. I obsessively looked them over trying to find a scar or mark but I could not. He even returned the two leftover slivers of gold to me which I wasn't expecting. John is very likeable and enthusiastic about his work. He was very careful to be sure I was certain about my sizing. I work in a giant refrigerator and my fingers contract in the cold, I wanted to get a nice tight fit over the knuckle so I no longer have to worry about my ring slipping off and away. It was nice to work one on one with the actual craftsman who was doing the work and I will return to him with any future jewelry needs. read more

Johnny is responsive, creative, thoughtful and very helpful. He communicates well and charges fairly.

Me and my fiancé came here and I'm thrilled with the quality and service! Its in a small studio that almost seems like a storage locker, but after talking w/ the owner (John) and seeing his work, you can tell he takes great pride in welding and his craftsmanship. And here's the 2 biggest kickers: 1)He has the best/cheapest price around. I challenge you to find someone with a cheaper quote for a ring re-sizing. 2)For the quality of work he was very quick. Most places told me 2-5 hours. John had it done in about 45 minutes. He also has the machine right there in his studio so it's not like he has to mail your ring away to get resized. read more

I was interested in getting a very special iron+brass piece repaired, and after some research, decided to reached out to Johnny. From the get go, he was super responsive/easy to communicate with, and we were able to schedule a very timely appointment :) During the consultation, Johnny was able to see my item in person and gave me his expert feedback that trying to repair the piece would be risky. He was super honest and even suggested I try asking another jeweler to take a look at it -- I did, and they confirmed Johnny's original analysis that working on the piece might damage it. I'm so thankful for Johnny's expert feedback, great communication, and overall kindness! Even though we didn't get any work done together this time, I know who I'll be reaching out to in the future for any jewelry work :) read more

Great experience working with Johnny. He resized me ring in just a few minutes while I waited and it was perfect. Highly recommend!

Did an amazing job adjusting a gold bracelet we have. Highly recommend this place! It's affordable and gets the job done :)

We went to have an engagement ring resized and Johnny was fantastic, providing great information and advice on ring sizing and whether we needed it. We ended up having the ring cleaned and fixed slightly due age related wear for a great price and a very enjoyable time read more

We hadn't cleaned our wedding rings for 10 years and thought it was high time. Messaged John and he responded very quickly and set up an appointment for the next day. Prices were very fair and he even repaired an issue with my ring that he discovered during the cleaning process. So grateful that we decided to go to John, our rings look as shiny and sparkly as they did when we were newlyweds! Note that he accepts cash or Zelle. read more

John is great and passionate for his craft. I have taken my engagement ring to be cleaned here which takes 20 minutes. I also brought in a diamond ring I was gifted and asked for it to be turned into a pendant. The end product was beautiful and it looked like it was always a necklace! read more

Underhill Studio - Ring converted to pendant (box is mine) - Jewelry Repair Near Me - Albany, California

I was searching for someone local to resize some rings and called around to a few places nearby in the East Bay and San Francisco. While Underhill Studio had relatively few reviews on Yelp, they were all exceptional. So taking a chance, I decided to try John. We just finished getting the rings resized, and I was really impressed by the care he took. Instead of cutting one of the rings, he spent a bit of time stretching it, something a larger shop probably wouldn't have done. And the whole time he thoroughly explained what he was doing. One of the rings had an engraving, and he took care not to damage it. Add to that, John is amiable, friendly, super knowledgeable about his craft, as well as a local small business owner with some exotic neon fauna. We ended up paying a little less than what some of the other shops quoted. So, take a chance--help out a small business while getting exceptional service. Everyone wins! read more

Underhill Studio - Some ring resizing work that John did. Not only was it done well, but it was at least $10 less than the other places we called. - Jewelry Repair Near Me - Albany, California

After an injury, my platinum wedding band was cut off in the ER. It was not a clean cut, and the ring was pretty mangled. While I waited, John repaired the ring to where it looked brand new. I was impressed with the finished product and it was clear that he took pride in ensuring that the ring was perfect when he was done. I won't go anywhere else for jewelry design or repair now. read more

My wedding ring got bent when I fell off a loft ladder and the ring snagged on the top rail. Don't ask. So I found this jeweler on Yelp and drove over. He was very kind but explained that he works by appointment only. But his next client hadn't shown up yet, so he said he could take a look at the ring. When he saw it, he said he could do the repair in just a few minutes time. He fixed it in under 5 minutes. Super nice person. Thanks a million. read more

This is strictly a repair place, not a jewelry store, in a strip mall that features massage parlors. Don't be put off by the unprepossessing atmosphere. John is a master craftsman who knows his business. I had a saga with an antique garnet and diamond ring that had prongs sticking up. First I took it to Pavé which had repaired earrings for me for $35. As I noted in an earlier review, they would charge $675 to repair the prongs, and recommended removing the garnet for another $325. That was about the price of the ring when I bought it, so I decided against letting them repair it. I took it to Kim's Watches and Jewelry Repair, where I had had a bracelet untangled for only $8. Mr. Kim didn't replace the prongs, but he bended them, for $40. I thought the ring was fine but the prongs began sticking up again. Mr. Kim again worked on the ring, and charged me nothing. But I knew the problem wasn't solved. When I saw the positive reviews for Underhill Studio, I took the ring to John. He carefully examined the ring and showed me photographs. Virtually all the prongs needed replacement, but not the center garnet. It took two visits, but he replaced all of them for $185. The ring looks great and I think the problem is finally solved. If you want an upscale jewelry store, Pavé is fine. If you want an expert who charges a fair price, try Underhill. read more

I had a vision to turn old Ethiopian currency into jewelry and Underhill Studio made it possible. I've had several pieces commissioned plus other various things repaired here. Great work, excellent price and very communicative. read more

Underhill Studio - A 50 santeem and a $5 coin turned into pendants - Jewelry Repair Near Me - Albany, California

The reviews here are spot on. I needed my wedding ring resized and put it off due to the cost quoted by chain stores. I called John and he said I could come immediately and he did the work while I waited and the cost was half of other places. His work was impeccable and he cleaned it far better than Shane Jewelers! I am very happy with the end result! read more

I needed my engagement ring resized and called John. He was able to work with my schedule and fit me in within two days. I like how it's appointment only because you know exactly what's getting done with your jewelry and get to talk with John. He is very detailed oriented! I will certainly be coming back. Highly recommend! read more

I am beyond pleased with the quality of work, timelines and fair pricing of Underhill All of my jewelry seemed to break at the same time but they came to the rescue I will only bring my jewelry here from now on! read more

Reasonable price for ring sizing and he did a great job! I would certainly recommend his services if you are looking for a local jeweler.

John (the owner) is a super nice guy! Fixed my ring for a reasonable price and it looks beautiful. Would highly recommend you make a stop if you have jewelry that needs repairing or are looking for a customized ring. read more

Underhill Studio - Jewelry Repair Near Me - Albany, California

John was fantastic! He is not only a jewelry repairman, but an artist. My engagement ring was a bit too large and kept sliding around my finger so I contacted Underhill studio through yelp to inquire about resizing. He responded right away and gave me a very fair quote (especially compared to other jewelers in the area). His hours are extremely flexible. He even agreed to meet at off hours, ex: 5pm on Fri and sat. My knuckles are quite large so we came up with the solution of placing speed bumps in the ring rather than sizing down. I watched while he worked on my ring. He's very entertaining and easy to get along with. We had great conversations and he showed me some of his amazing artwork too. Don't hesitate to go to John for any jewelry needs!!! read more

Underhill Studio - Speed bumps - Jewelry Repair Near Me - Albany, California

My wedding ring was too tight and I had been putting off getting resized because of the long wait another jeweler told me and bc of the cost. I called John and he was able to see me right away. He is very knowledgeable and kind. He was able to resize my ring in 30 minutes. He also invited me to watch as he laser welded my ring. Thank you John! I'll be back for any future jewelry needs! read more

My sister recommended John. I live in New York and I was flying back from CA the next day so thought I'd text John on the off chance he would be able to see me the day of and thankfully, he was able to accommodate my short notice request to resize my pinky ring (which I've lost and found 6 times). I haven't lost my pinky ring since, and I'm in the process of working with John on my first diamond ring to myself. He's considerate, thorough, quick to respond, and truly takes the time to explain different aspects of the process (what company the diamond is sourced from, how a diamond will sit based on the shape, being direct and clear on pricing expectations, etc.). I'm excited to see how this ring turns out! read more

John helped me resize a gold link bracelet. He was in the midst of moving studios but still made time to squeeze in my request. When the initial resizing was still too loose, John made sure it was right and resized it to the perfect length. He used a high tech laser to cut and weld the links and then polished them. He was kind enough to allow us to observe and even explained how the process works. I recommend highly for your jewelry resizing needs. read more

The band on one of my favorite rings had detached on one side from the stone. I searched on Yelp for a local jeweler who did repairs, and was lucky to find Underhill. One call to John and I knew I had found a treasure. Labradorite can be fragile, but John is a skilled artist and had the equipment to safely repair the band without damaging the stone. He polished it up, handing it back to me looking better than ever and for a reasonable price. He also does custom work, and we discussed some ideas for projects while he worked. I'll definitely be returning to Underhill Studio! read more