Compton Jewelers

Got the absolute loveliest pair of earrings from here today! The service was friendly, attentive, and kind! You'll need to take the elevator to the 5th floor but it's definitely worth the short commute! Plan on coming back next time I'm in town!

First time visiting this jeweler to shorten two necklaces right before a big trip. Susan took care of me and was warm and efficient. She had my items ready within an hour's time! Also very reasonably priced. Thank you! :-

They replaced a battery for me at a great price but two days later I noticed that there was moisture building up on the glass in front. I looked at the back of my watch and noticed that the back wasn't placed back properly. Replacing a battery is the most basic repair.

Skilled craftsman, excellent customer service, convenient location, fair price Need I say more? Can iI say more?

Very good store! I have a missing buckle for my watch while traveling. And the lady in the store just find a similar one to me and fix it, with no fee charges. I really thank them for help and definitely will recommend other people to stop by at this store. I should know this store since this has been my fourth year living in DC. I am so lucky that I decided to go today.

Went in here to get my watch repaired. All the sudden it just stopped working though I had gotten the battery replaced months before. I stepped in and someone was immediately there to help me. He popped it open, found the loose item, put it all back in place, and returned it to me within a minute for no charge. Everyone was very kind in the shop, and the watch is back and working like new!

They resized my silver ring for me and had it done within a few days at a very affordable price. Thank you!

Great shop, they even fixed a necklace for me free of charge!

I've used Compton as a watch repair shop and a jewelry store and have been happy. They have repaired, cleaned, service, and replaced crystals. They have even tracked down difficult to find parts. Watches are sent out and retrieved once a week so a repair takes some time. They carry a nice assortment of estate jewelry and I have been successful shopping for my wife and mother. Estate prices are good. So, the shop is small but packs a good punch. As such it gets five stars.

Compton Jewelers has been my long-time jeweler of choice. They are known for their honesty and first class service.

Did a terrific job repairing my grandfathers watch. It works like new, was done on time and they're price was about $150 less than competitions. Mr Compton is a sage pro who has thankfully carried forward the principles off customer service and taking care of those who walk in your door.

Best full service jewelry store I have ever dealt with. Alan Compton, a true watch maker is on the premise several days a week and really knows his craft. Most stores are only concerned with the sale, Compton's cares about sales and service after the sale. Highly recommend.

I botched the installation of a watch band for my Seiko SKX007. Compton Jewelers quickly corrected my mistake, sized my new band perfectly, and charged me a really fair price.

Their hours claim that they are open until 5. Their door confirms that. However I went at 4 pm today and they were closed with no explanation.

Quick, courteous service and my watch and jewelry repairs have all gone well.

This is a really excellent place for jewelry repair! They've done great work restringing and replacing clasps on a number of my grandmother's pieces over the years. However, the most impressive experience was my last one: I brought them a watch band that three other jewelers had said could not be fixed, but Compton was able to repair it. Highly recommended for any repair work.

"Family-owned-and-operated for more than three (3) generations at the same location, ." says it all! Mr. Compton is the only local watchmaker that I would allow to touch any of my rather modest collection of vintage/antique railroad pocket watches. He's the best!. Enough Said! Highest Recommendation! **See Detailed Review by Bruce D., dated 4/3/15, with whom I am NOT acquainted, is typical my experiences with Mr. Compton.**

I have a pocket watch that is at least 125 years old. The crystal came loose and I went to see Alan Compton who was recommended by a neighbor of mine. He took a look and told me he could fix it using the original crystal. Later that same day he called to tell me it was ready. Alan did a perfect job of remounting the crystal on this antique watch. When I picked it up, I asked him to also replace another watch's battery.

He did so immediately. His prices for both services were extremely reasonable. Alan has been in the business for 65 years and I am very happy that he is still working in DC. I recommend him highly as one who will give you excellent personal service.

So I give Susan 4 stars. I have not used their repair or engraving services. My ex from two years ago works at the World Bank and bought me two pieces of jewelry from there. He had given me the receipts in case I wanted to exchange them. In any case, I went there a few times last year to look at items, one of which was a nice emerald estate piece.

I was an idiot and should have gotten it but there was no occasion for me to treat myself. In any case, I went in yesterday and she remembered me from like over a year ago! Super-friendly and patient.and she lets you know about items that are discounted. In any case, I found two great pieces for gifts. And if I'm happy to drop by to see her if I'm ever in the 'hood.

My fiancee had a ring made here years ago and was pleased with it so when her brand new engagement ring needed a ring guard, she brought it here. Compton's absolutely mangled the setting with scratches and one large divot on the side of the ring. When my fiancee complained, they were nonchalant about it. Suffice it to say I will never consider going to Compton's.

I have several pieces of jewelry made at Comptons and I cant express how great they all came out. The end results were beautiful and i get compliments every day from strangers. I would never go anywhere else to get my jewelry or have pieces made.

Fabulous. Very Service oriented. Besides great jewelry are expert at watch, clock repairs. Will tell you honestly if something is worth fixing. Family owned business. A real gem. I am old enough to remember businesses like this (hardware stores etc.) Alas they are a dying breed.

I just went to Compton to get an extra hole punched into a leather watch band. I was very impressed with them -- they knew their watches, were friendly, and punched the hole without any charge. The man I spoke with had been working there for over 60 years, and on the way out, showed me a pocket watch from my same watch maker -- you can tell he appreciates his life's work! I'll definitely be returning to Compton for future purchases.

I bought things here for years but not they don't even answer the phones during business hours. I bought an expensive watch, but the owner is never there to service it and when he is they want a month. Used to be a great place

I have had two pleasant experiences in this shop in 2011. By nature of being a smaller business they don't turn specialty work around as fast as the commercial places but the jeweler does good custom work. He is usually only in the shop once or twice a week. The sales people are definitely not pushy however they also do not coddle customers or display the type of eagerness to please that you will find in wholesale commercial shops.

If you know what you want they will definitely take the time to steer you towards the product that best suits your needs. I will likely spend my hard earned money here again.

This is a family owned shop that has been in business for many decades. (My grandmother had some jewelry that my grandfather has purchased from them back in the 50's and 60's.) I recently took in my grandmother's engagement and wedding ring set to have the diamonds taken out and placed into two new rings at my mother's request. Susan looked the rings over with me, agreed about having them reset but suggested that we only have enough diamonds for 1 good ring which was my opinion as well.

We looked at rings that she had in the store and came up with a possible design for the new ring. A few weeks later, she asked me if I trusted her on choosing a slightly different type of mounting for the center diamond, I did and let her and the goldsmith choose one. End result, the ring is fabulous! I am pleased and so is my mother; very happy that I let Susan and the goldsmith come up with a slighly different design - it looks contemporary but still classic, the diamonds shine beautifully and the gold is a good heavy weight so that my mom can have years of wear from this ring.

They are definitely a small mom and pop kind of shop, but did a great job fixing some jewelry I thought I would never get fixed. They got the stones and did small detail work. Don't go to them if you are in a hurry, go if you want a long-term fix.

This family owned business does incredible fine repairs on good gold and silver jewelry. Now a lovely sales person from Continental Jewlers, now closed, is at Compton's and uses the repair person from that store. I just had an ruby ring and John Hardy necklace repaired there. The workmanship was superb and the cost was very reasonable. The store has a good selection of high quality good estate jewelry as well. The staff is so pleasant.