Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Jewelry Design & Fine Gemstones in Ridgefield, CT
Since 1948, Addessi Jewelers has upheld a family tradition of innovative custom jewelry design and exceptional craftsmanship. Our team of highly trained jewelers collaborates with clients to transform personal visions into unique, timeless pieces, from engagement rings to reimagined heirlooms. We specialize in creating one-of-a-kind designs using premium gemstones and metals, ensuring each creation complements its recipient. Our services extend to jewelry appraisals, watch and jewelry repairs, and estate jewelry curation. Located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, we serve local communities with personalized attention to detail, combining artistic creativity with technical expertise. Our portfolio showcases decades of dedication to quality, including bespoke projects like diamond statement necklaces and commemorative brooches. We maintain transparency in our processes, offering consultations to guide clients through design options and material selections. With decades of experience, we remain committed to delivering heirloom-quality pieces that reflect individual stories and traditions.
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Jewelry Appraisals
Watch Repair
Estate Jewelry
Gemstone Selection
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of custom jewelry design expertise since 1948
- Our on-site Master Jeweler ensures precision in every custom creation
- We specialize in transforming heirloom pieces into modern designs
- We provide comprehensive jewelry appraisals and repair services
- Our team maintains meticulous attention to detail in all craftsmanship
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Our custom design service transforms personal visions into unique jewelry pieces using premium metals and gemstones. Clients collaborate directly with our Master Jeweler to create engagement rings, anniversary bands, and statement pieces. We specialize in reinterpreting heirloom jewelry into modern designs while maintaining the sentimental value of original materials.
Jewelry Appraisals
Professional appraisal services determine accurate valuations for insurance, estate planning, or resale purposes. Our experts analyze gemstone quality, metal purity, and craftsmanship to provide certified documentation. This service includes detailed descriptions of design elements and market value assessments for both contemporary and antique pieces.
Watch Repair
Comprehensive watch maintenance and restoration services preserve functionality and value. Our technicians handle battery replacements, movement repairs, and water resistance testing for luxury and vintage timepieces. We use specialized tools to service mechanical and quartz movements while maintaining original components' integrity during repairs.
Estate Jewelry
Curated selection of pre-owned fine jewelry featuring antique and period-specific designs. We authenticate and restore estate pieces while offering guidance on historical significance and craftsmanship. This service includes sourcing rare gemstones and unique designs for collectors seeking distinctive additions to their jewelry collections.
Gemstone Selection
Expert assistance in choosing premium gemstones for custom creations or standalone purchases. We provide education on cut, clarity, and origin while offering ethically sourced diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. Our inventory includes certified stones with documentation verifying quality and authenticity for informed purchasing decisions.
Questions
What custom jewelry design options are available?
We create engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings using your specifications. Clients can redesign heirloom pieces or start fresh with new materials.
Do you offer jewelry repair services?
Yes, we provide watch repairs, resizing, stone setting, and restoration for damaged jewelry using professional equipment while preserving original craftsmanship.
What gemstones can I choose for custom pieces?
We offer certified diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and rare colored gemstones. Our experts help select stones based on quality, cut, and ethical sourcing.
Are estate jewelry pieces authenticated?
All estate jewelry undergoes thorough examination to verify authenticity, period accuracy, and structural integrity before being offered for sale.
What are your store hours?
We're open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Appointments are recommended for custom design consultations.
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Reviews (23)
Claire S.
Jan 27, 2026
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Addessi did a fantastic job resizing several rings for me, including an eternity band. Lisa was wonderful to work with, the craftsmanship is outstanding, and my rings look better than ever. Highly recommend Addessi.
Cynthia Jameson
Jul 07, 2025
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They have a beautiful selection and high quality jewelry at wonderful prices. Very nice people who work here and spend time with their customers to make sure you are happy with your purchase. This store also has jewelry and watch repair services. I will definitely recommend Addessi Jewelers to anyone. They are a Family Owned Business and well educated in their line of work. Also they are located on beautiful Main Street in Ridgefield, there is plenty of parking on the street or off Main Street!
Lili Palmer
May 20, 2025
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My Fianc and I had the best experience here at Addessi and working with Lisa! She was absolutely amazing to work with and really took the time to show us plenty of options, and helped us pick out beautiful wedding bands. The entire staff was so welcoming and very helpful. I highly recommend Addessi for any of your jewelry needs!
Antoinette Fornshell
Apr 06, 2025
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Incredible service and craftsmanship! Lisa transformed family jewelry into meaningful gifts for my daughter and niece, helped my husband choose the perfect earrings for me to wear to our daughters wedding which I now wear everyday and we created one of a kind rings by combining stones from my mothers and my wedding sets. Im always greeted by name and feel genuinely welcomed-this store is a true local treasure!
Lauren K.
Aug 28, 2021
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Did not have a good experience. I wanted to look at wedding bands to match my engagement ring. We went in and they seemed not in the mood to help. The young man asked what type of band I was looking for and I was pretty specific that I wanted some vintage, I absolutely did not want it to overwhelm my engagement ring--something daintier. I tried to show my engagement ring so they would have an idea.
They brought out a bunch of rings that were exactly what I asked NOT to get--large bands that totally overwhelmed my engagement ring. Just a very underwhelming experience, it was clear that they were not interested in helping or listening to me. Luckily, had a far better experience at another jeweler that day.
They brought out a bunch of rings that were exactly what I asked NOT to get--large bands that totally overwhelmed my engagement ring. Just a very underwhelming experience, it was clear that they were not interested in helping or listening to me. Luckily, had a far better experience at another jeweler that day.
Sherri Yingst
Aug 28, 2021
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I rarely write reviews but every time I pass Addessi Jewelers I do a slow burn. Having recently relocated from Manhattan to CT I decided to take a chance on Addessi to enlarge an heirloom ring that was too small. They measured the appropriate size and told my husband and I that the ring would be ready in about two two weeks. In two weeks we called them and discovered that they stretched the ring to the breaking point but would need to add more gold to achieve the required size.
The cost would be five times the original quoted price. Why a skilled jeweler wouldn't have known at the outset that there wasn't enough gold to increase the ring two sizes is curious. Deciding their repair shop was inept we decided to retrieve the ring. The ring cannot be worn or sold as is due to the fact they stretched the ring to the breaking point. Despite returning a ruined ring to us they had the gall to charge us for destroying it because after all their repair person spent time working on it. If you need a valuable piece of jewelry repaired - do not rely on the shop.
The cost would be five times the original quoted price. Why a skilled jeweler wouldn't have known at the outset that there wasn't enough gold to increase the ring two sizes is curious. Deciding their repair shop was inept we decided to retrieve the ring. The ring cannot be worn or sold as is due to the fact they stretched the ring to the breaking point. Despite returning a ruined ring to us they had the gall to charge us for destroying it because after all their repair person spent time working on it. If you need a valuable piece of jewelry repaired - do not rely on the shop.
Caron Kamps Widden
Aug 18, 2021
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Addessi Jewelers is a lovely, family owned shop in charming, leafy Ridgefield, CT with beautiful pieces, new designs, custom and vintage. The staff is experienced, engaging and go to great lengths to make sure everything is perfect for their customers.
Barbara Miller
May 23, 2021
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My husband and I have been clients of Addessi jewelers for many years including the purchase of our cherished wedding rings. Wayne, Kate and the staff are knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to work with. Their merchandise is top quality and the staff will accommodate any of your jewelry needs. We will be clients for many years to come!
James Brand
Feb 09, 2021
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Addessi is the spot. The whole addessi family helped me walk out on Christmas Eve with a perfect engagement ring. I recommend them to friends and family and if you have questions (like I did), I suggest you stop in and let them take care of you.
David Janasek
Feb 06, 2021
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Addessi's has been our family jeweler for 30 years. Their consistently, superb quality brought us in, and their warm customer service has kept us loyal customers. Looking for a gift for my wife, Wayne showed me the beautiful, hand-made Italian jewelry boxes he began carrying a few months ago. It took me only one day to decide that this was the perfect gift for my wife. New additions to his already extensive collections always keeps us coming back!
Tierney Jean
Dec 22, 2020
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An absolutely amazing experience getting our wedding bands at Adessi. Lisa was amazing to work with and really cared about what we wanted. I would absolutely recommend them to everyone and am definitely a lifelong customer!
L. Colombo
Dec 05, 2020
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We had several pieces of estate jewelry redesigned. Lisa was fantastic in assisting us with the design. Her knowledge of and creativity made us feel secure in our choices. The pieces are stunning they will be worn for years to come. Also, the selection of jewelry in the store is breathtaking so many wonderful choices. We are so happy to have found Addessi so we can confidently purchase on a local level. The store is lovely we felt like family.
Thomas Walogorsky
Apr 17, 2020
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Amazing! The staff at Addessi were friendly, knowledgeable, and provided the highest quality work. They resized and altered a family engagement ring perfectly for a fair price and in a very timely fashion. My fiance was blown away by the finished product, and she said yes! (You can't get a better recommendation than that) I will definitely use Addessi Jewelers for any future needs, and cannot recommend their services more.
Lindy Najera Olszewski
Jan 31, 2020
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Shout out to Addessi Jewelers Ridgefield CT Wayne, Kate and the very talented Master Jeweler, Jeff, together they have again created a beautiful ring for me. My wedding/engagement rings needed to be cut off my finger, my knuckle became enlarged as a result of a fall. With help from Kate and Wayne and Jeff's consultation, I couldn't be happier with the result. I have a ring that opens like a bangle (never knew they made these), so this solved the issue of a size 7 knuckle and a 4.5 size finger. Wayne and Kate willingly supplied any information that my insurance company required.
How lucky we are to have a trusted jeweler like Addessi and a Master Craftsma Jeff right in house. I always feel confident that they will treat my sentimental treasures as if it were their own. Thank you Wayne, Kate and Jeff!
How lucky we are to have a trusted jeweler like Addessi and a Master Craftsma Jeff right in house. I always feel confident that they will treat my sentimental treasures as if it were their own. Thank you Wayne, Kate and Jeff!
Stephanie DeFilippis
Sep 29, 2018
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I went in with two delicate estate rings to be repaired, the jeweler did an excellent job. I go in with small repairs or to get a ring cleaned and Im always treated well. This is a very family oriented, professional store with beautiful jewelry and old manners.
Robin D.
Aug 17, 2018
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Just stopped in with my college age daughter before having ice cream to browse. We were met by a super polite young man, Thomas, who let us look uninterrupted. We found a GREAT pair of triple pearl earrings (30% off) but left without them so that I could later surprise my daughter with them for Christmas. When I called Thomas to purchase the earrings, he continued to be polite and offered to both wrap and ship them. Great selection. Superior service and local.
Megan Reimers
Apr 20, 2018
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Addessi has helped me several different pieces of jewelry, including my wedding band, and each time they have handle each item with such care and detail. I always have such a pleasant experience with Kate and the rest of the staff. If you need jewelry cleaned, change a battery, or are looking for a custom piece I would always recommend Addessi!
Shari Goodstein
Mar 06, 2018
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Addessi Jewelers is truly the ONLY place I shop for my Jewelry. Wayne Addessi and his daughter Kate are phenomenal. Genuine, honest and a family with integrity. The Jewels are magnificent and the price is right.
Laura Melo
May 28, 2017
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I went to Addessi's Jewelers for my wedding band, and I was able to completely customize my band to perfectly match my custom engagement ring! It is absolutely beautiful, thanks to Kate and Wayne Addessi, they were super knowledgeable and helpful in my decision making to provide me exactly what I was looking for! My husband also bought his wedding band there and he couldn't be happier! They have an amazing selection and the service is top notch. I highly recommend anyone to check them out before making a decision on a new piece of jewelry.
Bernadette Addessi
Apr 07, 2016
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My husband, daughter and team are committed in bringing the finest and most sincere advice. Every day the collections change from Estate jewels to the most beautiful and outstanding pieces. Nearly 70 years since My father in law and his brothers started this marvelous family business. I've seen the family work tirelessly to servicing every client with the most respect and commitment.
Terri B.
Dec 18, 2015
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I bought a wonderful diamond necklace from Wayne about 10 years ago, and have enjoyed it so much all these years! It was a very unique piece that only could be found at a special store like Addessi Jewelers. We all need to be shopping on Main Street in Ridgefield and supporting local small businesses You can't beat the customer service and attention to details!
Vivien Bedwell
Jul 24, 2014
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What a wonderful place & such lovely people. I purchased a beautiful ring yesterday which is absolutely stunning. Service with a smile & a great place to look for that special something!
R. N.
Dec 21, 2013
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Website has many offerings and is professional looking - including prices and SKU#s. But don't be fooled - most are not in stock nor available to sell. Store does not accept credit card for phone orders - wire transfer only. Definately not an ecommerce vendor. Might be okay for locals.