J. Yontef Diamonds & Custom Jewelry

For my 40th birthday, my mother gave me the diamond from her wedding ring; this diamond had previously belonged to my grandmother. I met with Jay and discussed how he could take the diamond and create a custom ring showcasing this beautiful stone. I had some thoughts and a few pictures and Jay and Adriane provided feedback and great ideas. When the ring arrived I was confident it would be pretty...my expectations were exceeded, as the ring is absolutely stunning! Jay's expertise, precision, professionalism, and love for his craft are apparent in each piece of jewelry he creates. Pros: beautiful work, custom jewelry more

I had a uniquely shaped engagement ring and wanted to have my wedding band custom-fit to the ring, and have my husband?s ring made. After calling around to several jewelers in Clarksville and Nashville, I finally found Mr. Yontef, who was able to make a beautiful set of rings at a very competitive price for custom jewelry. Mr. and Mrs. Yontef are amazing individuals who are very knowledgeable and really take the time to discuss the product with their customers. I would highly recommend any jewelry purchase through them. I?ll never shop with another jeweler after this experience! Pros: Great Prices, Excellent Quality more

My fiance and I are repeat offenders at Jay's. My engagement ring was done by Jay and turned out beautifully. Trying to find a wedding band was a bit of a challenge for me since I was looking for something very special due to the significance of the diamond in my engagement ring (it was my fiance's grandmother's and is a European cut diamond, cut around 1910 or so). I did not feel a typical, run of the mill wedding band was really what I was looking for and wanted to nod at the fact that this was a unique and antique diamond. I searched high and low and finally found a ring I loved through an antique dealer but I knew that I wanted it set in platinum to match my engagement ring so I e-mailed Jay. Without hesitation Jay took on the job of creating the ornate c.1910 ring that I had found and fallen in love with. He took my engagement ring with him on a trip to NY to select diamonds for my ring so they would all match (and all be European cut). We had numerous phone conversations with him while he was in NY where he was incredibly patient as my fiance and I deliberated over what diamonds to purchase, never once pressuring us to make a purchase or immediate decision. We did finally make a selection, sight unseen, and Jay assured us of our decision. After Jay's return from NY he got started working on the ring and my fiance just picked the ring up yesterday and all I can say is WOW! It truly is an identical replica of the ring that I saw and is even more stunning than I could have ever imagined. During the entire process we did not see the ring mold or any type of sketch regarding the ring, just the final product and as my fiance and I discussed last night it never once even crossed our minds that Jay would not do a phenomenal job. We knew we had left the project in good hands. The craftsmanship and quality of the work that Jay does cannot be compared to anything I have ever encountered. I cannot wait to wear the ring (our wedding is not for another year) and tell everyone who made it for me. I cannot express how kindly he has treated us, how understanding he has been and how stunning his work is. I was awe struck when I saw my engagement ring and was out and out speechless when I saw my wedding ring. I know we will be going back to purchase my fiance's wedding ring and as my fiance has said we will never go to another jeweler no matter where life takes us. more

I had inquired at a jeweler for an engagement ring before getting cold feet and wanting something more personable. I found in J first a mini-educational seminar on diamond grading, which manifested when I examined the diamond with him under the microscope before making my final decision on the stone. I then had a band made custom just the way I wanted it. The preview wax model pictures I saw a week before the final product arrived were low-quality and hard to see, but the final product was anything but! It is a beautiful ring that my future wife loves, as well as me. Also, the ring came in three days after he said he'd hoped the ring would come in, but in the end it didn't matter much. My proposal was a great success, much in part because of J. Yontef. Don't just go into a jewelry store, become a part of the process. Pros: Custom-made, educational experience, one on one time Cons: He's only one man, so communication wasn't always fast more

My fiance' and I didn't care much for the current engagement ring style in the jewelry stores and my fiance' was interested in various custom extras, but we also didn't want to spend an enormous amount of money. I had already done some research about gem quality and various rating houses, etc. Pros: Personalized service, gorgeous jewelry Cons: none - they really are that good more

I had been looking for a unique engagement ring for some time and had heard about Jay through a co-worker and could not have been more pleased. My ideas of what I wanted were not exact, but Jay and Adriane really helped me put together a beautiful one of a kind ring. I wanted a good qualitiy stone within my budget, and they were very good explaining my options and hepled me pick out a beautiful stone. I would recommend them to a someone with any level of jewelery expertise. Pros: Great designs and service more

Jay and Adrianne love their work and their customers. They offer creative solutions and deliver one of a kind jewelry. we couldn't be happier! Pros: Great ideas for our wedding rings and quality gems more

We went to see Jay and Adriane after reading some of the great reviews on Citysearch. We weren't sure if it would be possible to design a wedding ring to perfectly match a c.1930s family engagement ring, but Jay made it happen. The finished project is absolutely stunning and far exceeded my already lofty expectations. We could not be happier! Moreover, I cannot say enough good things about the Yontefs themselves. They are incredibly friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and clearly take both pleasure and pride in their work. I would recommend them to any and all of my friends. Pros: Beautiful work, superb customer service Cons: What are the drawbacks? more

My wife and I went to upgrade her engagement set and couldn't be happier with the way Jay helped guide us through the process. He listened to what we wanted, explained our options, and was invaluable in guiding us in the right decision. Once we made our choice, Jay worked with his craftsman to create the perfect engagement set. The rings and the settings were flawless. We've been extremely satisfied customers for over a year and expect we will be for many years to come! If you are looking for the perfect piece of jewelry for a loved one run, don't walk to Jay Yontef. You won't be sorry and your item will instantly become a valued heirloom. Pros: commitment to quality, integrity, trust and respect Cons: NONE! more

I went to Jay to buy my wife's engagment ring a few years ago and just went to him again to buy a saphire and diamond ring. The day after I talked about wanting to get this ring for her, he had 4 saphires in form me to look at that were in different price ranges and I picked out the one I wanted and a few weeks later, the ring was here. The ring came out better than I could have imagined and my wife loves it. I would definitely use him again. Thanks for your help Jay! Have a good trip to Tuscon. Pros: He can get you/make you anything you want more

I was recently shopping around Nashville for engagement rings and visited most of the places throughout the city. Unfortunately, I found many of the nicer jewelry stores around town to be very unhelpful, somewhat dismissive and unpleasant to work with. Then I found Jay. I made an appointment to visit him in his Green Hills office and could not have been more impressed and satisfied from the very beginning. After introducing me to his lovely wife, who also works in the office, he asked what I had in mind for the ring and what my budget was. I also brought in a picture of my girlfriend (at his request) so he could get a better idea about who he was making the ring for. As I knew nothing about diamonds and engagement rings, he taught me everything I would ever want to know and made it a great learning experience without being at all intimidating. It was the only place where I didn't feel like an idiot for asking basic questions about diamonds and rings. He then had a few choice diamonds brought in for me to take a look at and taught me exactly why each diamond was graded the way it was, including showing them to me under the microscope. After picking a diamond and finalizing my design, I picked the ring up in a few weeks and it was perfect. It was as high quality as any of the high-end retailers (including Tiffany's) and he was able to construct my design exactly the way I visioned it. He was also very flexible in accepting payment. Pros: Quality of work, personal experience, office location more

After a bad experience at another jewelry store, I started seeing Jay & Adrianne for my repairs. Another company replaced my diamond with a cubic z. Obviously, after that I was very leery to let anyone work on my jewelry. Then I meant Jay & Adrianne, I won't go anywhere else. After years of having them work on my jewelry and admiring their creations, I mentioned to my husband that I would love for him, Jay & Adrianne to build me a custom ring. My husband had an idea in mind and Jay & Adrianne picked up so quickly. I'd almost call them mind readers. Not only did they catch onto the design concept, but they also understood what I was talking about with the color of my chocolate diamonds. They searched hard for the perfect color & did an amazing job. My ring is so gorgeous and the compliments I receive are numerous. If you are looking for the perfect gift, nothing is better then a customer piece of jewelry because it's just that, customized to you! And the price is right with Jay & Adrianne. I'll never go any place else!~ more

I would recommend Jay and Adrianne over any jeweler or store anywhere. I am a graduate student with a very limited budget and was searching for an engagement ring for my girlfriend. The only thing that I was sure of was that I did NOT want to buy from a chain or large, impersonal store. I found Jay via CitySearch and somehow immediately knew that he was exactly what I was looking for. He has no jewelry in stock, so I was never pressured to buy ANYTHING. He never once asked me my budget until I finally offered it up to him. Before we even talked about rings, Jay wanted to sit and hear about me and my girlfriend...how we met, what she likes, etc. Knowing nothing about jewelry, Jay sat with me for over an hour and taught me the ""ins"" and outs"" of buying jewelry and exactly what I should look for in a diamond. He was helpful and I always felt comfortable and confident that I was able to choose what I wanted, as opposed to some jeweler telling me what I should buy. I am confident that if I would have walked in with a $500 budget, Jay would have worked hours trying to find me the perfect ring to fit my budget. If you're looking for special, custom-made jewelry for any budget, there is no one more fitting than Jay and his wife. Pros: very personal, willing to work with any budget, excellent service and the ring was perfect! more

Jay and Adriane are easily some of the friendliest professionals I have ever met. I was looking for a local jeweler to find the perfect engagement ring for my girlfriend. Speaking as someone with a small budget just out of graduate school, I was worried that Jay would be out of my price range. I mean, take a look at his website (its phenomenal!) But I made an appointment and strolled into an office where there was no pressure to buy anything I didn't want or look at anything I didn't need. In fact, I brought in a family diamond that Jay was excited to work with and even educated me about the diamond I had. He appraised the stone and set it in a beautiful platinum setting. My girlfriend was so surprised! The diamond sparkled so much more in the new setting and looked like I had spent a small fortune on it. We had to have the ring resized twice, but I feel that sizing issues are standard and this in no way changed my opinion about the quality or the experience at Jay's. He gladly resized the ring and in a few days, had the perfect fit for my new fiancee. If you are looking for high quality and professional service at a great price here in Nashville, forget Tiffany! Go see Jay Yontef! more

I don't know what I could say that has not already been said...It was the reviews we read that brought us to Jay in the first place. We visited a couple local jewelers in the area looking for an engagement ring. Each place claiming their diamonds were the best or their prices were unbeatable. We had done some research on our own and still didn't know what ""C"" was the most important in choosing a diamond or how each one made a difference in the diamond overall. Heck they were all pretty. more

This was my first experience with a jeweler, making a large purchase. After checking out some big boxes like Jared with my fiancee, I decided to do a little more research. The big boxes gave me an uneasy feeling and I don't trust them. I found Jay here on Citysearch and after seeing such consistent, positive reviews felt I had to at least check him out. I was impressed by the awards, bio and website. My fiancee and I knew that we wanted something antique / vintage and unique and Jay seemed like he could pull it off based on his website. So, we set up an appointment with Jay. Jay and his wife Adriane are very pleasant people and make you feel right at home. They educated us about diamonds, ...more than the research I'd done on the net already and I felt confident that Jay could deliver what we wanted. We took pictures of what we were looking for so there wouldn't be miscommunication. Pros: A private, personal, unique experience unlike the big boxes that feel like Wal-Mart more

I am so happy with my wedding band that I would absolutely recommend Jay. I found him through City Search and I was skeptical at first even with all the great reviews because you just don't know what your going to get. I first went to Jay to fix the setting on my engagement ring (which was made out of state by another jeweler) and when it came time to get my wedding band I knew I needed to go back. Jay and his wife make a great team and they really love what they do. I was confident that he would do an amazing job and he exceeded my expectations! I did some comparison shopping at a few other jewelry stores and I am so happy that I went with Jay. Instead of buying a band I could find at any store, he was able to match my engagement ring exactly and they look perfect together. I couldn't be happier, I LOVE it! Plus, he was able to make the ring in only a few weeks. He is very flexible and will work with your budget. He definitely deserves all these great reviews! Don't waste your time going anywhere else. more

J Yontef's jewelry and service is as good as it gets. When shopping for an engagement ring, my finance and I wanted something that was 1-of-a-kind and we also wanted an unusual cut for the diamond. J was very accommodating, helped us with our design, and offered plenty of useful advice. We got a breathtaking engagement ring that was far superior to anything we had found at the retail stores. This is the place to go for custom 1-on-1 advice and friendly service! more

Jay did a great job in getting me the diamond I wanted within my price range. I also learned a lot about diamonds in the process. He took the time to educate me and explained things thoroughly. My fiance was thrilled with her ring since she hinted at the setting and diamond she wanted. Jay delivered! Would recommend him to my friends and family without question. more

I came to J. Yontef for the simple fact that I wanted to avoid the big name mall jewelry stores. I've been there and done that and the experience was less than stellar. Working with Jay to find an engagement ring was great. There was no pressure and there was no sense that I was an easy mark being a jewelry novice. I had done my share of homework on Pricescope and other online forums and Jay was extremely helpful in explaining some of the fact and fiction to my findings. On top of his straightforward, educational and no pressure service, he was able to make a beautiful ring for me on short notice that met my budget and my deadline. My fiancee loves the ring and that is all I can ask. I would recommend his services to anyone. Pros: One on one service by appointment more