Richard Kenneth Jeweler

Stay far away from this establishment.
I purchased a diamond from this crumb — and at the time I didn’t have the knowledge of diamonds I do now. He didn’t want to negotiate at all, and he hiked up the price of a small stone to about 700% it’s true value.
He’s a moody miserable man. Be ware of this merchant.

I really wanted to like this guy. He’s quirky but experienced and he has some nice items in his store. I had a watch battery replaced and some links taken out, which I was very happy with. I asked if he might clean my engagement and wedding bands, which I thought he might even do gratis since I’d be paying him for the work he did on the watch. I didn’t expect that he would charge me $ 25 PER RING for a job that took him maybe 5 – 7 minutes to do. Perhaps it was my fault for failing to ask how much the service would be but he also could have given me a heads up that I would be shelling out $ 50. I won’t be coming back here.

Read some seemingly unfair posts about this establishment. People saying it is cluttered and unorganized. This is not Tiffanys so if you want to overpay for a beautiful spacious store with everything perfectly organized than that’s up to you. I would rather go to a place like this where I can find wonderful one of a kind pieces with some history attached to them! I had a good experience with the owner here who gave me sound — seemingly fatherly — advice about some heirloom jewelry I own! I’m happy an alarm goes off when you walk in… There is millions of dollars of jewlery in there and appreciate the candy offerings.

From my experience, this place is kind of a bummer. I see reviews of other people who have purchased from there and have been satisfied, I had a repair done there and cannot speak to their products.
I had a watch repaired here, and it’s kind of alarming (literally) when you walk in. You need to push a button then someone lets you in and an alarm goes off. There’s clutter all over the place and bowls of old candy.
I got a watch battery replaced for a reasonable price, but then found that during the replacement, the water resistant seal on the watch was compromised and a tiny little rubber loop was now hanging off of the bottom of the watch.
I didn’t realize that’s what had happened until I took it to another place and they informed me.
I can’t speak to their products, but if you get a repair here, at least check your repair before you leave the store. And don’t eat the candy.

This place is a treasure trove! So many amazing pieces of antique and estate jewelry, fine silver sets, watches. I recently stopped in to get a watch resized and it was done professionally and cost 13 bucks (not bad considering I didn’t buy the watch there!) The owner is very nice, and even let me bring my dog in! Need one more link taken out so I will probably stop by again soon. Might leave with more than just the watch adjustment…

Have passed by this window for years and finally stopped in. Read reviews that the owner was moody so was super nice; he seemed to warm up. The place has so much stuff inside I wasn’t sure where to look and I didn’t feel very comfortable looking around. The vibe in here was strange and not friendly feeling– maybe it was just me.
I found a few pieces that I thought were interesting but they were so ridiculously overpriced! I had asked about one of the pieces to learn more about where it came from, the time period, etc and he said he’s had it for years and didn’t know… That’s the best part of estate jewelry and I was bummed there was no knowledge about the piece.
Will just browse the window from now on.

This store has many beautiful things. In fact, both my engagement ring and wedding ring were purchased here. My husband and I discussed blood diamonds pretty early in our relationship so it was clear that I would not have the typical diamond ring (nor would I want one because it is not my taste anyway). As our relationship became more serious I would drop hints about what I really did like when we were in an antique shop or walking by Richard Kenneth Jewelers. My engagement ring is a deco sapphire dinner ring and it is the perfect ring for me. My wedding band is a white gold, multifaceted band with intricate detailing around the edge. Gorgeous and simple.
My husband did buy me a pair of earrings here once that I didn’t care for. They were clip ons. When he gave them to me I told him that I would never wear them because they were so uncomfortable. My sweet husband took them back and got them converted to posts, but they were still really heavy and don’t hang right because the post is in a weird spot. Apparently the owner told him not to make them into posts, but didn’t explain that it wouldn’t work. I wish he had just exchanged them instead.
Overall, I think the owner is a bit odd, with a goofy sense of humor, but not a bad guy and he has beautiful jewelry that you can’t find anywhere else. I have also bought gifts for my mother here. I wish I could afford more the beautiful things in this store.

It would be really easy to pass this tiny store front on 17^th Street flanked by larger shops and eateries. The items in the window were what caught my eye on a Saturday amble in the neighborhood. Jewelry. Hundreds of pieces of jewelry. Richard Kenneth is an estate jeweler and has more items than you could ever try on in any one day. His front window is not so much a display as a collection of gorgeous baubles — art deco pieces from the 20’s and 30’s, delicate cream cameos, and fantastically creative settings for stones of all sorts. I had no intention to buy any jewelry but I couldn’t resist squeezing into the store (don’t mind the buzzer as you ring to be let in) to browse and try on several pieces. The shop is tiny and cramped and holds a tremendous amount of history in the items on display.
This is a one-​of-​a-​kind establishment so only go if you’ve got a few hours to spare. Items do not carry price tags, nor are they arranged in any discernible order. If you know what you want, Mr. Kenneth can locate it within his store within mere moments. He can also price any item for you based off of his long history in the antiques business and extensive knowledge of metals and stones. The man keeps meticulous records! How he keeps track of them, I will never know! I was present to overhear a conversation between him and another gentleman in the business and it was interesting to hear about the complex world of antiques. You’ll also find an abundance of silver, watches, brooches, and more.
He may come off a bit gruff at first but this is only because he is a no-​nonsense man who isn’t into haggling or dealing with shoppers looking for a cheap deal. I also imagine that it is exhausting having to be constantly vigilant of those who may try to sell stolen goods. I quite understand Mr. Kenneth’s protective nature as I am sure his little shop has been a target of theft at one time or another. He isn’t the only shop owner that discourages photo-​taking and it would have been polite for Dona T. to ask before snapping away.
Mr. Kenneth is very knowledgeable about the care and keeping of jewelry as well and can teach you about proper maintenance of your purchase. Mr. Kenneth gave me a very fair price on a flawless madeira topaz in a unique gold setting, flanked with pristine diamonds. He had it sized by his jeweler and back to me within one week. This would be the perfect place to find a unique engagement or wedding ring, especially if you are looking to stand apart from the Tiffany/​Tacori crowd. I have no doubt that I will return.

My wife and I were visiting Philadelphia, and, having heard great things about the shop from a friend, we stopped in here to replace a small diamond that had fallen out of her pavé wedding band. Richard explained the proper way to clean the ring, replaced the stone, and mailed it back to us (registered and insured) with a very quick turnaround. Neither of us can tell which stone it was, the replacement was so perfect!
He also provided extensive knowledge on general maintenance and care to keep the ring from having similar problems in the future, and, overall, was quite helpful.

I ordered two custom items from Richard Kenneth Jewelers. They just came in the mail and are STUNNING. I brought in two pieces of tanzanite I bought in Tanzania. I know nothing about jewelry and the owner showed me the various metal options and settings. I went with his recommendations and the pieces are gorgeous. I’m thrilled! Oh — and the price was much less than I expected.

i took a picture of the shop owner’s window display which was kind of charming in a vintage hodge podge way. All of a sudden, a man biked towards me and accosted me. he demanded that I delete the photo immediately as he stood there and watched. I asked if he owned the shop and he said he did. He grumbled about how he didn’t know where i would post that photo and that people have thrown rocks at his windows, well Mr. Kenneth, maybe it’s because you’re a jerk, ever think of that? Richard Kenneth Jewelers really left a bad taste in my mouth. I will not ever shop at this store, the owner truly is a goblin hoarding what seems to be custom jewels.

Honestly, not great. Walked in to browse, more or less, after a few months of walking by their window and seeing, in addition to jewelry, all sorts of interesting items. Once buzzed in, I just felt kind of… uncomfortable. Wasn’t trying to scam me, or anything, and was honest, which was appreciated, but just had a bad vibe in here. Didn’t like the way he talked to me and looked me up and down. It’s too bad I was put off by my less than one minute long excursion here because the location is convenient and, based on my limited view of the inside, what’s for sale inside is just as interesting (albeit sloppy looking) than what is in the window out front. Will not return.

This place is awesome. First of all, it’s PACKED with jewelry and other delicious items from estate sales, auctions, wherever he ventures to collect these goodies. Secondly, it’s not overpriced. Read: Gold and silver are expensive so if you want a gold ring, you’ll be paying for it. However, I found this delectable opal, diamond, and gold vintage ring for $ 485. The opal is beautiful and not a factory one like nowadys, the diamonds small but sparkling, and it’s gold. Sold, thanks!
You have to come here but I have to tell you it’s not a place for children. There’s not a lot of space for them to move around in and they could easily knock something and break it so keep them close or I saw one family wait outside with their children eating some snacks. :)