We donate a portion of the proceeds to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation with each sale of our most popular rowing items. The Rubini family has been making jewelry since 1975. Our original primary focus was Peruvian handicraft imports with a small portion of jewelry fabrication and repair. Over the years our energy and stock has become entirely focused on jewelry.
We repair it and create it. The items that we stock are sourced largely in house where we make many original one of a kind jewelry pieces. We also carry vendor sourced items and a number of consignments items. Silver, gold, platinum, copper, brass, with and without gemstones. We remain family owned and operated.
We repair it and create it. The items that we stock are sourced largely in house where we make many original one of a kind jewelry pieces. We also carry vendor sourced items and a number of consignments items. Silver, gold, platinum, copper, brass, with and without gemstones. We remain family owned and operated.
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We are a family of athletic artists. If you have a proposition, we have a plan of procedure! Jaime Rubini, our owner and loving leader, came to the United States in the 1960s from Lima, Peru to pursue his international rowing (the water-based athletic activity) career with more serious coaching. He wound up training out of Vesper Boat Club in Philadelphia PA, where he met his first wife Susan.
If you want to send us questions first about your repairs or project, please reach out info@rubinijewelers.com 703-548-5509. Q- What is the turn around time for repairs? A- It really depends on the repair and how busy we are at the time. Some simple repairs can be done while you wait but typically, we ask that you leave your item with us and we run a day to 2 weeks.
Virgilio Rubini, Jaime's Brother, began as our bookkeeper in 2001 and has since mastered the arts of engraving, and watch repair. He is also a jack of all trades and is our Mr. Fix-It for all problems that arise. He has 8 grandchildren and loves the sport of fronton. Joanna Rubini, daughter of Jaime, joined our staff in 1998.
6-23-2021 Dear Joanna and Rubini Jewelers Family- Thank you for the outstanding, thoughtful, and considerate work you have done for me over the years. Most-if not all-has been to cherish and preserve family gold. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind & loving work. I just wanted to express how pleased I am with my new sculling jewelry; each item is meticulously made & they are truly masterpieces/a work of art!
We repair all kinds of jewelry from Platinum to Costume. Most repairs and creations are done on the premises. We are happy to work with gold, silver, platinum, alternative metals, costume jewelry, pearls, beads, and random odds and ends. It is best if you bring in (or send) your item(s) so we can assess it face to face.
Reviews (26)
Temi O.
Dec 01, 2021
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Spoke with the lady over the phone for a ring resizing, she was nice and polite and agreed to do a same day resizing. When I showed up at the store, she greeted me with an attitude with she kept up throughout our interaction. She then claimed my ring was not gold - without even testing it, solely based on how I looked. Therefore, she could not offer the service. Even though she had already agreed to prior in our phone call! I felt racially profiled cause there was literally no other reason for her to not AT LEAST test the ring.
I went somewhere else and got it done where they tested it, proved
I went somewhere else and got it done where they tested it, proved
Ang Alfred
Oct 26, 2021
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Juliet C.
Oct 12, 2021
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Lynn R.
Apr 26, 2021
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This place is really great for jewelry repair. They fixed a bent prong on an engagement ring and adjusted a wedding band. When I picked up the rings they looked better than they had in years. I don't have a lot of experience in jewelry repair but I was thrilled with the price they quoted. They had a lot of beautiful pieces on display too. So glad I found this place based on these reviews.
Delena Gray
Apr 26, 2021
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Absolutely in love with my engagement ring and Rubini's. We wanted to use my great grandmother's engagement ring and received a lot of push back from other jewelers. At Rubini's they were willing to use her ring, but we also found a beautiful estate ring we were able to experiment with and it turned out perfectly! The best part is it stacks so nicely with my great grandmother's wedding band and they worked within our budget the whole way through!
William Hales
Jan 14, 2021
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Very kind staff! I took my watch in to get it fixed. It was pretty beat up and they had every broken part working again! Reasonable pricing too! It took them only a day to get it fixed which compared to the other places locally is very very quick. 10/10 would recommend if you're looking for repairs or some nice looking jewelry.
Kate K.
Oct 20, 2020
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I've been going to Rubini for years, and I'm always happy with their service, selection, and work! I have bought jewelry there and had them repair/resize jewelry, and my husband worked with them to make me a custom anniversary ring, which I love. The store is family-owned and run, and their turn-around time on repairs is quick. The selection of jewelry for sale is impressive (and tempting)! Highly recommend!
YoMags Mags
Sep 09, 2020
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Madeline B.
Aug 22, 2020
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S. Rust
Aug 16, 2020
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The Rubini team is the best. My wife and I got our engagement and wedding rings from Rubini Jewelers. They dealt with our neuroses calmly and made multiple 3D printed models of the engagement ring before making the final ring. The wedding rings turned out beautifully as well. My wife gets compliments all of the time.
Ted Haley
May 05, 2020
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William S.
Mar 11, 2020
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Sandy Herring
Oct 02, 2019
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Elisa Mondragon
Sep 01, 2019
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We had my engagement ring re-set and we could not be happier. Joanna was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and worked with us to find something both my husband and I loved. She presented several options but we never felt pressured to buy. The work was done quickly and was really well priced. We will absolutely recommend their work! Before (yellow gold) and After (with rubies added)
Sarah L.
Jul 26, 2019
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I was a rower for ten years and wore an oar toe ring we bought at a regatta in Florida in 2006 for at least ten. When it finally broke on me, I wasn't sure I'd be able to find another. I popped onto Etsy and found Rubini Jewelers (if I had realized it was in Alexandria, I would have just visited from DC in person!) My new toe ring arrived quickly and is gorgeous - obviously a much better quality than my original (RIP). Thank you!
Crystan L.
Apr 20, 2019
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Just wanted to mention how amazed I am with Rubini Jewelers. I seen a picture on Pinterest of a silver hockey stick bracelet. I instantly fell in love with it but settled on the hockey stick ring instead. I live in FL so I had to get it shipped to me. Shipping was fast as I was excited to get my ring. They take great care and pay attention to detail as the ring was so impeccably wrapped and they even put a little silk flower with it :) I absolutely love it! Its so unique and suits me perfectly. I will definitely be purchasing the bracelet and the pendant for a matching set in the future. Thank
Maureen H. Williams
Dec 23, 2018
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Shane L.
May 17, 2018
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Erika G.
Dec 21, 2017
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Renee H.
Sep 10, 2017
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If I could give zero stars for this place, I would. I had high hopes for getting custom jewelry but was let down by the lack of professionalism and performance. On the telephone and via email, I was told they could make what I wanted without a problem but problems were all I encountered. I wasn't looking for anything exquisite, just sterling silver and gold filled shepherd hooks for earrings in a certain size.
I went to the shop with a sample of what I wanted and they photocopied it for comparison. They also took measurements which were wrong, so when I returned to the shop two weeks
I went to the shop with a sample of what I wanted and they photocopied it for comparison. They also took measurements which were wrong, so when I returned to the shop two weeks
Jane G.
Aug 29, 2017
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I had a great experience here! They made my diamond necklace shorter for a very affordable price. They also cleaned and took a close look at my engagement ring. I think her name is Joanna- the woman who works here is amazing! I think she might be my friend now lol. She is extremely helpful and kind.
I definitely recommend this jewelers--affordable and great quality!!
I definitely recommend this jewelers--affordable and great quality!!
Margaret Z.
Feb 20, 2017
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Brook D.
Jan 20, 2017
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The father and daughter that work here are the absolute nicest people. I brought a ring and a necklace in to be repaired. Both were repaired while I waited and at a surprisingly affordable price. My ring was missing a stone and the shop had a selection or alternative stones to choose from to replace it. Before I left, they ask to see my wedding ring and cleaned it. I will definitely be back.
Doug S.
Jan 05, 2017
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Family owned and operated for 41 years. Locations have changed a few times, but they've always stayed in Old Town. 31 years ago they bought the current building and turned the printing press into the Jewelry shop. To cater to the elderly clientele they moved to a "basement location" just a few steps below street level.
They specialize in sports jewelry like rowing jewelry, ice hockey jewelry, and field hockey jewelry. Of course they also have rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, chains etc. They "Specialize in Everything."
They will replace watch batteries
They specialize in sports jewelry like rowing jewelry, ice hockey jewelry, and field hockey jewelry. Of course they also have rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, chains etc. They "Specialize in Everything."
They will replace watch batteries
Kristina K.
Nov 18, 2015
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I came in here to resize my engagement ring, and cannot say enough about about Rubini.
Not only did they resize my ring in the same day, but they handled it with great care, walked me through everything, answered all my questions, and had such a reasonable rate compared to other jewelers in the area.
Definitely recommend without hesitation!
Not only did they resize my ring in the same day, but they handled it with great care, walked me through everything, answered all my questions, and had such a reasonable rate compared to other jewelers in the area.
Definitely recommend without hesitation!
Jenna L.
Feb 06, 2014
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Went here to get links taken out of my watches (3 of them) owner is super nice and charged me $15 for all of them to be done. Other places in old town charged $30+.
Plus their dog who just paces in the store (small store, HUGE old dog) was the SWEETEST and once he was done getting his pets in just laid down out of the way of customers. Very cozy place!
Plus their dog who just paces in the store (small store, HUGE old dog) was the SWEETEST and once he was done getting his pets in just laid down out of the way of customers. Very cozy place!
