Limon's Gems & Jewels

Jewelry Sales/Design/Repair, Appraisals - Antiques/Jewelry/Items, Antiques

About us

A family owned business with roots back to 1920. We still hand make jewelry in gold and platinum the way our great grandfather did back then! We specialize in Ideal-cut diamonds, usually accompanied by a AGS document (certificate) and fine colored stones

Business highlights

75 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Diamonds, hand crafted platinum & gold, estate & antique jewelry, vintage watches, jewelry repair, rhodium & gold plating, re-cutting, repair & re-polish of chipped & broken gemstones & diamonds, watch battery replacement & appraisals.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.820 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
5%
3
10%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.2
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-20 of 20 reviews

Ronald M.
08/2016
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
They were the only jewelers to provide a manufactured repair piece for the ring using an outside manufactured jeweler. And when that did not work they stood behind that quality and made sure that the ring was fixed and they did not over charge me to get it completed. When their were little flaws with the ring they sent it back twice and made sure that it was done right and that the work was good.
Description of Work: Repaired a gold ring

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Jennifer S.
07/2013
3.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
The necklace was returned with a broken clasp. On Anklet one the clasp was not fixed and the charm was not soldier as I had requested. On Anklet two the repair was made but the silver wasn't polished before its return to me. I never got s claim ticket and no phone call when the items were ready for pick up. Not the type of service that will keep me coming back. I get better service at Kay Jewelers in the mall!
Description of Work: Took a necklace and two anklets in for repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$25

Maureen G.
02/2013
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
The jeweler was very knowledgeable and personable. Wait time for repair (about a week) seemed reasonable. Not open on the weekend, though, I think Weds night is their only late night.
Description of Work: A diamond fell out of my wedding band and this jeweler gave me a very fair price for repair and helped tighten other prongs, add gold to ring to keep additional diamonds from falling out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$220

John K.
12/2012
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
Excellent service, and we are extremely pleased with the results. They were very courtious, and professional.
Description of Work: Set a stone that we owned on a ring that we purchased from the Limon's.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,200

daniel O.
12/2012
3.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
My wife stopped by Limon's to see if they could re-plate a gold bracelet. They weren't sure, but kept the bracelet for a week to see if they could do it. They decided they couldn't. We retrieved the bracelet. No harm, no charge. But we wish they could have been more definite at the outset. We found another local jeweler to do the work.
Description of Work: Gave them a bracelet for gold plating. They kept it for a week and then returned it to me, saying they couldn't do the work after all. They didn't charge me anything (but gave me a $150 estimate if they were able to do the work).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Kathleen G.
06/2012
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
I took my pearls in for repair and was given friendly, personalized service. The repair was completed at the quoted price and within the promised time frame. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: I had pearls repaired. The clasp was broken, and I had it replaced with a new 14k white gold clasp. The pearls also had to be restrung.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

John F.
05/2012
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
Had to cut and fit turquoise in one pendant and put a new clasp on another
Description of Work: Repair two pendants

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

KRISTINE M.
02/2012
4.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
They were good, but a little pricey.
Description of Work: When I was there last, they repaired some jewelry, and I bought a new chain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Mr and Mrs H.
11/2011
5.0
jewelry appraisal
  + -1 more
Excellent. They cleaned the items before appraising them so the appraiser could better see the items. the appraisel was done promptly and we were very happy with the services
Description of Work: Supplied appraisal of heirlooms that was very helpful

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Dinchen J.
05/2011
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
Fabulous customer service - I was promptly attended to in the store and given a detailed estimate with options for a variety of clasps. The restringing work was done faster than promised and looks wonderful. My only complaint (and it is a minor one) is that the bracelet due to the restringing process was longer than it was originally and the new clasp was slightly larger - this resulted in the bracelet being very large on my wrist and risks falling off. Mr Limon offered to have me bring it back to have it altered, but this would take some time and I was not that bothered by it. I would recommend them very highly - I imagine the work could have been done more cheaply somewhere else, but not as well and without such excellent customer service.
Description of Work: Pearl necklace and matching bracelet restrung and new clasping hardware attached

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

James C.
04/2011
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
It went extremely smoothly! I was given an accurate estimate for cost and amount of time that it would take. I was told 3-4 weeks, and the ring was ready in three. The staff there is very friendly, responsive, and really provides the personal touch that you can't get in a chain store. I went in on April 12 to check on the ETA; Mr. Limon recognized me, remembered the order and gave me all of the details about the process. He then called me the next day to tell me the ring had come in. He is definitely very knowledgeable, personable, and has a genuine interest in his business! My finacee loves her ring, and I would definitely return to Limon's for future jewelry needs!!
Description of Work: I went into Limon's to have an engagement ring made. I had some family heirloom rings that were too small to use. Mr. Limon was very friendly and helpful, and listened to my ideas and questions. He showed me some examples of rings that he had available and explained what kinds of stones are optimal and why. We arranged to have a custom ring made from the gold I brought in, and to have stones added to the final ring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

John B.
01/2011
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
Limon's did a beautiful job on the family ring. I'll be returning for repairs and appraisals in the future. I would recommend this small family business to friends.
Description of Work: Re-sized and reinforced an antique filagree ring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Jill S.
10/2010
5.0
jewelry stores, jewelry appraisal
  + 0 more
They were incredibly helpful in helping me choose a design. They gave me an estimate of the cost and it actually ended up being a little be less than expected! They had it ready the day they said they would. They also did an appraisal of it for me and spent time telling me a bit about the stone. Truly a family company and easy to work with.
Description of Work: I had my grandmother's diamond reset as a necklace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Tomasz M.
08/2010
5.0
jewelry stores, antiques
  + 0 more
I purchased a ring setting and diamond for my engagement ring from an online retailer. I brought it to Limon's to get it set. The owner explained different setting and what he recommended. The work was done manually and by a skilled person in his shop. It was more then I was expecting to pay but I feel very comfortable the diamond is not going anywhere. After it was set he showed me the setting in detail under a microscope. While I could tell little tiny imperfections under the microscope I couldn't see any of them white a naked eye.
Description of Work: I had a diamond setting put in to an existing band.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

John & Barbara H.
01/2010
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
Every repair was done quickly and professionally
Description of Work: watch band clasp repaired ring resized bracelet clasp repaired

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

Yakov R.
08/2008
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
It was great. The guys there knew their stuff and quoted me a decent price. I told them they needed to get it done within a week because of my wife's birthday. It looks very nice, and I can't complain about anything.
Description of Work: I brought in an engagement ring and had it turned into a platinum pendant. They bought a setting and rearranged it and set the diamond that I brought in myself.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

NICK J.
06/2008
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
They were higher price.
Description of Work: They made an addition to a necklace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Chris S.
02/2008
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
I worked with Mr. Limon (pronounced LYE-mun), the owner of the shop, who really seemed to know his stuff. He removed the stone from my ring and examined it to make sure it would work in the new setting. He also recycled the gold from the old ring and gave me a credit. Unfortunately, Limon's doesn't have a stone setter on-site, so the diamond had to be taken to another jeweler to be set. It took about 5 days, including a weekend. I was a bit disappointed that it took so long, and if I had known they didn't have a stone setter on-site I might have looked for another jeweler. However, the end result was lovely and I'm confident that Limon's did quality work on my ring.
Description of Work: I had the jeweler remove a diamond from one ring setting and set it into another. (I already had both settings.)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

DIANE P.
10/2006
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
So far; so good. They sat down to discuss the work, and also took a lot of time to speak about their craftsmanship. I will have to report back on whether their efforts to fix my necklaces were successful. Answered my email request immediately.
Description of Work: They are getting a quote for me on restringing two necklaces.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ALLISON O.
09/2006
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
They specialize in ring sizing as well as platinum and fragile pieces.
Description of Work: They put a spring loaded size into my wedding ring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

    Contact information

    7909 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

    www.limons.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Jewelry Sales/Design/Repair,
    Appraisals - Antiques/Jewelry/Items,
    Antiques

    FAQ

    Limon's Gems & Jewels is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Limon's Gems & Jewels accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Limon's Gems & Jewels offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Limon's Gems & Jewels offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Limon's Gems & Jewels does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Limon's Gems & Jewels does not offer emergency services.
    No, Limon's Gems & Jewels does not offer warranties.
    Limon's Gems & Jewels offers the following services: Diamonds, hand crafted platinum & gold, estate & antique jewelry, vintage watches, jewelry repair, rhodium & gold plating, re-cutting, repair & re-polish of chipped & broken gemstones & diamonds, watch battery replacement & appraisals.

    Contact information

    7909 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

    www.limons.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed