See the difference
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By appointment only · Falls Church, Virginia
Find the right piece with a team that knows Jewelry.
We see one client at a time. For your appointment the doors stay closed, the cases open, and a senior Washington Diamond consultant sits with you until every question has a straight answer.
- One client in the studio at a time, never a sales floor
- Consultants averaging decades on the bench and at the loupe
- Paid no commission, so their only interest is your piece
Trusted since 1969
Private appointments
No-commission advisors
Natural and lab-grown options
Custom design and care
Voted Best Jewelry Store · Best of NoVA 2025, Northern Virginia Magazine
Why visit in person
Some things a screen can't tell you.
Online research is a useful place to start. An in-person comparison helps you understand what the specifications, photographs, and prices actually mean for you.
Feel the fit
Understand scale, comfort, profile height, and how a ring actually looks and feels on your hand.
Ask every question
Get clear explanations of certification, craftsmanship, pricing, durability, and the tradeoffs between different options.
Make it yours
Combine ideas, refine the details, redesign an heirloom, or create something completely custom.
The appointment
What to expect from your appointment
Private appointments, so the time is yours. Tuesday through Saturday in Falls Church.
01
Tell us what you are considering
Bring saved links, inspiration photos, a budget, an heirloom, or simply your questions.
02
Compare with an expert
See options in person and receive guidance from an experienced, no-commission advisor.
03
Choose your next step
Purchase, request additional sourcing, begin a custom design, or take time to consider options.
No obligation. No hard sell. The appointment is yours.
Book a Private AppointmentCustomer stories
In their words
★★★★★
“No hard sell, no slick sales tactics, no up-sell, just good honest advice, respect, and excellent prices.”
★★★★★
“I was able to take aspects from a few different rings to create a truly custom ring.”
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“When my diamond cracked years later, they worked with my insurance to find an amazing replacement.”
Client stories
Experience the Washington Diamond Difference.
Clients describe their own appointments: what they came in with, what they compared at the counter, and how they arrived at the piece they took home.
Start where you are
How can we help?
I'm choosing an engagement ring
Compare diamonds and settings, explore natural and lab-grown options, or create a completely custom ring.
Explore Engagement
We need wedding bands
Try on different styles together and find bands that complement your rings, lifestyle, and preferences.
Explore Wedding Bands
I want to create or redesign something
Transform an idea or heirloom into a unique piece with expert design guidance.
Explore Custom Design
I need help with jewelry I already own
Appraisals, resizing, restoration, cleaning, upgrades, and trusted selling guidance.
Explore Jewelry Services
Custom design
From an idea to something entirely your own.
Work one-on-one with a no-commission design consultant to create an engagement ring, redesign an heirloom, or develop a meaningful piece that cannot be found in a catalog.
- One-on-one design collaboration
- CAD renderings and optional wax models
- Natural or lab-grown diamonds
- Work by our on-site master goldsmiths
- Personalized progress updates
Who you sit with
Bringing More Love to the DC Area Since 1969
“We're in the business of helping people share their love.”
Tom Daube
President, Washington Diamond
- Family-owned since 1969
- GIA-graded diamonds, selected stone by stone rather than by the tray
- Gemologists and master jewelers on site, so your piece never leaves the building
- No commission for anyone here, Tom included, so advice stays advice
You may also sit with Denelle or Joseph, jewelry advisors who have spent years on this same floor. Whoever you start with is who you finish with.
After the purchase
Here for the life of your jewelry.
From first fitting to future milestones, our team is here to help you care for, protect, update, and enjoy your jewelry for years to come. All work is completed on-site.
Cleaning and inspection
Ring resizing
Restoration
Appraisals
Upgrades
Anniversary and milestone guidance
Heirloom redesign
Gold and platinum buying guidance
Prefer to begin online?
Browse engagement rings, diamonds, wedding bands, and fine jewelry before your appointment.
Guidance before you decide
Explore Diamond and Jewelry GuidesDiamonds
Natural versus lab-grown diamonds
How they are made, how they are priced, and what the difference means for your ring.
Compare Natural and Lab-Grown
Value
How to compare diamond quality and value
Which grades change what you see, and where the money is better spent elsewhere.
Read the Four C's Guide
Custom design
What to know before a custom-design appointment
What to bring, how the design steps work, and how long each stage usually takes.
Prepare for Custom Design
In person
Visit our Falls Church studio
Compare your options in person with a private jewelry advisor serving Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and close-in Maryland.
Studio
1245 W Broad Street
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
Appointments
Tuesday through Saturday
10 AM to 5 PM, by appointment
On West Broad Street (Route 7), a few minutes from the East and West Falls Church Metro stations, with parking at the door.
Virtual
Not in the DC area?
Meet an advisor by video and see diamonds, settings, and design options on camera, with the same explanations you would get at the counter. Or send one question and we will answer it by email.
Request Virtual GuidanceBook your appointment
Sit down with a jeweler who works for you.
Bring your questions, your research, or your ideas. We'll help you understand your options and make the decision that feels right for you.
- We reply within one business day to confirm your time.
- Your appointment is private. The showroom is yours for the visit.
- Advisors do not work on commission, and there is no obligation to purchase.
Request an appointment
Tell us about what you are considering. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.
Not ready to book? Ask a Jeweler and we will answer your question by email.