Continental Diamond

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1600 Utica Ave S Ste 130
Minneapolis, MN 55416

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(651) 968-8769
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Continental Diamond - Minneapolis, MN
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I went to Continental Diamond after a friend recommended them and I couldn't be happier. Kayla was great. She was very helpful and spent a lot of time talking about what my girl...

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My experience appears to different from the other folks on here, but I have to tell the story. When I got engaged four and a half years ago, I heeded the advice of many and turne...

More than Just Diamonds... Service, Friends and Family! 12/17/2008

I could write a book that would depict all the amazing experiences I have had with Continental Diamond. Whether it be the unique way they helped me with my engagement or the fun, creative Valentines Day gifts. I could share of the personal service in picking out the perfect watch to surprise my wife on our one year anniversary or simply the numerous times I walk through the door to be greeted by name and with smiles, cookies and drinks. My favorite Continental Diamond story was with my first visit to buy my girlfriend an engagement ring. After an hour or more of personal service I had picked out three bands and three diamonds. Dan Goldfarb, the gentleman helping me, set aside the three bands and stones and had promised to act as if he and I had never met the next time I came in - with my girlfriend. We went in a couple days later and Dan, knowing my favorite stone and band, showed my girlfriend numerous bands and stones including the ones I asked him to set aside - without pushing her one way or another (a wonderful trait for anyone in sales) my girlfriend ended up picked the exact stone and band that I thought she would - also my favorite! A great story and all thanks to Dan and Continental Diamond! To be treated like family, not worried about whose customer you are or whose commission you are is what keeps me faithful to Continental Diamond. I am a customer for life just as all of my family and friends are! Thanks for helping me keep my wife and family happy with the bling! more
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More than Just Diamonds... Service, Friends and Family! 12/17/2008

I could write a book that would depict all the amazing experiences I have had with Continental Diamond. Whether it be the unique way they helped me with my engagement or the fun, creative Valentines Day gifts. I could share of the personal service in picking out the perfect watch to surprise my wife on our one year anniversary or simply the numerous times I walk through the door to be greeted by name and with smiles, cookies and drinks. more
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Top Notch, All the Way Around 12/5/2008

If you're looking for beautiful and unique jewelry pieces or classic elegant pieces backed by a hands-on owner/suppor staff, Continental Diamonds should be your only stop. Their inventory of watches and jewelry is lovely and every interaction I've had with Continental employees is warm, friendly, professional and fun. You are not ""just a number"" at Continental, you'll quickly see why so many of us become ""customers for life."" Thank you, Jimmy, and everyone at Continental! Pros: Beautiful and unique jewelry; superior staff; long-term customer relationships common more
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Top Notch, All the Way Around 12/5/2008

If you're looking for beautiful and unique jewelry pieces or classic elegant pieces backed by a hands-on owner/suppor staff, Continental Diamonds should be your only stop. Their inventory of watches and jewelry is lovely and every interaction I've had with Continental employees is warm, friendly, professional and fun. You are not "just a number" at Continental, you'll quickly see why so many of us become "customers for life." Thank you, Jimmy, and everyone at Continental! Pros: Beautiful and unique jewelry; superior staff; long-term customer relationships common Cons: None more
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Ripped off 9/8/2008

My experience appears to different from the other folks on here, but I have to tell the story. When I got engaged four and a half years ago, I heeded the advice of many and turned to Continental Diamond where I was directed to their private-label "Eight Star Diamond". I fell for the pitch and bought what was (for me) a very expensive piece of jewelry to express my undying love. As fate would have it, our love turned out not-so-undying, and my wife & I agreed to divorce. With my agreement, she wandered back into Continental Diamond to attempt to resell the diamond back. Imagine her surprise (and mine) when she was told that the diamond was worth less than one-third of what I spent on it. Someone there actually had the nerve to tell her that THEY (Continental) "likely paid too much" for the diamond in the first place. Hmmm...Her first reaction was anger at me, until I was able to convince her that it was ME that was ripped off, not her. Since then, I have found that no one is willing to pay me more for the diamond than the amount Continental offered her. So, while others here rave about being a customer for life at Continental, it is likely that they have not been in the unfortunate spot of having to try to return a piece and determining that they got fleeced for a profit margin of about 250%. Not sure what the insurance companies have to say about this, since Continental appraised it for full value. Ok. Lesson learned, and buyer beware. more
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Ripped off 9/8/2008

My experience appears to different from the other folks on here, but I have to tell the story. When I got engaged four and a half years ago, I heeded the advice of many and turned to Continental Diamond where I was directed to their private-label ""Eight Star Diamond"". I fell for the pitch and bought what was (for me) a very expensive piece of jewelry to express my undying love. As fate would have it, our love turned out not-so-undying, and my wife & I agreed to divorce. With my agreement, she wandered back into Continental Diamond to attempt to resell the diamond back. Imagine her surprise (and mine) when she was told that the diamond was worth less than one-third of what I spent on it. Someone there actually had the nerve to tell her that THEY (Continental) ""likely paid too much"" for the diamond in the first place. Hmmm...Her first reaction was anger at me, until I was able to convince her that it was ME that was ripped off, not her. Since then, I have found that no one is willing to pay me more for the diamond than the amount Continental offered her. So, while others here rave about being a customer for life at Continental, it is likely that they have not been in the unfortunate spot of having to try to return a piece and determining that they got fleeced for a profit margin of about 250%. Not sure what the insurance companies have to say about this, since Continental appraised it for full value. Ok. Lesson learned, and buyer beware. more
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Compare Quality and Service with others THERE IS NO COMPARISON!!!! 1/11/2007

I had been searching for an engagement ring to give to my now wife. I had been all over the city and knew next to nothing about diamonds. At the time I had a job that kept us apart for months at a time. I ended up dragging my heels and found myself in a time crunch to get this thing picked out, because I wanted to propose before my next trip. I'd heard from a friend to try Continental Diamond....that they are the ""best."" So I went in 2 days before I had to leave thinking there is no way I could pull this thing off. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by a nice salesman named Jimmy. I explained to Jimmy my dilemma and that I knew nothing about diamonds and was skeptical of the information I had received thus far. He immediately taught me about the ""4 C's"" of diamonds. Color. Clarity. Cut. Carat. He then proceeded to physically show me the differences between these items. We hashed out what it was I was looking for. We decided quality and clarity over size. He brought me back to an office and said he found the perfect diamond to fit my price range. Not only was it the right price, but it was exactly what I had imagined. He then suggested to have the diamond placed on a temporary ring so that my now wife could pick out her own band. I told him of my time constraints and he said no problem I will have the diamond set and the ring delivered to your office the next day at no extra charge. I was thrilled. I was even more thrilled and impressed to find out that Jimmy the salesman, was actually Jimmy the owner!! He and his staff really treated me like gold :) and my wife and I now buy all of our Jewelry from Continental Diamond. Like I said there is no comparison. Pros: Thumbs up all the way around! more
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Compare Quality and Service with others THERE IS NO COMPARISON!!!! 1/11/2007

I had been searching for an engagement ring to give to my now wife. I had been all over the city and knew next to nothing about diamonds. At the time I had a job that kept us apart for months at a time. I ended up dragging my heels and found myself in a time crunch to get this thing picked out, because I wanted to propose before my next trip. I'd heard from a friend to try Continental Diamond....that they are the "best." So I went in 2 days before I had to leave thinking there is no way I could pull this thing off. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by a nice salesman named Jimmy. I explained to Jimmy my dilemma and that I knew nothing about diamonds and was skeptical of the information I had received thus far. He immediately taught me about the "4 C's" of diamonds. Color. Clarity. Cut. Carat. He then proceeded to physically show me the differences between these items. We hashed out what it was I was looking for. We decided quality and clarity over size. He brought me back to an office and said he found the perfect diamond to fit my price range. Not only was it the right price, but it was exactly what I had imagined. He then suggested to have the diamond placed on a temporary ring so that my now wife could pick out her own band. I told him of my time constraints and he said no problem I will have the diamond set and the ring delivered to your office the next day at no extra charge. I was thrilled. I was even more thrilled and impressed to find out that Jimmy the salesman, was actually Jimmy the owner!! He and his staff really treated me like gold :) and my wife and I now buy all of our Jewelry from Continental Diamond. Like I said there is no comparison. Pros: Thumbs up all the way around! more
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One-Stop Diamond Shop 12/11/2006

My experience with the people at Continental Diamond was service at its best. Everybody was friendly, knowledgeable, and quick as far as responding to my questions or concerns. I didn't know that much about wedding rings or diamonds but the people at Continental actually took the time to explain the terms jewlers use when classifying diamonds and what it meant to me as a consumer. This helped greatly when it became time to make a deicison, and I was totally confident I was making the right choice. My girlfriend(Fiancee now) loved my purchase, and said yes which made it all worth while. Thank you Jimmy, Revital, and Jane for making my experience one i will never forget. P.S. Go in there with a little appetite if you can, they have a man by the name of Andy that works their all day making chocolate chip cookies for the customers. more
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One-Stop Diamond Shop 12/11/2006

My experience with the people at Continental Diamond was service at its best. Everybody was friendly, knowledgeable, and quick as far as responding to my questions or concerns. I didn't know that much about wedding rings or diamonds but the people at Continental actually took the time to explain the terms jewlers use when classifying diamonds and what it meant to me as a consumer. This helped greatly when it became time to make a deicison, and I was totally confident I was making the right choice. My girlfriend(Fiancee now) loved my purchase, and said yes which made it all worth while. Thank you Jimmy, Revital, and Jane for making my experience one i will never forget. more
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Comfortable w/ great staff and selection. 12/11/2006

This is always the first and last store that I go to when buying a gift for my girlfriend, friends, or family when I am giving someone jewelry. They are always helpful, and since I ask for a lot of advice and guidance their staff is willing to give me the time and options that I like and need; without any pressure. There is plenty of selection, and it is the most comfortable jewelry store that I have been in. Pros: courteous staff, easy parking Cons: none more
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Comfortable w/ great staff and selection. 12/11/2006

This is always the first and last store that I go to when buying a gift for my girlfriend, friends, or family when I am giving someone jewelry. They are always helpful, and since I ask for a lot of advice and guidance their staff is willing to give me the time and options that I like and need; without any pressure. There is plenty of selection, and it is the most comfortable jewelry store that I have been in. Pros: courteous staff, easy parking more
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Extraordinary service and product 11/28/2006

They designed a beautiful ring for my husband and contrary to the previous writter they kept it a secret from me even though I had been in the store several times. The ring is unique and the diamond it gorgeous. My husband will not tell me how much it cost but he said they were the most reasonable for the 1ct marquis diamond he bought.... more
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Extraordinary service and product 11/28/2006

They designed a beautiful ring for my husband and contrary to the previous writter they kept it a secret from me even though I had been in the store several times. The ring is unique and the diamond it gorgeous. My husband will not tell me how much it cost but he said they were the most reasonable for the 1ct marquis diamond he bought.... more
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  • Continental Diamond’s primary goal is to ensure that our client’s jewelry needs and wishes are fulfilled. We strive to provide a fun, convenient and stress-free shopping experience. Our large selection of jewelry and giftware is coupled with the ultimate in knowledge, fashion and technology.

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  • Family-owned, full-service jewelry store open since 1981 offers in-house repair, on-staff watch specialist, men's jewelry, diamonds, pearls, more.

  • 2/18/2007 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon, Thu 10am-7:30pm Tue, Wed, Fri 10am-5:30pm Sat 10am-4pm
  • Payments: Discover, Master Card, American Express, Visa
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