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Since 1977 the San Francisco based company Giraux Fine Jewelry has specialized in custom, handcrafted jewelry. Giraux Sarkissian started his career as an apprentice jeweler for Scottish Jewelers of Zimbabwe, where he worked with some of the iconic Crown Jewels.

In the early 70’s Giraux, his bride Sue, and their two young children relocated to San Francisco, California. Their goal was to bring the highest quality of loose diamonds and exquisitely handcrafted jewelry to the wholesale market. The Sarkissians seized the opportunity to be one of the first Fine Jewelry vendors in the historic GiftCenter & JewelryMart. They have grown from a small operation to one of the largest showrooms in the building. They have stayed through the countless building re-designs, and the ebbs and flows of the diamond market. The two eldest Sarkissian children have since taken over the business and are equally as passionate about the legacy their parents have built. Giraux Fine Jewelry is now known for their large inventory of loose diamonds, some of the rarest cushion cuts on the market, and excellent pricing with friendly faces.

As a testament to the quality and level of service at Giraux, nearly 75% of their business is through referrals from existing clientele.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following services do you offer?

Appraisal
Cleaning
Diamond Certification
Ring Sizing
Shipping
Stone Upgrades

What kind of jewelry do you offer?

Custom Engagement Rings
Custom Wedding Bands
Designer Engagement Rings
Designer Wedding Bands

What is your average turnaround time for an engagement ring?

1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
5-6 weeks

Reviews of Giraux Fine Jewelry

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Emily Sent on 05/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I worked with Steve at Giraux on my wedding band. I wanted an eternity band but not the standard cookie-cutter style. I found a unique style from Giraux but wanted to make some changes. I wanted bigger diamonds but at the same time, I didn't want to change the profile height of the ring. Steve worked with the ring makers and was able to deliver exactly what I was looking for and stay within the quoted budget =) His estimates on the price and the time it took to make the ring were spot on. He called us immediately after the ring was finished and it was within 3 weeks.
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Michelle Sent on 05/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My family has been going to Giraux for years! I love their quality of work and excellent customer service! I work with Armine whenever I go and I adore her! She is sweet, honest and really easy to work with! My engagement ring, husband's wedding ring and a Valentine's Day gift have all come from Giraux. Can't say enough good things!
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Adrienne Sent on 01/14/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I love my ring, and the Giraux Jewelry staff were wonderful in assisting me and my husband in finding the perfect rings for us.
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Sarah Sent on 09/17/2011
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I will never buy fine jewelry from anyone but Giraux. When he was going to propose, my husband had ordered a ring from Jared, but when the ring came, it was not what he expected--they didn't even size the thing! My husband ended up proposing with a plastic fairy ring, which was really sweet, but when we had to find a real engagement ring we decided to check out Giraux, based on a recommendation from my coworker.

Liv not only helped us build a ring, she explained everything about diamonds to us. She let us look at everything through the same magnifiers she was using, and we were so excited to find out that for the same money my husband spent on the pathetic Jared ring, we could get a bigger, better quality diamond!

When it came time to buy our wedding bands, the manufacturer of my band fell behind and the ring was late. To make up for the delay, and to work around my schedule, Mike from Giraux personally delivered my wedding band to my home. How's that for service??

Everyone comments on how beautiful my wedding set is. I've never seen jewelry so sparkly. Giraux is the best!
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Susan Sent on 04/28/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing rings for a great price and very helpful when we went in and listened to what I wanted even when I went with a cheaper ring with no diamonds
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Andrea Sent on 05/12/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Exceptional customer service! Very personal, not rushed at all. Our jewelry is just fabulous!
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Andrea Sent on 02/26/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Liv (Pronounced - Leave) is the most amazing jewelry consultant ever, she not only took the time to educate us, but she spent multiple days helping us pick out our amazing rings. I literally find myself staring at my ring, and get compliments on it daily. I love Giraux because they are not pushy. They are professional, clean and have a huge selection. I highly recommend working with this family owned business.
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Jaime Sent on 11/11/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Oh, how I love this place.

My husband and I have had such wonderful experiences there. He decided it was time to propose and wanted us to shop for an engagement ring together, so he invited me to join him at Giraux.

He had heard through friends that Giraux was the place to go, and their salesperson Liv was wonderful to work with. He went to their website and signed up for a guest pass, which was very easy to do. He requested that we see Liv, and they spoke on the phone prior to our arrival. Liv wanted to get an idea of what his budget was and what we were looking for so that she could tailor our experience. She didn't want to bring out 3 carat diamonds if that wasn't in the budget.

The experience we had of choosing the perfect ring - together - was more than I could have asked for.

Liv was very helpful in telling us about the different types of rings to choose from, she brought out tray after tray of settings and really got a feel for what I wanted. Now, if you have never picked out an engagement ring for yourself, it can be somewhat overwhelming. The thought of choosing something that you will wear every day for the rest of your life is somewhat daunting... but Liv put me at ease. She really took her time with us, made sure we found exactly what we wanted. She showed us each diamond and talked about the ratings. We were both very happy with our experience that day. We couldn't have asked for a better place to buy our jewelry.

Fast forward to 6 months later... and it's time to buy my fiance's wedding band. Once again, we called Liv for a guest pass (which was easy to get). We met with Liv again - and she made us feel like we now have our own "personal" jeweler. We chose his band very quickly and are very happy with that purchase as well - and the pricing.

I really feel confident in Giraux and especially Liv. Both my husband and I cannot say enough about her and our experience. This is such a special time in our lives and it's comforting to know that we now have a jeweler we can rely on and trust for the years to come. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase fine jewelry.

I also wanted to add that if you are reading this and think that driving up to the city might be a bit far, know that it is definitely worth it. Buying fine jewelry should be a special event and you can always spend the afternoon in the city afterwards...
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Melissa Sent on 10/28/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful jewerly and we will be lifelong customers!
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Lindsay Sent on 10/18/2007
5 out of 5 rating
Giraux creates the most stunning jewelry all at a fraction of the typical retail costs. I have several pieces from them and I will continue to use them as my sole jeweler. They also inspect, clean, and polish for free!
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