Washington Diamond

My fiancé and I recently moved to the area and have been planning our DC wedding almost entirely on recommendations from friends and family, well, and Unilocal.When it came to buying my rings, we went to Washington Diamond based on my brother-in-law’s recommendation (he was also incredibly happy with his experience).
To start, my fiancé and I were really not sure what we wanted my engagement ring to look like. He really wanted a simple prong set round solitaire, and I knew that I wanted something more unique. The last thing I wanted was to walk down the street and see someone else wearing my ring. Beyond that, we were totally open and hadn’t really seen anything that met both our criteria. We had basically decided to table the engagement ring discussion and just get wedding bands. This is where we met Tom, and thank god we did!
We started by browsing the selection of rings and Tom took one look at my face and said, «this isn’t really what you want.» He then started asking questions about other rings we had looked at and liked but weren’t quite right and wound up suggesting a custom band.
Fast forward a week, the fiancé and I decided we did want to get a matching engagement ring and off we went to talk to Tom. We started with the diamond this time… Tom pulled a few round stones in our price range, and then I asked if he had any oval stones (more unique, but still roundish). Jackpot! Tom took it from there, quickly sketching out a setting that was both simple and unique. He was even able to take my vague descriptions of the rose gold color I wanted (more pink than his sample, but not actually pink) and absolutely nailed it. The color is so perfect that there are times I can’t actually tell what color the band is… soft gold? Platinum? It matches my skin so well that sometimes it looks like there is just this stunning diamond floating on my finger.
Working with Tom was an absolute pleasure. I never felt rushed or pressured into purchasing something I didn’t want. Tom was candid when we asked his opinion and, in one case, suggested we walk away from a setting that was beautiful and unique but would have been really difficult and expensive to resize.
I highly recommend anyone looking for a ring make an appointment to see Tom (or Walter who helped my brother-​in-​law). This review has taken entirely too long to write because I keep getting mesmerized by ring, it’s that amazing.

Washington Diamond has been my exclusive jeweler since I upgraded my engagement and wedding ring set for my 5^th anniversary in 2005. Since then, I have purchased platinum engraved bands, a diamond pendant necklace, a string of pearls, custom asscher cut stud diamond earrings, and most recently a set of pear shaped aquamarine drop earrings set in diamonds with a matching pendant.
That last purchase helped me commemorate my grandmother and my professional mentor, both of whom I lost in 2015. My grandmother taught me to map the great events of my life in jewelry, so I mapped her passing with a beautiful set she could be proud of in aquamarines, my professional mentor’s birth stone. I think of them both every time I wear these remarkable pieces.
Washington Diamond has been helping me mark the great events of my life for 11 years now, and I would never consider going to anyone else. The quality, the customization, and the high-​end service is unmatched. This store is a jewel in sleepy little Falls Church, and I always look forward to my visits there.

My fiancé and I had an excellent experience with Tom at Washington Diamond. We were looking for a local jewelry store with personal experience. We loved the personalized touch we got with your purchase of my wedding band. The quality of the jewelry was superb and very reasonable fair prices! We look forward to continuing our relationship with Washington Diamond!

Tom Daube is a national treasure. Let’s just start with that.
We decided that we wanted to explore a different engagement ring design than the one we’d settled on before we got married a couple years ago. Looked at most of the usual suspects in town and, on a whim, made an appointment at Washington Diamond. The quality of the service was incredible. Tom’s patience was incredible, as we really worked together to find the absolutely right ring for my wife and me. And the price-​quality combination simply cannot be beat. We got the perfect ring — my wife can’t stop grinning when she wears it — at an exceptional value.
My experience at Washington Diamond has made me a lifelong customer. I won’t go anywhere else — at least as long as Tom is involved there. Everyone else there is great too, but if you’re serious — and you should be to go to Washington Diamond — ask for Tom by name.

I went to Washington Diamond for an engagement ring based on the recommendation of a friend who had been doing business with Tom for decades. I’m so glad I did! Having purchased expensive (overpriced) diamond jewelry at Tiffany in the past, I now appreciate what it means to have my own personal and trusted jeweler. Everything about Tom and the crew at Washington Diamond is top notch and first rate.
Tom is really a pleasure to work with. Not only is he an expert in his business, but he combines that with a super-​enjoyable personality that makes him feel more like a friend. I had a rough idea what I was looking for in terms of engagement rings for my now wife, and Tom picked out the most perfect stone imaginable. What’s better than that? Compared to my previous experience at the little blue box store — this ring was a fraction of the cost of what I would’ve paid there. Fast forward a year…
I knew I would purchase her wedding band at Washington Diamond as well. Again, I had an idea of what I was looking for — but Tom improved upon that idea. What I had in mind would have cost several thousand more than what I ended up paying. With Tom’s help, we picked out a band that completely complemented and significantly added to the beauty of the engagement ring. Fast forward a few months more…
Wedding present??? I learned of this concept shortly before my wedding. Glad I didn’t miss this opportunity. My wife and I love all things Irish and I immediately knew I wanted to get her a Celtic Cross with diamonds for her to open up the morning of our wedding. Try and do an internet search for Celtic Cross designs and you’ll note that there is no shortage of options. But I found a design I liked, presented it to Tom, and then he did his magic. We improved upon the idea again. Saying it was more perfect than I could ever know, my wife cried when she opened it and wore it with her wedding dress. She hasn’t taken it off since.
My surprise from my wife came when she slipped the ring on my finger at our wedding. She had taken a couple of designs that I had picked out from the Book of Kells — trinity knots and a beautiful cross — and incorporated those into my wedding band. It’s completely one of a kind with huge sentimental value. She and Tom worked together to create a masterpiece of a wedding band for me.
I’m in the military and will probably have to move again at some point. It doesn’t matter where I live in the world, Tom has me as a customer for life and I will always go back to Washington Diamond.

I am not one of those guys visit Jewelry stores often or at all before this. After research other businesses and visited several in the VA and DC area, I ended up making the purchase of the engagement ring within 20 – 30 minutes after arriving the store. It took me about a month to decide if i wanted to keep shopping or not but it didn’t take long to settle with Washington Diamond once i walked in and talk to them. Great people there, great price comparing to other radio & tv promoted places. After the purchase we just had the ring re-​sized and the experience was wonderful as well. I can’t say a single thing that needs to be improved here. your one stop shop is this place. Don’t waste your time on others in the area. I have been there and done that for me and everyone else reading this.

Couldn’t be happier with Washington Diamond! We always receive fantastic customer service, they truly go above and beyond. Would highly recommend!

Washington Diamond is fantastic. The thing I liked best about it is that when we worked with our salesman, Walter, we felt absolutely no pressure whatsoever. He seemed to want to help us find exactly what we want, not push something on us that he’d like to sell. He gave us high options, low options, and everything in between until we found what was for us. When asked about price differences, he calmly explained and showed us in a way we could easily understand. I guess I walked in ready to do battle with a pushy, dodgy salesman and instead got some of the best customer service I’ve ever had in my life. I’ve since gone back to purchase a birthday gift there for my wife!
If you’re looking for an engagement ring or wedding band, at least give this place a visit. I can’t guarantee that you’ll find what you’re looking for, but I know that if you decide to go somewhere else, you won’t have to deal with aggressive salesmanship to keep you in the store.

I highly recommend Washington Diamond! My husband bought my engagement ring here and I absolutely love it. He’s also purchased other gifts here over the years and they are always so nice and helpful. I would highly recommend.

I cannot say enough good things about Tom and Washington Diamond. A coworker recommended him to me after I had been to seven other jewelers over several months in search of the perfect diamond. Meeting Tom was a breath of fresh air. I felt comfortable with him immediately. He has an amazing sense of humor. I spent a total of two hours with him over two appointments and I laughed out loud several times. He educated me in a way that nobody else did. He wasn’t pushy. Others certainly were. He also struck me as just completely genuine and honest, two amazing qualities to find in anyone who is guiding you through an expensive purchase. I fully grasp that his business exists to turn a profit, but I didn’t feel gouged, and in comparison to other prices that I found online and from other stores, I felt like he actually provided a good value – as good a value as one can expect when buying a diamond. In fact, he actually recommended a slightly smaller, less expensive stone because of its superior quality. All the other diamonds I saw over this several-​month adventure looked the same (to me) when I looked at them under the jeweler’s loupe, except for the one I ultimately purchased. Tom confirmed that there was a reason I had noticed a difference. (A good reason!) The fact that I purchased a rock from him within five days of my initial appointment says something, especially considering all the other places I visited!
I cannot recommend Tom and Washington Diamond more enthusiastically. If you want a knowledgeable, friendly, no-​pressure jeweler with a great sense of humor who listens to you, matches your preferences with the perfect stone, and makes you feel comfortable during the entire process, Tom at Washington Diamond is your man.

I found Washington Diamond through «Find my Jeweler» which I stumbled across while attempting to research the tedious complexities that go into diamond valuation. My (now fiancée) wanted to be surprised, so I was on my own — which was a bit overwhelming. I went to at least four or five other places (though they were on a trip home to LA) before going to WD.
That being said, I went to Washington Diamond after some email correspondence with Walter. I gave him an idea of what I was looking for. When I got there he had a variety of settings and several diamonds to show me. He was super helpful and most importantly didn’t make me feel pressured or like he was pushing me into buying anything. He was very matter of fact, answered questions and seemed very honest. I ended up getting a setting and a diamond from him, even though I went there thinking that I was just going to look.
They were super quick to set the stone and good about communicating. I appreciated how careful they tried to be with things since they knew it was going to be a surprise. She was super surprised by the way! And also loved the ring I picked :) We had to get the ring sized down, which was done quickly as well.
I think when you consider their life long guarantees, the work they do after you purchase the ring, the lifetime cleaning and maintenance and the straightforward way they conduct business, this is a great place to go. The only point against them is the long drive out to Falls Church, which they make up for in spades by the quality of their customer service.

I had a very positive experience with Washington Diamond. Walter worked with me to design a band that closely matched my engagement ring. The custom-​made product looked so good that you would think that the engagement ring and wedding band came as a set.
It is best to schedule an appointment at Washigton Diamond to ensure that your visit will not be rushed, and that you receive the undivided attention each customer deserves.
I will definitely return to Washington Diamond for all of my future jewelry needs.

I went to a few other places before I stumbled upon Washington Diamond, and almost bought a engagement ring from another Falls Church jeweler (but luckily opted to not). Their sales staff, Tom in particular, is very helpful, but most importantly, not pushy. He has no expectations for you buying anything, just wants to help make sure your experience as pleasant and smooth as possible, which I was unaware existed in the world of retail sales. He also really takes the time to educate you about diamonds, so that when you go home you can compare what you looked at there vs. online wholesalers and the other area retailers.
Rings are priced below area average, which is also another plus. They are not willing to ship to another state to help you commit tax fraud either, which is nice because it goes to reflect that their ethical standards run deep, even if it costs you a few extra bucks, and it means no jail time for you later on once you are married.
This non-​franchised boutique should not be written off in your search. Lower prices and much better service, despite the fact that it is a non-​franchised boutique diamond retailer. The store almost has an old-​timey feel to it like stores did before the internet existed and small businesses flourished based on their solid customer service, good prices and word of mouth recommendations.

My husband purchased our wedding bands here almost 7 years ago, we were so pleased with the customer service and product that we have gone back to them multiple times over the years. Most recently, my husband ended up purchasing a ring for me while visiting family… and we were not pleased with the final result We brought it into washington diamond, and even though they didn’t make the ring for us – Tom was super helpful in making it a piece that i could use. We will for sure not make the mistake of going elsewhere again! the customer service and product satisfaction speak for themselves!

My experience with Tom at Washington Diamond has only been positive. He was patient with me as someone very new to the process of picking an engagement ring/​jewelry in general, and took the time to explain all the things I should be weighing when choosing the right one. He was not pushy on up-​selling me a more expensive diamond, and even suggested a diamond that was well below my budget. WD had a good selection of diamonds to compare, and they kept to the estimated time to construct the ring.
One of their most helpful features was their online price calculator, which allowed me to see the exact highest price i would pay for a diamond of a particular size, shape, color, etc. It made the comparison/​decision process much easier.
Although I believe I could have received a slightly better price at an online retailer, WD was the most competitive brick-​and-​mortar stores I visited, and to me, the feeling of security and personal attention I experienced at WD easily made up for any price differential.
I have already recommended Washington Diamond to friends in need of a good jeweler and will continue to do so.
I look forward to taking my fiancée to the store to look for wedding bands soon and expect to have an equally good experience with that purchase.

Excellent customer service and beautiful product. Tom was great. Not just for engagement rings!

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Just want to say a big thank you to Walter and Ryan for helping me select the perfect diamond and ring setting. Service was excellent. I initially started my search on 47^th Street Manhattan and felt like a sacrificial lamb. But Walter made me feel comfortable about my purchase and was able to create a custom setting for the diamond I selected. The one to one appointment service is really good as the sales team can take their time talk you through the process and give you the best information for you to make an informed decision.
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The owner lost his temper and made a scene by yelling at me in front of his entire staff and all of the customers in the store. Tip: don’t ask for a discount (or free shipping) if you choose to do business here, even if you are making a very large purchase or if you are a repeat customer.
Based on my limited experience as a customer at Washington Diamond, this business offers high quality products but a low quality of service.

A coworker recommended I buy an engagement ring here, so I took her advice and had a great experience with my engagement ring purchase. I considered buying an engagement ring from an online site because prices are 10−20% lower, but decided not to. It was important for me to be able to see the diamond and setting with my own eyes, and it was also important for me to buy from a reputable, well established local vendor.
One big plus for me is their use of information technology, which has many benefits. Their products are listed online and can be referenced by product code — this is how I chose my setting. They can schedule appointments online and send reminders via email. They have a record of items you looked at, in case you decide to come back later. They also provide sample invoices with price and details about products you are interested in so you can take it out of the store and compare it with other retailers! Another benefit is that they have on file the insurance appraisal of your diamonds, which they emailed to me a few days after my purchase.
The employees at Washington Diamond are very professional and not pushy. They let me see what I asked for and only gave recommendations when I asked questions.
I recommend coming in during the day — they have skylights that make the diamonds sparkle really well so you can see them in their full glory.
Buying at a local vendor has benefits too. For one thing, they offer free regular inspection and cleaning services for their products for the life of the product. Resizing was simple since all I had to do was come back to the store — they had all my account information already and quickly took the ring in for resizing. Another benefit is knowing that since it’s a well established brick and mortar store, they can’t screw you over and leave — this is important when buying a high price product.
Their selection is good, but I think it would be better if they had more to choose from. I think all their settings are custom made on site by their goldsmiths.
The diamond I ended up getting appeared to have very high quality for its grade (to my untrained eyes). I got an H color SI1 clarity diamond, and to me it appeared clear and I couldn’t see any inclusions with the jewelers loupe, so to me it was effectively «flawless» without a loupe.
Overall I would definitely recommend Washington Diamond. You may pay a bit higher than some places, but to me it’s worth it.

My sneaky husband loves to research things online and when it came time for him to purchase our engagement ring, he was brought to Walter at Washington Diamond. He was very patient with my husband and walking him thru ring styles, diamond quality, etc etc. My husband found the whole experience to be informative and helpful. When it came time for us to purchase a matching band/​channel ring, I had the same experience with WD. Walter gave me some options/​suggestions and didn’t rush me as well as letting me know that my selection wasn’t permanent, should I change my mind.
Everyone at WD is very courteous and helpful. If we are to purchase more jewelry, whether they’re with diamonds or not, WD is the place to go.