Buying a piece of jewelry for someone you love can be daunting. Whether your budget is $25,000 or $2,500, you want the piece to be “perfect.” With diamonds there is so much involved, and having someone to help you navigate the process is invaluable. That’s what Rachel was for me, a professional, who helped me obtain the perfect diamond necklace for my wife. She was never pushy; always available, she greeted me with a genuine smile, and she taught me way more than the three ”C’s” of buying a diamond. And after the sale, I wouldn’t even have thought to ask for an insurance appraisal, yet she offered it. To me, that is not traditional sales, that is a partnership formed between the buyer and the product provider - it’s service. I’ve been in Evansville for more than 30 years. The first big purchase I made when I arrived here, was a Diamond ring for my wife. I purchased it from a small jeweler whose family had been in the business for generations. I struck up a friendship with the owner that has held. They were one of the 3 jewelers in contention for this purchase. Droste’s diamond shown brighter, and Droste’s sales professional did as well. I would think that Rachel Clark is just as invaluable to Droste’s, as...
Read moreI can not express enough how amazing our experiences have been with Drostes. I came to them with an engagement ring that had been purchased 12 years prior from a different jeweler. Mr. Droste himself and the staff worked with us and my “old” ring and designed to wedding bands to go on either side of it. They created a ring, unlike anyone else’s, that is so gorgeous!! I get compliments daily. We recently went back into the store to get my ring cleaned because my daughter is getting married and Mr. Droste greeted us with a smile and handshake. He had his staff clean our rings and even had them dipped to make them beautiful for my daughters special day!! I will not go anywhere else again. The quality of work is outstanding and the way Droste’s treats their customers is a testament of why this hometown jewelry store has been here for all these years! Thank...
Read moreI have wanted a family ring for years to wear as a right handed ring. I had a vision of exactly what I wanted and the team worked with me to design something truly custom: the size and shape of the stones, the metal, the band, the setting, the position. They sent pictures along the way for my approval. When I picked up the ring it was even more beautiful than I had imagined. Truly a vision to reality. They provided an appraisal at no additional cost as well as a care kit. I always thought doing something custom would be extremely expensive - but the reality was that the ring was very affordable with genuine stones and an appraisal value of over $500 what I was charged for my ring. Droste’s has earned my business for a lifetime. It was a perfect marriage of quality product and quality experience. VERY...
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