JEWELRY TESTIMONIALS

Hi John!

I have to tell you that every person that looks at my ring is always blown away! It's so intense with a fire of its own! Before I keep going on and on about my sparkly (and I can) I wanted to share the proposal story with you.

December 17th is Billy and I's anniversary so we decided (I decided) to exchange gifts on Christmas. Well, midnight December 17th rolls around and Billy approaches me and says "I know you wanted to wait till Christmas to exchange gifts but I could not wait to give you this." While he says this he starts to shake this little snowglobe and finally hands it to me. As the "snow" started to settle I see this little penguin holding my ring. Mind you it didn't register it was my ring right away. I had this whole inner dialog. Is that part of the snowglobe? Is that what I think it is? Wait... What is happening?...and so on. So I'm sure at this point what seemed like an eternity to Billy I finally looked at him and just asked if this was him asking me THE question. The second he said yes, I leapt up and jumped on him (practically breaking his back) and then bounced all around the room. When my excitement subsided just for a moment I couldn't figure out how to get my ring out of there so I started shaking it violently screaming "GIVE ME MY RING!!" (lol!) Billy snapped off the bottom, drained it and finally gave me my prize! I still have the snowglobe as a keepsake which I attached to this email so you could see. He made the penguin by clay and also the little message that reads "pebble." I didn't even remember if I said yes right away, but he got the message haha! It was a very special and I'll be telling that story for the rest of my life!

I just wanted to thank you for being there for Billy through the design process and also there for me when I needed you shortly after. You are so patient and the work you do is brilliant on so many levels. We are already recommending you to many of our friends, family and coworkers. I can't wait to see what you come up with for the wedding bands!

P.S. Thanks again for shining up the rest of my rings! I've never seen them so shiny, it's like they are brand new again! I will be in touch, you can count on that!

~Merrily & Billy

I must say..... THE BEST JEWELRY BUYING EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!!!!!!!! My fiance and I decided, I should find the ring I wanted (since I would be the one wearing it ;-). I searched, and searched the internet for the company with the most knowledge, who was straight forward, had beautiful jewelry, and the GREATEST DEAL I could find. I got an amazing vibe from John (Jr.) the first day we spoke!! He knew his stuff and he could tell I knew mine as well. :-) Within thirty minutes of our conversation, I had received all of the information (by email) about not only the loose diamond of interest...but others that fit my price range as well. GIA certificates, prices, etc. I gave him a price range and that's what it was!! He was never pushy...NOT ONCE! Having previous jewelry experience, I knew exactly what I was looking for ( so I thought). It's REALLY DIFFICULT to decide on an engagement ring that's intangible. I changed my mind SEVERAL TIMES about the design I was looking for. Each time I changed my mind, John was available for any questions. I was expecting ATTITUDE after the fifth or sixth call....NOT FROM JOHN!!! Every response was..."DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT....IT'S OKAY....I UNDERSTAND...IT'S NOT A PROBLEM....IF YOU THINK OF SOMETHING WHEN YOU HANG UP, CALL ME BACK!" He was the greatest!! His goal was to take all stress from me and make this A FLAWLESS EXPERIENCE... JOB WELL DONE! I am as happy as can be!! My fiance proposed on Sunday and I was blown away when the box opened. Even though I found the design and chose the diamonds...shape and all... To receive the finished product and see THE AMAZING QUALITY!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!! SPARKLE, SPARKLE, SPARKLE...just like you said John! I LOVE IT! Can't wait to get my band! :-)... My fiance can't wait for his now. lol.

Sorry, it has been a rough week at work for me, I have not had time to really think about anything else, the ring is beautiful and everyone at work loves it to. I will let you know how everything goes when I give it to her, in December. If I make it till then John Hoppeck asked me about my ring today he said they have not received their ring yet, I told him I was very happy with it. To be honest it looks much better that I pictured in my mind, not that I thought you would not do a great job, I have just never seen the setting w/ a radiant stone on it. I look forward to sending you her reaction. The plan is still to put it in a snow globe. I will take a photo of it for you. I know you wanted to see how that came out. So thank you for everything, and I will send everyone I can to you in the future.

I gave Brittany the ring Saturday night and she loved it. Not only does she love it but everyone loves it. Her friends think I am the best guy ever now haha. She tried to call you yesterday and thank you for it but you did not answer. I do need something else from you though. I want to get insurance on the ring so I need you to "appraise" it for me so my insurance company can know how much to cover me for. I think I just need something from you saying how much the ring is worth along with your position and signature.

OMG! The ring is absolutely gorgeous! It looks wonderful with the Bridal Set. My husband is very impressed with the ring also. Thank you for everything it has been a pleasure working with you and I hope to again.

Dawn Dawn M. Turner Administrative Assistant Architecture Department The Drees Company

Thank you very much for taking the time to pull the reports for me! I love hearing people telling her how pretty her ring is.

I am so sorry to have not emailed you earlier. I hope your holidays are going great I absolutely love my ring and shine it up every day. You outdid yourself on this design. You would not believe the complements I get. I intend to keep in much closer contact than I previously have and let you know each day I look at my ring I think of you.

Any luck selling any of our jewelry Dianne & Rob Good day, Thank you for the prompt business and gorgeous ring! Your work is amazing and I cannot thank you enough for your excellent service. I will always keep you on top of my list for any jewelry ideas or recommendations.

Just a quick note...The antique ring was a big hit. It turned out beautifully and arrived in time by just a single day. I wish to thank you once again for finding the garnet and the heart shaped Sapphire and then sizing it to the ring. The installation of the stones was fine also. I will keep you in my phone book for future reference.

I'm sorry I haven't responded with this thank you before now. The reason is I hadn't given her the ring yet! As of two weeks ago that has changed. Just so you know? She loves the ring. She tells me repeatedly that it is the most beautiful ring in the world (I agree). I just wanted to thank you so much for doing such a great job on the ring. You know, when we started talking about me buying this ring, I had my reservations about buying a ring, sight unseen, off of the internet. But I loved the custom setting you had on your website and had to have it. From the beginning, you put me at ease, and at every opportunity, tried to help in the process. From answering all my questions to helping me select a perfect diamond for the ring, you were a tremendous help. The result? You provided me a beautiful, very unique diamond engagement ring. One that my fiancée is very proud of. Thank you so much, John. You were my eyes on this purchase and you delivered. I'd recommend you to anyone that asked. Feel free to use this letter as a recommendation.

Your professionalism, quality of work, and generosity have given you another customer for life. The timely repairs performed on my platinum ring are phenomenal. I will definitely be a return customer for jewelry repairs and future purchases.

Thanks for the work on the ring. LuAnn is very happy with it and that's what matters. We'll keep you in mind if we need anything else.

I just wanted to say thank you again for a great piece of art here in this ring. I'll be back, you can count on that. Hey, how did that guitar end up? Were they able to repair the damage?

My name is Leonard Campbell, and I am currently serving in the US Army in

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. Several months ago, I spent a good chunk of change on a Lion's Head pendant. When I actually got the pendant here, I was totally disappointed, and a little mad. The charm did not look anything like the photo's that were advertised on the website. I stewed over this for a few months, and finally came to the conclusion that I had just wasted over $900.00. After some additional time, I was web surfing, and I am not sure just how, but I came across your web page. I called your factory/shop, and spoke to a very nice young lady named Pam. She assured me that you could do what I wanted to have done, and she even gave me a general price range. Ok, so I was a little apprehensive, but I sent the charm anyway. I figured that I could do no worse, since I was already looking at the loss. I guess the charm was there for what turned out to be about two weeks, but that is probably due in part to the holiday season. It was finished and sent back to me at the end of December. Well, I have the charm back, and I must say, "Oh My God"!!!!! You guys are so awesome. The diamonds are in the eyes, and the charm has been high polished, just as I wanted it to be. I have been waiting to get it back, before I invested in a chain for it, and now I wait to get a chain. This pendant is exactly what I wanted when I ordered it. I need to give you guys a HUGE!!! I give you a round of applause and thank you sincerely for saving my investment. I am so glad that I found you, and so glad that I got the chance to get what I really wanted. I can't Thank You enough for what you have done for me. Keep up the GREAT work, I am sure that you have heard that before, but I thought that you might like to hear it again.

THANK YOU! After years of looking for the ring of my wife's dreams, I found it on your web site. In just a couple of conversations you were able to finalize the ring design, and your price was more than fair. She was so pleased with it. She is not the typical teary eyed "girl", but this ring brought tears to her eyes. She said, "I have always been disappointed in one way or another with jewelry you bought me, but this has left me speechless. I wouldn't change a thing. I love it, it is perfect! I love you, baby." I could not be more pleased with the personal service from 1600 miles away, your prices, and workmanship! I will recommend you to all my friends and family.

She loves the ring... just right. Thanks for working it out for me. And talked to a friend of mine this weekend about you, so I don't know if he'll call you soon or what... he's just looking right now, and he wasn't sure when he might really look to propose.

I have been meaning to write to you and thank you for the great job you did on my ring; it turned out beautifully and we are so pleased. We also wanted to thank you for your patience with the alterations and modifications. We wanted the ring to be perfect and it is! You did an amazing job and we will definitely be referring you to our friends and we will be back for future jewelry purchases. Thank you for your professionalism and kindness; you made the process easy and enjoyable.

John Dickinson, Jr. is FANTASTIC!!! He took our dream ring and made it come to life. He helped us realize our vision. We knew that we wanted a ring that was different from all of the rest, but we weren't sure what it was. After perusing several different jewelry stores, we took "a little of this, and a little of that" we had THE ring in our minds. The hard part (we thought!) was going to find someone to design it. With a referral from a dear friend, who has been using DBD jewelers for years, we went to see John Jr. While telling John Jr. about our dream ring, it was as if he could see our mental picture of what we wanted the ring to look like. He made the most gorgeous ring come to fruition in NO TIME. He took the time to talk with Jonathan about the 4 C's, and worked within our budget. MUCH to my surprise, he truly helped us realize our dream. I can honestly say that I have the most beautiful ring!

Thank you so much for helping out Julie. She is so impressed with you, from your promptness to getting her exactly what she wants at a great price. Every time you email her, she emails me and is so excited. Thank you so so so much. You know I will send you business when I can, but I think Stacy and I are the only ones that are not engaged or married. Although she is a lot closer than I am, but you know that I will come to you when it is that time.

Thank you again! Talk to you soon. Deanna Grassmann Sales Coordinator The Bradford Home Suites in the Galleria

After shopping around for an engagement ring, my husband contacted John Dickinson and they were able to beat the prices and get a larger diamond for a lot less than in a retail store. He was able to find a great diamond with the setting I wanted. Both my husband and I were very happy with the service and I absolutely love my ring! They are now our source for jewelry!

"My finance and I had been looking for the perfect ring for months when we found Dickinson by Design. The team of phenomenal designers was able to take designs of two different rings that I had and create the absolute ring of my dreams. The designer (I don't know what your title is) devoted so much of his time and creative skills to us until the ring we had envisioned became a spectacular reality. I have been stopped many times by people asking me where I found the unique design and also telling me that my diamond is of a spectacular quality. I recommend Dickinson by Design to others at every opportunity I have. " Hope this works! I'll be talking with you when it comes time for wedding bands!

Thank you for your time, Julie M. Garcia Residency, Athletics and Appeals Coordinator University of Houston

Just want to start off by saying, Thank you guys for EVERYTHING. I (nor my wife) have ever been happier!!! No matter what we have needed from, custom work (My wife's engagement ring...It's AMAZING) to re-sizing or fixing other jewelry and heirlooms. The work that you alll have done has always been 100% correct, and timely. As far as I'm concerned I will never go anywhere else.

I just wanted to say Thank You to DBD for the awesome service you gave my husband in getting the perfect diamond for my engagement ring. Also, your readiness to custom design my platinum diamond wedding band and assist us with my husbands platinum diamond band. We couldn't have asked for better service.