J. Yontef Diamonds & Custom Jewelry

I am so in love with my beautiful sapphire ring guards that my husband had made for my Christmas present. They match my wedding bands beautifully which had been handed down to my husband by his grandmother Jay was so easy to work with and the end result, incredible! more

I got my ring this weekend, and I can't stop admiring it! Usually when I look in a mirror I check to make sure I look presentable, now, I look at my diamonds :) :) My fiancee and I went to J with a few pictures we had taken at Jared's. Not only did he price match what we had, I got a MUCH more beautiful diamond. Neither of us knew a thing about diamonds and clarity, and to be honest I thought i wanted the biggest bang for our buck. Boy was I wrong. I can't get over how sparkly and clear my diamonds are, and that is what EVERYONE is telling me. J and Adriane were able to manipulate a simple picture and few comments into something I never knew was possible. I am SO excited to carry this baby on my finger for the rest of my life! You will read in some reviews about the time and how long it takes to get the ring done. Well, this is true, but my goodness, coming from the girl who couldn't possibly wait another day- ITS WORTH IT. Go visit them, not only will they create something more beautiful than you can imagine, you will learn about diamonds and be able to talk like a pro :) Cheers! more

My Fiance and I walked into his office without knowing anything about how custom jewelry was made. It was a great experience for J to sit down with us and show us step by step what the process entails. The atmosphere was really nice and very personal. We went to J with a really bad sketch with pen and paper what we wanted. J took that drawing and ran with it. Everything about the engagement ring was just amazing. He use a lot of diamonds from other pieces of jewelry that I already had and added some a lot more to complete a brilliant ring. When I went back to pick the ring up, I was just shocked at how he made the sketch come to life. My jaw dropped. When I surprised my Fiance at her office to give her the ring, ( and purposed with a ring this time ) she cried. One of the best parts along with the amazing work was the price. J gave me a price that was half of what other custom jewelers wanted. Great Job J! more

I had been looking for a Morganite ring to match the rest of my set for 2 years and never saw one I liked. I did, however, finally find a gorgeous trillion stone. I bought it and brought it to Jay. He and Adriane and I poured over ring settings until I spied ""the one"". It didn't take long at all for the ring to be made, and when I saw it I was very, very happy. It's a show stopper, with Jay having added special details to the setting. more

Dealing with J. Yontef was an astonishingly positive experience in a world where there are few such experiences anymore. I can only add my plaudits to those already listed on this site. My grandmother had bequeathed my wife a beautiful set of earrings with a one-of-a-kind setting and a unique set of matching stones. In a snowstorm at a public event, somehow one of the earrings got lost and all of us were quite upset. We spent hours looking for the lost earring to no avail. Ordinary jewelers, even ""quality jewelers"" just looked at us quizically...they had no idea how to match the stone and not much interest in duplicating the setting. We were about to give up completely when we visited Jay and Adriane in their unpresuming premises. From the moment we walked in the door, our experience changed radically. The Yountefs understood our distress and, after examining the piece, agreed to try to match the stone and to duplicate the setting. And they gave a firm price for doing so. Little did they know the magnitude of the project for which they were enlisting. It turns out that the stone was a rarity, and the Yountefs spent months going from jewelery stone show to stone show looking for a match. While most would have given up early and just returned the earring, they refused to quit because they understood the importance of the piece to us. Finally, months later, they were able to locate the necessary matching gems in a gem display in the Far East. They then recreated the original in a fashion completely like the original -- it is impossible to tell the difference. Even despite all of the unexpected grief this took, and the unexpectedly high price of the stones, they kept to their original estimate because that is the kind of people they are. I was so delighted I would have gladly paid more, but they wouldn't hear of it. As a buyer of much jewelry from upper tier establishments over many decades, the Yountefs are several classes better than any of them. I can recommend them unreservedly for any project that requires individual attention. You will get it and, based on my experience, they will make sure you are pleased. I would (and will) return in a heartbeat. You won't be disappointed either. more

Their enthusiasm in what they do and honesty is hard found; likened to a hand shake sealing a promise. We came in with our own idea of a design and they were willing to make it! They suggested a few points where it would look better, but were still more than happy to make our drawing happen. Thank the heavens we took their advise, it looks better than imaginable. Trust them and let the Yontifs help you if planning a design, or better yet let them take the reigns and you'll get something even better. An honest and professional experience. more

I was looking forward to working with Jay after reading so many of the positive reviews here. My mother's wedding set had been put away for some 30 years because she had worn the bands very thin, and they were in danger of breaking. Also, there was a loose diamond in the wedding band. She gave me the set some time ago, after my father died, but I've just had it in safekeeping. Since she died in 2009, however, I thought I'd get them out and have them repaired, as it is a beautiful set and should be seen. Jay checked the set, looked over what needed to be done, and quoted a very fair price for the work. I think he originally told me it would take two weeks or so and it ended up being a little longer than that, but it was not a huge deal since I wasn't on any real timeline for a wedding or engagment plan or anything like that. Jay and Adriane are very good to work with. I have two more rings that I need to redesign and have re-set, and I plan to work with them to revive those rings as well. more

Adriane and Jay were great to work with. I have a difficult schedule to accommodate and wanted a very specific and uncommon stone for my fiance's engagement ring. They were not only accommodating of my schedule, but went through great lengths to find the stone I wanted. Adriane used some of her connections in jewelry design business to get in contact with the owner of the only mine in the world the produces the type of stone i wanted. The ring was set with precision in a beautiful palladium setting and came out even better than I could have imagined; my fiance loves it! more

After moving from St. Louis we were looking for a jeweler to reset my wife's wedding ring with a larger stone. We've never felt comfortable with our jeweler options until we stumbled on JYD&C. Since my wife designed her ring I was worried that we would either get pushed into a standard setting or have to listen as the jeweler explain everything that was wrong with the ring (Both of these happened at Genesis). Jay and Adriane took the time to listen to her, understand how she wanted the ring to look, explain the options and to offer us advice about which metals to use. Everything about the experience was perfect - no surprises from the cost to when he expected it to be done. After having us look closely to our stones and describing them to us in a almost teacher like manner, he took several pictures and descriptions of our ring and stone - without me asking - that assured me he was a serious gemologist and not some ""sales"" guy. In the end the ring was perfect - everything about the experience was perfect. more

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Jay and Adriane Yontef makes getting your dream jewelery easy. They sit and talk to you. Ask many questions about who it's for and what expectations you have to make the ""PERFECT GIFT"". They teach you how to aquire the best gemstone for your dream and then bring in choices for you to pick based on your desires and price range. Since they own no inventory, except for Men's wedding bands, you get what you want not what they own. They then either show you or you bring in, pictures of what you like and then they put it all together in a wax or a model for you to actually see what they are designing for you. This so great. You talk and they interpret and wow, what you get in the finish is sheer magic and artistry. Their prices are very fair considering what they are making and it's so personal. more

Jay did a great job teaching me about diamonds and the business before we even discussed what I was looking for. I very much appreciated the lesson, and it guided me to what I truly wanted to do. I ended up using an heirloom for an engagement ring, but I had a great experience with him and his wife, and I'll definitely keep them in mind in the future. more

We had a great experience working with Jay and Adriane, and I have the engagement ring and wedding ring of my dreams. We took Jay an idea of what we wanted, plus some family diamonds we wanted to use. The final result is perfect - exactly what I wanted. Looks vintage and modern at the same time. Unique and gorgeous, and didn't break the bank either. Now, Jay's filing system is admittedly not the most modernized, and it took a little longer than anticipated to get the engagement ring. But the wedding band was ready sooner than anticipated, and the final product made any slight delay worth it anyway. (Oh, and Adriane kindly offered me a ""loaner"" band to wear while they borrowed my engagement ring for a few weeks in order to make the band contour to it perfectly. That was a great touch!) All in all, a great experience! more

I have worked with Jay Yontef since 2003 on Rolex watch repairs and assorted jewlery repairs. He was referred to me by a trusted colleague at work, which is why I took the big leap and sent my then boyfriend to him with the family diamond to create an engagement ring. Those clients who expect a quick turn around time on a custom made ring need to go elsewhere. Jay and his wife spend time sketching designs, consulting with you and discuss options for metals, stone settings and durability. The result of the engagement ring was breathtaking, a contemporary setting with Sapphires. It was worth the wait and has endured to this day. I never take the ring off and not a stone has fallen out after five years. Today, I received a three carat Tanzanite ring Jay and Adrienne designed for me, which was incredible. Again, there is a wait for the ring to be designed, but, isn't it worth waiting for a quality masterpiece versus getting a piece of Schlock in a month? I have trusted Jay to apprise the estate diamonds for home owners insurance as well. He and his wife are like family. They know their clients personally and are always greeting you warmly. I highly recommend J. Yontef Diamonds. I am a discerning individual that would not settle for crappy workmanship and that is why I am a J. Yontef client for life. He delivers and stands by his product, which is always exceptional. more

I told a friend that I was about to be in the market for an engagement ring, but had no idea what I was doing or really even where to start, and he immediately referred me to Jay. Approximately 6 weeks later, I have a fiance that couldn't possibly be any happier with the ring she just received. Personally, I couldn't be any more satisfied with the service, education, and value that I received, directly from Jay, throughout the entire process. I would unquestionably rate purchasing an engagement ring from Jay Yontef as the single most satisfying shopping experience that I have ever had. And considering what was at stake, my appreciation for the way I was treated is only compounded. Now, I will never consider purchasing another piece of jewelry from anyone else besides Jay? more

I found Jay through nashville reviews on the internet when I needed a jewler to remake my lost, sentimental wedding ring. From the start, his customer service was appreciated. He helped me handle my insurance claim before I even had a formal arrangement with him. That was what made me feel extreemely comfortable chosing him be the designer of my new ring and Im so glad I made the right decision! more

When I make big ticket or important purchases I tend to try and do a lot of research. I am glad I did because in my search for custom engagement rings I found Jay and Adriane. When I was thinking about popping the question to my fianc? I had an idea of what she wanted but I wanted it to be a surprise. I went to many of the mall/chain type places and to be honest I thought they had junk. Then I went to where "" I have a friend in the Diamond etc"" and while they had good quality it just wasn't exactly what I was looking for. Then I went to where the "" Accent is on etc"" and they had rings similar to what I was looking for and the diamonds were of quality and value but the settings cost were higher than I was expecting and while close to what I thought she wanted it wasn't exactly right. more

Jay and his wife Adriane treated me - a novice buying an engagement ring for my now fiancee - like I was their most important customer and made me part of the process the entire way. They were passionate about the design, explained the process to me, and made me a part of the process as we examined, weighed and decided the color of my mom's engagement diamond, which became the centerpiece of the new diamond. They told stories, shared experiences, and made it a joy each time I visited them. For such pros, I was pleasantly surprised by their patience and care for someone new to buying jewelry. The end result was an absolutely WONDERFUL experience and a truly unique engagement ring that makes me fiancee absolutely sparkle. I didn't go to ""box"" store - I had the joy of working with a craftsman for this important item. There's really no other alternative to J. Yontef - if you care enough to buy something special for someone important to you, then do it right and work with Jay. more

Jay has an amazing knowledge of diamonds and knows exactly how to get what you are looking for. My experience was incredible. Not only did I get exactly what I wanted in a custom made ring, I also learned what I was doing in the process. I highly recommend working with Jay. more