Holts Gems Reviews 241

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Evaluating 47 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, expertise, and personalized approach, making the process of choosing or designing jewelry enjoyable and stress-free. Many highlight the exceptional quality of the products, with pieces described as perfect, beautiful, and outstanding in design and craftsmanship. The service is frequently noted for being professional, efficient, and attentive, often exceeding expectations and delivering custom items within tight deadlines. Reviewers appreciate the smooth user experience, feeling well-advised and never pressured to make a purchase, which contributes to a highly recommended overall experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using Holts for over 20 years and they never fail, my recent piece was for my wife's 60th, a natural pink diamond, that was affordable and work with the design I had in mind, Alicja's pat... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Caitlin was incredible in helping us find the perfect ring. Before our appointment, she curated a selection of stunning diamonds for us to view. I’ve realised that seeing the stones in person is ess... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Holts have been fabulous to work with from start to finish. Understanding my requirements and budget, sourcing the best stone for me I had asked a zillion questions, dithered, emailed for clar... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The levels of patience and expertise made the process of choosing an engagement ring exactly what I'd hoped for. Holts carefully listened and acted on my preferences but added valuable and appropriate... See more

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Company details

  1. Jeweler
  2. Jewelry Designer
  3. Jewellery Manufacturer
  4. Jewelry Store

Written by the company

Based in London's Hatton Garden, Holts Gems are a second generation family business, specialising in bespoke engagement rings, fine jewellery, loose gemstones and bespoke jewellery design. We offer one of the largest collections of precious and semi-precious gemstones in the UK. Our team of highly trained Lapidaries are happy to fashion your gemstone into any shape according to your requirement as well as repairing or re-polishing a gemstone to its original condition. We also offer pearl and bead re-stringing, gemstone testing and jewellery valuation services. Since its opening in 1948, Holts Gems has come to symbolise the highest degree of expertise and integrity within the jewellery and gemstone trade. Holts Gems is proud to have been recognised for its exceptional standards of service, and consequently honoured with a number of awards, including the Luxury Business accolade at the Family Business of the Year 2014 and the Independent Retailer of the Year at the Retail Jeweller awards.


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5.0

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve loved our experience with holt…

We’ve loved our experience with holt gems throughout. My husband picked my engagement ring there and said they supported him through the whole design and buying process. We then went back for our wedding rings and loved Holt’s relaxed but knowledgeable appointments. There was no doubt that we would buy our rings from them as the experience was so enjoyable.
Thank you to the team!

11 May 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at Holts Gems, Pippa! We are delighted to hear that you and your husband enjoyed selecting both the engagement and wedding rings from our store.

We’re so pleased you found your experience great and would love for you to come back anytime you’re looking to add more sparkles!

Best wishes,
Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Experience Creating our Engagement Rings

I could not recommend Holts Gems enough. I contacted them earlier in the year with a few ideas for engagement rings for myself and my partner. After arranging the appointment, Farah was extremely helpful and patient in discussing the designs, budget, choice of gemstones, etc. The end product was beautiful, and the rings turned out exactly like we imagined them. Communication throughout the process was very clear, and the team was alway available to answer my questions. I would 100% use them again.

21 June 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Hi Amalia!
We are so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience! It is very important to us that we help to make our customers feel as confident and comfortable as possible during the process. It makes us so happy that you and your partner love the rings. We would love to help you again for any future jewelry purchases!
Madeline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and very friendly and…

Great service and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Farah had great communication with us from the very start. The ring turned out perfect and would recommend getting hand engravings done here as the detail is amazing!

20 July 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Thank you for your wonderful review of Holts! Our team loves hearing that our communication and service produced an excellent product as knowledge and attention to detail make a great ring.

We are so pleased you had a delightful shopping experience and we are thrilled that the ring turned out perfect with hand engravings. Your trust and endorsement mean a lot to us. We greatly appreciate your kindness and willingness to share it with others in this review.

We hope you enjoy wearing your beautiful creation! Thank you again for choosing Holts.

Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly helpful service

Friendly helpful service, Alicja goes above and beyond to help!

27 July 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Thank you so much for your review and kind words about our team! We are thrilled to hear that you had an absolutely amazing experience with Alicja. We hope you can visit us again soon for another exceptional experience!

Melissa

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The rose gold bracelet I purchased from…

The rose gold bracelet I purchased from this store was a true showstopper. Its intricate design and the way it gracefully adorned my wrist made it a piece I cherish. The quality and craftsmanship exceeded my expectations.

12 July 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Hey Alexandra!

It's great to hear that you're loving your bracelet. Just a little heads up, it might have been purchased from a different brand. But no worries, it's still fabulous!

Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finding the perfect couple rings has…

Finding the perfect couple rings has never been easier thanks to this jewelry store. Their diverse collection offers a variety of sizes and designs to suit every couple's taste, and their delivery service ensures a hassle-free experience.

1 July 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Thank you for your glowing review, Georgina!

We are truly humbled by your comments. Our team at Holts has worked hard to curate a collection of rings that can cater to the needs of each unique couple. We're thrilled to hear that our delivery service provided you with an effortless shopping experience and that our selection was able to fulfill all of your needs.

Please do keep us in mind should you have any other jewelry needs, and we look forward to your next visit!

Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional personable stress free…

Professional personable stress free experience from Start to finish.

Alicja and the team were fantastic. Would recommend to anyone!

6 July 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Chris,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! I am sure Alicja will appreciate your kind feedback and we hope to see you in our showroom again in the future!

Kind regards,
Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service from the…

Excellent customer service from the lovely Sofia. Her knowledge and passion for gems was infectious and she found the perfect diamond. We had several other appointments but none of them compared to Holts in either product, knowledge or customer service !

30 June 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Val,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We were absolutely delighted to be of help to you and your son and know that this special diamond is in good hands! I am sure that the finished piece will be just as beautiful. We wish him good luck with the proposal and hope to have you in our showroom again one day!

Kind regards,
Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A true gem of gems

My experience with Holts Gems was very enjoyable - the staff were all very knowledgeable, professional, friendly and personable, making the experience hassle free. I was continually updated and reassured throughout the process and the ring is gorgeous. I have recommended to others and I would not hesitate to do so again. Colin

26 June 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Colin,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We take great pride in our customer journey service and are very passionate about our work. We hope that your partner loves the ring as much as we do and look forward to having you in our showroom again in the future!

Kind regards,
Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to say thank you to all…

I would like to say thank you to all the staff and to Sofia!!!
They help me a lot to found the right ring for my engagement!!
Thank you thank you.
The ring was all bespoke and in the end created a beautiful ring!!!

3 July 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Cosimo,

Thank you so much for your lovely words! Sofia was absolutely delighted to help you create the perfect engagement ring for your partner. We hope to see you again in the future!

Kind regards,
Em

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Service

25 June 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Edward,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience. We deeply appreciate your feedback!

Kind regards,
Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

The whole experience was excellent. Sofia was incredibly helpful throughout and made everything go very smoothly. She helped to take a lot of the stress away! The ring is also fantastic. Would absolutely recommend Holts Gems to others

6 June 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Alex,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review about your experience. I will happily pass on your feedback to Sofia and we hope to have you in our showroom again one day!

Kind regards,
Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and perfect ring

Alicja took excellent care of me when choosing an engagement ring and I couldn't be happier with the result!

23 May 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Sam,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review about your experience here at Holts. I will pass on your lovely feedback to Alicja and we look forward to having you again in our showroom.

Best wishes,
Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sofia and Lisa gave an excellent and…

Sofia and Lisa gave an excellent and personal customer service helping me find the perfect rings for my fiance within my budget.

18 May 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Robert,

Thank you for your positive feedback regarding your experience with us! I will pass on your kind words to Sofia and Lisa and we hope to see you again in the future!

Best wishes,
Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and very helpful with…

Excellent service and very helpful with advice and options.

Highly recommend Holts, which we have used for years.

15 May 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Phillips,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience with Holts. We deeply appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again in our showroom!

Kind regards,
Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect

Thank you Alicja
You made everything so easy for me.
Really appreciate your service.
Everyone there was just as professional as you were too.

3 May 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Murat,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. I am sure Alicja will appreciate your kind words and we hope that you enjoyed your overall experience at Holts Gems. Take care!

Kind regards,
Melissa



Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personal, professional, creative and perfect!

The team at Holts took a really personal interest in the piece I was commissioning. They then proceeded in an extremely professional and caring way with great attention to detail. The stones they sourced are perfect and the resulting ring is stunning. I would recommend them to anybody looking for a special gift (or treat for themselves).

26 April 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Michael,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review about your experience with us. We are incredibly passionate about our work and deeply appreciate your positive feedback. We hope that your bespoke piece is in good hands.

Kind regards,
Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and personable

Holts gems were super professional and knowledgeable to help steer me to the perfect ring. They didn’t try to upsell me on something I didn’t want and took the time to advise accurately on what I was looking for with excellent recommendations on a variety of stones. Alicja and Sofia were both happy to take the time to share their knowledge and experience to explore what would be right for me and were able to give recommendations off the back of this, rather than some other places in Hatton garden which could adopt a harder selling line. I was really happy with the ring I bought and with my experience with holts and have since recommended them to friends.

14 March 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Dan,

Thank you for choosing Holts for this special purchase, as well as taking the time to leave such a lovely review about your experience. I will make sure to pass on your feedback to Alicja and Sofia and we all hope to see you again in our showroom. Take care!

Kind regards,
Melissa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect personal engagement ring!

Sofia was very friendly and used her expertise to pick out the perfect gem which I had envisioned for the ring, which was a green sapphire with a sort of peridot colour. I went in with some sort of idea of what we wanted but the final ring was far beyond what I had imagined. My fiancée says it's the perfect ring and she wouldn't change anything about it! It was good to have someone so knowledgeable help me pick out the gem and ring style because I went into our first appointment without much knowledge on rings or jewels.

The first appointment was a quick call to get an idea for what I wanted in the ring. Then there was an in-person appointment in Hatton Gardens to narrow down the gem and ring style. Then a final appointment to select the final gem and band. Finally a few weeks later the ring was ready to pick up.

I couldn't recommend Holts Gems more!

5 April 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Tim,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review about your experience with Holts. We truly appreciate your detailed feedback and look forward to having you and your fiancée in our showroom again!
Best of luck with your wedding preparations!

Kind regards,
Em

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended!

A friend of ours recommended Holts Gems to us and we had a wonderful experience there for our engagement ring.
Lisa and the team took great care of us throughout the process, answering our (many) questions and always being on hand to help and explain.
The office has a warm, family-run atmosphere, and it shows in the care and attention the staff show their customers. It was a real pleasure to go through the process and finding what we feel is the perfect ring. Highly recommended!

6 April 2023
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Reply from Holts Gems

Dear Boris,

Thank you so much for your kind words, your feedback means a lot to the Holts team. We hope that your fiancée is pleased with the engagement ring and hope to see you in our showroom soon!

Kind regards,
Em

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