Kruger's Diamond Jewelers

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722 Congress Ave (at W Eighth Street)
Austin, TX 78701

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(512) 472-2485
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I have a pair of beautiful, large (2.5 carats/each) yellow diamonds. I needed them mounted in a setting that would show the beauty of the diamonds, but also be very versatile - s...

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Best jewelery store 11/29/2007

I recently purchased an engagement ring at Kruegers. It was a beautiful ring, and my fiance loved it. Everyone that sees it raves about how unique and original it looks. Anna was my salesperson and she was wonderful. She made expert yet subtle suggestions that helped me make the best choice. And Mr. Krueger himself gave me a great deal on the ring I wanted at a price that fit my buget. If you are looking for a special piece of jewelery, save yourself some time and go straight to Kruegers and talk to Anna. I promise you won't regret it. more

Look all you want - this is the best place to buy a ring. 11/26/2007

I just bought an engagement ring. I have been shopping for several months now. I don't know a lot about jewelry, but I've been learning as I go. I worked with Bill - he was great. I knew that I wanted something simple - a solitaire. He brought a few diamonds out and showed them to me until we found one that suited me. He was so helpful that I was tempted to buy it right then and there, but I told him I wanted to think about it. On my way home I realized that I was not going to find that nice of a diamond for that price anywhere around here, so I went back the next day and bought the ring. Go ahead and look around, but Kruger's is the best place around here to buy an engagement ring. Pros: Great service, beautiful jewelry Cons: none more

Great customer service, prices, and overall experience! 11/15/2007

My girlfriend and I were not sure exactly what we were looking for in the engagement ring arena. We went into Kruger's as an alternative to the pressuring mall jewelry stores and right away found the staff to be very welcoming. My girlfriend (now fiance!) decided on an ascher cut for a center stone, one that Kruger's did not have in stock. I was skeptical that Kruger's could match the online diamond market (Blue Nile) so I brought in a listing of Blue Nile ascher cuts in my price range. I was pleasantly surprised that Kruger's was able match prices and actually find a better cut with a larger table in the same price range! The diamond was not GIA certified but Kruger's sent it off to be laser inscribed and certified for $100 at my request. The entire process took two weeks and the result was a magnificent ring (which she can't stop staring at!). The staff was very patient and helpful throughout the process. Overall I had a great experience at Kruger's and would highly recommend it to anyone that's in the market for a ring or just wants information. Pros: attentive staff, relaxed atmosphere, prices, quality Cons: on-site selection more

Best jewelry in Austin 11/9/2007

Dear Jennifer Crews at Kruger's dimond jewlers, more

Drove 185 miles to Kruger's, and I'd do it again. 9/15/2007

I drove from southern Houston out to Kruger's in Austin - and I'd recommend the same to anyone else. I worked primarily with Bill to find the perfect engagement ring for my now-fiance, and he was helpful, friendly, and let me take it at my own pace. There was no pressure at all. Bill was also incredibly knowledgable - he could explain the ins and outs of jewelry far better than any of the sales people at the mall stores. All of this, and the fact that I was able to purchase a better ring here for a lower price than I'd seen anywhere else, makes me recommend Kruger's to anyone looking for a piece of jewelry. Driving to Austin from Houston to buy a ring? It was worth it. Thanks to the entire staff at Kruger's (Bill especially!) for making this the best jewelry shopping experience a guy could ask for. Pros: Great staff, excellent prices, no pressure, friendly atmosphere more

Restored My Faith in Jewelers 8/18/2007

Without to much detail, I had a Dallas jeweler provide me a custom designed engagement ring which turned out to be falsely represented in both materials and quality. I finally returned the ring to this shameful Dallas jeweler and walked down the street to Krugers with ONLY 3 WEEKS TILL THE WEDDING. I was obviously in a HUGE time crunch, as well as skeptical of jewelers in general. I walked in the door and Amy greeted me and we began to discuss my options. Amy assured me that they could make the same ring that I had designed within the 3 week time crunch of the wedding. The ring was EXACTLY as I designed and was GORGEOUS, exactly as I pictured. Krugers restored that faith 100% and they will be the ONLY jeweler I use. PLEASE take my advise, there are some shady jewelers out there who promise more than they will offer, but Krugers is no such jeweler. DONT TAKE CHANCES WITH YOUR WIFE TO BE, MAKE THE SMART DECISION AND CHOOSE KRUGERS. Pros: Honest, Flexible, Timely Cons: NONE, I AM 100% SATISFIED more

Great Experience! 8/2/2007

I recently bought an engagement ring here. It was early morning on a Saturday. Bill was very friendly and not pushy. He informed me that I came in on a good day, the last day of the month, and they were wanting to unload some inventory/meet their numbers. I told him what I was looking for. He proceeded to show me quite a few different types of rings within my parameters. Eventually I narrowed it down to three. I told him my favorite was a bit more than I wanted to spend though and asked if they were willing to come down on the price at all. I gave him an amount, he said, "Let me see what I can do." He went and talked to Mr. Kruger as I stepped out briefly to make a call. When I came back he said, "Okay" at which my dumbfounded response was, "Let's do it." If only car shopping were this easy. I highly recommend Kruger's and will be going back in a few months to purchase wedding bands. Also I'd like to add as a footnote, I went to many different jewelry stores during my hunt for the perfect ring - none of which were willing to negotiate other than Kruger's. more

Best Jeweler in Texas 7/24/2007

There is no better place to buy a wedding or engagement ring than Kruger's. My wife and I desperatly needed a wedding band for each of us, and were low on cash. We had her grandmothers wedding ring, but it did not go with her engagement ring and was too big for her finger. We had already tried other jewelers, but none would allow us to use it for trade unless we had bought it from their store. As soon as we came to Kruger's we were greeted and immediatly they bent over backwards to try to help us. If it wasn't for them, i don't know if we would even have wedding rings right now, but thanks to their desire to truly please the customer, we both have symbols of our everlasting love. I will never again recommend any other jeweler, and i know if you just visit this place, you won't either. Pros: Service, Selection, Cat to greet you more

Bling bling 6/17/2007

I love Kruger's! I just picked up the wedding band for my soon to be wife and it was perfect. I also purchased her engagement ring here and she got my wedding band here. David and his staff are fantastic. Jenn and Zoe relate to every one of their customers so well. They have always treated me with respect and caring. They remember me and what is going on in my life every time I come in and create a great shopping experience. I will continue to return to Kruger's, it is worth the time and the money to get a quality product from quality people. Pros: Customer service Cons: Parking more

Outstanding Customer Service 6/14/2007

If you're in search for that perfect diamond, look no further. You will find it at Kruger's Jewelers. My fiance shopped around over 10 different jewelry stores and compared all their prices, quality and customer service. No matter where he went, Kruger's by-far offered the BEST price, quality and AMAZING customer service. The staff was extremely friendly and non-pushy sales-people. My fiance and I planned a birthday gathering for my bday at SaltLick BBQ in Dripping Springs one Saturday afternoon and surprise our guests with our engagement announcement. That Saturday morning, we went back to Kruger's to look at another stone after purchasing a beautiful princess cut diamond. Bill brought out a gorgeous 2ct Radiant stone that just arrived at the store that morning. We immediately fell in love with it. David Kruger then helped us picked a sparkling platinum band. So we decided to exchange rings but we only had a few hours left before our gathering at SaltLick. The ring had to be set and resized still. Bill then offered a suggestion: After having the stone set and ring resized, Bill would hand deliver our ring to SaltLick himself. OK, if THAT'S not OUTSTANDING customer service, we dont know what else can beat it ! Their Jewelor, Sam Cisnerous, had came to work that Saturday on his day-off and set our stone. We met our family and friends at SaltLick for my birthday. The timing couldn't be any more perfect; everyone was about to be done with lunch and ready to head home, when Bill arrived to Dripping Springs and met my fiance outside. As he promised, Bill happily arrived with excitement and delivered our stunning ring. Our announcement caused so much tears, smiles and happiness. Other guests from tables near us wanted to see the gorgeous ring. It has received an enormous amounts of compliments. We couldn't be any happier with Kruger's and look forward to our next purchase from them. Pros: Best Price, Highest Quality Diamonds, Exceptional Customer Service. more

Class act from top to bottom! 5/29/2007

They have helped on small items (necklace repair), sentimental items (my father's watch) and have been simply some of the best people I have met as a consumer. In fact, I walked in off the street one Christmas and Mr. Kruger gave me a gift box and a nice ring box for a "funny" sentimental gift and did nothing but give me the box and say "thanks for stopping by". I will buy from them ANY time I have jewelry need and with a serious girlfriend that could be sooner than I expected. Pros: Mr. Kruger & Staff! Cons: Parking at certain times of day more

If you like personal attention, great prices and friendly service then Kruger's is the place. 5/14/2007

The diamond was perfect. The minute that David put that diamond on the counter, I knew that it was meant to be on her finger. I cannot say enough about the level of service. From the first step in the door I was treated like they had known me my whole life. I would recommend anyone looking for that truly Austin experience when buying a diamond to visit Kruger's on Congress. Thanks again. more

She was blown away! 4/27/2007

I had shopped around at many jewelry stores in Houston and here in Austin. Nothing really caught my eye, all kinda boring. I was sent by a friend of mine to go see Bill. The experience was fun and interesting the whole way with Bill's great service and enthusiasm. The other stores were a waste of time, especially after seeing Sam's creations. Bill and David went out of their way to help me get the nicest ring in my price range. The deal I recieved was exceptional compared to the other stores I had shopped, chain or not. I will not buy jewelry anywhere else from now on! My new fiance was blown away by the ring and recieves compliments on it very often. Thanks guys! more

No need to visit elsewhere-Kruger's is the best 4/25/2007

I am very picky, I admit. I originally wanted an antique ring and started my search in early December. My boyfriend and I went to numerous jewelers and antique fairs throughout Texas, and Tennessee. To satisfy my boyfriend, I agreed to look at new pieces as well. After our visit to Kruger's, I knew I wanted to do business with them. Anna went above and beyond our expectations. She was patient, honest and always willing to listen to this very particular girlfriend. After multiple visits, and multiple calls to get exactly what I wanted, we have the ring. It is the most beautiful, spectacular ring, and I know we will be back. Don't waste your time going anywhere else but Kruger's. You will not be disappointed. Thank you to all the staff at Kruger's, you rock Pros: Friendly staff, Great selection, Fair prices Cons: none! more

Delightful experience 3/29/2007

We recently had a wonderful experience at Krugers. We wanted contour bands to frame an engagment ring and custom made wedding bands. Jennifer Crew at Krugers was extraordinarily helpful. She recommended a wonderful artist who made exactly what we wanted. Jennifer was a delight to deal with. She kept us informed on the status of the work and was genuinely excited for us when the rings arrived. more

Trustworthy 3/20/2007

I?m not rich, and I had never bought a diamond before, but I was looking to buy my wife a nice ring for our 15th anniversary. You see, when we got married I was still in school and just too poor to buy a ring. While she would have loved one, I?m sure, it didn?t much matter to her at the time. But now I can afford one. Pros: trustworthyness, service Cons: parking more

Nobody better 3/7/2007

Kruger's was recommended to me by a friend when I was looking to get engaged. They did such a great job helping me, giving me options and working with me that my fiancee and I went back for my wedding band too. Then, a year later, I wanted to get her some diamond stud ear rings. They remembered me, made the shopping comfortable, didn't pressure me as I kept looking and waffling, and made me feel like a valued customer. Jennifer did a great job helping me that time. I just went back again last night for a necklace for the wife's birthday. Anna really worked with me to find just the right thing. It has been such a comfortable, friendly, engaging experience where I have always found exactly what I was looking for and gotten a very fair deal that I won't go anywhere else for my next purchase. Ask for Jennifer or Anna, they will both take care of you and make it fun too. Pros: Friendly, great value & selection, helpful Cons: Parking could be hard during the week, but after 4 and Sat. I haven't ever had a problem more

Kruger Rules 3/7/2007

I have long shopped Kruger's for gifts for all my wives and girlfriends. more

Great Customer Service 2/7/2007

I went in with only a general notion of what I wanted (a diamond necklace for my fiance). I was immediately greeted when I entered and Bill started presenting me with a nice set of options within my price range. I ended up finding the perfect item in no time. A pleasant experience. Pros: Comfortable Buying Experience Cons: Nothing more

Best service 1/22/2007

This was an incredible experience. Their jeweler, Sam, re-created an old wedding ring of my mother's and Bill set me up with a breathtaking engagement ring! The staff is welcoming, allowing your pre-purchase jitters to disappear. Their service is unbeatable and their prices are competitive. My fiancee and I couldn't be happier. Save time and go to Kruger's first. more
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Owner Message
  • Kruger's is staffed by the greatest retail associates in Austin, plain and simple. Several of these folks have been in the jewelry industry for more than 30 years. Above all, they are customer-centric, meaning they know it's about the customer, not the sale. You will experience patient, attentive-without-being-pushy assistance that will guide you to the perfect piece of jewelry at or below your budget. If you can't find what you want in the store, we can source your request from a number of vendors. Kruger's also boasts two very fine, highly skilled jewelers who are able to handle just about any custom design or repair you can imagine. We promise that your Kruger's experience will be the most pleasurable retail experience you will ever have. Kruger's has been around for more than a hundred years. In that time we've discovered a philosophy that really works: we put ourselves in our customers' shoes. Owner David Kruger, his daughter Rachel and the rest of the Kruger's Jewelers' staff — several boasting tenures of over 20 years with the store — understand the significance of shopping for high quality diamond jewelry. It's not something one does every day, or, in many cases, more than once or twice in a lifetime. We have great respect for the process and are honored to be a part of it. But what about the goods? Kruger's offers the largest selection of certified loose diamonds in Austin. We also carry the most exclusive collection of non-branded bridal mountings in town. We source from vendors who don't sell to other local jewelers, making our stock particularly unique. If you don't see what you're looking for, we will be happy to create a custom piece for you. Kruger's specializes in bridal jewelry because we absolutely love helping couples find the perfect symbols of their love. Our staff spends a lot of time providing you with detailed information about diamonds and settings whether you purchase from us or not. We are also keenly aware of your budget. Need an engagement ring for $400? No problem. Want to stun her with a $40,000 thing of beauty? We can do that, too. We are family-owned, local and all about making customers. And that means anyone who walks through the door, regardless of whether money changes hands or not. We want you to have the best retail experience of your life and turn around and tell everyone you know about it. Stop by to get your watch fixed, shop for something for your mom, or browse our selection of wedding bands to see how they compare to others you've found. We look forward to seeing you. . For the finest retail experience anywhere,as well as stellar merchandise to accommodate any budget. When you experience Kruger's,the difference between us and every other jewelry store in town becomes clear. At Kruger's you're treated to service reminiscent of days gone by,before chain stores and strip malls dotted the landscape. This is because Kruger's is local,family-owned and has been around for four generations. We make sure that everyone who walks through the door receives the kind of down-to-earth,engaged attention that's kept Kruger's going strong for over one hundred years. Our longevity and success is largely due to our committed staff,including those who have been with us for almost four decades. That kind of dedication lies at the heart of who we are and what we're about. We focus on bridal jewelry,walking couples through the process of finding the perfect rings to symbolize their love. Choosing engagement and wedding bands can be time-consuming and sometimes overwhelming; we use our expertise to make this an enjoyable experience instead. We always respect your budget and will work with you to find the perfect jewelry in your price range. Our goal is to help you make the most informed decision possible. Owner David Kruger has been buying only the highest quality diamonds for over 40 years. If you have any questions,David is almost always in the store (when he isn't fishing) and looks forward to talking diamonds and diamond jewelry with you when you come in. Kruger's is grateful to the Austin community for its many years of devoted support. David,his daughter Rachel and the rest of the Kruger's Jewelers staff devote time and money to many local and national nonprofit organizations — especially those focused on hunger relief and children — as a way of giving back. Meals On Wheels,Big Brothers Big Sisters,Communities In Schools and the Austin Area Food Bank are just a few of the recipients of Kruger's Jewelers donations. The best way to answer the question,“Why Kruger's?” is to come in. Mariposa,the store cat,and the rest of the staff look forward to meeting you. •Two on-site master jewelers •Large selection of engagement rings and wedding bands •Custom design available •Watch repair •Local and family-owned

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  • In Short
    This downtown staple has been on the corner of Eighth and Congress since 1939, allowing generations of couples to stroll arm-and-arm past their glittering storefront on the way...

  • 9/28/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-4pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown
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