going to albert franks down the street for my next ring. (by 11111)

I recently bought a beautiful diamond engagement ring here. They were friendly and honest. I told them what I was looking for and they saved me a chunk of money. I recently returned to Leymaster jewelry and buy beauitful 14 karat gold pine cone earrings, and pendant!! I love this place!!!! (by judasp1)

The BAAK Gallery is a Harvard Square landmark. Over the past 30 years the BAAK Gallery has show cased an eclectic mix of American and International Fine Jewelry and Fine Art at its 35A Brattle Street location. Specializing in discovering new jewelry designers the BAAK Gallery buyers fill the cases with classic and sublime jeweled piecesrators have exhibited a diverse mix of American and artistic and trendy baubles in 14k and 18k gold and platinum. Pieces for women whose style transcends chic. Globally aware the in-house custom designer use only conflict-free Canadian diamonds and 60% recycled gold to create her designs. Each custom designed piece is a unique representation of the woman’s character and style sensibilities. Appointments are available upon request. (by anakatarina dervisevic)

My mother left her diamond engagement ring and wedding band at Solari and Huntington to be resized. A few days later, I left a diamond pendant and very valuable diamond anniversary ring that belonged to my grandmother at the store. They were to fashion a new pendant for me using the diamonds in the ring. However, when we went to pick up the jewelry, they said they didn't know where it was! FIrst Mr. Solari said it was lost. Then later he said it was stolen, but he did not file a police report as far as we know. The jewelry was never returned to us. My mother no longer has her wedding rings, and I do not have my grandmother's ring or my diamond pendant. This has been a nightmare for my family and a painful, stressful experience. We wish we never did business with them. (by J.H.)

Do not shop at Solari & Huntington or work with them in any way! I brought in heirloom diamonds to have a custom engagement ring made and the end result was not at all what the jeweler, salesperson and I had talked about – it was clunky, gaudy and poorly crafted. They initially quoted me $800 - $1000 and when it was finally finished they said it cost $1400! Working with them was very stressful – I had to push for them to finish the ring and they often didn’t return my calls. I ended up having the ring re-made by a different jeweler (Bailey, Banks & Biddle – who did a fabulous job) and wish I had gone there in the first place. (by KH)