My then boyfriend-turned fiancé-now husband and I decided to go around the diamond district to get the best deal for my engagement ring 2 years ago. Most jewelers were pushy and just made us feel uncomfortable. Meeting Keith was such a breath of fresh air. He was very polite and did not in any way make us feel that we needed to commit to buying from him. He put together my dream ring at a wholesale cost and delivered with great satisfaction. I’d highly recommend him to anyone. Just give him a try. Whether you decide to give him your business or not, you will not regret meeting and learning from him.
Stefan B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Long Island City, NY
If your in the market for a nice diamond, then Keith is your go to guy. Seconds after being greeted into his office I knew this is where I was going to business. Keith exceeded professionalism with his non-pushy, patience, educational and informative approach. He was very thorough in answering any questions I had, and was very honest in all aspects. Everyone knows that purchasing a diamond/ring can be very stressful, and Keith alleviated any of that stress and turned the experience into a very positive one. Keith presented multiple stones, and after a few visits I was put in a situation where I was unable to make my purchase. After a few weeks I was back in the market and Keith exceeded all expectations again. Unfortunately I was not in NY to make the purchase, but Keith walked me through the steps and even shipped my stone last minute to make it there in time. He bends over backwards to make sure his customers are 110% satisfied and comfortable with their purchase. He provided an appraisal and made the process super smooth and easy. Once I received the ring, I understood what Keith was talking about when he said that the ring would be brilliant. The ring looked absolutely marvelous!!! I could not ask for anything more. If your in the market for a top stone at the best price, then don’t waste your time and go to Keith. I recommend Keith for any diamond purchases, as you will definitely not be disappointed. I look forward to returning to NYC Wholesale Diamonds to purchase the wedding bands in the future. Thanks again Keith!
Ryan F.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Manhattan, NY
If you’ve ever been to South Beach FL and walked down Ocean Drive, you’re probably no stranger to endless restaurants with mouth-watering entrees and signature drinks prominently on display and those hustling hosts trying to lure you in with their specials. At the surface, NYC’s diamond district(47th St. btwn 5th&6th Aves) is quite similar… Sparkling jewelry under bright LED lights, and sales reps trying to wave you inside for a closer look. Unfortunately, beneath all that street-level retail glitter can be substantial price markups… remember, these guys have NYC rent to pay! If you made it to Unilocal though, you’re already doing your research, and I’ll tell you right away that Keith Saxe at NYC Wholesale Diamonds should be at the top of your list of jewelers. Shopping for a cushion cut engagement diamond, I provided Keith my budget and my diamond preferences over the phone, and upon my first visit, Keith had four different diamonds for me to examine. He taught me how to «Loupe»(view under 10x magnification) the diamond, and gave me a very thorough run through of the GIA certification process, the diamond market in general, and things to look for when reviewing GIA certificates and comparing stones. In the interest of full disclosure though, I admittedly visited nine other highly reviewed jewelers, many of which were also«appointment only,» with inviting staff and impressive diamonds to show off as well. While each brought on a different approach and personality, at the end of the day, it was easy for me to give Keith my business for his patience, professionalism, and kindness throughout the process. Over the course of three visits with Keith, we honed in to a diamond that was absolutely perfect. I suppose it also didn’t hurt that Keith was able to provide me a stunning diamond that had better specs than the other jewelers, at a much lower price! :) I used the savings to splurge on a beautiful custom setting that Keith also provided, set, and polished in advance of the big proposal. After proposing this past Saturday night(spoiler alert: she said yes!), when the ring didn’t fit perfectly, Keith happily adjusted it, adding two ball bearings to the underside/inside for free, and warmly invited us back if we needed anything else. I recommend Keith Saxe at NYC Wholesale Diamonds without hesitation, and look forward to returning when it’s time for those wedding bands!
Lana B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Carlsbad, CA
There is really nothing more to say about Keith than he is as genuine and beautiful of a person as the gems he sells. My husband met Keith while ring shopping before we were married. He had such an amazing experience that we did my band with Keith and since we’ve gotten other jewelry pieces from him as well. We would never go to anyone else because we know Keith is going to be the most honest, trustworthy and helpful person you could ever hope to work with on buying such important purchases. I have referred family and my closest friends to Keith over the years because I never have to say«Hey Keith, please take care of them» I know he will! He treats everyone with so much patience and care that each person I’ve sent his way is a customer for life just like my husband and I. Thank you Keith! You’re like family to us now!
Gregory X.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Manhattan, NY
This is a review that is long over-due, well by a few months. Earlier this spring, when I made the decision to make the most important purchase of my life — for the most important person in my life — I was directed to Keith Saxe. Keith had helped my brother buy his wedding ring and bands a decade ago, and had been the go-to family referral for high end jewelry. Boy was that a good thing. The first time I met with Keith was purely an informational session. He sat me down to discuss diamonds in general. This included a basic history of the diamond industry, the custom of engagement rings, and diamonds as an investment. We then discussed what type of a ring I was looking for(type of stone, budget and ring design). He answered all my questions and informed me that he’d have some stones picked out to look at in our next visit. And boy did he. Keith prefaced the stone presentation with the fact that he was going to show me the stones one by one, and then describe them and present their certificates after the fact. Finally we talked price. This process allowed me to inform my selection through my untrained eye, then the GIA’s specs(with Keith’s expert analysis of what each characteristic meant both as a practical matter and for stone«value») and finally with pricing information. As it turns out, the«blind taste test» of my visual inspection conformed to the GIA specs and the price for the stone I selected worked for me. With the stone selected, Keith asked for a couple of weeks to forge my ring. A week later, I was simply flabbergasted. The ring was gorgeous and exactly what I was looking for. Two days after I picked up the ring, and with some fine coaching on how to present it from Keith, I was popping the question. I like to think most of my fiancée’s happy tears were for me, but I’m sure a not-insignificant number were due to Keith’s work on the ring. We’re now getting ready to look at wedding bands(and I’ve got a Christmas present to purchase). Needless to say, there’s only one place I’m going to go and that’s back to Keith.
Ryan K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Forked River, NJ
I have made multiple purchases through Keith. He gives excellent advice and it is always pleasure to deal with.
Shelly S.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Monroe Township, NJ
My husband surprised me with a magnificent diamond eternity band purchased from Keith Saxe. He had done much research before deciding to have Keith design and fabricate my custom ring. Upon meeting Keith and being educated it was so clear that the choice was right. He totally cares about each of his clients and treats them like family. I am beyond ecstatic over my gorgeous ring and would recommend Keith Saxe over and over. we will forever purchase our jewelry from him.
J M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 San Diego, CA
Keith really makes you feel at ease and educates you about your options at all price levels and, ultimately, educates you about the lovely jewelry you purchased. He is really a true and honest professional and gentleman. He is not an up-seller and not in the business for a one-and-done deal. He develops an ongoing relationship with you. We were referred to him here in San Diego and I bought my wedding band with him and then later on purchased other items for others through his San Diego showroom. Keith is truly an old-school jewelry dealer that provides you with a relaxing and satisfying experience. I wholeheartedly and without any hesitation recommend Keith for any and all of your jewelry wants and needs.