One day while down at the Iowa River Landing (lots of cool stuff down there if you haven't checked it out recently) I randomly decided to stop in to Diamond Leaf Jewelers and get my wedding ring cleaned. Before cleaning it Miriam checked it for loose stones and noticed that two were loose in their setting. It was a problem I had had before with the ring, but thought had been corrected by a previous jeweler. Miriam was very helpful in clearly explaining why the stones were loose and even showing me under magnification what the issue was. Though I am not from the area, I visit regularly for business, so I decided to have her do the adjustment to my ring to correct the problem.
Just before the work was done she gave me another call with more detail and a few more ideas for my ring. Once we decided which route to go, the work was done within the time frame she had estimated for me (which was important since I wanted to time my ring being done with my next visit to the area). I was very pleased with the quality of work done. She made sure to let me know that she would check the ring in the future at no charge to make sure the stones remained set as intended.
Throughout the entire process, from the time I first walked in the door until after I'd picked up my ring, the most impressive part of the experience was the effort and care Miriam gave to me as a customer. I felt she was very invested in making sure that I understood what my options were. She listened carefully and was understanding of what my priorities were, and she offered helpful suggestions based on the feedback I gave.
My experience was a fairly simple jewelry repair, not terribly complex or expensive. If she put the amount of concern and attention to detail into something as small as my issue, I am completely confident that she would be a terrific resource for someone looking for custom jewelry or someone wanting work done on an...
Read moreI recently got my fiancée's engagement ring from Diamond Leaf Jewelers. The ring looks fabulous and I cannot imagine a more beautiful and shining ring. The owner couple - Miriam and Chris are the best you can ask for if you're looking for any type of jewelry. Miriam is the true expert and artist, she's been in the field for many years, and she brings all her enthusiasm and dedication to whatever the customers need. She's willing to help whatever I requested for a dream engagement ring. I basically knew nothing, and she took the patience to walk me through all the precesses, from ring setting to the diamond, from wrapping the ring to the insurance, she was so considerate and thought about every single step was involved. Miriam made everything so easy and simple, and all I had to do was just to tell her my expectations. Unlike the other jewelry stores (e.g. the ones in the malls), she made no pressures on me as soon as I walked in the door, and she is extremely friendly and made me feel I was just talking to a friend. And the decoration of the store is absolutely decent and beautiful, and it give you the ambiance of being at home. I can say that I have never had a better experience as a customer, and I can totally imagine myself to be a repeat customer. If you are looking for a dream jewelry in Iowa City/Coralville area, Diamond Leaf Jewelers is the one you should...
Read moreIt's hard to know where to begin in describing Miriam and her work. After running through the gamut of Kansas City jewelers (who made me feel like I was buying a car or "scoring a great deal"), I found Miriam in a moment of desperation. I'd been searching for a vintage engagement ring, and when I called Diamond Leaf Jewelers, I explained as much. I still remember what Miriam said: "Oh how wonderful! We actually specialize in custom jewelry, but if you want to come down to the store, I'd love to meet you and learn about what you are looking for and how I can help!" I was blown away by her willingness to use her estate connections to help me find the perfect ring, and her creativity when we decided to go custom using a familiy stone and antique accent stones. Miriam's wit, intellect, and extremely high standards amaze me every day.
At Diamond Leaf Jewelers, you get a piece of wearable art and a new...
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