Category: | Jewelry Designer |
Address: | 520 SW Yamhill St #1010, Portland, OR 97204, USA |
Phone: | +1 503-228-5090 |
Site: | marxjewelers.com |
Rating: | 4.9 |
Working: | 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 11AM–5PM Closed |
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Jerry Oelerich
I recently purchased an engagement ring from Marx Jewelers for my girlfriend of 6 years, just before a trip to Costa Rica. I visited Marx and just two other jewelers in Portland, all selected on account of their excellent reviews online (and because they are locally-owned businesses). I picked Marx because 1) I was the most pleased with the beautiful & unique ring styles that were on display (I didnt have time to pursue a custom piece), and 2) because I found Slava to be very honest, reasonable, attentive, and personable. Slava helped me get the exact ring I wanted in a very short amount of time--I selected it Friday afternoon, and he had it ready for me on Tuesday. I could not be more pleased with the experience with Marx Jewelers and Slava, and my fiancee and I (she met Slava when she got the ring fitted after we got back from the trip) look forward very much to visiting with Slava in the future. Very possibly to select a wedding band for both my fiancee as well as myself (the mens band selection is understandably smaller than the womens, but I saw some options that really caught my eye...or we might even inquire with Slava about a custom piece, as I understand he does a lot of custom work). Very highly recommended!
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Jessica Trownsell
My mom gave my boyfriend and I her pear shaped diamond to use for my engagement ring. With such an uncommon shape it was very difficult to walk into any large chain jeweler and find a setting that would accommodate it. Most places had a catalogue that had 1 or 2 settings that I would have to purchase sight unseen. One chain jeweler had the option to make something custom, but the price was outrageous and they still couldnt really show me what the final product would look like. I started to feel a little defeated until I stumbled upon Slava at Marx Jewelers. I went in with a couple of pictures of what I had in mind and he helped me figure out all of the details. Not long after, he was able to email me 3D renderings of what the finished ring would look like! With such a large and important purchase this really put my mind at ease. After giving my approval, I was able to stop in and see/touch my ring in wax. I wanted the finished ring to be a surprise so my now fiance picked it up. He made me wait 6 long months, but when I finally saw it I was amazed at how beautiful it turned out! If youre looking for a custom ring for a very reasonable price you need to head to Marx Jewelers...you wont be disappointed!
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Jennifer Sikhamsouk
I am recently engaged, and my fiance had my ring designed by Slava at Marx Jewelers. Slava created the most gorgeous and perfect engagement ring I have ever seen! It is more beautiful than anything I had imagined. My fiance made the decision to go through Marx after meeting with and talking to Slava, he felt confident in the quality of work and service. Slava worked diligently with my fiance to give him an array of high quality diamonds to choose from, as well as explained the meaning behind "the 4 Cs" as it applied to each diamond. He also sent my fiance multiple computerized designs, and worked on them until the ring was perfect. Slava went above and beyond to make sure the ring was exactly how my fiance described. He did such an amazing and quality job! I have received SO many compliments on my ring! I want to say thank you, to Marx Jewelers, for being a part of this special journey, and for working with my fiance to make the ring of my dreams! We look forward to seeing you again, and we most definitely recommend to everyone looking for high quality, outstanding customer service & communication, and beautifully unique custom design to go through Slava!
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Nicole Dobrenen
First of all, let me tell you that I never write reviews, but I cannot even describe how grateful I am to have found such an amazing jeweler - Slava at Marx Jewelers. My fiance and I researched and interviewed different jewelers for months. With my finger being a size 3.75 it was tough to find jewelers who could create the ring I wanted in the right proportions. Most told me that I would have to get solitaire, which while beautiful and classic, wasnt what I wanted. We ended up coming to Slava at Marx Jewelers once and knew that he was the Jeweler for us! I described what I wanted and he even sketched out a design with great understanding on how to maintain quality with correct proportioning! After all of this I am so so soooo extremely happy with the finished product. Its perfect for me and is everything I imagined and more! Slava is trustworthy, produces high quality, heirloom jewelry and gave us the best price than any other jeweler quoted us for a custom ring. Marx Jewelers is our favorite jeweler and I will always recommend him to friends, family, and any acquaintances.
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Tony Shum
Slava is a good, honest guy to work with. He knows his stuff. My recommendation for anyone going here is to first figure out what your budget is and what you want. Otherwise, it can be quite confusing. For diamonds, read up the 4 Cs and decide what is crucial to you and what you are willing to sacrifice. Once you know what you want, Slava can find the best value for you. Hes understanding and wants to work with you to get what you want and to not go home empty handed. However, it may take a day or two to get it completed. A couple weeks or more if customization is required. To my fellow Canadians. When the exchange rate is favourable, this is the place to go to get your jewellery, especially since its tax free. You may want to contact him ahead of time to ensure they are open when you plan on going. Get an idea of what you want from the website before heading down, just makes it easier. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. Right now he is in a high rise building in Portland downtown but he will be moving soon so hopefully it will look stunning.
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Michelle Matthews
My fiancee and I procured a rather large Oregon sunstone a couple of years ago and decided that it would be the centerpiece in the engagement ring. I came prepared with a dainty design, but Slava in his wisdom showed us settings that would work better for such a large stone with specific needs as far as protecting the stone. He worked diligently to incorporate my design desires and quirks; I think I may have drove him a little crazy! He patiently teased forth a design I am absolutely thrilled with! It fits the stone without being clunky...even the under gallery (a new term I learned while working with Slava!) is elegantly beautiful. I also know no one will remotely have the same ring as Slava ensured our wishes were fulfilled. Now every time I look at my ring, I am reminded not only of my love for my partner and the Pacific Northwest, but of an artists love of his craft. I highly recommend Slava...he will deliver perfection!
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Eric Coats
They are very knowledgeable and arent trying to upsell you. They get the work done quickly, and also work with Palladium, which a lot of jewelers wont work with. We had one diamond mounted, which my then-fiancee and I showed up 10 minutes after closing because we got stuck in traffic, and they not only stayed open to wait for us, but then proceeded to mount the diamond so we didnt have to leave the ring. We were in and out in 20 minutes, all after hours! Not to mention they did it cheaper than any of the other 6 or 7 places I called. We also had a custom wedding band made, which turned out awesome and was finished in about 2 weeks. The only issue was in resizing my band the engraving was polished off, but Slava had it re-engraved for free when I pointed out the issue. Overall a great experience. The work was very well done, the rings look great, and it was a very reasonable price for it all.