J Yontef Diamonds & Jewelry
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Jewelers-retail, Appraisers, Jewelry DesignersJewelry
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Message from the Business
From Classic to Couture
By appointment only; no display cases or sales pressure
Expert gemological and design guidance and education for the best quality and value possible
Custom designed fine jewelry made just for you
Ready-to-wear fine jewelry customized to your wishes
Redesign - Update unused jewelry; use your heirloom Diamonds and Gemstones
GIA-graded, Eco-friendly Canadian Diamonds encouraged
Platinum, Palladium and Gold; Eco-friendly metals available
All Gemstones including Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, Pearls, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, etc.
Appraisals performed in your presence
Clients throughout the US served by phone, e-mail and fax for shipment anywhere
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Customer Reviews (170 reviews)
George Huddleston
on Citysearch Nov 19, 2009When I finally decided that it was time to pop the question, I arrived at the reality of, "I have no idea how to shop for or buy a ring!" I immediately consulted my sister, and she agreed to help me pick our the perfect... (more)
DanCamp
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2009I have one word to describe J. Yontef Diamonds and that word is "SEQUEL." My husband and I have commissioned Jay several times over the past few years to create different pieces of jewelry for one another...Jay, you do... (more)
holiday1
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2009When I finally made the decision to show my true feelings for the wonderful woman in my life, I went onto City Search to read reviews of local jewelers in the Nashville area so that I could get the best engagement ring... (more)
TennesseeSmiles
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2009- My fiancee's rings that we designed with Jay came back from "his people in New York" a 3/4 size too small. Also, it wasn't exactly what he said it would be but said that he took some creative license. -Jay sent us to... (more)
Lytton
on Citysearch Nov 15, 2009The two most important things to know before starting this review: 1. She said yes. 2. She loved the ring. I started looking for engagement rings back in July. "Plenty of time," I thought, "before I plan to propose... (more)
alexandrite1
on Citysearch Nov 03, 2009My experience with Mr. Yontef was fantastic. I wanted a gem stone engagement ring for my girlfreind, and had decided on Alexandrite. I met with Mr. Yontef and 1 day later he had a number of stones from various sizes and... (more)
Esco
on Citysearch Oct 24, 2009When all other jewelers said it could not be done, Jay worked with me and made my request happen in a timely manner. I needed a Canadian mined diamond and he was able to find the perfect one for both my likes and budget. He... (more)
cweingartner
on Citysearch Oct 06, 2009Having visited the majority of well repudiated stores in the area I came across the Yontef's while browsing Citysearch. Like all the glowing reviews before, he delivers the total package when shopping for jewelry.... (more)
CharlesKrystal
on Citysearch Sep 23, 2009Are you looking for an experienced, quality jeweler that you can TRUST?? Someone who you would turn to in order to get that perfect engagement ring, necklace, or other special piece of jewelry? Look no further than... (more)
dgantzho
on Citysearch Aug 09, 2009I was referred to Jay by a good friend of mine who knew I was searching for an engagement ring. My friend had always told me that "When the time comes, come talk to me. I have got THE best diamond guy in the country." To this... (more)
thebyrdrealestategroup
on Citysearch Aug 09, 2009I found Jay right here on CitySearch and he had 155 five star ratings so I though he must be good. I had a call with him, told him what I wanted for my fiance and when I came in, he had several options waiting for me which were... (more)
kanneq
on Citysearch Jul 26, 2009I cannot say enough good things about Jay and the service he provides! My fiance and I first met with Jay to discuss my engagement ring. Although we had been to several jewelry stores, we didn't know much about... (more)
mgv2009
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2009For 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... (more)
NMayo
on Citysearch Jul 09, 2009I 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... (more)
blm2010
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2009My 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... (more)
xcitats
on Citysearch May 18, 2009I 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... (more)
TPayne
on Citysearch May 10, 2009My 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... (more)
BrianSmith444
on Citysearch Mar 30, 2009I 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... (more)
KinTN
on Citysearch Mar 25, 2009Jay and Adrianne love their work and their customers. They offer creative solutions and deliver one of a kind jewelry. we couldn't be happier! (more)
BobandMelissa
on Citysearch Mar 24, 2009We 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... (more)
BrentandJan
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2009OK, so I admit I was skeptical. This Jay Yontef guy has like 150 reviews and all but one are 5 STARS. Who gets that kind of universally positive feedback? However, being the analytical, painstaking kind of person I am... (more)
mattcarter1980
on Citysearch Feb 05, 2009I 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... (more)
jbrobinson
on Citysearch Jan 06, 2009After 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... (more)
cbeeeea
on Citysearch Jan 06, 2009I 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... (more)
cbar31
on Citysearch Dec 28, 2008I 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... (more)
irishtiger747
on Citysearch Dec 11, 2008Jay 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... (more)
WendyandDon
on Citysearch Nov 20, 2008I 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... (more)
tt0511
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2008This 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... (more)
scasstn
on Citysearch Oct 27, 2008I 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... (more)
NashAficionado
on Citysearch Sep 10, 2008J 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... (more)
NashvilleHappyCamper
on Citysearch Sep 03, 2008Jay 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... (more)
b1m7d
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2008I 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... (more)
tmc1067
on Citysearch Jul 12, 2008When my boyfriend and I started looking into engagement rings, I had my heart set on a Tiffany Novo. When we went to look at them in person, though, I was pretty disappointed in how tiny the center stones were--they had... (more)
gabriellemusic
on Citysearch Jun 29, 2008My fiance and I visited many jewely stores before someone recommended J. Yontef. We were thrilled to work with Jay and Adriane as we were looking for a unique engagement ring and wedding bands to suit our budget and our... (more)
kjmg
on Citysearch Jun 20, 2008Although this is my first review, I wanted to share my experience with Jay, just because it was so wonderful. I discovered J. Yontef through the Best of City Search. I read all of the comments and not one customer was... (more)
BFWilliams
on Citysearch Jun 10, 2008I was preparing to propose to my girlfriend and luckily received an engagement ring from my mother that had belonged to my great-great aunt. The stones in it were very unusual and beautiful but the setting was small... (more)
WAWeaver
on Citysearch May 05, 2008After calling on different jewelry stores for information about resizing my wife's engagement ring (a rather simple procedure), I grew pretty jaded about customer service anywhere. Every person I talked to made... (more)
taylorpetty10
on Citysearch Apr 26, 2008My fiance and I just got her engagement ring from J Yontef and we couldn't be happier. He will work with your budget, whatever it may be, and makes the entire process of picking out (or creating) the perfect ring... (more)
mrcsmith
on Citysearch Apr 04, 2008When we found Jay on Citysearch, it was evident that he was a highly sought-after gemologist and jeweler. I browsed through his website and was amazed by his portfolio. Knowing of his high-profile clientele, I was... (more)
slpinTN
on Citysearch Mar 30, 2008My fiance and I were out searching for a wedding band to match the ring he had given me. I began to google one day and that's how I found Jay. He was great to work with and once I described what I was thinking he immediately... (more)
Ivanchester
on Citysearch Mar 24, 2008I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I thought I would be browsing the clear glass display cases of a retail jewelry store with a snobby clerk sneering at my working-class blue jeans. Instead, the man at the... (more)
AussieRob
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2008I live in Memphis and my girlfriend lives in Nashville, so when we first started 'thinking' about looking for engagement rings we had a look at a LOT of different jewelers in both cities. Jay Yontef, and his wife... (more)
KerinStarr
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2008I never cared much for jewelry, but I wanted something special for our anniversary. The problem was that everything looked like the same old thing, everywhere we went. It never occurred to me to have a custom made ring... (more)
liyab25
on Citysearch Feb 06, 2008My husband and I had a great experience working with Jay and his wife Adriane. Their dog Tiki is adorable and so friendly too!!!. It was my mom's 50th birthday and I wanted to have give her a pair of custom made pearl and... (more)
sweetvenus
on Citysearch Jan 27, 2008My fiance and I went to Jay after we got engaged. My mom had given him her old engagement ring from my dad, but we wanted to enhance it. Jay made the entire process painless and fun. I wanted rubies added to the ring, and he... (more)
aosmith2009
on Citysearch Jan 08, 2008After searching for an engagement ring for months, I could not find a ring that represented the relationship I had with my girlfriend. I decided to have a ring custom made and found Jay's name on Citysearch. After... (more)
mac050
on Citysearch Dec 20, 2007After going to all the ?high-end? jewelers, I decided to buy my fiances engagement ring from Jay because he was a straight shooter and didn't try and shove what he had on the shelf at me. After working with Jay to select... (more)
webbcl9
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2007My fiance proposed with no ring because he wanted me to pick out what I wanted. I browsed at some very high end jewelry stores, but no one had THE ring. 3 different friends then recommended that I go see Jay, and he really... (more)
ewolburg
on Citysearch Nov 25, 2007I walked into Jay?s office knowing very little about diamonds. When I left his office I felt like I knew more than a lot of the big chain salespersons! I felt confident that I was being guided in the right direction with... (more)
missboots
on Citysearch Sep 24, 2007After being married for over 16 wonderful years my husband, Eric, finally decided he was ready to "take the plunge" and buy me a bigger diamond (the first ring was very sweet~but a tiny diamond). He told me this is what... (more)
somemembername
on Citysearch Sep 24, 2007After visitng some of the jewelry warehouses in the burbs and basically getting nothing but blank stares from "customer service representatives", I found my way to J. Yontef. The entire experience was a pleasure,... (more)
rl_dukes
on Citysearch Sep 19, 2007Jay Yontef (and his wife Adriane) are the best kept secret in Nashville - however I guess the secret is out NOW! Always a fantastic and warm experience working to create the most beautiful pieces ever. Nashville is... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Aug 28, 2007<b>In Short<br></b>Locals searching for custom designed, hand-made jewelry flock to the jewelry specialists that stray away from typical display cases and bulk inventory. Guests can expect a private... (more)
smokincao
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2007Jay and his wife Adriane offer unbelievable service and expertise to go along with their beautiful jewelry. Jay made my fiance and I gorgeous custom wedding bands that we absolutely love. We would recommend Jay to... (more)
amcm
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2007Jay recently made a new ring for me in celebration of my 20th wedding anniversary. It is stunning! It's hard to convey in just a few words what a great experience this was. After I found Jay on citysearch, my husband and I... (more)
lawcwebb
on Citysearch Jul 19, 2007I had little idea where to begin in finding the perfect ring for my girlfriend. My lack of knowledge was as startling as Jay's ability to convey his vast experience in an easy-going, educational manner. After my first... (more)
ebilbrey
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2007I recently bought an engagement ring from Jay. From the first time I stepped in his office, I knew I could trust him, and that's important when you're making such a big purchase. He was very informative, and he taught me... (more)
robertsawyer
on Citysearch Jul 07, 2007I was referred to Jay Yontef by a friend, and I could not have been happier with my experience. I expected that his work would be professional and of the highest quality, and it was. I was also pleasantly suprised with... (more)
smokeyjo21
on Citysearch Jul 01, 2007when i came to Jay with my ideas and my limited budget, he said to me with a smile, "we can do this." from that point on i knew that the ring that was going to represent my love for my fiance was in good hands. it was a journey... (more)
psalm27
on Citysearch Jun 11, 2007My girlfriend and I had been together for nearly seven years. I had watched as she patiently waited while many of her friends and family got engaged and married. Needless to say, I wanted her moment to be beyond... (more)
hardawayja
on Citysearch May 29, 2007I came to Jay in March of 07 with a modest budget and an idea of what I wanted and he was able to work within my budget with outstanding results. From the outset he was honest and professional about the quality of diamonds... (more)
thanksyontef
on Citysearch May 27, 2007J. made the exact wedding band and engagement ring that we wanted and the rings were stunning! I had gone to two previous jewelers in another city; the first did not come close to creating the engagement ring that I had... (more)
paradidl
on Citysearch May 08, 2007I inherited my grandmother's engagement ring when she passed away in the mid 90's. It was an already stunning piece of jewelery and looked forward to giving to that special someone when the timing was right. Well,... (more)
mom2abbyjack
on Citysearch Apr 17, 2007I had been looking for a pale pink sapphire ring for a couple of months and knew exactly what I wanted. I had been to several well known jewelry places in town and received the run-around and was told that my ring was a very... (more)
casey07
on Citysearch Apr 04, 2007I found J on the internet, and am very pleased. Once I met him, I knew that getting my ring from him was the right decision. He spends a lot of time educating his customers about diamonds and makes the purchase easy. I got a... (more)
cmccaffrey13
on Citysearch Mar 31, 2007I entered Jay's office as a complete novice of diamonds and quickly found myself being educated before we ever discussed a possible sale. My "Diamonds 101" course with Jay insured that I knew something about... (more)
tj_in_sylvan_park
on Citysearch Mar 11, 2007To celebrate my 2-year anniversary with my girlfriend, I wanted to buy her a ring and give it to her during a vacation at DisneyWorld. I read all of the positive reviews on-line and figured I would call Jay. He was so easy... (more)
karellen451
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2007In shopping for an engagement ring, I went to every place possible in Nashville. After finding J. on citysearch, and deciding to give him a chance, I was pleasantly surprised. He took the time to explain what to look... (more)
jonm328
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2007Jay is a friendly, very knowledgeable person who makes the whole experience of buying a diamond ring easy and fun. He takes the time to make sure you know exactly what to look for in a quality stone and then helps you... (more)
welleree
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2007I order a custom designed engagement ring from J. Yontef which arrived back in December. The ring was so perfect that I nearly cried when I saw it. She did cry when I asked her. She loved the ring so much that she removed... (more)
jm37203
on Citysearch Jan 16, 2007Admittedly, I was a little skeptical after reading all the reviews and then seeing Jay's very small office. Don't be. Mr. Yontef is passionate about his trade and is a great source of information. There was... (more)
sandyroo
on Citysearch Jan 12, 2007I visited several brick and mortar stores and scoured the web, but none of the ring settings I saw impressed me, except for one. However, I couldn't buy the setting separately from the stone, and since the store's... (more)
kenstegall
on Citysearch Dec 20, 2006My wife and I have worked with J on a diamond heart shaped pendant. He initially set the stone we had picked out in a beautiful setting and at a very reasonable price. Unfortunately two years later my wife lost the... (more)
ccrburns
on Citysearch Dec 03, 2006Jay made my 20th anniversary wedding band. I gave him a picture similar to what I wanted and he took it from there. It is truly stunning! It is wonderful knowing that it was made especially for me. Jay went above and... (more)
wingscapes
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2006J did our engagement ring...and we went back to get the wedding rings...the custom built wedding ring was a perfect match to her engagement ring...Call j and get REAL customer service..and a great deal!!... (more)
matthewarrol
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2006I was really looking for something special for my wife who's about to give birth to our first child. She has wanted an upgrade to her Diamond Engagement ring for a long time and this seemed like a perfect opportunity.... (more)
harpersommers
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2006I had an engagement ring in my head for months, but couldn't find the exact one I knew I wanted. I found J's website and from looking at a few samples there, I immediately knew he would be able to make my antique-inspired... (more)
mattwindham
on Citysearch Oct 17, 2006J. Yontef is by far the easiest, enjoyable, and most knowledgeable jeweler I have ever met. I had shopped at several locations to get ideas and had received instructions on the 4 C's but no one could match Jay's... (more)
mhillenmeyer
on Citysearch Oct 12, 2006Jay is amazing! I knew absolutely nothing about engagement rings when I entered his office. He was patient and really took the time to teach me the basics. Given that I was trying to design the engagement ring for my... (more)
dallas2007
on Citysearch Sep 23, 2006Jay was recommended by a friend in Nashville as a "must" when I was looking for engagement rings. Having never been jewelry shopping before, I was completely overwhelmed by the whole process. Jay not only made the... (more)
skiplucasgreat
on Citysearch Sep 14, 2006Yontef rocks. He is really cool, high-end, and does great work for the money. We love him! Thank you Yontef! (more)
weilaway
on Citysearch Sep 14, 2006I visited Jay to find the perfect ring my wife for our 20th anniversary. He was able to point me in the right direction in a matter of minutes by going through his catalogues and then giving me his expert advise about... (more)
ngeorge78
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2006I went back and forth on choosing my wedding band. I changed my mind, had multiple questions, asked for different prices, and finally took the advice I needed from Jay to help make my decision. I picked up my ring today... (more)
katsman10
on Citysearch Aug 26, 2006Looking for rings around nashville was starting to make my head spin!! I don't know why I wasted so much time going to other places instead of acting on the great reviews I had read about J on citysearch. My experience... (more)
doctorjdp
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2006When I began the search for the perfect ring for my girlfriend I started by doing research on the internet. After about 3 months of research I decided it was time to start looking and visited several diamond stores.... (more)
gaff123
on Citysearch Jul 02, 2006When my grandmother died, she left me a diamond earring. I was not sure what I wanted to do with this special heirloom so I waited many years. When I was finally ready to turn the earring into a necklace, a friend... (more)
danielprewitt
on Citysearch Jun 21, 2006Did a great job designing a replacment wedding ring - platimum ring that captured the original design stood alone on it's own. (more)
hemidancer
on Citysearch Mar 08, 2006My fiance and I went to Jay and he quickly educated us on what to look for in a diamond. When we told him that we had actually found a ring elsewhere he went over the certificate with us and told us what a good deal it would be.... (more)
deboxtremo
on Citysearch Feb 26, 2006After searching for a ring for over a month, I happened upon Jay on this website. All the reviews sounded great, and the service and value was far beyond what any of these reviews could state. The ring was gorgeous and... (more)
jjwaldman21
on Citysearch Feb 08, 2006After trying in vain for over a month to find what I was looking for I happened upon J. using citysearch. I figured 79 excellent reviews couldn't be wrong and they weren't. He is first class and by far the most... (more)