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Kathe's Jewelry

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Address

226 1st Ave., New York, NY 10009

Contact

(212) 475-2986

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (182 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Julie Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience that we happened to be lucky enough to stumble upon. Great, non-pushy but attentive service. Even assured me the decision must feel good and they’ll be open tomorrow (it was for a wedding band). Found the perfect vintage Tiffany band that I love, for half what online used stores are selling similar Tiffany bands. Very special!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 elena 2 years ago on Google
    I went to Kathe’s to have my great grandfather’s ring downsized. I saw they were highly recommended and I can see why. Jonas took care of me right away and sized my finger. He was very kind and sweet and really respected me as a customer. A few days later the ring was available for pick up. When I came back Jonas fitted me with my ring and gave me the gold that was cut out. I was very impressed because I was expecting a seam but there was nothing in the ring to show where it was sized. I’m really grateful to of found Kathe’s and would come see Jonas again!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max B. 2 months ago on Google • 42 reviews New
    We had a lovely experience here. Brought in a ring to be resized, and Jonas was extremely friendly and welcoming. He helped us find the right size, and then actually encouraged us to reach out to the original jeweler about getting the right size instead of resizing. He explained that the only way to resize this particular ring would not yield very satisfactory results, so it should only be done as a last measure. We very much appreciated his professionalism, friendly disposition, and honesty! We will definitely be back in the future for further jewelry needs. What a lovely guy.

  • 3/5 Judy C. 1 year ago on Google
    I purchased a pair of beautiful earrings from Jonas and they were fairly priced. I had a neutral experience and can't attest to any negative or positive customer service received during my visit-- business is business. Jonas Sr is a good man overall, although he can come off direct, irritable, and moody depending on the customer he's dealing with. #40MilAndCounting
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 beenthere d. 2 years ago on Google
    I sent my fiance here based on yelp reviews to have my wedding set sized. Although I gave him my size, the jeweler there insisted that he could not size it without me there to verify size. Seems helpful enough except that we were close on time and would not have rings ready for the wedding. I travel for work and what was suggested and demanded of us was not possible given our time line. We got married with the ill sized rings. However since jeweler assured us that once I did come in to confirm size he would be able to turn over quickly we decided to visit the shop a week later. He immediately began asking me of my ethnicity, asking if I spoke Spanish while attending another customer. I didn't think much of it at first but when he finally came over to attend to us his tone took a harsh one, he said he needed 5 days to complete the job. (he originally told my fiance now husband same or next day), and he added an additional $40 to the originally quoted repair cost. When I asked him why he had changed the price and timeline, he became very aggressive, suggested we were poor and petty for not just accepting the price increase, said he had mortgage to pay not a lease, and went as far as to say that he was not married for that very reason, he divorced after a month because he said women were difficult and unreasonable. Then he said he would do it for the original price and insisted to my fiance that he was being generous and understood that although when he was 21 he owned a mustang, most young people these days don't know how to earn a living. I was left speechless for most of this exchange. After all, this is an older individual and I was stunned at how quickly and unprovoked this person became so nasty and aggressive. This went on relentlessly, he insulted the quality of the ring, suggesting stones may fall out, justifying the price increase etc. (This ring was a handmade one of a kind from an established Jeweler in the West coast). He insisted now that he would take the job at the original price, but persisted in being rude and dismissive of me and slinging insults. Needless to say, we did not leave the rings there. I cannot speak of the quality of the work. What I can say is that the Jeweler there was mean and disrespectful. And in terms of price quote and timeline for service what you get depends on your ethnicity and the mood of the day. The other people there were very polite and tried to compensate for his demeanor by complimenting the ring and congratulating us on the way out. Also, store seemed to be filled with interesting vintage pieces that I may have consider purchasing. But for obvious reasons, I will not be patronizing this establishment anytime soon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CAROLINE S. 1 year ago on Google
    Jonas is an absolute master, and a sweet man. I had a beautiful two-piece ceramic bowl that belonged to my mother. The two pieces were attached by a metal clasp so it would click open and shut. One day this summer, my son ripped it open and broke the clasp. The two pieces came apart. I had no idea where to turn. A Google search led me to Kathe’s. I called and spoke to Jonas. After I texted him these photos and described the problem, he said bring it in, he’d take a look. I finally brought it in on a Friday. Three days later I got a call. My mother’s heirloom was back in one piece. Jonas did it—on a Sunday no less! It cost a little over $100—pricier than I expected but that’s because Jonas had to spend three hours soldering it (or whatever he did), and hey, time is money. I will remain a faithful customer of this talented, old school master jeweler.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William B. 9 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    What an amazing shop! This was my first time working with a jeweler, and I still cannot imagine a better experience. I recently ordered two rings online and vastly over measured the size of my fingers. I went in and they found my true measurements. The cheaper of the two was an easy and quick fix, he added a bar and made it adjustable. The second, and more expensive of the two, was ~way~ too big, and has beautiful detail work all around the band. I left it with them for about a week and the fix was SEAMLESS. It looks amazing and fits perfectly, and it was also ~incredibly~ well priced. I would have paid two or three times as much without blinking. The attached photos detail the amount of material they had to remove and then reattach. Thank you so much for the beautiful work, I will not be going anywhere else for my future jewelry needs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alina M. 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    I had an amazing experience at Kathe's Jewelry. I got watch as a gift and needed to adjust the strap as it was too long for my wrist. The work was done beautiful. I was kindly advised how many pieces should be removed. And now the watch fits so perfectly I can’t take my eyes of it. But it's also the atmosphere. Very kind people work there and I'm so grateful to them. I hope your business will prosper! Thank you so much <3

  • 5/5 Phil S. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Love coming to this family owned store. They have a great selection of jewelry and will alter any jewelry you bring in too. The team of Jonas, his lovely daughter and Lila are always a pleasure!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darin G. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience here. I proposed to her today and we needed the ring fitted, we came in an hour before close and Jonas made sure we had the fitted ring ready by close because we're leaving NY tomorrow. The ring fits perfect and everyone was beyond helpful we definitely would recommend this place to anyone looking for beautiful jewelry or needing something fitted. Thank you so much.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex B. 1 year ago on Google
    Jonas and the team are so nice, very experienced, and do amazing work. I came in with a broken wedding band (metal had worn down in the back) and another ring I needed resized. Jonas was able to fix the one and resize the other and had them to me the next day. Great service & great people. Would definitely recommend this store for your repair needs!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elie F. 11 months ago on Google
    Hands down one of the best places to buy jewelry in nyc. Especially if you are looking for unique things. I went to all the stores in canal street but none of them had unique designs like here. A family owned business, with great people, amazing prices and again very unique vintage jewelry. Found two amazing rings that i love:) Can recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reilly J. 10 months ago on Google
    I took my fiancés engagement ring here after reading reviews from lots of thrilled customers about the work done on their vintage pieces. His ring is very non traditional and has a really unusual design and I’m happy to share that the care and attention to detail holds across vintage pieces as well as newer unusual styles like my ring. I can’t recommend this place enough. The ring had to go down almost a full size, which I was worried may not be possible given the design. I also asked to have two ‘leaves’ removed from the design, one from each end of the ‘vine’, to make the ring more comfortable to wear. You cannot even tell that the current look was not the original intended design, that’s how seamless the worksmanship is. To top it all off, the price was incredibly fair and the work was done in just a week. Jonas and his daughter are friendly and knowledgeable. Please consider taking your special pieces to this family owned business!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 laura h. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I was referred to Jonas about a year or so ago and I have taken all my jewelry there to be repaired, and they’ve always done an outstanding job at a great price. Jonas is incredible and so helpful and makes excellent recommendations. I just took a pink sapphire emerald cut gem of my mother’s to him and asked for a simple gold band and setting and it came out perfect and far better than expected. I will never go anywhere else for all my jewelry needs and I love working with Jonas! He’s the best and makes everything perfect. Plus his staff gives my dog yummy treats. This is one of NYC’s rare jewels of a small business that does impeccable work and with a smile. I’ll never go anywhere else! Thanks Jonas! Xo

  • 5/5 Alisa R. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I went here to get a ring resized. The owner was very friendly, making sure I was comfortable with both the sizing of the ring and the overall experience. My new ring was ready in less than 24 hours, but they were kind enough to hold onto it for me over the weekend. My ring fit perfectly! It was also wholesome to hear about the origins of this family business. For quality services and beautiful jewelry at a great rate in NYC, come to Kathe’s! Right off the 1st Avenue stop on the L.

  • 5/5 Vanessa G. 9 months ago on Google
    This jewelry store is owned by the most lovely and beautiful family! Their prices are very reasonable, the quality of their work is out of this world, they work *super fast*, and their customer service is always so excellent!! I always leave with a big smile on my face. I go here for all my jewelry repair needs. I can not recommend them enough!

  • 5/5 Luke P. 10 months ago on Google
    I looked all over the city for the perfect piece to leave for my lover before I departed and this store is the only one in all of nyc that had exactly what I looked for. Their selection is vast and precious, but most importantly, everyone that works there cares with heart and attends to what ever it is you need. I asked a million questions and spent an hour alone picking out a box, and they were not just happy to do it, but equally invested in making sure that the piece I purchased was exactly perfect. I had an incredible experience here and I’m not gonna be going anywhere else in New York City for any jewelry needs.

  • 5/5 Angela L. 2 years ago on Google
    I had my ring resized here. I was looking for a shop that resizes on-site rather than mailing in, and went to Kathe's based on their great reviews. Such a pleasure meeting the owner, Jonas, and would highly recommend Kathe's!

  • 5/5 Doron M. 4 months ago on Google
    This family owned small business is what makes the East Village what it is. The staff here, including the owner, is friendly and helpful, and will go above and beyond for their customers. They provide quick service that is reasonably priced. Come here for your jewelry or watch needs, you won’t be sorry.

  • 5/5 Michelle C. 5 months ago on Google
    The nicest people, I came in to get a necklace repaired and links removed from a watch. The prices were very reasonable and service was fast. I also bought a cute little costume jewelry ring for $5 that I love. Definitely recommend for any of your jewelry needs!!

  • 5/5 Raina K. 7 months ago on Google
    I’ve had incredible experience at this jewelry shop. I’ve had several rings re-sized here and my expectations have always been exceeded. The family takes great care of their customers and deserves a great reputation for what they do. I will definitely be a loyal customer based on my experience here.

  • 5/5 jessie w. 3 months ago on Google New
    Absolutely incredible experience shopping for my girlfriend for her birthday and ended up getting a beautiful necklace and earrings. Super reasonable and affordable prices for great quality jewelry and stellar customer service. Will be coming back!

  • 5/5 A P. 11 months ago on Google
    Love Kathe’s so much! Jonas is incredible with one of a kind charm, knowledge and over 30 years of experience. He re-sized my engagement ring same day and did an pristine job. He’s also just a lovely person to speak with!

  • 5/5 Rose D. 1 year ago on Google
    I love supporting this family business even though it’s not close to my home in Brooklyn because the people who run it are truly nice, the prices are extremely fair, and the service is outstanding. I’ve had a few jewelry repairs done here, and recently I brought in some loose gemstones and a drawing of a custom design for a ring I want to have made. The jeweler did a masterful job making *exactly* what I wanted—and I am very particular. The ring is absolutely beautiful and perfectly, expertly made, and they did not gouge me on the price. I will be a longtime customer.

  • 5/5 Thomas McLarney I. 1 year ago on Google
    Can’t say enough good things about this jeweler. Quality repairs at reasonable prices, quick turnaround and fantastic customer service. Jonas is wonderful and so pleasant to work with. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Desiree G. 2 years ago on Google
    Extremely talented jewelers! Friendly, family owned business and it shows; great service and reasonable prices. They sized my ringer fast and without issues, whereas when I got it sized in larger corporate chains, it was always a problem. They told me that my ring was difficult and would need to be welded! Jonas did it without a single issue. Support these guys, they’re a gem.

  • 5/5 Nadia L. 2 years ago on Google
    I had a big ring stuck on my finger and was very stressed. The owner helped me immediately with a ring cutter and stayed past closing time to do so. He was incredibly supportive and helped me relax and told me they would stay as long as they had to. Big thank you to Jonas! Support this business!

  • 5/5 Drew M. 2 years ago on Google
    Don’t go to the district diamond a lot of those people are so shady! Come here these people are so genuine and absolutely amazing if I could give them 2000 stars I would I had some really rare pieces that I brought and I was super scared and trying to find someone that would be reputable and that I could trust these people are amazing so professional and you can trust them 1000% they resized a gorgeous pink sapphire that I had white gold with amazing diamonds and I swear to God it looked better when it came out!!!! They are incredible end of story don’t know where else

  • 5/5 Damon C. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely wonderful service. The nicest people. Never had jewelry fixed before and it looks great and the prices were fair. They even have a little garden in the back for you to wait! Definitely go!

  • 5/5 Maurice A. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic spot! Went in with my fiancé to get her engagement ring fixed and cleaned. The owner was so sweet, he told us to wait 3 minutes and in 3 minutes he cleaned, shinned and fixed the ring to perfection! Amazing customer service, affordable and professional. Will be coming back to purchase our wedding bands there for sure!

  • 5/5 Hakan A. 2 years ago on Google
    Jonas is such a homie. I came in needing a very slight ring size adjustment and he did it perfectly while being a comic. Definitely coming back and recommending!!

  • 5/5 Catherine S. 2 years ago on Google
    Jonas and his family were amazingly helpful. I came in because I had a bracelet that needed a few links removed to fit better. The shop was well staffed and I was helped quickly! The rep clearly and quickly explained what would happen, how long it would take, and what it would cost (very reasonable). The next day, I came in to pick up the bracelet and Jonas and his son were happy to help me. I even bought a beautiful pair of turquoise earrings that I loved and were a great price. They have so many great pieces on display! The staff was incredibly friendly. You can really tell this is a family who cares about the neighborhood and has been here for almost 30 years. I will absolutely be coming back here for any and all jewelry needs in the future, and I strongly recommend them to anyone who's looking for a jeweler.

  • 5/5 Kelly B. 2 years ago on Google
    I went to Kathe's to get a rope chain fixed. My previous jeweler never fixed the break and it broke again at the same spot. Jonas looked at the chain and told me that he'll have it ready the next day. When I got the chain back it was PERFECT. Jonas was great and very welcoming. I will definitely be going back for all my jewelry care needs.

  • 5/5 Whitley B. 2 years ago on Google
    My fiance and I went to have our engagement rings resized days after Christmas, and Kathe's was absolutely wonderful. Jonas was a total gem, and the establishment feels very much like a warm, well loved family business. Our rings were ready within two days-- perfectly sized, and cleaned! We both feel like we're wearing new jewelry! We will definitely be using Kathe's for all of our jewelry care moving forward!

  • 5/5 Delilah J. 2 years ago on Google
    Have had nothing but good experiences here. Everyone working at the store is great. Jonas is always so friendly and very kind! He genuinely seems happy to help his customers. They did a great job repairing my watch too!

  • 5/5 Fernanda R. 2 years ago on Google
    The only place in the state I trust with my jewelry and repairs. They are honest, detail oriented, and have fair prices. Oh and I love visiting the store. They have so many hidden gems (literally).

  • 5/5 Caroline L. 2 years ago on Google
    Kathe’s Jewelry is the BEST! I got quite a few items resized and repaired over the holidays and the turn around was really quick! They also included a cleaning, which I didn’t ask for, but definitely needed! All of this with great customer service and pricing. It can’t be beat!

  • 5/5 Jezra Kaye (Public Speaking C. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful shop! Their repairs are stellar, and they have a great selection of jewelry for sale, at all price points. The service is friendly and efficient. Very highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Jennifer S. 1 year ago on Google
    My third time coming to Kathe’s and there’s a reason that I do not go anywhere. Jonas and his whole family are so kind and wonderful and take the utmost care with my jewelry. They’re the only ones I trust with my most precious pieces.

  • 5/5 Rae C W. 1 year ago on Google
    I recommend this place. It's funky. They'll put in the batteries or repair a watch, and do jewelry repairs, (I had a Tiffany bracelet they did a fine job of repairing, for one-tenth what they wanted at Tiffany.) They have an impressive inventory...Some jewelry that's fine and jewelry that is well within anyone's budget. They've jewelry from any decade, & some jewelry that's is contemporary. The owners are nice, and seem to like what they do - What's not to like.

  • 5/5 Mary Kate K. 1 year ago on Google
    If you’re looking for a one of a kind unique jewelry store that has eye catching vintage jewelry, as well as new modern things you never new you needed.. this is the one!! I was recommended Kathe’s to have my great great grandmother ring (from the 1890’s) repaired and resorted. Once walking into Kathe’s you get a warm greeting and a beautiful display of all kinds of jewelry. But, it was truly meeting Jonas that solidified my decision on leaving my ring there. He asked me what I would like done to the ring and what I dreamed of this ring looking like. I told him I was looking to restore it to what it should/ would look like today. When I came back to pick it up I was BEYOND WORDS once Jonas handed it to me. Words truly can not describe the emotion I had and how beautiful he turned my ring into. So beautiful that when I sent a picture to my grandmother she said “Oh My God, I’ve never seen the ring that beautiful!!” Jonas and his team made sure they held the authenticity of the ring, so much so, as they personally sought out AGED seed pearls. I have also bought several vintage beautiful gemstones to add to my ring collection. I CANT EXPRESS ENOUGH THAT THIS STORE IS A MUST SEE!

  • 5/5 Joanna F. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    What a jewel of a business! I’ve gone numerous times to repair much loved pieces. The owner is so sweet and always has wonderful suggestions. Very reasonable prices. I’ll be a customer for life!

  • 5/5 Daniela Z. 4 weeks ago on Google • 1 review New
    Come here for any jewelry repairs. The store and Jonas and Kathe are the best ever. I had a screw in a vintage watch missing that they fixed so quickly. Jonas also repaired 2 necklaces and a bracelet for me that I thought were not fixable for years!! Thank you so much. <33333


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Repair services
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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