Lauren Diamonds, Ltd.

05/02/2008 Posted by cheri2113

I looked everywhere for my bands, I asked around and several people said, "GO TO GARY"...I wish I started there to begin with. I was concerned at first because the prices I was being quoted were considerably lower, and you get what you pay for...but the quality was excellent, so I bought from LAUREN DIAMONDS and saved enough to pay for most of our honeymoon...I did have to wait 4 days to finalize my purchase, as Gary orders the products directly from the manufacturer, but he only charged me 10 % over cost, It was way worth it. Also, I got great seats to the Avalanche as a Thank You, ITS YOU I SHOULD THANK...So I wrote this, GREAT JOB...WE WILL BE BACK AND WE WILL TELL OUR FRIENDS

Pros: GREAT SERVICE AND PRICES.

Cons: Gary tries to do it all, he could use some help, but he is very helpful, maybe too busy

04/10/2008 Posted by hadre123

This place has the best prices in town. Gary took acre of me and really gave me sound advice. Go there!

04/05/2008 Posted by lersmi

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

03/12/2008 Posted by dogblue892

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. 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.

Pros: none

Cons: poor customer service

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02/21/2008 Posted by tinxmagic

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!

02/08/2008 Posted by Megan3333

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!

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11/25/2007 Posted by dirsch

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! Thanks for everything!!

Pros: Everything is a plus!

Cons: None

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07/30/2007 Posted by skee13

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.

07/20/2007 Posted by stei0419

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!

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06/25/2007 Posted by acsguitar

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. 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. 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. Thanks Gary and Lauren Diamonds!! (Go yankees)

Pros: Amazing Service, Excellent Quality, Fun Atomosphere, Killer Prices

Cons: Not a yankees fan :)

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