Market Street Diamonds

I stopped in at Market Street Diamonds to get two different rings sized. I had been to another jeweler who couldn’t seem to get the sizes right, even after a couple of tries. Also, whatever they did had loosened the settings on the side of the rings and the gems kept falling out. Daria was very knowledgeable and helped fix the loose stones as well as get the sizing right. They also completed the work in record time. I think I have found my go-​to jeweler!

Market Street Diamonds pulled through for me in a crunch. I noticed that one of the side stones in my engagement ring was loose to the point of me being able to wiggle and turn the stone. I’ve been engaged all of a week, so imagine how flustered I was.
I called, probably sounding out of my mind. Dino checked to see whether the machines were still on and told me to stop by and he’d tighten the prong. It was close to closing time for them and even still, Dino and Daria were so helpful and lovely. Dino tightened EVERY prong. And they did all of this free of charge.
My fiancé says that because of how Market Street Diamonds treated me in my desperate state, they will have us as new clients for life: we will be back for our custom wedding bands, that’s for sure.

I went into Market Street Diamonds to get an engagement ring for my girlfriend. After doing some research on diamonds and looking around at websites like BlueNile, I finally decided to take a chance on this local jeweler because of its high reviews on Unilocal and I could not be happier with my experience.
I didn’t come in with solid plans, so I was very appreciative of Em for walking me through all of my options. In the end, I chose a custom design that was partially based on another custom design by Dino, but I also had to get the ring somewhat quickly (4 and a half weeks.) Em, Shauna and the team at MSD worked with me and got the ring to me ahead of schedule.
My experience at Market Street Diamonds was zero hassle, beautiful work and one happy fiancée. I highly recommend and plan on visiting again soon.

My boyfriend and I came in for an initial engagement ring consultation, and it was a very positive experience. The store was recommended to me by a neighbor, and I’m glad I took their advice. Shauna was our sales rep and was very kind and helpful. I tried on several rings before deciding on a style I liked. It’s nice that they can modify existing rings to your specifications in house. She didn’t scoff at our modest budget, and found several options that would work for us. We got a chance to look at various sizes of diamonds and learned a lot from her. There was no pressure to buy that day and she wrote down all of our information to keep at the store until our return. The store is not stuffy at all and is a great option.

I’ve been going to market street diamonds for more than four years and have always been consistently pleased with their work, prices and flexibility. Here are a couple of experiences I’ve had with them.…
My little sister, Hayley, got in an automobile accident and subsequently had a cast on her foot for a while. We started calling her Iron Hayley. I asked Dino at Market Street to make a necklace for her that said Iron Hayley. When he showed me what he made, I like it but wanted something a little different. So he remade it, and never charged me for the extra work. My little sister got better and loved her necklace.
Here’s another example.. . I broke my rolex watch by dropping accidentally dropping it on the ground. I gave it to Dino.. . he fixed it and made sure that everything was in proper working order. About 6 months later the watch (it’s pretty old) started to act up. I saw him on the street in Georgetown and asked if he could take a look at it. He took it to his shop and repaired it. I picked it up a couple weeks later. Again, I trusted the him and his team so much that I gave him my watch without even a receipt.
Last example.. . I wanted to buy some earrings for my gf. Dino sold me a great pair, well below what other places like bluenile charge. And of course she loved them. I was so happy with the service, I bought his team coffees that morning.
So if you want to develop a personal relationship with a local retailer that you trust, I highly recommend going to Market Street.

My fiancé and I came here to get my engagement ring, and I’m so glad we did. It was such a pleasant and low-​stress experience. The sales folks who set up our appointment and showed us options were so helpful (and not pressure-​y), and Dino designed and made a beautiful ring. It’s just what I wanted: simple, elegant, and classic. Thanks!

Shauna was excellent! My now fiancé went to Market Street Diamonds in search of the perfect ring. Shauna helped him design a stunning (!!) custom engagement ring that is complimented multiple times a week. They discussed my personal style and lifestyle to decide on a design and metal choice. He left Market Street Diamonds an expert in engagement rings and was able to make a well-​informed decision.
We returned to look at wedding bands for both my fiancé and me. She was very thorough with her questions. It was clear that her goal is to help customers find the pieces that best suit their desires. Market Street Diamonds has both quality jewelry and superb customer assistance.

TLDR: Eva is an incredible sales rep. My fiancé is incredibly happy with her ring. Service above and beyond what I expected.
I imagined buying an engagement ring to be the worst experience imaginable. I had no experience in the matter and didn’t take the time to research anything. My fiancé was equally unsure of what she wanted. We were pretty stressed out after an appointment at another retailer.
We stumbled into Market Street Diamonds and I could not be happier with how things ended up. Our sales rep Eva was incredible. Very pleasant to work with, and her calm demeanor put us at ease. She helped my fiancé figure out what she wanted and then worked with me privately on the price and details.
We took my fiancé’s grandmother’s diamond and wanted to use it to create a new ring. No problem. Well, I didn’t really plan things well, and after we dropped off the ring I decided an ideal proposal. They polished up the old ring, re-​set it and I was able to propose with the old ring. I dropped it back off, a few weeks later had a beautiful custom ring. They sent me all the paperwork electronically (and paper copies) to insure it which made things painless. We had to resize the finished ring, and they were able to do it the same day.

The staff is extremely attentive and know their products well. They have a quick turnaround time on their creations and their quality is superb. An appointment is strongly recommended, as the shop has limited space. They are expensive, however, so be prepared for sticker shock on items that are available in the same quality elsewhere for much less (Read: Not M Street in Georgetown).

There are so many 5 star reviews on here that this is probably redundant — but Market Street Diamonds is wonderful. Based on the Unilocal reviews, my now-​husband and I took my grandmother’s engagement ring + other family diamonds to Dino and asked what he could do with them, and he used several of the stones to create the most perfect engagement ring for me, which is beautiful but also so sentimental. I have no idea what he charged but my husband said it was amazingly reasonable. Dino was so patient and thoughtful and we trusted him wholeheartedly and knew he would take great care of my family’s diamonds.
We then went back to Dino to create our weddings bands. They’re perfect.
Throughout the process, my husband and I interacted with Dino, Rayna, and at least one other woman at the shop whose name I unfortunately can’t remember — but, from start to finish, everyone at Market Street Diamonds was a class act.
Highly highly highly recommend.

I resized my engagement ring at Market Street diamonds and my experience was absolutely perfect. Same as other customers, I had fantastic customer service and cannot speak more highly of Rayna, who walked us through the entire process and treated us as if we were actually buying a ring from them, not just resizing it. At first I thought I needed to go down half a size, but Rayna very patiently tried on several sizes with me and together we determined to go down a full size.
The best part is that other places said they would take two weeks, would charge $ 150-​$ 200, and would potentially need to cut my band. Market street did none of those things. I dropped it off at noon on a Thursday and had a sparkly, perfectly fitting ring by noon on Friday, and the price was but a fraction of what the other places quoted me (although it does depend on your metal, band, and how much of an adjustment is needed). The resizing was also done gently with heat instead of cutting the band, so you can’t even tell! A+ experience, would recommend them in a heartbeat.

My husband purchased my engagement ring here and we went back to purchase our wedding bands. We worked with Em on each piece, and it was a wonderful experience. The whole process was fun and easy! Em made sure to take her time and show us all of the possibilities. I will be sure to recommend Market Street Diamonds to absolutely everyone.

Whoa! Market Street carries Shiny stones which are amazing but that’s NOT why I give 5 stars.
5 starred rating goes to Shanna, whom was and still is our sales rep from Market St.
I was looking for an engagement ring and truthfully I actually got really into it. At first, i go hm its just a stone what so great about it? well after 30m of research… 4Cs… and scientific background of diamonds & their rating agencies… wow fascinating. I perhaps was more interested than my fiancée at one point.
Not only that I knew it would cost me a fortune, so i wanted to all my homework.
I gotta say, i was very picky, asking mill of questions. I wanted to compare my knowledge from Internet research to what sales rep has to say… etc… i felt like i was being a jerk asking, but hey, its for one special person.
Come to my surprise, Shanna answered allllll the questions i had. Not only that she gave much deeper knowledge of diamonds and its history. It wasn’t just Shanna but the owner Dino came out and helped me guiding thru purchasing a stone that are not only perfect for my taste (of course it doesn’t matter what I think) but more importantly for my fiancée’s taste.
Stones are stones right? I’ve been to all the well known name brands and spoke to sales person. For many of them stones are stones. Tiffany stones are Tiffany stones. Cartier stones are Cartier stones. I didn’t feel why this stone is special but i got why this brand is special.
Market St diamodns do not do that. They want you to pick a right stone. All different reflections, shape, inside colors, what type of color would it show when in dark, which shape. rated from which agency, etc… they want you. oops not me. they want your fiancée to choose a right one, the one.
Lastly (sorry for the long essay), their customer service is not done after you purchase the stone. We just dropped off our rings to be cleaned and resized for the wedding and they did it without a problem. We stopped by the place somewhat often to clean the ring, they have never shown me that they are tired of seeing us coming back. They will work with you in any capacity. They will find you a perfect stone.
If you are a believer of brand name (which for stones i thought i should look into brands) i dare you to visit Market diamonds.
Concluding, market street diamonds know that this is a life time product that means special for any couple. I would recommend visiting them but please go ahead and make appt with Shanna.

I went here for an appraisal of my engagement ring and the staff was helpful and friendly. The price was fair compared to other jewelers in the area and I felt better bringing my business to a local shop than a larger chain.

I can’t speak highly enough of Market Street Diamonds and their wonderful staff. Late last year, I began the process of shopping for an engagement ring for my girlfriend. After doing some research online, I made an appointment with MSD. Not knowing what to expect, I was primed for a «used car salesman» experience. «It would look great with a bigger diamond. Are you sure you don’t want to spend just a bit more? Then we could make something really nice.»
Instead, I spoke with Eva, who put me at ease immediately. Rather than pushing me, she took the time to learn and understand what I was looking for – what my fiancée liked, and what she didn’t like. I had such a great time on my visit that I decided on the spot that MSD is where I’d get the ring from, and cancelled my appointments with other places. Believe me when I tell you – I am never that decisive.
To make a long story short, my experience at MSD was wonderful throughout. Everyone there is incredibly kind, and incredibly helpful. You feel comfortable, and like everyone there wants to make you the best possible jewelry. Eventually, I decided to bring my girlfriend in for the first stage of the ring design process, and her feelings echoed my own.
MSD worked with me on the price of the ring, and on developing the perfect design. In the end, I had a spectacular ring that I could afford. It’s been two months now since I proposed, and I still catch my fiancée staring down at her ring. She’s gotten tons of compliments on it from friends, family, and coworkers. Not only is it beautiful, but it’s unique. It was built for her and it shows. If you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring, look no further than Market Street Diamonds.

I went to MSD for an appraisal of a family ring and ended up working with Dino (owner and designer) on designing an engagement ring for my fiancée.
I found out about MSD via Unilocal reviews — people indicated that MSD was extremely reasonable for appraisals ($ 82.00). I sent an email to set up an appointment. Upon my first visit/​arrival I was welcomed into MSD and immediately assisted. My appraisal took about 30 minutes and it was during this time that I was introduced to the owner and designer (Dino). Dino was extremely kind and talked me through all the characteristics of my ring and stone. I was immediately drawn to his personality, style, and friendliness. Additionally, he offered that if I would ever like to come back and work with him to turn my family ring into another piece, then he would be more than happy to help me.
I came back to MSD a few months later to start looking at engagement rings. At this point I was not sure that I was going to reset my family ring’s stone. I just wanted to get an idea of what MSD offered. I worked with Emily on figuring out what settings I liked (and thought my fiancée would like). Over the course of a couple of months Emily and I corresponded via email; she was just as attentive in her emails as she was when I was in the store.
I ended up deciding to unset the stone in my family ring. Dino personally unset the stone for me (i.e. brought tools down into the store) and kept the original ring’s setting intact.
For my fiancée’s engagement ring, I combined two of Dino’s settings into a perfect setting for my family stone. Dino was amazing to work with from start to finish. Initially, I was extremely hesitant to turn over my stone to Dino (as it is a family stone). However, he made me feel extremely comfortable and created a perfect engagement ring! He tweaked little things and worked with me to make sure the ring was just the way I wanted.
We cannot wait to go back and get our wedding bands designed and made by Dino! I cannot recommend MSD and Dino enough!

What more can I say? Market Street Diamonds is a dream!
My boyfriend proposed last week, so I can finally write this review (!!), but when we went several months ago to look at the different rings I was astounded by how warm the staff were. Rayna made me and my now fiancé feel at home, and truly made it a wonderful experience. She was patient as I tried on ring after ring for almost 2 hours! She explained the pros and cons of different styles and gave honest feedback and wonderful advice.
I also love that they source their diamonds from Canada and make the rings and do the cutting here in the U.S.
I cannot recommend this place enough!

I did my homework prior to beginning my ring shopping adventure and in all the research I did, no other shop in the area had a reputation nearly as long or well-​reviewed as Market Street. I decided this would be where I’d start looking, and as it turns out, end it as well.
This small unassuming shop on the edge of Georgetown was warm and welcoming every time I stopped by. On my initial visit I met Shauna and she became my guide though all of the various ring styles the shop makes and eventually though the entire ring buying process. I knew I wanted something atypical in a ring and Shauna was more than happy to help me find the perfect match for my now fiancé.
I’ve been through this process previously and I can say without a doubt that this experience was the least pressured and most professional ring buying experience I’ve ever had. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and communicative throughout the process and worked to find a ring that was perfectly within my budget. I highly recommend this shop to any any everyone looking to find the perfect ring for their occasion.

If only there was a way to give more stars… sigh. Market Street Diamonds is legit! I recently got engaged and my ring was a tad big (size 7 and I turned out to be a size 4). I called around to several places but none really compared.
When I contacted MSD they were super friendly and told me to come in whenever. I showed up a few hours later and they greeted me by name. The girl behind the counter took her time measuring me to ensure a good fit. She said they would have to melt the ring and reshape it, I was a bit worried, but she was super reassuring.
A week later I picked up my ring and it was absolutely fantastic. I mean, it didn’t even look like it was resized, amazing! Since then I’ve been raving about this place to all my friends. I highly recommend MSD, the staff is friendly and knowledgable, the owner takes his time to speak to his clients and they have some amazing jewelry. Go here! You won’t regret it.

I’m extremely satisfied with the quality, value, and customer service I received from Market Street Diamonds. As soon as I walked into the store, all of the pressure and anxiety I had about finding a unique, antique style engagement ring for my girlfriend disappeared.
Having already been to most of the prestigious jewelry shops in the DC area, I had a preconceived idea that this experience would lead to another sales pitch for a ring I didn’t entirely want. WRONG. Upon entering, I immediately felt that the courteous staff had my best interest at heart. They took time to learn about my girlfriend’s preferences and presented a large selection of engagement rings that met my needs.
The highlight of the experience was working with Dino, the owner and artist. He earned my confidence through his expertise and honesty. He sketched a custom ring design based on the proportions best suited for the size and shape of the diamond I desired and quoted me for far less than I expected to pay. I placed a deposit and returned in two weeks to find the most amazing ring that I could have imagined. My fiancé is THRILLED with her new ring and I’m grateful for making such a wise decision. We both look forward to working with Dino again on our wedding bands.
I highly encourage others to visit Market Street Diamonds. They’re a stellar business that puts customer satisfaction and quality above all else!