The best! A family owned business in a relaxed atmosphere with fair pricing and , patience no matter your needs. In addition Phillip has more knowledge of diamonds than anyone in town .- by far! He has been a diamond cutter since his youth in South Africa, before immigrating to the United States many years ago. He has worked with people all over the world due to his expertise. He knows what he’s talking about and also has the honesty that is often far too lacking in the jewelry industry. So if your real interest is in quality, confidence in what you are being told and fine craftsmanship Van’s is the only...
Read moreMy husband had a design concept for my wedding ring using a beautiful opal, diamonds and a blue sapphire. He showed his idea to me and I loved it. Van was able to custom make it using white gold to hold the opal, the sapphire and five diamonds graduating in size and and it is amazing. He was able to incorporate a few family diamonds that were not in any setting anymore but very sentimental to me. We could not have been happier! He is extremely talented and is a true artisan and jeweler! You will not be disappointed. It is a forever piece of art and a symbol of love that tells the story my husband...
Read moreThe whole Van Ennemis family really took care of us. I entrusted them with the design and purchase of my wife’s 25th anniversary ring and they blew us away! The cut/color/clarity and, of course, carat weight were all exactly what we were looking for. The even more amazing thing, to me, was we stayed within our budget! We travelled from Knoxville to Martinez on a recommendation and we were not disappointed. Honest, straightforward, and very educational. I will be by to see them again...
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