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😠 I saw the good reviews so I trusted them to do a custom engraving job on a brand new $6500 Breitling watch. Today I received the finished product. The engraving is crooked. I pointed this out and was told it's because of the curvature. This is hard to believe as I've had other watches engraved wi... People often mention ring, Mardik, Kensington, wedding, jewelry, work, Jewelers, rings, engagement, beautiful,


Address

3720 Farragut Ave #100 b, Kensington, MD 20895, United States

Website

www.kensingtonjewelers.com

Contact

+1 301-588-7296

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (281 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Friday: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Saturday: 10:30 am to 3 pm

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  • 1/5 N A. 11 months ago on Google
    I saw the good reviews so I trusted them to do a custom engraving job on a brand new $6500 Breitling watch. Today I received the finished product. The engraving is crooked. I pointed this out and was told it's because of the curvature. This is hard to believe as I've had other watches engraved without curvature being a problem. Also, if the work is going to come out crooked because of curvature, shouldn't the customer be warned in advance? Additionally, the watch now has scratches both on the back and on the bezel. I am both furious and disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard Whiting J. 1 year ago on Google
    Kensington has needed a good jeweler for a long time. We have one now. Have a family heirloom diamond engagement ring, needed to be reset, cleaned, and appraised. All work was done with expertise and care. All charges for work done and the appraisal were very reasonable. We then took in a sterling silver necklace and a sterling silver bracelet that were damaged. Again items were expertly repaired with attention to detail, price for the repairs were very reasonable. In the future they will be taking care of all our jewelry needs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ashley K. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    My fiancé and I made a $6,000 purchase for a bridal set. The engagement ring was ready however the bridal band was not. My fiancé was made to sign the work order while being promised the wedding band will be ready later. We never received a call and are being told that the order was fully completed and will not be receiving the ring. They make beautiful jewelry but never trust them with their word. We lost $1000 with this business.

  • 5/5 Daniel 1 year ago on Google
    I recently purchased a custom engagement ring from Kensington Jewelers and I could not be happier with my experience with this jewelry store. Mardik is a pleasure to work with and the ring that was crafted is beautiful. I will be returning to them for our wedding bands and I'm glad to know there is a skilled, honest, and reliable jeweler nearby.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ellen C. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Mardik, the owner, replaced the diamond, rebuilt the vintage 100 year old setting and restored this ring into a beautiful heirloom piece. This jeweler is amazing!

  • 5/5 Lindsay 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    If you need a custom ring made, this is the place to go! I had an heirloom Diamond that I needed get a new setting for an engagement ring and had fallen in love with a design online that I wanted to get made by a local jeweler. I tried two other jewelers that quoted me a ridiculous price telling me the design was really complicated and I was about to give up on the design until I found Mardik who quoted me a very reasonable price, 60% less of what the two other jewelers had said. Once I decided to go with Mardik he worked extremely quickly to get the ring made in less than 3 weeks before Christmas. He also completed an appraisal of the ring before Christmas. The ring came out beautifully and was exactly what I wanted! Despite it being a difficult design, Mardik had no problem making the ring just like it! Mardik was professional, easy to communicate with, and did amazing work in a short amount of time. If you want to make the whole process easier, go to Mardik!

  • 5/5 Nathan F. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Came into Kensington Jewlers looking for a custom project. We wanted to add onto my wife’s engagement ring after the birth of our first child. Mardik took care of us right away designing the addition right in the spot. The concept drawing itself looked beautiful, but the final product is even more stunning. Mardik is a true artist and went above and beyond to complete this in time for the holidays. I look forward to being a patron of Kensington Jeweler’s for many years to come!

  • 5/5 Laura Z. 1 year ago on Google
    I stumbled upon Mardik and his jewelry store and ended up having him repair approximately 10 pieces including an older wedding set. Spectacular job. He is pleasant, professional, efficient, and offered very fair pricing. I definitely recommend Mardik and Kensington Jewelers . Go see him

  • 5/5 libby h. 8 months ago on Google
    Great shop! Mark did a beautiful job of creating custom jewelry for both my husband and me at a very reasonable price. Plus a gorgeous selection of jewelry. Can't say enough good things about him and his shop.

  • 5/5 Megan S. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a great experience at Kensington Jewelers. I asked for custom pieces made using the stones from old piece of jewelry I had. They were super knowledgeable and gave me different options to help me figure out what I wanted. The finished products turned out BEAUTIFUL. I highly recommend them.

  • 5/5 Հրեղեն �. 1 year ago on Google
    I would definitely recommend Kensington Jewellers for buying jewelry for any occasion. I bought a gift for my wife today for a wedding 10-year anniversary, and the way Mardig(the owner) explained everything and helped me find the right gift was really outstanding. On top of that, the price he offered is impossible to beat, so will highly recommend Kensington Jewellers to anyone!

  • 5/5 Greg R. 9 months ago on Google
    We brought in a silver plate candelabra with two arms broken in several places. Mardik was doubtful that it could be reassembled but understood that it was a favorite piece of ours. He said they would give it a try. He let us know a few weeks later that they had found a special adhesive that would work. The repair work was done expertly and we’re very happy with the result. Excellent service. Thanks.

  • 5/5 Janine F. 9 months ago on Google
    Mardik at Kensington Jewelers did a fantastic job of repairing the prongs, shanks and replacing a diamond on my wedding band that fell out after 34 years of wear because I never take my rings off. Mardik was just great and my rings are like brand new again..I can’t thank him enough. I loved his work so much I had him repair my 25th wedding anniversary ring that had two very tiny diamonds fall out…picked that ring up today and it is beautiful. I totally recommend Kensington Jewelers for his repair work, fair prices and beautiful jewelry in his shop too. Thank you again Mardik!

  • 5/5 Donna I. 5 months ago on Google
    I recently brought an older ring in and we made some changes to the design. I love my new ring. My new jewelry store is amazing . Love it Thank you Donna

  • 5/5 Mai S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a gem. You don’t want to give your valuable and expensive investments to just anyone. The person who adjusted my wedding rings was thorough and knowledgeable. He was trust worthy and had excellent customer service. I had a few things done to my rings: added/tightened prongs, removed an adjustment, and had two appraisals. Everything was done on time, the end product was better than I imagined, and I feel like I just bought new jewelry! I will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Melanie D. 1 year ago on Google
    We purchased my engagement ring from Kensington Jewelers and were very pleased with the experience. They helped us find a style that fit both my aesthetic and our budget. The ring is beautiful and so unique - haven't seen anything like it elsewhere! We will definitely be returning to purchase our wedding bands.

  • 5/5 Thea L. 1 year ago on Google
    Got our wedding bands from this location. The service was amazing and so was the price. The best part is that they were able to get both rings made in a 2.5 weeks. They rings fit perfectly and they sparkle like the sun. My fiancé and I love them!

  • 5/5 Antoine D. 1 year ago on Google
    Purchased a bar bracelet from Kensington Jewelers. My niece's name was too long for the normal engraving option, but Mardik did an excellent job engraving her name with equipment at the store. The bracelet was promised within ~2 weeks, and it was ready in 7 days. The bracelet looks amazing, and the whole purchasing experience was very pleasant.

  • 5/5 Victoria B. 1 year ago on Google
    Mardik was very helpful in making my wedding band brand new! I purchased a poor design from a big box store and he took the original ring and advised what similar style would be best to make a new ring, using the original band and diamonds in the new design. It was a timely process and convenient location. I love my new ring and will return for future repairs.

  • 5/5 Robin Brannan L. 2 years ago on Google
    This jeweler is in the building with my therapy practice (Better Together Family Therapy). I stopped in one day for a watch battery and keep going back for beautiful, unique pieces. They recently reset my solitaire engagement ring in a custom setting and the results are stunning. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 beth d. 1 year ago on Google
    I have a custom made braided gold wedding band. After 30 years it became loose and fell off my finger. As it is one of a kind I was concerned that resizing it could not be done easily. Mardik did an incredible job in cutting the threads and reattaching them. It was a very complex job and was done to perfection. My wife took her Longines watch there for a check up and Mardik noted that the prongs on her wedding ring were worn down and the diamond was in danger of coming loose. He restored the prongs to their original size. So we both have wedding rings that will last another 30 years. Highly recommend Kensington Jewelers.

  • 5/5 MCPLaw 2 years ago on Google
    Who knew this place was right in my neighborhood?? Great jewelry shop. Properly sized two of my rings that had not been done well before. Owner is very professional and I had my jewelry back very soon after drop off. They also have a great selection of jewelry for purchase.

  • 5/5 Courtney G. 2 years ago on Google
    Mardik resized, polished, and tightened the stones on my grandpa’s 1950s wedding band in less than a day. I had no idea how tarnished it had been until I got the ring back! I am totally satisfied with the service I received here.

  • 5/5 Jennifer S. 3 years ago on Google
    Mardik at Kensington Jeweler's exceeded my expectations beyond belief, fixing my ring in less than 24 hours and pulling out unexpected, gorgeous custom options for a right hand ring. I'd previously had my ring resized (it took 2 weeks) elsewhere and the metal fell out. I took it to Mardik and he realized that the prongs needed reinforcement to secure my diamond. So he did that, repaired, and invisibly fused my rings together overnight! Very good communication to let me know next steps and when my pieces were ready for pick up.

  • 5/5 Linda S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a number of jewelry pieces to be repaired. It was all done perfectly. This is my go to place for all my jewelry needs. Mirelk has beautiful pieces of Jewelry as well. I highly recommend this local jewelry store!

  • 2/5 Johnathan L. 2 years ago on Google
    We brought my wife's engagement ring in to be serviced just before our tenth anniversary. The owner was to restore the milgraining on the ring, and the rhodium plating, tighten the diamonds in their settings, and replace one tiny diamond that had fallen out of the band. The owner promised the ring would look as good or better than new when he was finished with it. When we returned to pick up the ring, we noticed that the milgraining had not been restored. We pointed this out and the owner agreed to do it on the spot. He took it away for a few minutes and returned with the ring and we paid and left. When we got home, we noticed that the milgraining was very roughly done - not at all delicate like the ring had been originally. Also, the rhodium plating on the white gold around the milgraining had come off so you could see the yellowish gold underneath. Also one of the prongs on the center diamond was now noticably taller than the others. We brought all this to the owner's attention and he agreed to redo the plating and fix the tall prong, which he did, free of charge. However, even after paying roughly $600, I still had a hard time convincing myself that the ring didn't actually look worse than before we brought it to him. Most disappointing of all, one of the diamonds in the setting, which had been just fine for over ten years, fell out just six months after being "tightened" at this shop. I would not bring jewelry here again.

  • 5/5 Christopher C. 2 years ago on Google
    I had a great experience with Kensington Jewelers. I have a complicated wedding ring that needed to be resized. They turned it around in 3 days. Great job!

  • 5/5 Whitten G. 3 years ago on Google
    The custom made silver pendant I had made was very fine. It had curves and parts of musical notation and was very delicately made. It was polished and it’s appearance was quite pleasing. Since it was a one-of-a-kind piece it was expensive but worth the price. Excellent craftsmanship!

  • 5/5 Rachel G. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a ring made from a antique ring. Cane out beautifully. Would recommend if you need a jeweler in the area.

  • 5/5 Cheri D. 2 years ago on Google
    Kensington Jewelers did a great job bringing my ring back to life. The prongs were worn and needed an overall "tune up". My 20 year old ring looks brand new. I also bought a new diamond band to go with my ring. Had my ring back within the week! Very happy with the service I received.

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 2 years ago on Google
    My fiancé and I visited Kensington Jeweler's to have a ring resized. Mardik took careful measurements to ensure that we selected the correct size. He performed the work quickly and with attention to detail. Great local business!

  • 5/5 Carol P. 2 years ago on Google
    Mardik repaired a couple of diamond rings for me as well as replace enamel from a family cross. He did an excellent job in an efficient timeframe and was also able to have the pieces appraised for insurance purposes. Don't be afraid to wear your fine jewelry...take it to Mardik to make them good as new!

  • 5/5 John R. 2 years ago on Google
    My Fiancé and I had a couple of very old wedding bands resized and engraved. The rings were very dear to us as they were my great, great grandparent's and were well over 100 years old. Even after just meeting him, I had trust in Mardik's handling of these precious rings, and he did a great job with the work. He also, with a single glance, noticed that my Fiancé's engagement ring was not set well, and within a few seconds had grabbed a tool and fixed it on the spot for no charge. According to some forums, the resizing and engraving was a little overpriced, but I would and will return to Mardik for all my future Jewelry needs and I will happily pay more than those janky websites and cheap shops as I believe Mardik's service and expertise is well worth the extra mile. We are so happy with our rings!!!

  • 5/5 Morgan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Kensington Jewelers did an amazing job with re-setting, and adding a few more jewels, to an engagement ring I had planned to give to my partner. I’m a little late on the review, but thank you so much for the unforgettable work!

  • 5/5 Sarah G. 2 years ago on Google
    Mardik has been an incredibly important part of helping us get ready for our wedding. We bought our wedding bands from him, had him clean and rhodium plate my engagement ring and diamond earrings, and engrave our wedding bands. He has done all of these things quickly and beautifully. A month after he cleaned and plated my engagement ring, I still get compliments about how shiny and beautiful it is. He is also pleasant to work with - always has a warm smile and greeting when we come back to see him. He's for sure our go-to jeweler now!

  • 5/5 Jean B. 1 year ago on Google
    Kensington Jewelers is a "gem" of a shop for beautifully designed fine jewelry. Long established and conveniently located in downtown K'town, this shop is worth a visit for both casual designs and ornate settings. All work is done on the premises by outstanding jewelers who are anxious to please. Whether it be a simple repair or a complex issue, they are up to the challenge. Friendly and engaging, owners place customer satisfaction first with their honesty, integrity and reasonable turnaround time. I highly recommend Kensington Jewelers for uniqueness and quality assurance.

  • 5/5 Victoria C. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently went to Kensington Jewelers for the first time, I had a number of items in need of repair. The owner was so helpful and did everything so quickly and with high quality. I also found a gorgeous ring in the shop that I bought to wear with my wedding band that they sized for me. It is an incredible store here in Kensington, I definitely recommend them for jewelry repairs and for their inventory!

  • 5/5 Emily G. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been bringing my pieces to Kensington Jewelers for a few years now and love the work they do. Mardik is so nice and knowledgeable. He checks my rings and diamonds every time I come in. They always offer complementary cleaning for any of my pieces. I recently brought in a rose gold necklace that was probably more of a hassle to work on than it's worth, but he fixed it and reinforced other parts of the tiny chain for me with out batting an eye. I really appreciate his work. When I got it back it was like brand new. They have resized rings for me, fixed watches and necklaces and rhodium plated my rings. Every time my pieces are sparkly and beautiful. They also have beautiful custom jewelry I hope to one day buy for myself! I will be a customer for life!

  • 5/5 Evan W. 2 years ago on Google
    There are few things in life I like more than expedient service. Mardik was a pleasure to work with when I came in for a replacement wedding band. He quoted a few weeks to produce the custom piece. Imagine my surprise when he called me two weeks early! The ring fits well and looks great. Support independent businesses. Give Kensington Jewelers a visit next time you're in the market for some bling. Thanks Mardik!!

  • 5/5 Aubrey S. 1 year ago on Google
    Just wow!!! I am so pleased with my engagement ring from Mardik. I absolutely love how it turned out and I’m so excited to wear it all the time. I’m so thrilled every time I look down at it. The design is very unique and exactly what I wanted. Mardik is very creative! Mardik has also been very helpful at resizing the ring for me when it was too loose and getting it back to me quickly. He is very friendly and timely with his service. My fiancé surprised me with my ring, and from what I heard, it was a lot of work to get my ring completed. I am extremely grateful.

  • 5/5 Mary T. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    My son and his fiancé were almost going to “settle” on wedding bands they’d seen elsewhere until we discovered Kensington Jewelers and the very talented Mardik. Now they have beautiful rings to last a lifetime. Mardik repaired the marquis engagement ring that had been my mother’s. And my own wedding set too, which had worn prongs after 28 years. Now we’re all sparkling! If you want something unique, at a fair price, be sure to stop at Kensington Jewelers first.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David C. 7 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Mardik at Kensington Jewelers did a terrific job with my wedding band. After having to cut it off my finger (which was a very delicate process) he re-sized it and shined it up nicely! It looks great again! Wonderful service! Thank you Mardik!

  • 5/5 Ângela H. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Kensington Jewelers provided amazing customer service when I needed to have my engagement ring fixed. The owner is very friendly and helpful! I left the store with what looked like a brand new engaging ring! I will definitely go back when I need Kensington Jewelers‘ services or to buy something new. I highly recommend this beautiful store.

  • 5/5 christopher h. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Kensington Jewelers is hands down the place to go. I was shopping for an engagement ring and definitely a little nervous. Mardik made me feel at home as soon as I walked in the door. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in his work is out of this world. If there was an option to do 10 stars I would.

  • 5/5 Ak A. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Mardik Set my stones within a week, wanted the stone set low and they achieved it really well, it’s made beautifully. Very satisfied with the service!!!

  • 5/5 William M. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I needed a 86 year old ring resized in order to propose to my girlfriend. He resized the ring , fixed the prongs and cleaned up in less than 24hrs! This ring looks brand new ! He does all his work at the store, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I will definitely be coming back for all my jewelry needs.


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
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