NuancE Design Jewelers was established by Graduate Gemologist Richard Weiner in 1997 at its present location in Burlingame, CA. NuancE Jewelers specializes in customer service. Every client, whether in need of the simplest repair or assistance creating a one-of-a-kind future heirloom, receives the same personal attention.
At NuancE we will custom manufacture to your specifications. In addition, we offer a wide selection of fine jewelry as well as the highest quality repairs. As a Graduate Gemologist, Richard will provide you with insurance appraisals and estate evaluations. Please phone or email for an appointment and come see our latest collections in platinum, black rhodium, white, yellow, and rose gold, as well as white, cognac, and black diamonds.
At NuancE we will custom manufacture to your specifications. In addition, we offer a wide selection of fine jewelry as well as the highest quality repairs. As a Graduate Gemologist, Richard will provide you with insurance appraisals and estate evaluations. Please phone or email for an appointment and come see our latest collections in platinum, black rhodium, white, yellow, and rose gold, as well as white, cognac, and black diamonds.
Services
NuancE is a full service boutique jewelry salon. Along with a wide selection of classic as well as contemporary fine jewelry, much of our business involves repurposing our clients' existing gold, diamonds and/or gemstones and custom manufacturing to their specifications. Our in-house brands are always evolving and we concentrate on smaller designer oriented manufacturers.
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Timothy S.
Oct 04, 2021
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Richard and his Jewelry team are of the highest quality one can possibly find. He helped us custom design our Wedding rings 22 years ago, and as age, and a very dumb entanglement with our garbage disposal accident, he and his team brought my ring back to new! Absolutely amazing. They re-used the original 18K Gold and Platinum, re-worked & re-built the ring, and also sharpened the sapphire to brand new. It is 1999 again! I would encourage any and all to visit, and trust Richard and his Nuance team. THANK YOU Richard, and please avoid your Garbage Disposal with your Jewelry!
Reeden O.
Apr 24, 2021
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Needed an appraisal for my engagement ring and found this place on yelp. I called and Richard was able to accommodate us on the same day. What a genuine, knowledgeable and sincere man! We brought our diamond certification and he was able to tell us the cut, color, carat and clarity of my center stone, SPOT ON, without looking at the certificate! My fiancé and I were in awe, and it was such a fun experience watching Richard tell us what the diamond is as we compare it to the certificate I was holding.
Most importantly, he took time to listen to our engagement story, our main reason for the appraisal
Most importantly, he took time to listen to our engagement story, our main reason for the appraisal
Cynthia M.
Jan 22, 2021
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I needed some repairs and sizing, I had been to another Jewelry store and was not happy with many things. So decided not to use them. I have looked in this window many times. Decided to see about my repairs. So glad I did! Richard is so kind and knows his craft. My repairs are being done with a better price and feels like more expertise then I was being told elsewhere. I've been looking for a new Jeweler and I've found it! No not wearing a lot of my Jewelry during this pandemic! But I sure will be when its over and I'll be ready! Everyone needs to get ready to sparkle
Leah D.
Nov 21, 2020
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Angela A.
May 22, 2020
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I inherited a few of my late Grandmother's rings a few years ago. Sadly, they have sat in my jewelry box as they were "not quite my style".
I had always wanted to take the rings and have them made into something else , but a part of me felt like I would be desecrating my lovely Grandmother's memory.
Nuance Design Artisan, Richard Weiner , embodied charm, compassion, and confidence that he could transform my beloved Grandmothers rings into something I could and would want to wear daily .
The result brought tears to my eyes . My Grandmother's diamonds now lay close to
I had always wanted to take the rings and have them made into something else , but a part of me felt like I would be desecrating my lovely Grandmother's memory.
Nuance Design Artisan, Richard Weiner , embodied charm, compassion, and confidence that he could transform my beloved Grandmothers rings into something I could and would want to wear daily .
The result brought tears to my eyes . My Grandmother's diamonds now lay close to
Keaton
Nov 21, 2017
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Wow, I can’t express how happy I am with Richard and his work at Nuance Design Jewelers. Having received a ring with A loose diamond In A tricky setting, we wanted to make sure we found a skilled jeweler we could trust. We spent an afternoon in Burlingame and went to 5 different jewelers on the block. each told us a very different story about what was causing the diamond to be loose and how to fix it. Some offered expensive methods that involved taking the whole ring apart, while other offered generic methods all which didn’t seem like they would really fix the issue. We finally made our way
Richard R.
Oct 10, 2017
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I took a couple of old rings that I had made in the 80s and I had Richard recreate a new ring. It came out beautiful. His Jeweler is fantastic. He has a great eye for beauty in a ring and created something that was so fantastic that I am just flabbergasted at how well it came out. I would recommend everyone to at least check his store out and see what he could do for you.
Gina S.
Aug 28, 2017
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My experience with Richard at Nuance has been fantastic. He reset a pair of earrings that were given to me and I absolutely love them !
The turn around time was quick and his pricing was extremely reasonable and fair.
Richard also helped my husband and me with our engagement ring setting upgrade - the quality of the rings were absolutely superb!
The turn around time was quick and his pricing was extremely reasonable and fair.
Richard also helped my husband and me with our engagement ring setting upgrade - the quality of the rings were absolutely superb!
Theresa C.
Aug 16, 2017
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Christina F.
Jul 26, 2017
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If you have an old treasured piece of jewelry you'd like to make into a stunning new art piece while keeping it's cherished history, Richard is an amazing creative alchemist! I'm so happy with the piece he has done for me. My necklace has become even more special as a keepsake, and my daughter is looking forward to inheriting it!
Gary M.
Jul 25, 2017
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Stacee S.
Jul 25, 2017
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Wade D.
Feb 06, 2017
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This is a business to business review. I have worked with Richard for a while now, and I can tell you that his desire to get it right for the customer every time is always a top priority! I've found that the product is consistently high quality. The store is beautiful, clean and well stocked. I have no hesitation recommending Nuance to any of my friends!
Elizabeth B.
Jun 28, 2015
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Absolutely the best jeweler I've ever had the pleasure to meet. His prices are very reasonable and his work is exceptional which he backs up. I lost a tanzanite stone in my ring which was an odd cut and he replaced it and when a diamond fell out of the same ring he replaced that for free. I will never go anywhere else for work on my jewelry!
Dion R.
Nov 02, 2014
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Richard is top Notch! This is my first Yelp review. People either Yelp for the first time because they are extremely dissatisfied with products, services or is extremely satisfied with the overall experience.
I am one satisfied client. I've contacted several Jewelers in the area to get my husband's ring appraised. Most stores quoted me about a week with $250/hour for appraisal.
I've contacted Richard and he was able to do it on the spot for $75 (with Certificate).
Since then, I've been fortunate enough to work with him designing some custom jewelry for myself.
We used my
I am one satisfied client. I've contacted several Jewelers in the area to get my husband's ring appraised. Most stores quoted me about a week with $250/hour for appraisal.
I've contacted Richard and he was able to do it on the spot for $75 (with Certificate).
Since then, I've been fortunate enough to work with him designing some custom jewelry for myself.
We used my
Mechelle A.
Mar 18, 2014
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Linda L.
Jun 14, 2010
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I joined Yelp just so I could write a stellar review for Richard, who was awesome to work with.
A few months ago, my fiancee purchased a 1.33 carat round diamond online to make into an engagement ring. I wanted a platinum 4 prong setting with channel set side stones (2.5mm wide, 1.5mm high)--nothing too fancy or unique. Richard said that he would try to find what I wanted through his suppliers; if he couldn't, he could have my ring custom made.
After looking through several catalogs, he found a setting close to what I wanted, but I decided that I wanted to have my ring custom made instead
A few months ago, my fiancee purchased a 1.33 carat round diamond online to make into an engagement ring. I wanted a platinum 4 prong setting with channel set side stones (2.5mm wide, 1.5mm high)--nothing too fancy or unique. Richard said that he would try to find what I wanted through his suppliers; if he couldn't, he could have my ring custom made.
After looking through several catalogs, he found a setting close to what I wanted, but I decided that I wanted to have my ring custom made instead
David K.
Dec 08, 2009
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Small store with metered parking in front.
Needed an ring appraised for insurance, they are closed Mon. Got a free parking space around the corner by the auto repair place.
Appointment is suggested, I had a GIA report and old appraisal, so it didn't take long ~15min. Usual charge for appraisal is $85, but he offered me a discount since I had a lot of information already. Richard is honest and fair not over inflating the appraisal value. I would use the shop again. He mails the appraisal the same week.
Very personal and family run store feeling.
Needed an ring appraised for insurance, they are closed Mon. Got a free parking space around the corner by the auto repair place.
Appointment is suggested, I had a GIA report and old appraisal, so it didn't take long ~15min. Usual charge for appraisal is $85, but he offered me a discount since I had a lot of information already. Richard is honest and fair not over inflating the appraisal value. I would use the shop again. He mails the appraisal the same week.
Very personal and family run store feeling.
Mary M.
Feb 09, 2009
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I have to agree. Richard is amazing.
I took my Grandmother's ring to be appraised here after spending a while looking around for a good place. The appraisers/stores I reached prior either sent the jewelry away for 2 weeks to be appraised, or held it at their site for 10 days.
Richard did everything right there, in store, patiently describing to me all the intricacies.
He's kind, honest and very accommodating.
I took my Grandmother's ring to be appraised here after spending a while looking around for a good place. The appraisers/stores I reached prior either sent the jewelry away for 2 weeks to be appraised, or held it at their site for 10 days.
Richard did everything right there, in store, patiently describing to me all the intricacies.
He's kind, honest and very accommodating.
Margo G.
Jan 11, 2008
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I'm sad! I lagged to review and now I'm not the first! :(
Enough about me... Richard is a GEM!!! All puns intended!!!
WE LOVE RICHARD!!! Richard does unbelievable work and is an unbelievable joy to work with!
We were referred to Richard by a dear friend of the family who, might I say, receiving a referral to a jewel from is nearly equaled to asking the Pope what Catholic church to attend. She knows her jewels! Anyway, Richard designed and had crafted by his trusted crafter the most phenomenal engagement ring and wedding ring! Not only is a perfect one-of-a-kind piece, he did
Enough about me... Richard is a GEM!!! All puns intended!!!
WE LOVE RICHARD!!! Richard does unbelievable work and is an unbelievable joy to work with!
We were referred to Richard by a dear friend of the family who, might I say, receiving a referral to a jewel from is nearly equaled to asking the Pope what Catholic church to attend. She knows her jewels! Anyway, Richard designed and had crafted by his trusted crafter the most phenomenal engagement ring and wedding ring! Not only is a perfect one-of-a-kind piece, he did
