[CFrance]

Gold in Art. They reset my diamond into a new ring, appraised the stone and the ring, and added an ID # to the stone.

[Deden]

Bob's coin & Jewlery or it is Bob's Jewlery & coin. 441 across the street from Walmart and behind CVS.

[retiredguy123]

I never understood spending a lot of money on diamonds and other jewelry. The only people who make money are the dealers who sell it. An appraisal is only good for insurance purposes. I love the TV commercial where they say that they will appraise it for double the actual value. That tells you how crooked they are. Jewelry may have sentimental value but nothing else. If you buy expensive jewelry, buy it from Costco because you can always get your money back. My opinion.

[dshoberg]

Originally Posted by Barbscats

Art in Gold on 466 Lady Lake

I agree….

[MDOYLE]

Plaza Jewelers on 466 across from Walmart.

[mrf0151]

Gold in Art, 352-2590385 Excellent customer service. Richie the owner is honest and fair.

[Coley]

Agree.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I never understood spending a lot of money on diamonds and other jewelry. The only people who make money are the dealers who sell it. An appraisal is only good for insurance purposes. I love the TV commercial where they say that they will appraise it for double the actual value. That tells you how crooked they are. Jewelry may have sentimental value but nothing else. If you buy expensive jewelry, buy it from Costco because you can always get your money back. My opinion.

Many people come from families where valuable (genuine) jewelry is handed down from generation to generation so I really understand the reluctance to just walk in, hand a piece over, and "trust" none of the stones will be exchanged and so on. ! Anyone who has been in the business, as a gem buyer for a jeweler for instance, knows the whole system; grading, cut, mark-ups, "middle" men, and so on. Diamonds in particular are a story unto themselves, and the natural vrs. created emeralds, rubies, sapphires, etc. ? READ all the information you can before buying and then STILL be very very cautious. Diamonds that once were considered nearly useless due to the percentage of carbon and other undesirables, usually were used in a variety of industrial purposes... until, the discovery of ... CHOCOLATE diamonds, then, partially due to advertising as THE hottest item in the gem market, their value soared as many sought to purchase "chocolate diamond" jewelry.

[barbara828]

ONLY use Gold in Art
The others are salesmen
Learned a few trick from mt g'father who was a jeweler/ clock maker.

[reggiebrady]

Originally Posted by Freeda

Hello, What jeweler would you use in the local area, including TV and as far as Ocala, to appraise and repair fine diamonds / diamond jewelry? Asking for a friend. His concern is to get accurate appraisals; and to get a report in order to avoid the stone(s) being switched in the event of a future repair being needed. He wants an AGS certified jewelry company/jeweler, and a GIA gemologist.

Here is the info he would like to get:

"A written report of the diamond’s dimensions, approximate body color, and clarity with a diagram mapping significant inclusions and external blemishes; before you deliver custody of it for ring resizing or other work. Thus, what is returned to you can be compared to what you gave to the person or firm doing the work."

Thanks in advance, Freeda

Bob's Coins and Jewelry on 441. Very reputable and secure. I've been going there for years and leave my expensive watch with them.

[Roxbob]

Originally Posted by CSB1228

Arden's Jewelry in Lake Sumter Landing. They are the best in our area.

Gold N Art on 466 is great

[Rhelfrich]

Arden’s the best and in business 20 years, same location in Sumpter Landing. All work and appraisals done on premise.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by mrkorn12@aol.com

Coast to Coast, on CR 301, just north of CR 466, on the west side of 301. We have been using them for more than 10 years. Very honest, and reputable. It's a family owned business. Chris is a particularly nice fellow. The store is behind Gio's Italian restaurant.

I went to this place this week for a ring re-size.

Great service.

Great price.

Friendly guys.

Work done while I waited.

Will return.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Which one???

Look just above of post says art in gold

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Look just above of post says art in gold

Maybe, Maybe not.

To be sure, the poster should have replied to a specific post.

Pretty old post.