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True Bijoux

Jewelry store Jeweler Jewelry designer Jewelry repair service Jewelry buyer Goldsmith

One of the Most Reviewed Jewelry repair services in (Old) Ottawa


Address

206 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5C1, Canada

Website

truebijoux.ca

Contact

+1 613-232-2229

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (248 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: ring (51) Bijoux (40) True (39) Alex (27) jewelry (21) service (20) experience (17) engagement (16) wedding (16) recommend (16)
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  • 5/5 Mariel K. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely thrilled with my engagement ring from True Bijoux. Lindsay was amazing to work with, she quickly understood my vision and was able to suggest bands and bring in stones to make it come to life! She was so helpful and responsive throughout the whole process, even when we wanted adjustments made a couple weeks later.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh 10 months ago on Google
    What a great experience at this local family owned store,from doing a virtual appointment to make it easier for my work schedule. Came in for a diamond and left with a huge lab grown one. So happy that everything went great.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick C. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve had the pleasure of buying a number of items, and having some jewelry repaired, at True Bijoux. I’ve dealt with Lindsay and her staff in person and over their site many times. I conducted my last purchase online, and they delivered the purchase the very next day…to Halifax! They are always approachable and professional. It’s always a delight. Thank you very much.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben P. 1 year ago on Google
    Had excellent service for both engagement ring, and wedding bands. Great selection of estate rings and new. Great price, great staff, great service!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica T. 2 years ago on Google
    Thank you True Bijoux! After the purchase of an engagement band, and two wedding bands, I would recommend their store to anyone. Lindsay is absolutely a true saint! She was so very helpful and patient. She took time to get to know us, work within our budget, and ensure we were 100% satisfied. We had multiple visits and appointments, and she was always warm and gave us her full attention. The store isn't pretentious, and everyone is friendly. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! THANK YOU TRUE BIJOUX, and thank you Lindsay.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie S. 7 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    True Bijoux is in a league of its own, everyone who works there is so helpful and welcoming. I recently purchased a custom made wedding band for my wife and it was the most amazing experience. The salesperson, Alex, was extremely knowledgeable and provided many helpful ideas. The experience of being able to put an idea into reality at True Bijoux was incredible. What to say also of Heather the Goldsmith- a true rarity to have a woman expert in the craft, she brought my vision to life and I can’t be more thankful. Thank you to True Bijoux, highly recommend !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shira S. 1 year ago on Google
    I just received my engagement ring from True Bijoux. We had a great experience with this jeweler since our first time coming into the store. My fiance and I decided to shop together for my ring, and our sales associate was excited to help from the very beginning. She made us feel special, and listened to all of our needs/wants. One of the things that sold us about this store was the fact that they don't use any nickel in their products. This was really important to me as I am allergic! Additionally she mentioned that all of the metal used in their jewelry is recycled, and from the Ottawa mint. Shopping local for our ring was important to us, and you can't get any more local that this. The process of getting the ring was a bit frustrating, as we felt we had to reach out to them to get any details on their progress. In the end, I am in love with my ring, and will definitely recommend this store in the future.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aiden B. 11 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    True Bijoux resized an estate art deco ring for me. It looks and fits great. The customer service was next level: Alex provided a very helpful initial consultation and I was pleasantly surprised to see he sent a personalized text message with ‘before’ photos, making me feel a lot better about leaving the ring with a stranger. He texted to let me know it was ready to pick-up early, and shared high quality ‘after’ photos. The price was reasonable for the amount of work, which their goldsmith Heather did an amazing job on. I will definitely return to them with future projects.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abbey J. 1 year ago on Google
    Kat was incredibly helpful! I wanted to have my grandmothers wedding ring redesigned to fit my style a little bit more and I was blown away by how it turned out. I am so happy with the end result! Thank you True Bijoux, I will be back!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna L. 1 year ago on Google
    I can’t say enough about the team atTrue Bijoux. I trusted them with a redesign of a ring. Alex helped me with a design and continued to communicate with me throughout the process. Alex and Heather created a beautiful piece that I love. I was reassured during the process with pictures of the new design and much to my surprise, I got to try on a wax version to confirm size and design. Such a pleasant experience. I love my ring. Thank you True Bijoux!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manuel L. 11 months ago on Google
    I initially bought a white gold ring from them a while back and had to go back and get the matching yellow gold one too! I was lucky enough to still find it there a week later. They have a great selection of vintage jewellery. Josh was extremely helpful in finding the jewellery that meets my style and still professional to wear to work. I have these two rings on me every day. Would 100% recommend to anyone in the city and outside.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberley S. 1 year ago on Google
    I totally recommend True Bijoux! My vintage platinum and sapphire engagement ring was expertly resized and they went above and beyond to ensure we were 100% happy. I will be visiting them many times!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca S. 10 months ago on Google
    I will be recommending True Bijoux to everyone I know, and am eternally grateful to Lindsay and Alex for their exceptional service and quality. I had been calling around for quotes for ring restoration, and True Bijoux instantly stood out because of Alex's kindness over the phone. The pride flag on their Instagram page and on the door of the shop were also very meaningful to us. We booked an appointment with Lindsay to discuss restoring my grandmother's engagement ring, which had been in storage for 2 decades. She gave a preliminary evaluation and then sent the ring to be properly restored and appraised by their Gemologist, Jennifer. Throughout the entire process Lindsay was incredibly communicative, honest with her recommendations, and happy to explain each step of the process. As someone who is very inexperienced with jewelry or luxury items, this was important! In the end we received a family heirloom in incredible condition, looking better than new and perfectly fitted to my fiancée.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Émilie C. 11 months ago on Google
    I absolutely adore True Bijoux! Every visit guarantees exceptional service, as they take the time to patiently address all your questions and guide you towards the ideal jewelry for you. Without hesitation, I highly recommend them.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mathieux C. 1 year ago on Google
    Happy holidays everyone! This review is for anyone looking for a jewelry store that goes above and beyond for their customers. Incredible service from the minute I walked in - FYI they even follow up via txt messages if you cant come onsite how great is that!?. I went in with a very specific idea for a custom ring and they've made it happen in record time!! The price I was given was extremely affordable AND they even surprise my with a larger stone than anticipated at the same original price. Bottom line...you want honesty, amazing client service from start to finish , you want quality stones and craftsmanship at a very very good price, then you'll find all you need at True Bijoux on Sparks St!! Btw.... she loved it 😊 and FYI she pretty much had the same reaction I had when I picked it up " Holy &%$#" lol Tks for everthing Mat
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaitlyn M. 9 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    An exceptional experience! We walked into True Bijoux with some of our late Father's jewelry and a vintage diamond ring we found at the bottom of his sock drawer. We had learned of them and their vintage expertise through @amyin613 (instagram). Alex spent considerable time with us and helped us decide what the plan was for my Father's pieces, and the diamond ring. He was extremely personable and truly genuine - I was in awe of his passion for jewelry and his customer service skills were beyond 5 stars. Alex provided recommendations on resizing the pieces of my Father's, for my sister to now wear, and even offered to clean and detangle his gold chain at no cost. He had a watch that had considerable wear, and Alex was honest about the fact that True Bijoux does not specialize in watches and recommended their sister store, Howards. Regarding the diamond ring, I chose to completely restore it and re-size so I could wear it. As it was likely a family heirloom piece whose origins were a bit of a mystery, Alex provided insight on how old he thought it was, how long it was worn, the metals, etc., and also noted that the ring had been resized at some point with gold mixed with a low-grade metal. His expertise was wonderful and you could tell he was so passionate about jewelry and the unique work True Bijoux does; they have a goldsmith, Heather, who trained in Europe, works with her hands on each piece using old world methods as opposed to mechanical/automated work. Alex brought her over and asked for her insights and we made a plan. Weeks later, we picked up our pieces. My ring honestly looks brand new. The details they improved made a huge difference. I felt the pricing was very fair - I had the ring completely re-shanked, all of the pieces holding in the diamonds fixed (repointed), and the piece polished. It retained its vintage charm and authenticity, but with the integrity to now survive being on my finger without the band breaking or diamonds falling out. Alex kept me in the loop the whole time - he let me know when the piece was complete, he sent me via text very cool before and after photos, and remembered me and my sister from over a month beforehand. Every staff member we encountered was lovely and friendly. I got my engagement ring at People's years ago, and don't get me wrong I do love it, but the pieces - and the experience - at True Bijoux make me wish I had gone there and purchased something with them. Do not hesitate to go there, even just to check them out. I felt zero pressure from any of the staff and they were welcoming and so helpful. First photo: before Second photo: after Third photo: me wearing the piece
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas B. 10 months ago on Google
    Stopped on for a “ last minute” cleaning of my daughter’s engagement ring. The staff were very accommodating and super helpful. The ring looks spectacular! Excellent service with stellar results. Thank you so much True Bojoux ❤️👍
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel M. 9 months ago on Google
    Whatever you are searching for, the search ends here! Go here for any of your jewelry needs! Even for a friendly browse! My sister and I took some of our late father’s rings to be resized and cleaned to keep them in use rather than sitting in a box. From the moment we walked in, Alex was an exceptional salesperson! We were given great sizing recommendations and a thorough explanation of the work that would be carried out. I was also given a quick turnaround for my pieces which I appreciated as I was flying back to the UK to continue my studies. Alex also showed us some rings while we were waiting and let us try some on even though we were not there to purchase any new jewelry which was extremely nice! Alex personally communicated with us via WhatsApp and sent us before and after photos that reflected the high quality work that was carried out on all of our pieces. I also felt that the prices were incredibly reasonable for the time and effort from everyone involved. Coming to True Bijoux was unlike any purchasing experience I have ever had and you can tell the team are passionate and really love the work they do. Alex was an exceptionally bright light in a difficult time and I will be recommending True Bijoux to anyone who needs any kind of jewelry service until the end of time!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fred C. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly and knowledgeable. Very helpful selecting a wedding band as I am not a jewelry person... They had options I had not considered before and reasonably priced. I also had a silver ring designed 5 years ago as a surprise and my wife is still very pleased with it! I highly recommend!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Best. Place. Ever. When I walked into the store last year, I knew right away I wanted its ju-ju in my jewelry! Lindsay, the owner, helped design the perfect wedding ring for me, and within my budget. She guided me every step of the way, and since then, she and Alex have given me the best customer service imaginable. Two thumbs way, way up for this loveliest of shops.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edgiest F. 1 year ago on Google
    10/10 customer service. Helped me find the perfect engagement ring even with a short notice. The guy even gave me an emergency resize because I needed the ring the same day. They have real diamonds for a great price.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience. We got our wedding bands here and received excellent service, helped us find what we were looking for and we absolutely love the bands. Thank you so much! Highly recommend True Bijoux!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing service by Josh and the lady. me and my friends were treated awesome. Live me jewelry
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Drew T. 2 years ago on Google
    Working with Kat at True Bijoux to design my engagement ring was a dream! From the moment I walked in to do some recon for my partner, who wanted ring style suggestions, Kat was so attentive, kind and understanding. As someone who does not typically wear much jewelry, I felt so at ease with Kat and her knowledge expertise. She gave me so many options to try on and quickly understood my style! My partner was very hesitant to purchase a ring that was not EXACTLY right, so Kat gave him the option to propose with a classic diamond ring so that we could design my dream ring together while maintaining the surprise and romance of his proposal. My ring is more beautiful than I could have ever imagined! We are so happy and grateful to have worked with Kat and the lovely folks at True Bijoux. If you are looking for a gorgeous engagement ring and/or can't seem to find a style that suits you, I highly recommend True Bijoux (and Kat)! They will work tirelessly to make sure you have the perfect ring and truly care about their clients' happiness.Thanks again for everything, Kat!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hayzell 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Amazing customer service! Alex and the team are very helpful. They have amazing pieces from estate sales and price for their jewelry repair is also amazing. I got my chain that has sentimental value and Alex took very care of my jewelry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Precilla M. 8 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Frances was so nice and helped me over the phone prior to my appointment to get my necklace fixed. Out of 5 places I’ve been to, True Bijoux is the only place who did accept to fix my necklace on the spot. It was done in less than 15 minutes and the price was very affordable. I will definitely be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt M. 4 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    We worked with Alex to design a custom engagement ring. He went above and beyond in his professionalism, availability, and patience as we went through multiple designs and iterations of the ring. 10/10 customer service. We'll definitely be shopping here again for our wedding bands. Thank you Alex and the rest of the True Bijoux team!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fernando C. 1 year ago on Google
    PHENOMENAL experience! My partner and I visited True Bijoux looking for our wedding bands this past week. Josh and Marie happily show us many styles, shapes and metals allowing us to find the perfect rings. We bought our wedding rings the same day as it was love at first site. It was a very enjoyable experience! As part of the LGBTQ+ community Josh and Marie also made us feel very welcome and celebrated! While our rings were being made, Josh also gave me the opportunity to propose to my boyfriend (now fiancé) by lending me a ring for the proposal. They made every single moment special for us. From the selection to the proposal. Thank you True Bijoux! Thank you Josh and Marie! 100% recommend True Bijoux ❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan T. 2 years ago on Google
    The service here is amazing shoutout to josh and Heather as they gave me excellent experience. fixed my necklace that nobody else could fix and its family owned so i love that great team here
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim O. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place went to a bunch of other places but based on the eaybi dressed i didn't geg a food experience. Until i came here. Josh treated me like a brother as well as my friends. Amazing spot to shop for anything you need jewellery wise.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 carl d. 2 years ago on Google
    I bought my wife's engagement ring with True Bijoux and it was an amazing experience! So much so, we went straight to them for both of our wedding bands! Lindsay really took good care of us! we visited so many jewelry shops while shopping for the engagement ring and True Bijoux where the best to deal with! Keep up the good work, you got life time patrons in us!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moosa S. 6 months ago on Google
    I had a wonderful experience dealing with Josh. My fiancée bought a wedding band here and although I loved the wedding band, I wanted to go with a specific jeweller as part of the family tradition (all of the men’s bands in our family are from that particular jeweller, so no hate to True Bijoux rings). Josh was professional and courteous and provided excellent customer service and helped us navigate the return process. It was very smooth. Thank you, Josh!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah W. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    We can't recommend True Bijoux highly enough! Alex was so kind and patient with me and my partner as we chose our wedding bands. We never felt pressured in any way, but appreciated having the benefit of his knowledge and perspective. The custom engraving we requested also turned out beautifully! The staff here are clearly professionals, but are also very warm and approachable which we really appreciated.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma D. 2 years ago on Google
    Wedding planning can be so stressful during COVID, but wedding band shopping was easy and smooth thanks to this wonderful shop! The staff was so friendly and accommodating. We told them exactly what we were looking for and they had beautifully, reasonably priced options for us in just a few minutes. We were on a tight deadline and they got our order through so the rings would be ready well in time before our wedding. Cannot recommend this place enough!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josiah H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great experience! Super helpful and friendly service that helped us find exactly what we were looking for within our price range. Would recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa L. 8 months ago on Google
    Wonderful people who work here! I went in today to see if I could restore an antique locket. Both Alex and the goldsmith (I'm sorry I didn't catch her name!) were absolutely wonderful. They went through detail about the risks involved with repairing my piece, Alex even went over to another store to get more opinions. Sadly there wasn't much that can be done without possibly damaging my locket, but I felt very secure and reassured that all avenues had been explored. I will 100% be coming back if I even need anything fixed up. They also have a wonder selection of estate pieces and they are very reasonably priced too! Thanks so much guys, I'll come by and shop soon! :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 derick g. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    I was searching for the perfect neckless to give my beautiful girlfriend, Alex & his team went above & beyond! Amazing quality, beautiful design & hand engraved! My girlfriend absolutely loves it, she has not taken it off since! THANK YOU true Bijoux you've made us both extremely happy!

  • 5/5 David M. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    The True Bijoux team (Alex, Francis and Lindsay) were pivotal in turning a sad situation into a happy one. Sadly, my wife lost the diamond from her 32 year-old engagement ring a few months ago. True Bijoux, and in particular Alex, met with us several times to discuss various stone and ring options. Everyone was very knowledgeable, experienced and friendly. In the end, we selected a natural diamond mounted in a classic solitaire setting. It is a beautiful ring and we couldn’t be happier. Also having a goldsmith and gemologist on site led to having a separate family heirloom ring appraised and another family ring repaired thanks to these expert services. We would highly recommend True Bijoux to anyone interested in purchasing new jewellery, vintage jewellery, obtaining appraisals and jewellery repairs.

  • 5/5 Virginie A. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic experience, their team is incredibly knowledgeable and can be 100% trusted with your family heirloom jewelry. They have jewellers in store, so no pieces leave the space. They worked on my vintage ring to fix a few claws, and it ended up being under 50$. They also have a great selection of vintage jewelry, as well as brands or custom pieces. Highly recommend! This will be by go-to jewelry from now on.

  • 5/5 Alexis R. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing customer service and a wonderful and welcoming staff. Plenty of choices of rings and necklaces. I truly recommend true bijoux.

  • 5/5 Baffy R. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I cannot describe how amazing this team was. They went above and beyond to help us find/create the perfect ring during our limited timeframe and within budget. Francis and Alex are the most wonderful people and we are forever grateful. Because of the staff at True Bijoux we were able to have the engagement of our dreams in our dream place 🥰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Repair services
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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