Monday, 30 November 2015

"WE HAD NO IDEA WHAT A FRUITFUL AND ENJOYABLE PROCESS THAT WOULD BE."

R.Urquhart - Austin, TX What a pleasure it has been working with Malcolm Brown designing a ring for my wife for our 35th wedding anniversary. After some false starts it became obvious that we should include my wife in the process. We had no idea what a fruitful and enjoyable process that would be. We Read more...

"STUNNING CUSTOM MADE RING"

Da123 - Austin, TX "After looking at rings for a couple of months with my girlfriend, we couldn?t find the right combination of details that we wanted in a ring. As a consequence, we decided to do a custom made ring.It was appealing to know that the ring would be truly unique and fit our own personal Read more...

Sunday, 29 November 2015

JEWELRY APPRAISAL

Insurance Appraisal or Sales Receipt - what's the difference? Have you ever wondered why the dollar amount of an jewelry appraisal may sometimes be higher than the sales receipt from a jewelry store. A sales receipt will usually list generic items such as the date, item, price you paid and the name of the Read more...

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AUSTIN MD MAGAZINE

Austin MD Magazine May-June 2013 By: Joseph R. Villarreal, G.G. (GIA) "I am often asked: What is the difference between platinum and gold? - which should I select for my diamond engagement ring purchase?" While platinum and white gold may look alike when they are new, there are clear differences. Read more...

Saturday, 28 November 2015

"I CAME TO FIND VILLARREAL THROUGH THE AMAZING REVIEWS ONLINE."

D. Summers - Austin, TX "I came to find Villarreal through the amazing reviews online. I had in mind a unique, non-diamond engagement ring that I was trying to work into my budget. As a designer myself, I understand that what may work in concept doesn't always translate into the final, finished piece. Read more...

GREATER AUSTIN HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year 2007 Nominated and voted by GAHCC peers among numerous other local businessman through out the the city of Austin. Read more...

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Friday, 27 November 2015

Diamond Rings

CONSIGNMENT - Diamond Rings Estate and previously owned diamond and gemstone rings of mentionable quality. 8.90 CARAT RADIANT BRILLIANT, CUSTOM DIAMOMND RING, FANCY YELLOW GIA Highly sought after, Fancy Yellow diamonds are favorites of the rich and famous, including celebrities and collectors alike. This Read more...

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"GREAT QUALITY, VALUE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL - REPEAT CUSTOMER"

Dr. R. Barrera - Austin, TX They did it again! I was looking for a diamond pendant for my wife for our anniversary and returned to Villarreal Fine Jewelers. I had looked for a particular diamond pendant at other jewelry stores and could not find exactly what I wanted. I sat down with Joseph and we crafted Read more...

Thursday, 26 November 2015

SILVER FAQS

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EDGE MAGAZINE

EDGE Magazine April 2014 By: Synchrony Financial "Villarreal Fine Jewelers wins customer loyalty and referrals with custom-designed jewelry and caring service. "Consumers......look on-line at testimonials and reviews." Read more...

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

CUSTOM JEWELRY DESIGN

CUSTOM JEWELRY DESIGN One of the true delights in life is to wear a piece of custom jewelry that was designed and created just for you. Encompassing Engagement Rings, Wedding and Anniversary Rings, Reproduction Antique Jewelry, our Custom Jewelry Designs evolve interactively. From a penciled idea to the Read more...

PRESS

PRESS VIVE Magazine June/July 2014 - VIVE Magazine #01 Article By: Margarita Burciaga Del Real - "A Kiss May Be Grand" At Villarreal Fine Jewelers "A satisfied customer is our daily goal........they listen to the detailed description of the aspects of the piece the customer is looking for." EDGE Magazine Read more...

Tuesday, 24 November 2015

PRESS

PRESS VIVE Magazine June/July 2014 - VIVE Magazine #01 Article By: Margarita Burciaga Del Real - "A Kiss May Be Grand" At Villarreal Fine Jewelers "A satisfied customer is our daily goal........they listen to the detailed description of the aspects of the piece the customer is looking for." EDGE Magazine Read more...

Monday, 23 November 2015

VIVE MAGAZINE

VIVE Magazine June/July 2014 - VIVE Magazine #01 Article By: Margarita Burciaga Del Real - "A Kiss May Be Grand" At Villarreal Fine Jewelers "A satisfied customer is our daily goal........they listen to the detailed description of the aspects of the piece the customer is looking for." Read more...

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Sunday, 22 November 2015

BUYING JEWELRY

Pearls are one of the oldest known gems and have been revered by countless civilizations as magic charms, symbols of purity and love, and sources of wisdom and power. But when buying pearls, how can you be sure you're getting the quality you deserve? SHOP WITH YOUR J.A. JEWELER. To make sure you choose Read more...

VIVE MAGAZINE

VIVE Magazine June/July 2014 - VIVE Magazine #01 Article By: Margarita Burciaga Del Real - "A Kiss May Be Grand" At Villarreal Fine Jewelers "A satisfied customer is our daily goal........they listen to the detailed description of the aspects of the piece the customer is looking for." Read more...

Saturday, 21 November 2015

PLATINUM FAQ

FAQ'S- PLATINUM PLATINUM - The most precious of all metals The Platinum Basics Americans love platinum. Some consider it the most elegant and timeless precious metal. It is the preferred metal of choice for celebrities. Celebrities such as Sarah Michelle Gellar, Madonna, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Brad Pitt, Read more...

Friday, 20 November 2015

CHOOSING A DIAMOND WITH THE 4 CS

Diamonds - girls' best friend! Why do girls love diamonds? Why are they so precious? Is it because of their beauty and exquisiteness? Talk about buying. Purchasing a diamond can test the nerves of even the most astute buyer - what do you look for? What do the terms mean? What makes one diamond worth more Read more...

Thursday, 19 November 2015

JEWELRY APPRAISAL

JEWELRY APPRAISAL Whether it is for insurance replacement regarding a loss, theft, or for estate purposes, a proper jewelry appraisal is paramount. Our trusted jewelry appraisers have well over 20 years of industry experience with qualifications from respected industry organizations like the "Gemological Read more...

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Wednesday, 18 November 2015

About Us

ABOUT US OUR MISSION At Villarreal Fine Jewelers, caring for our clients is our topmost priority. We provide imaginative and versatile custom jewelry designs that combine traditional methods with the latest innovations. Our creative process, attention to detail and superior quality of Read more...

Sunday, 15 November 2015

BUYING CUSTOM DIAMONDS AND JEWELRY

Rare and fascinating, mysterious and magical the diamond has ignited fires of romance and passion throughout history. But when purchasing a diamond, how can you be sure you're getting the quality you desire? SHOP WITH YOUR J.A. JEWELER. To make sure you choose a diamond that's best for you, shop with us Read more...

JOSEPH R. VILLARREAL

JOSEPH R. VILLARREAL Graduate Gemologist, Founder Joseph's early passion for gemstones led him to pursue a career in gemology officially began over 28 years ago while attending the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) - "The World's foremost authority on diamonds and colored gemstones." Joseph then Read more...

Saturday, 14 November 2015

PHILANTHROPY

PHILANTHROPY Villarreal Fine Jewelers believes that giving back to the community is important. Below are a few of the non-profit organizations we proudly support. THE HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM The Hispanic Scholarship Consortium (HSC) opens gateways so students can reach their full potential. By Read more...

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MOM'S OLD WEDDING RING - Villarreal Fine Jewelers I recently read an online article from a well-known “Manners Guru” about how brides to be should accept “Mom’s” old wedding ring as her own... MOM'S OLD WEDDING RING - Villarreal Fine Jewelers Read more...

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Friday, 13 November 2015

MALCOLM BROWN

MALCOLM BROWN Jewelry Designer, Consultant Before joining Villarreal Fine Jewelers in 2009, Malcolm had more than twenty five years of experience with fine jewelry in London, New York and Austin. Already making jewelry at age thirteen, he later graduated after four years of jewelry design and bench-work Read more...

Thursday, 12 November 2015

CONSIGNMENT

CONSIGNMENT - Austin Jewelry Brokers and Diamond Buyers "For many years now, Villarreal Fine Jewelers has been trusted by numerous satisfied clients wanting to discretely sell their unwanted jewelry." Villarreal Fine Jewelers is currently seeking privately owned and estate Diamonds, Precious Gemstones and Read more...

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Video

Video GIA HISTORY OF THE 4 C'S Who developed the 4 C's and what do they mean? Here you will learn all you need to know about the history of the 4 C's developed by the Gemological Institute of America. GIA HOW TO CHOOSE A DIAMOND What you need to know when shopping for a diamond or diamond engagement ring. Read more...

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ALL ABOUT THE CLARITY OF DIAMONDS

Clarity is an important aspect of a diamond, and it is important to know how to grade the clarity of a diamond before you buy one. It is actually quite easy to learn how to grade the clarity of a diamond. There are basically two things that you must understand: Diamonds with visual inclusions and Read more...

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

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CUSTOM DESIGN APPRAISALS CONSIGNMENT APPOINTMENTS Austin's Authority on Custom Jewelry Design Villarreal Fine Jewelers full custom service allows the discerning client to purchase jewelry tailored to their precise specifications. Whether it is an opportunity to express an Read more...

LETICIA VILLARREAL

LETICIA VILLARREAL Client Services With over 25 years in the customer service industry, it is easy to see why Leticia is such an important part of Villarreal Fine Jewelers. Her understanding and kind demeanor towards all of our clients is another reason why our valued customers keep coming back. Prior to Read more...

Monday, 9 November 2015

I WANTED CUSTOM WORK DONE FOR MY FIANCE'S ENGAGEMENT RING...

I wanted custom work done for my fiance's unique engagement ring but I assumed it would be too expensive. Malcolm quickly dispelled that perception and built me a design that both hit the carat weight I was looking for and fell within my budget.My lady was THRILLED with how it came out. Malcolm and Joseph Read more...

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Sunday, 8 November 2015

JOSEPH R. VILLARREAL

JOSEPH R. VILLARREAL Graduate Gemologist, Founder Joseph's early passion for gemstones led him to pursue a career in gemology officially began over 28 years ago while attending the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) - "The World's foremost authority on diamonds and colored gemstones." Joseph then Read more...

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Saturday, 7 November 2015

VILLARREAL FINE JEWELERS IN AUSTIN TX

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EDGE MAGAZINE

EDGE Magazine April 2014 By: Synchrony Financial "Villarreal Fine Jewelers wins customer loyalty and referrals with custom-designed jewelry and caring service. "Consumers......look on-line at testimonials and reviews." Read more...

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Friday, 6 November 2015

" I KNEW THAT I WOULD HAVE THE DESIGNER'S FULL ATTENTION..... "

A. Hillberry - Austin, TX "I came into some diamonds from my maternal grandmother. I was eager to use them for an engagement ring for my girlfriend, but I was very strapped on funds and had little to no knowledge of how it all worked. Fortunately, I was able to find Villarreal! I chose them based on Read more...

Thursday, 5 November 2015

DIAMOND AUTHENTICATION AUSTIN

Rapaport Certification Conference Tackles Synthetics Jun 25, 2014 9:00 AM By Rapaport News- written by Avi Krawitz - RAPAPORT... The annual Rapaport Certification Conference that took place at the JCK Las Vegas show highlighted that jewelers are responsible for the authenticity of the diamonds they're Read more...

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REVIEWS

REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS We know how important reviews and testimonials are when shopping for a particular product or service. At Villarreal Fine Jewelers we constantly strive to go "above and beyond" by providing our valued clients with excellent customer service and custom designed jewelry of superior Read more...

Wednesday, 4 November 2015

REVIEWS

REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS We know how important reviews and testimonials are when shopping for a particular product or service. At Villarreal Fine Jewelers we constantly strive to go "above and beyond" by providing our valued clients with excellent customer service and custom designed jewelry of superior Read more...

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Tuesday, 3 November 2015

"VILLARREAL IS A CONSUMMATE PROFESSIONAL"

Carl C. - Austin, TX Joseph Villarreal is a consummate professional. He takes his time to understand just what you need and what your are looking for in jewelry. Margaret and i selected her engagement diamond and Joe designed a outstanding setting for her. Later we selected wedding bands and were not Read more...

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LOCAL AUSTIN TEXAS JEWELER REVIEWS BY RUDY B.

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Sunday, 1 November 2015

Service

SERVICES Villarreal Fine Jewelers - Austin's premier custom jewelry design specialist's. Below is a list of our professional jewelry services. JEWELRY DESIGN Do you have a specific jewelry design in mind, but still haven't been able to find it in the jewelry stores? Then allow Villarreal Fine Jewelers Read more...

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