I went to Jay after searching for quite some time for a very specialized ring: Black wedding bands and a black engagement ring. I'd spoken to quite a few jewelers who basically said: ""not gonna happen."" After reading the 150+ good reviews here, I contacted Jay.
He was very attentive when we explained what we wanted and even offered his own insight (not pushy, mind you) about the aesthetic we were pursuing. The rings he produced (after much foot work on his part for the correct alloy and treatment process) are absolutely gorgeous! We left a little artistic license with him regarding some engraving to be done to the engagement ring and he, quite randomly, produced an engraving which is eerily similar to my finacee's back piece. My fiancee' is utterly enamored with the rings and they are perfectly suited to our personalities. (she actually spent the first day, very uncharacteristically, giggling like a school- girl and staring at the engagement ring like a mockingbird.)
All in all he was very professional, helpful, and even friendly throughout the entire process (in spite of a few instances of late- notice scheduling conflicts and financial cat- herding on my part.) He managed to incorporate all the design elements we wanted and filled the few points we were undecided on with very well- chosen elements.
I highly recommend his work to anyone looking for something beyond the commercial standard in aesthetic, craftsmanship, or just all around experience.
Pros: excellent artistic insight, information, and final product
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