Past to Present – This is a long, overdue review for my beautiful ring that I not only purchased from Staci Le (Kim Chau & Company - Jewelers) but had her also bring my design to life.
Quick history, my mother passed when I was nineteen (I’m now over 50). It wasn’t sudden but our family, like most, was very special. Within the past few years, my father gave me the wedding ring that he had proposed to her with. It was a special memento for him – and it was now a very special piece for me too.
Combining some additional loose stones that I had acquired over the years - just waiting for a new life, I decided to stop in and visit “Kim Chau Jewelers” to explore options for my vision. It’s funny – I have driven by Staci’s store for years but never thought about dropping in to simply look around – my (BIG) mistake! Awesome store!!
Staci and I met in person a few times to discuss things – then via text and email to complete the whole process. The real value for any individual looking to create or design a piece of jewelry was that Staci took the time to listen to me and understand not just the history of everything but how I wanted to bring life into my design. (Please see pictures.)
The base, in white gold, is tulip-shaped to match my girlfriend’s favorite flower. The design of the stones is the Yin and Yang encircling an aquamarine stone, bookended with diamonds that trail down the band. My words aren’t enough for the ring and the pictures cannot come close to capturing its elegance.
In short, if you are in my position with ANY idea – please give Staci a call. If you don’t have a particular direction in mind and are looking for a special piece of jewelry, you will be incredibly impressed with the options that she offers and can make any adjustments that you’d like!
Thank you, Staci, for everything!! And thank you so much for the new, special memories that you have helped supply. I will be seeing...
Read moreI am a mom who looks for great quality at a fair price. Kim Chau has beautiful pieces that are on point and affordable. Dec 2018, I went to Tiffany's to buy my sister a gift for her law school graduation, the service was terrible, it was crowded and the experience with the salesperson was less than luxurious. Yes, I had the blue box but so what, I did not feel like ever going back. I had always looked across the street from my fav Vietnemese sandwich cafe, Les Girvral's, and wondered about Kim Chau (it is right across the street). This spring I went over after seeing a really beautiful Valentine's window display and found a similar gift that I had gotten my sister but with several more diamonds and it was about $150 cheaper. If you are professional woman seeking staple pieces, check out the store and you will get one on one service with the amazing and beautiful owner. If you are young woman looking for your first diamond, come here because you will find it and you will be treated luxuriously. Shopping is all about the experience right? Kim Chau has the Nordstrom vibe and experience and you will come back because of how you felt during and after your purchase. I never bought myself much jewelry but now, I have a place I can make that splurge. The store's new owner is a very passionate and hard working mom with a priority to offer the best service and fine jewelry, come experience it for yourself and don't rely on reviews for previous owner or the wrong location. Support your local Midtown woman owned business that is...
Read moreI was first speaking to Staci (store owner/manager) over the phone in 2017, my impression of her at the time was that she was patient and very knowledgeable about certain investment products. She thoroughly addressed all my questions and made me feel at ease if I was going to do business with her. In August 2018, I came in-person to purchase a few items (40k worth) from her. Staci made the buying process very easy for me. I think it was mainly because of the communication between Staci and I. She responded to calls and provided me the status of the delivery. Additionally, I’m happy with what I purchased knowing that the price was fair. Staci was very honest and very straight-forward when it comes to negotiation. I was able to verify that the price she gave me was fair through online database. So here are the reasons for 5 stars: