Malka Diamonds & Jewelry

Category:	Jewelry Store
Address:	529 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA
Phone:	+1 503-222-5205
Site:	malkadiamonds.com
Rating:	4.9
Working:	9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 10AM–4PM Closed

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bill auch

After visiting just about jewelry store downtown and out at the malls, I purchased an engagement ring from David at Malka Diamonds. At the chain stores, I was turned off by that feeling of marketing blitz and a sales push, as well as the followup calls. I was looking for something more meaningful than just plunking down a credit card and getting taken for a ride once again. She is going to be wearing this ring forever, hopefully, so that experience mattered to me more than it normally would. We decided on a vintage, 1930s ring. Malka has a good selection of classy old rings, and they are completely restored by their in-house jeweler. In addition to modern styles, they actually have new rings that are designed to look vintage... I think we looked at every ring in their cases. Actually, I think we looked at every ring in within the city limits. David is a gemologist. It was a down to earth, quality experience. There was no hawking over us, it was comfortable. My fiance even checked out the ring a second time at her lunch hour. It really was a great experience.

Maria Dawson

I went to Malka without reading reviews. Initially I came to sell my beautiful Tacori wedding set that I had bought at a consignment shop impulsively earlier this year. It was uncomfortable because it had diamonds and decoration all around it. Ronnie was very helpful and suggested some different options. The ring had CZ as the main stone and after consulting with Ronnie I decided that I wanted a colored stone in it to make the set more for fashion rather than daily use. She said they could order a stone and also make the ring more comfortable to wear. The price quoted was very fair and they did exactly what they said they would in the time framed promised. When I bought the ring it was bent and a little big. I had asked another jeweler to size it and fix the bend but she said she could not fix the bend it was to difficult. Malka not only did the requested work beautifully, they also made the ring a lot straighter in the process. I will absolutely be back, hopefully very soon!

Robert Ridder

The customer service at Malka is great. The selection is great. There is no sales pressure at all, they only help you find the piece of jewelry that youre looking for. My wife was steered towards a less expensive ring as it better matched the style she described to them. We found Malka after visiting a larger "friend in the diamond business," thinking that the latters selection or prices might be better. The experience at the larger store was off putting; you see someone at the front, you wait, you see a second person who hurriedly shows you as many rings as possible in a short amount of time all while trying to get you to commit a deposit, then you go to another room with cashiers. Malka is the complete opposite. One friendly person to greet you, direct you towards their available pieces, while offering helpful advice and letting you know there is no rush or need to decide on the spot. Its a pleasant, no pressure experience.

Lily Adelae

My experience with Malka Diamonds & Jewelry was easily the best experience Ive ever had with any jeweler. They are friendly, helpful and patient. They pay strong attention to detail and I can tell they do careful work, which I appreciate so much. I dropped off my engagement ring to be resized. The jewel on the ring had came loose, but I forgot to tell them this upon dropping it off. I received a call that the ring was finished exactly a week later (when they said they would call) and when I picked it up, I discovered a beautifully polished and resized ring... the best part? They fixed the jewel. I didnt even have to ask them, they just went right ahead and fixed it. I call that real customer service. Malka truly cares, and I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you Malka!

Juan Canteli

I cant say enough good things about Dave and everyone at Malka Diamonds. I had spent months searching for someone to make the right engagement ring, and ran into obstacle after obstacle with other jewelers who werent able or willing to make the ring that I was after. Daves response? "Sounds like a fun project to make someone happy". The communication was fantastic, and on more than one occasion he actually talked me out of more expensive options to stay the course with the initial concept. The work was done quickly, it looks great and I couldnt be happier. Shopping for an engagement ring can be a horribly nerve-wracking experience, and Dave made it effortless.

Margo Yohner

This company is the best! We had them custom design my wedding band (which was a fairly intricate design). I essentially gave them a napkin drawing, they made a few suggestions to improve the design and within a very reasonable timeframe they delivered back to me the most beautiful and perfect wedding band! To top it off, on a separate occasion, they took the time to fix my engagement ring, which was not even purchased through them. They fixed the prongs, straightened a couple of the diamonds that were set poorly and got it back to me within a week. I trust these guys 100% and could say more about the quality of work that they do!

Kelsey Ellingsen

I wish I could give this shop 100 stars for the quality of work and level of service. I received a beautiful vintage engagement ring that my fiance got from his mother. The stones and band were beautiful, but the main stone was set way too high and needed a completely new head. This was a big job and I was terrified that I might not like the end result. I was foolish to worry because the ring looks better than I could have ever imagined. They are masters at what they do. I would recommend this shop to anyone who is shopping for a ring or is in need of someone to make some adjustments. They are hands down the best in town!

A Private User

I love my ring. Ive always wanted to design a ring for myself. When my grandmother passed away my mom wanted me to have her wedding ring. It had 5 small diamonds in it (my birthstone). I went to Malka Diamonds and met David and Stuart. We worked together and designed the most beautiful ring. It has the 5 diamonds in it, plus three birthstones (my mom, dad, and brother & sister-in-laws). Stuart listened to what I wanted and made suggestions and together we came up with the perfect ring (and its sentimental too)... What I wanted, I got! I recommend Malka Diamonds and Jewerly to help you find your perfect ring.

A Private User

Excellent all around service and experience. I happened into this shop one day simply to get ideas, price ranges, etc for a piece for my girlfriend. David and Ronnie, the shop owners, were ready to help. They provided me with the information that I needed. With lack of experience, David easily could have taken advantage of my lack of knowledge and sold me on a higher price stone but instead pointed me towards a stone with overall better value. They were patient with me as I changed my mind over and over. Couldnt have asked for a better experience, value, or outcome. Will for sure be returning for all my jewelry needs.

A Private User

I went to Malka to have some jewlery appraised after I was robbed last year. I liked what I saw and the advice David gave me, so I went back to them when I decided remake some of my grandmothers old pieces into new jewelry. Stuart worked with my sketches to create an exquisite, original, knock out diamond ring that I will wear for the rest of my life. It was a pleasure working with a fellow designer who understood what I was after and was able to take my design and make it real. He also created a pair of simple diamond earrings for me that I can wear every day. A great shop with a lot of talent and integrity.