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Renaissance Jewelers Renaissance Jewelers is a full service jewelry store located in Gainesville, Florida. We specialize in custom work and antique jewelry. Along with our wide selection of fine jewelry we also have a Rock Room full of geological curiosities and some antique decor pieces. Check out or new mineral focused Etsy Store! We recently acquired a fantastic collection of lapidary rough that we are working through.

Be sure to check back as we add more!. Robby, the owner and jeweler, has 40 years of experience creating jewelry and would love to work with you on designing and fabricating beautiful, unique, and meaningful pieces.
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Renaissance Jewelers has been serving Gainesville for the past 40 years. Founded in 1976 in the "Renaissance Fair" adjacent to the University of Florida, we are now located in the Westgate Regency Shopping Center at 3435 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida. Robby, the owner and operator of Renaissance Jewelers, has seen one desk and one showcase grow into an exciting multifaceted jewelry business. When he has the time, his favorite occupation is to create. It is a wonderful feeling to see your great ideas come to fruition.
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Georgina Wilson Aranguren
Jun 07, 2022
I went here for jewelry repair. The prices were fair and the turn-around time was quick. I'd absolutely recommend them.
Rachel Hart
Feb 23, 2022
I had the best experience at Renaissance yesterday! Both gentlemen were kind and welcoming. Robby showed me everything and answered all my questions! I had the honor of seeing many of Robby's original pieces and am proud to say I now own one! He's a true artist who loves this town and his family! He gave me rose quartz for my daughter's! I already can't wait to go back!

I'm saving my dollars now because there are SO many beautiful things! I was there a couple hours and still couldn't really take it all in! I will cherish these pieces I got forever! Oh on top of all of that. I observed them give some cash to a man in need that came in. Seems like something they do often. I was touched to see that. A local business giving back to our community in that way!

I couldn't recommend shopping here more! Check it out or stop in and buy a gift card for a loved one! You won't regret it! Ps In case you're wondering, Robby just pulled his mask down really quick for me for the picture! So I can add that it's a very safe place to shop right now! Another added bonus!
Samantha Rhoads
Jan 24, 2022
Was quoted $45 for a ring size down from 9.5 to 8. When I came to pick it up he tried charging me a 35% markup from that. Said it was for rhodium plating, which we never discussed/approved. After having him measure the ring, it was still too large by a quarter so I needed to wait another week for them to correct it. When I came back the 2nd time, he still wanted to charge me the extra $25 but this time he said it was for "profit", not rhodium plating.

I know things are hard for everyone in the pandemic but this seems so predatory. If your price is $70 for a ring re-size down.say that. I only went with them because they quoted the lowest and now I know why.
Kylie Parrish
Dec 13, 2021
I went in around 4:45 to look at the crystals for a second on my way to get ice cream next door. The man working was rude about it being close to closing and made my friend and I so uncomfortable we walked straight out. I will not be purchasing any crystals from this negative environment in the future. I had seen this shop many times and was looking forward to going inside.

This was very disappointing. I understand informing us of closing procedures but the tone and way of doing so is what turned us away. I have worked in customer service for six years and I understand getting upset when someone comes in right before close, but l always try my best to still make them feel welcomed.
Sasr
Aug 15, 2021
My daughter's ring was stuck on her finger. They kindly and very gently cut it off with no charge. Amazing service and beautiful jewelry!
Carolyn M.
Feb 10, 2021
Made an appointment to see Robby. This store has just about everything you could imagine in jewelry. Besides that, Robby had catalogs he could use and websites for us to peruse. I don't think you could ask for better customer service. We will definitely return.
Jason Gutmann
May 19, 2020
An excellent jeweler to go to for any jewelry-based project! His shop is filled with new and vintage jewelry, loose stones, natural specimens, miscellaneous antiques and much more. His skill as a craftsman allows him to create any piece from wax, which he can then have cast in any metal. His collection of stones, diamonds and pearls is very impressive, and his prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend!
Kyle Kyle
Dec 11, 2019
I stumbled upon this place and noticed they had such a unique variety of rings, pendants, bracelets, and all kinds of rocks and minerals that will bring out your inner geologists. Robby the jeweler showed me a piece he was working on, I had to have it. $10 down payment and the next day I picked it up paid the rest. Silver wolf's head ring. Can't wait to punch a vampire with this bad doggy.
Bettianne Ford
May 07, 2018
I love to go to Renaissance Jewelers because I can always count on seeing something new and getting quality work on repairs. I have also had pieces designed there. My favorite rings were purchased at Renaissance. I get so many compliments on both and I always tell people to check Renaissance out. A place to trust!
Teryn LaFerney
Dec 12, 2017
They were very quick and inexpensive. I checked basically every other place in town and Renaissance was the best deal with the quickest service by far. I had just gotten engaged and was going out of town for a week and really wanted to have my ring re-sized before I left so I wouldn't be without it. They did that for me, which I was very very happy about. My only real complaint is that my ring has some imperfections in the band now. It's nothing that anyone else would ever see, but I notice it of course.