Gallerie Jewelers

Why are there only 5 stars on Citysearch, when there should be 10 for Gallerie Jewelers? Ted and Corey were absolutely amazing to work with. Ted worked with me patiently for 7 months on designing the perfect ring for my stone. He never rushed me. I kept changing my mind, and he kept being patient with me. He was always so kind and so patient. Maybe his real name is Job? Anyway, I am eternally grateful for Gallerie Jewelers and how they treated me like family. I have never left this stone with any jeweler, but Ted showed me the unique characteristics of the stone under the microscope before I left it for him to set, then again when it was set. If you are looking for the perfect jeweler, look no further. Thank you Ted and Corey!

Pros: Master jeweler & designer

Cons: n/a

Posted 10/09/09

Found Gallerie Jewelers through another jeweler's recommendation for an appraisal. We were overwhelmed by the initial friendliness of Corey, Ted and their four-legged friends! We felt like we were their only customers. They helped me design a custom pendant that turned out indescribably exquisite. We live 75 miles away and it was well worth the drive!

Pros: Friendly, exceptional, professional service!

Cons: NONE

Posted 08/15/09

Ted and Corey have created the best jewelry store around. They have a wonderful selection, update it regularly, and provide their customers with incredible service.

Pros: Products and Services

Posted 08/12/09

At other stores, my husband was so turned off by the experience of shopping for my engagement ring, and sales people scoffing at his budget or trying to convince him to go bigger. He also was not pleased with the selection at most places. But Ted, the owner of Gallerie, actually *undersold* him, and he had a beautiful vintage ring that couldn't be found anywhere else. And then he had a new wedding band that fit perfectly with the vintage style.

We always recommend Gallerie Jewelers to anyone who is jewelry shopping. The owners love what they do, they're incredibly good at it, and they treat customers very well.

Pros: Beautiful, unique pieces; expert staff; NO sales pressure

Cons: Somewhat limited hours

Posted 07/07/09

Gallerie Jewellers is an awesome experience for anyone shopping for beautiful jewelry, whether it be custom made or one of the great pieces already in the store! Highly knowledgeable staff and excellent care. I cannot speak highly enough of this local business!

Posted 05/31/09

I went to Gallerie Jewelers for my engagement ring. Ted was very personable and has a nice selection of both vintage and new pieces. His enthusiasm made my experience more fun. I was also impressed by his willingness to work quickly to get the ring on my finger!
I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality selection and good prices.

Pros: Customer Service

Posted 05/13/09

It's nerve-racking to find the right engagement ring. Jewelers like to throw around carat size, diamond size, and blah blah blah. This means nothing to me. I wanted the right ring for me that I thought was beautiful! After reading reviews on city search, Gallerie seemed like the place to go. Everything written about them is true. But what impresses me most, after only going to a few other jewelers in town, is the expertise and passion for their art - they are artists, not salesmen. I didn't want a traditional engagement ring, and Ted's taste is impeccable! I wanted my birthstone, aquamarine, and he hand picked the most beautiful gem for me. I couldn't be more pleased with my experience there. Now I just need to go back for the gorgeous matching aquamarine earrings! Oh, and if they don't have what you're looking for, they'll get it quickly and probably at a lower price than other stores. Gallerie is very affordable compared to other places.

Pros: expertise, non-traditional, passionate

Posted 02/02/09

I could site their variety of great designs, their expertise, the quality of their work ? all of those things are there. But at the end of the day you can find those qualities at many jewelry stores. What set Gallerie apart to me was their service and honesty. Visit a few jewelry stores, and you?re likely to walk away feeling like the only people who could really love their fiances are those who can afford a flawless diamond the size of a golf ball - Ted and Corey sold me a ring without making me feel like a kid who?d just had his lunch money stolen. To me the most important thing was finding a beautiful ring that I could feel great about buying without feeling like I?d been taken advantage of. Oh, and they?re doing a great job humoring my fiance who is in there about twice a day having the thing cleaned.

Posted 08/11/08

After visiting all of the big jewelry stores for an engagement ring (Jared's, Kay, Americus, etc.), I was very disappointed - all the rings looked the same. My husband suggested that I take a look at Gallerie Jewelers, and sure enough, it was like a breath of fresh air. They have a very unique selection and I instantly fell in love with their engagement rings. They have a lot of the antique style rings which is what I was looking for. They had so many great styles that I had a hard time choosing one! Ted did a GREAT job with my ring - it is absolutely beautiful and it was very reasonable. I always thought boutique type shops would be much more expensive than the chain stores but that is not the case. Plus, you get much more personal attention since it's a smaller shop. Gallerie Jewelers has a lifetime customer in me!

Posted 06/18/08

When I first arrived at Gallerie Jewelers I was on a mission to find the perfect engagement ring. It was one that my (now) fiance found at a new designer's website, showed me long before the proposal and I took a mental note of. Unfortunately, when it came to my actual shopping, my hopes faltered when I found out that my state didn't have a single discernable retailer for the up and coming designer and I preferred not to order online for a few reasons. I checked out some other larger retailers looking for similar rings but nothing came close, and quite frankly I found the experience slightly cold and offputting... a bunch of suits standing around with nothing to do ready to pounce on the next person who walks in kind of thing. At Gallerie, I was greeted by Corey and later met her husbund Ted and their two beautiful and sweet four-legged friends, Elke and Brina. The experience was instantly different and better than the larger retailers. Corey and I introduced ourselves and I discussed the reason for my visit mentioning the designer, and then we pulled it up on her computer to give her an idea of what I was after. At some point I also looked around the gallery and found some very pretty and unique pieces, much different than the rows and rows of your typical styles elsewhere. I would have been happy with a few different rings from the cases. Corey, however, decided to give the designer a buzz (something the other retailers wouldn't do). After suggesting to the person on the phone the prospect of establishing a relationship with the designer and Gallerie and describing my situation, to her surprise they said they would let her special order the band for me! This was on a Friday and by Wednesday of the next week Ted had the diamond Corey and I talked over (she and Ted are a wealth of information) and ordered for me set in the ring. It was absolutely perfect. Gallerie is owned by a remarkable (and funny!) family and they deserve your business!

Posted 04/17/08

I was refered to Gallerie Jewelers by a well respected jeweler I know, for Estate Appraisals, I was beyond impressed with their debth of knowledge and honest imput on pieces I thought of changing. I loved working with Corey and Ted, they are genuinely friendly and likeable, I left feeling like I'd known them forever! Their collection is magnificent, unique and rare. Of course I've been back, some pieces are just too irrestable to pass up! Comming from the Eastcoast and a 5th generation "estate jewelry junkie", there is no other store in Austin in their league. Their level expertise, honesty and warm environment truly make for a great a experience. Now that I've found this wonderfull place, why would I go any where else???

Posted 03/27/08

Gallerie Jewelers is exceptional! For my engagement ring, I was given this old family ring from my great-grandmother, and I wanted a new setting for the diamond. Gallerie Jewelers was so helpful in designing and creating a new ring that I absolutely love! I was completely surprised when I saw the finished engagement right; it is so beautiful. They also made our wedding bands, and mine matches perfectly. Everyone on both sides of our family is so crazy about it, they never stop asking to see it. I look forward to the next piece of jewelry because I know it is coming from Gallerie Jewelers.

Posted 03/01/08

We had an antique diamond pin in our family that was missing stones. As a consequence it hadn't been worn for generations. A friend recommended Gallerie Jewelers to us and we were very satisfied with their service. They sent the pin to a jeweler who worked for them in Mumbai, and he perfectly matched the stones and cut them in the old fashioned mine cut that matched the period and cut of the other diamonds. The pin was returned on price and on time, and looks today like it must have looked when it first left Tiffany's.

Posted 12/29/07

This is a great place if you are looking for the rare or unusual. It's not just what they have, it's what they can get for you. Anything you want-pick your favorite color and they can find a stone to match.

They are honest and fair and can get things in a broad range of prices. If you can't afford a ruby, they can get you a briliant cherry red natural spinel. If you can afford Colombian emeralds, great! They can get you the best. If not-how about tsavorite in a brilliant green ? Maybe you'd like a sapphire that changes from royal blue to violet depending on if you're in sunlight or artificial light ?

I've been a customer since 1998-never disappointed!

Pros: Great value, super variety, honest merchants

Cons: Closed on Mondays

Posted 11/09/07

Corey and Ted are the absolute best jewelers we have ever met. They have the knowledge to preform accurate jewelry appraisals for insurance purposes as well as repairing or sizing your favorite gems. At Gallerie Jewelers, they do it quickly and precisely - always with a friendly smile and a "Remember YOU Attitude." Drop in and look at the beautiful high quality jewelry they have . We are sure you will find a must-have gem.

Pros: Definitely a Thumbs Up with easy parking in the rear of the building and a great display of quality merchandise

Cons: MIsleading address of Jefferson is actually located on 35th Street just East of MoPac

Posted 09/29/07

We have been customers for 7 years from "THE" Engagement Ring to both of our Wedding Rings-to necklaces-to earrings-to new designs from old sentiments. Ted and Kori are so wonderful to work with and not only are you treated like family and royalty, the outcome is what your heart desires which comes from theirs. The finest of jewelry and shopping "with" Ted and Kori at Gallerie Jewelers has been and always will be an "Experience To Remember".

Pros: Quality, service, design, technique, and expertise of Fine Jewelry

Posted 09/21/07

Ted and Kori are excellent. I walked into Gallerie Estate Jewelers and received an education free of charge. Ted and Kori know that their high quality jewelry sells itself, and they do not apply any pressure for purchase. Both are enjoyable to be around and are completely honest. I had a great time working with them both; my wife loves her ring, and i will definitely be back for my next jewelry purchase.

Posted 08/27/07

Gallerie Jewelers is a great place to buy jewelry and an especially great place to purchase your engagement ring/wedding band. Ted and Kori really know their stuff. I was impressed with how friendly they were and so willing to help. Ted is easy going and can do anything that you or your significant other's heart desires. I could not imagine going anywhere else for my jewelry needs.

Pros: Customer Service and Quality (all diamonds AGS Cert.)

Posted 08/26/07

I cannot say enough positive things about Gallerie Jewelers! My fiance' and I were referred to this professional couple when we began to look for "the engagement ring". We were able to choose from an assortment of created rings, as well as loose stones and various settings. I now have a unique and gorgeous ring. The quality is superb and the pricing is perfect. We went back to choose our wedding bands and, once again, were thrilled with our findings. I highly recommend Gallerie Jewelers to anyone with any eye for beauty, quality and value.

Posted 08/04/07

This is a family owned and run business. They have a wonderful selection of colored stones and pearls. Ted will search for unusual stones for you, and is always ready to explore new ideas. I have purchased such diverse stones as black diamonds, tsavorite, paraiba tourmaline, madagascar garnet, boulder opal, and sapphires of every hue. They are friendly, very knowledgeable and helpful.

Posted 06/13/07