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Jay Jewelers
Since 1991, Washington D.C. residents have trusted Jay Jewelers to offer fine watches and exquisite jewelry, along with skilled repair and service to match. Jay Jewelers is conveniently located at L'Enfant Plaza, close to the L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station offering service for the Orange, Yellow, Blue and Green Metro lines. We offer free quotes for repairs, engraving and purchase of your gold and jewelry.
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Exceptional quality, ultimate convenience, affordable prices - Jay Jewelers offers everything you need for jewelry and watch repair. We specialize in care and repair of gold jewelry, silver, diamonds and precious stones. Service for all watch brands, makes and styles. Whether your item has exceptional monetary or just sentimental value, we provide the highest level of skill and care.
We pay cash for your gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewelry - Jay Jewelers is one of the city's most reputable buyers. Even broken or damaged pieces can retain significant value, come in with your valuables for a free quote.

We offer gold and jewelry buying service you can trust: Jay Jewelers is fully licensed, our scales are calibrated, certified and approved by the State Office of Consumer Affairs, and we conduct business in accordance with all state and local codes.
Reviews (25)
Molly Peterson-Cross
Molly Peterson-Cross
Jun 14, 2021
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What an amazing jewelry shop! Jay and Kim are such wonderfully kind, amazing people! We were lucky enough to be able to purchase beautiful, sterling silver Washington D.C. charms for our 8th grader and Jay soldered on the spot! Thank you so much for helping our daughter's trip be special!
Carol K.
Carol K.
Dec 03, 2020
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Man I been coming to jays jewelers buying jewelry for over 10 years, Mr. Chung is one of the most educated, fair, decent, honest, kind I can go on and on describing this man. I was so sad to see how corona virus has impacted this hardworking mans buisness. This is one of the cleanest, and one of the biggest variety of beautiful fine jewelry. I been to many jewelry stores, all of them carry beautiful fine jewelry but they don't carry morals, integrity and values . Here, they make you feel safe, and comfortable and make sure you are completely satisfied with all purchases, you can always
Matthew Kim
Matthew Kim
Nov 16, 2020
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Bought wedding bands for myself and my fiance and we love it! The owners were so kind and helpful! They gave us a walk through of different rings and materials and explained the benefits, build, and pros/cons for each one and helped us come to a decision. Their customer service was superb and they do complimentary shine and clean if you buy from them. Made ring shopping so easy and will definitely come again!
Black Cobra
Black Cobra
Aug 04, 2020
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Their jewelry is 2 expensive..they need 2 have some jewelry that are affordable & nice
Paulette Pidcock
Paulette Pidcock
Jul 29, 2020
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I feel so fortunate to have found a local jeweler willing to repair some special pieces that I have and love. I brought in a variety of pieces...from favorite earrings - one of which didn't clasp anymore...to a very expensive ruby/diamond ring I purchased in Thailand that needed resetting and cleaned. I took a total of 7 pieces to Jay on Friday - March 13th and picked them up today...Monday, March 16th. The pieces were beautifully restored and Jay graciously cleaned some of my other rings...without charge while I waited. I highly recommend Jay's Jewelers @ L'Enfant Plaza - Washington DC.
Patty Bennett
Patty Bennett
Dec 01, 2019
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Jay Jewelers is a wonderful small business treasure at L’Enfant Plaza! I can always find a new “must have” piece of jewelry whenever I go in there and they offer a range of jewelry types to appeal to many. And even better than the pieces is the fantastic customer service I receive each and every time - Jay and Kim take great care of me whether it’s fixing something that has broken or sizing my rings or polishing all the silver I buy from them! Jay took such care of an antique watch I have, spending weeks figuring out why it wasn’t working and then he fixed it!! I was grateful - I will
Ye Eun Esther
Ye Eun Esther
Sep 19, 2019
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Jay and his wife are such sweet and attentive people! I had an engraving done here and it was perfect -- a relatively low cost, and it only took one day! They made sure it was perfect before I made my payment and took it home. Jay even went as far as to clean/shine it and wrapped it up carefully for the journey!
Lisa L.
Lisa L.
Jul 07, 2019
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My engagement ring is vintage and irregularly shaped. I first had Jay resize it for me in May 2018. He did it in 30 minutes and gave me the extra piece of gold that he had removed in case I ever needed it to be sized up again.

Then in June 2019 I asked him to make a custom band to match the engagement ring. We talked about what I wanted- tiny diamonds to resemble the diamonds already on the engagement ring. He did an incredible job! My engagement ring is not quite symmetric and he made it to match the side he felt looked best. It fits EXACTLY with no space between the two rings. It&apos
Herbert Rutherford
Herbert Rutherford
Jun 04, 2019
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I recently had two watches at JAY’s to be repaired and overhauled.
Although they came very highly recommended.
They exceeded my expectations.
The work was accomplished quickly,
In addition both watches were cleaned and polished.
Their prices were very fair.
They also provided a two year warranty.
The owners were courteous and professional..
I highly recommend JAY’s, for your jewelry and time piece repair needs.
HR
Samuel Y.
Samuel Y.
Mar 22, 2019
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Went to Jay Jewelers earlier this year when I was engagement ring shopping. I spoke with Mr Chung on what I wanted and showed him some pictures and he made exactly what I was looking for. He was also able to get a quick turnaround on the ring once he got the diamond. Will definitely be going back to him for our wedding rings.
Hoon H.
Hoon H.
Jan 04, 2019
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Great people! Great service! Honest pricing. Purchased a bracelet two years ago and am in LOVE! Will always return here to get services for my other pieces.
Just M.
Just M.
Oct 08, 2018
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Wow, I would give this business zero or negative stars if possible... They took my watch, then claimed I never gave it to them in the first place. Now I am out a watch! BEWARE this jeweler at all costs!!!!! I wish I had seen all the negative reviews before having anything to do with them!
Stacy B.
Stacy B.
Feb 07, 2018
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I highly recommend them for repairs and restoration. When I took an art deco diamond ring there to be resized, the jeweler showed me how the white gold had worn off and suggested replating to restore its luster. I did not feel like I was being "upsold" but rather, given additional information to consider. I had the ring replated as well as resized, and the results were beautiful. The work was completed ahead of the time promised, within hours; and the cost was only a couple hundred dollars. I needed some jewelry cleaner, and the staff was very helpful explaining options and letting me
Jay Jung
Jay Jung
Dec 09, 2017
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We have purchased several items at Jay Jewelers over the past 10 years.
The quality is excellent and the service is always the best.
Jay Jewelers is the best ever!
Skilled and honest.Beautiful pieces. Great workmanship.
Very pleasant and prices are fair.
I highly recommend them to all my friends.
thank you very much for your kindness and fine work!
Jon Paul McCracken
Jon Paul McCracken
Nov 24, 2017
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This place is great! Went there because of the rating and I wasn't disappointed. Friendly and fast service. I will recommend to everyone and bring my watches here when they need batteries as well
Danielle W.
Danielle W.
Mar 01, 2017
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What ever you do, do not take your jewelry here to be serviced. I brought my less than 1 year old wedding rings into be rodium plated and specifically asked to have the stones checked. After I picked up the ring I noticed one of the prongs, which were fine when they were dropped off, had broken. I went back the next day and the jeweler denied having anything to do with it and would not offer to repair or provide any refund. I now have to pay another reputable jeweler to do his job and have it fixed.
Andrew Daum C.
Andrew Daum C.
Nov 13, 2016
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Great people! Great service! Got ring resized! The process and the ring fit like butter!
Maddie B.
Maddie B.
Aug 30, 2016
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I took two rings here to be resized and they did an excellent job. After looking around at prices and convenience this was one of the pricier places, but convenience won out.

When I got back my first ring, it looked better than new and was sized perfectly. They did such a good job with my first ring that I brought in the more expensive one. They were able to resize the rings same day. I will be bringing in other jewelry for a cleaning.

I've also had my watch batteries replaced here and again it's more expensive but so convenient.
Aleshia D.
Aleshia D.
Jul 01, 2016
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I have been a customer at Jay's Jewelry for more than 15 years. I recently took some jewelry in to be cleaned and a ring resized. I am always pleased with customer service and the service provided to my jewelry. I also love my recent unique purchase of a rope chain which gets so many compliments! I've traveled the world but Jay is my go to guy for purchase and service of my pieces. I have even taken advantage of their layaway and am always pleased with their relationship they maintain.
Bradley H.
Bradley H.
May 06, 2016
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Asked me pay $50 to open and dry my watch. The watch is rather inexpensive but has sentimental value.

The jeweler in my neighborhood ended up opening it and drying it for free.
Nkemjika O.
Nkemjika O.
Mar 16, 2015
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This team was so nice, I asked them to take out links in my new watch and they did, but noticed it closed way to tightly. I walked away and said that it was fine and not to worry. I left and went to pay for a croissant, but couldn't turn my wrist to get into my wallet. I walked back and they not only smiled and fixed it with no issue, they didn't even say "told you so" which makes them all types of awesome in my book. Go there for all of your watch issues!! :)
Violet B.
Violet B.
Jan 15, 2015
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I had my watch's battery replaced there three months ago. Last week the battery died. I went to the store to complain and the owner took my watch to the back and when he returned he claimed that the battery was 4 years old and was marked with the date that the battery was replaced. I paid to get the battery replaced again but I feel like I am dealing with dishonest people so I will not be going back there.
Sheryl S.
Sheryl S.
May 24, 2014
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I've had several jewelry repairs done here, always with satisfactory result and on time.. The staff is able to communicate quite well in my experience. The price for all my repairs seemed reasonable.
Frehiwot M.
Frehiwot M.
Mar 08, 2014
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I have been going to this store for years. They fix anything very unique staff you get anything done on the spot with reasonable rates having my jewelry fix or watches fixed or changing batteries it doesn't matter what I always am pleased. I highly recommend this shop.
Dave P.
Dave P.
Mar 12, 2013
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Jay Jewelers is a small jewelry shop in the L'Enfant Plaza underground mall. In my 3-4 visits there, it is my experience that they have imperfect understanding of spoken English and can be quite belligerent in their treatment of customers.

Last week, I dropped off a 15-year old watch that was showing signs of battery failure. When I picked it up the following day, I was told that the entire quartz mechanism has failed, could not be fixed, and must be replaced. The price they quoted was $89. I refused the offer, and took the watch to a neighborhood watch repair shop in DC the next day