Lauren Diamonds Uptown

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1320 E 17th Ave (at E 17th Ave and Humboldt St)
Denver, CO 80218

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(303) 736-6676
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Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
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Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
Lauren Diamonds Uptown - Denver, CO
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My and my new fiance, thanks to the help of Gary and Lauren Diamonds, first stumbled onto this store on the whim of the other excellent ratings. As young, inexperienced diamond bu...

Worst

they stole my rings on consignment

Inexpensive, an education and a soda (or beer) 4/5/2008

This review is long overdue as Gary and I worked together on my wife's anniversary ring for three months last Fall. I originally called and made an appointment with Gary, telling him I wanted to create something nice but am quite inexperienced with diamonds. We sat together for 4-5 sessions, talking rings, diamonds, sapphires and baseball, not always in that order. He's a Red Sox fan but I over-looked that. I told him my budget and he cut that by more than half! Downselling a jewelry client? Well, after we came up with something we kind of liked, we sat back and mulled it over, than started again because after the education he gave me, I was able to get a better vision. Told him what version 2.0 was, which he really liked and then met with the person doing the work. He made one suggestion that would help me for the long term of the ring and we created it. My wife's 10th anniversary ring was a success, I looked like I actually knew something about jewelry and Gary threw in dinner for us! Saw the disgruntled customer experiences on Citysearch and you probably get that in all business but all I know is, I am happy, my wife loves her new ring and when I am ready to upgrade (jewelry, not wives!), I'll be back in the shop, sipping a cold one with Gary, creating a little more magic. Pros: Gary works on your schedule Cons: Not street level, so not sure where the business is more
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Stay away! 3/12/2008

If you are just picking jewelry out of a case or ordering it out of a book, this place is probably fine. But if you want custom jewelry made, stay far away! We originally went in to see Gary in August of 07. We showed him pictures of rings we like and came up with the design of the ring. He said it would be 3-6 weeks for the wax to be made, then we would approve it and the ring would be cast. He said he would call us and keep us informed, never did. We called and called and went in to see him numerous times. He kept saying he was working on it. We eventually even picked out the diamonds without seeing the wax. Once again he said he would call. We waited and waited, finally we called him, and he acted like it was our fault for not being in touch. This was about five months after we first went in, still no wax. Eventually we called and said we were getting impatient and he said ok I will have the ring finished for you next week, and he would call. He never called and so we decided we were done and would be taking our business elsewhere.\r \r Beware because Gary really puts on an act and tries to be your best friend when you come in for the first time. Then he seems to fall off the face of the earth. Cons: poor customer service more
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THE way to buy diamonds 2/21/2008

I have been buying our jewlery here for YEARS!!! It is by far the greatest way to get jewlery! We became great friends with the old owners, and the new owners are just as grand! Pros: Willing to work with you 100% Cons: Not quite as big as the other jewlers in town! more
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It is a BETTER way to buy a Diamond 2/8/2008

Lauren Diamonds is the place to go in Denver. We went to another jeweler in Denver and they laughed us off, they were not interested in what we were looking for, nor our price range. Then I called a jeweler from Minnesota that my parents trusted and always used. They strongly recommended Gary and Lauren Diamonds. It was the best advice we could have been given. Gary was fantastic, he really listened to what we were looking for and helped us to find the absolutely perfect ring. Lauren Diamonds made very little on our purchase, but they treated us like we were buying a 50,000 dollar, 8 carat ring. But best of all, there was NO pressure for us to buy, upgrade, or add to it. Buying an engagement ring should be a meaningful and special experiance and Gary made it just that. Moreover, we picked it up today and it is absolutely gorgeous. More beautiful than I ever imagined it would be. Pros: Service, SELECTION!!!!, PRICE! Cons: None! more
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Most beautiful jewelry & the best customer service ever! 11/25/2007

If you are looking for beautiful quality jewelry, great prices along with exceptional service, Lauren Diamonds, Ltd. is a must!! Located in downtown Denver, easy to find, parking is a breeze. The owner Gary is so personable & helpful. My husband & I live approximately 2-1/2 hours away from Denver. The only day we could make the trip to Denver was on a Sunday afternoon. Gary met us with a smile, offered us a beverage, & spent around 2 hours with us. **I called Gary a few days afterward to ask a couple of questions, he wasn't in--but, his helpful staff transferred me to his cell phone so he could answer my questions. Now where else can you get service like that??!! Our hats are off to you Gary & staff!\r Thanks for everything!! Pros: Everything is a plus! more
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Great service! 7/30/2007

Easy and convenient. Gary and his staff were extremely helpful and made buying an engagement ring fun. From the minute we walked in he offered us a beer and we got started. He has lots to choose from, and we were able to get a diamond we loved withing a few weeks. The prices were also fantastic. I would definitely recommend shopping here. more
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I love my ring & their service!!! 7/20/2007

My fiance, with Gary's help, picked out the perfect diamond for me-they spent over 2 hours looking in one sitting! My fiance decided to put the diamond on a generic band and have me come and pick it out. Gary was there to help every step of the way-no matter what! He found the perfect band for me and gave me an excellent! deal. He was very flexible and he made sure I had it in time to show my family. He and the rest of the staff are very friendly. I highly recommend them! more
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You can't go wrong: Incredible Service, Product, and Value (And free beer) 6/25/2007

Looking for an engagement ring isn't supposed to be an easy thing. However, Gary of Lauren Diamonds made the process painless and yes enjoyable. My GF and I went looking for a ring together as I have no idea about rings and the engagement, after 4 years of dating, obviously wasn't a big surprise. Gary greeted us warmly and gave my GF and I some cold Coors Light to drink while he finished up with another customer. While waiting we checked out his awesome collection of memorabilia and looked at some books with rings. Gary is one of the friendliest people I've ever met. You don't feel like he is trying to sell you something. In fact you feel like he is helping you make the best decision for yourself. The prices are amazing due to the fact that this is an inconspicuous location in a high rise building downtown. What he saves on rent (Don't get me wrong the building is very nice) he passes on to his customers. I had him mount an inherited stone in a Ring that my GF picked right out of his case. He gave us an amazing deal even after I revealed to him that I was a Yankees fan. After mentioning this Gary went in the back room and came out in a Vintage Red Sox Hat and Jersey. Gary and I talked sports, music, and beer in addition to talking rings. The process that I was so worried about turned out to be a great time.\r \r Once the ring was ordered Gary did an excellent job getting it to me very quickly. It looks great. I plan on going back to Gary for our wedding rings because everything about the Engagement ring process went flawlessly.\r \r So guys don't be afraid to start looking for rings. At worst you'll get a few free beers and an excellent experience. More then likely you'll get an amazing deal and great memories as well.\r \r Thanks Gary and Lauren Diamonds!!\r \r (Go yankees) Pros: Amazing Service, Excellent Quality, Fun Atomosphere, Killer Prices Cons: Not a yankees fan :) more
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great choice for the big step... 6/1/2007

I recently proposed to my girlfriend of three and a half years. I searched on my own and thought I was doing great. I also called many stores with particular thoughts in mind. When I called Lauren Diamonds, I got intouch with the owner, Gary. One of the first things Gary said to me was, I wil do whatever it takes to get your business, and to keep it for life. I also want your familys' business, and your friends business. From then on, I thought there had better be some extraordinary customer service from this company. I am telling you that my expectations were not only met, but also exceded. What I was looking for was one of a kind, with my own personal touch. Gary helped me achieve that through whatever means necessary. From shipping multiple stones so that I may view them, all the way through the final product, and a personal call just to make sure everything went as planned and if my now fiancee was pleased. Some of the benifits are a credit line at 0.0%apr for one year, insurance, and the piece of mind knowing that he personally stands behind all work preformed. In my opinion, Tom Shayne, Jarred, Zales, or even Bailey, Bankes and Biddle cant offer me anything even close to comparison to what Lauren Diamonds has and will in the future. I am proud to say me my family and any referral I can give will always go to Lauren Diamonds. We are lifetime customers. Pros: 0% intrest, customer service, knowledgable people, too many more to say more
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Terrible Business 5/24/2007

Valentine?s Day 2007, I was shopping for a gift. The next day it broke. When I took it back to Gary, he said he would give me in-store credit. I gave him a 2nd chance & decided I would buy her an engagement ring, had been planning. Picked out a ring & ordered it & I was happy that Gary said he would guarantee his product. 6 months later it broke & he refused to honor his guarantee. I opted not to work with him and we decided to use another jeweler. We brought the ring to his store and requested a full refund . October, 2007. (10-4-07) my fiance talked to him & he proceeded to yell at her about how dishonest she must be & that we must have done something to break it. A fool knows a brides? engagement ring is not something she continuously exposes to acid or chlorine, which is Gary?s accusation of her. This is not only rude and inappropriate, but unprofessional. 4 months later, the ring is still in his possession. He claims it's repairable, however other jewelers specifically told us it's NOT. (1-24-08), talked with him again. He got angry & told me he would win any court battles, due to his ?numerous? attempts at solving the issue & also that ?No one cares about your ring?. I think many brides care. (1-25-08) Talked again and he told me ""no promises"", he told me he would call me-never did. Gary will debate my story, saying he has offered in store credit for the ring and that it was in good condition when he sold it. After this and the original piece have broken, he has proven to be untrustworthy & I have no desire to work with him. If Gary tells you something, I would caution you to not believe a word he has to say about what he offers you & his policy on returns. Gary has proven to be a dishonest, unreliable, unprofessional, pathological liar with no moral compunction against thievery. He will follow through with very few of his promises and is not qualified to offer a product he refuses to guarantee. If you would like this story with details post & I will send it. Pros: Location Cons: Liar, won't deliver on promises more
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I won't buy anywhere else 5/14/2007

What an amazing shop! Lauren Diamonds has given us great service and beautiful jewelry over the last few years, and when my finacee purchased my engagement ring, Gary really went out of his way to WOW me. Now we're shopping for wedding bands, wedding-day jewelry, and bridesmaids gifts and as usual, we're finding high quality items at great prices. Gary has a a theory that it's worth every bit of his time and effort to give exceptional customer service and low prices because he plans to make life-long customers out of us. It worked! We don't shop anywhere else! :O) more
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Outstanding Customer Service! 5/10/2007

My experience with Lauren Diamonds was simply superior to the competition. For the last couple of months, I've checked out several other stores beginning my search for the perfect engagement ring and with this being my first time looking into this type of purchase, I wanted an education among other things. Gary did an outstanding job explaining not only his business, but more importantly, the things to look for in a band as well as a stone. And with the ideas from my girlfriend already in my head, Lauren Diamonds was able to create EXACTLY what I asked for and do it in a timely matter. Atmosphere was relaxed, no high pressure sales tactics... these folks really know how to support a customer. There's no doubt in my mind that I will be back! more
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The Highest Quality Diamond for the Best Price anywhere 4/25/2007

My Husband actually picked out a new wedding set for our anniversary and I was completely blown away. At first I was a little upset because by the looks of this ring it was not something that would fit into our budget in any way, shape or form, however, I fell in love with it and decided not to discuss what he spent.\r \r Well, I pay the bills, so when I ran across the receipt I could not believe such a magnificent diamond could be so affordable. (Don't tell anyone...People think I am rich now!). To give you an idea, my ring has appraised for more than twice what I spent. I am not one to take time for reviews, but my husband said the service was excellent and the process was effortless so Lauren Diamonds is worth writing about. Thanks again, Gary, we will buy all of our jewelry from you from now on. Pros: Service excellent, he will come to you when necessary, He can find any piece of jewelry that you have a picture of and price it for less than anywhere else I have seen. more
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Didn't need to worry about anything 4/21/2007

When I decided to get engaged, a friend at work turned me towards Lauren Diamonds. I had no experience shopping for diamonds, and I worried that might lead to me being taken advantage of. All of my questions were answered with no sales pitches or scams. Gary and I figured out exactly what I wanted and met my budget; the final product was more beautiful than I thought I could afford. Everyone at the store earned my trust and business for a long time. Great quality, great service! more
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The best jewelry store in Colorado! 4/21/2007

Gary Casey (owner of Lauren Diamonds) was an integral part in helping my fiance pick out my engagement ring. At every visit even before the ring was purchased, he was gracious, enthusiastic, and incredibly helpful. Six months later we returned to choose our wedding bands, and again Gary went above and beyond to give us the best price on the rings we had our hearts set on. Unbelievable savings even on our budget! We'll be faithful customers for every anniversary, holiday, and every other jewelry occasion. Best service, most knowledgable jewler, and the greatest deal in Denver by far! Pros: Relaxed atmosphere, no hard sales pitches, very informative more
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Friendly Service 4/17/2007

I had great expericence! I needed to sell a ring. No one in town would do that and get what its worth too. At Lauren Diamonds I got to name the price that I wanted to sell it for and they sold for just about that. I had great and friendly customer service. I would keep selling at Lauren Diamonds and even go buy from there too! Pros: Service, Friendly, Knows the business well Cons: Parking, Location more
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Best Jeweler in Colorado! 4/10/2007

I worked with Lauren Diamonds on consigning my old rings. They were wonderful! Gary the owner mailed out 1 ring to Austin TX for me and handled all the shipping details. I was in a pinch for my own ceremony and they made sure I had a ring that very day for my ceremony. I have never seen such wonderful customer service these days. I will use Lauren Diamond for every jewelry need. Their inventory and service are second to none! more
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Best diamond store 4/7/2007

Lauren Diamonds was the best experience I could have hoped for. Gary was not only helpful, but informative and understanding. He listened to all my needs(actually my fiancees), and found us the best ring at my budget. I never felt pressured, except from my family, of course, and the whole experience was painless. I went to all the different stores, and saw all the options and scary sales techniques, and finally ended up at Lauren Diamonds. I could have saved gas money, time, and a few headaches had I just went to Gary first. Most importantly, my fiancee is extremely happy with my choice, and is proud to say that she has the best ring of not only our friends, but of her oil and gas colleagues, that make the big bucks. Don't waste your time and energy anywhere else, call Gary right away. more
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THEY DONATED 5% OF MY PURCHASE TO MY FAV CHARITY 3/27/2007

We heard that Lauren Diamonds gave a 2% cash referalls, so we checked them out, while talking with them (they are really nice and casual , we felt no pressure whatsoever), we found out that they also donate 5% of the sale to a charity of my choice, we thought that was cool. We did take our time and shopped around, but ended up buying from Lauren Diamonds (Gary Casey was the manager) and we figure we saved about 1300.00 from the next lowest store. ALSO, the store is fun to go to because it is covered with autograhed albums and photos from everyone and they served my wife champagne and I got a Heinekin...good job LD. A++ Pros: NO PRESSURE, They taught us about diamonds Cons: Closed on Mondays, (But they opened for us anyway more
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Wonderful Selection, and Great Customer Service 3/27/2007

My friend told me about Lauren Diamonds, so I decided to check them out! The selection they have is wonderful, and the staff was helpful, (not pushy like some jewelry stores). I didn't feel like the staff was trying to get me to purchase something just to make a sale!! Not only did I get my husband an anniversary present, I was able to afford a little something for myself!! I will never shop at any other jewelry store!! Thanks Lauren Diamonds for making this such a great experience - I'll be back!! Pros: Helpful Staff - Great Selection more
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Family Owned and Operated Denver Jewelry Store - Award Winning Lauren Diamonds

Owner Message

  • Whether you're looking for an engagement ring, diamond bracelet, pair of ruby earrings, contemporary time piece or one-of-a-kind, custom fine jewelry - Denver's Lauren Diamonds - offers a wide selection at great prices to meet all your jewelry needs. Since 1979, this family owned Denver jewelry store has helped people turn their dream jewelry into a reality. If you decide custom jewelry is what you desire, Lauren Diamonds will work with you to design, craft deliver every detail. If you're not 100% thrilled, Lauren Diamonds will make it right. With most of their clientele coming from satisfied customer referrals, they take making every customer happy seriously. For engagement rings in Denver, no jewelry store can beat their selection or prices. Ask about free financing and the lifetime guarantee when you stop by to peruse the premier Denver jeweler, Lauren Diamonds, Ltd.

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  • Since 1979, family-owned jewelry store offers custom designs using diamonds, precious stones, gold and platinum; provides repairs and appraisals.

  • 7/12/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm; Sun-Mon Closed; Available Anytime with Appointment
  • Payments: Master Card, Diner's Club, Discover, American Express, Visa, Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Central Business District, Northwest Denver, Central Business District (CBD), Northeast Denver, City Park West, Morse Park
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