I have been searching for the perfect bands to go with my old wedding set. I had ideas in my mind and knew I wanted rose gold. I had been searching for about 5 years. When I was on a trip in Alaska recently i found a ring that was okay and “kind of” what I was looking for. But it was in white gold it was a high pressure jewelry store and we ended up buying it because they said they could dip the ring in rose gold and it would last 15 years. Well, it wore off after only 1 month. I tried to reach the store and they would not respond. So, i came to Albuquerque Gold and Silver and spoke with Teresa. She listened to what I had in my mind and looked at tons of photos I had saved in my phone of what I was looking for. I left all my rings with her and she took all the diamonds from those rings and designed exactly what I wanted. She drew a rendering of what she had in mind and it was as if she penetrated my brain and pulled out what I was looking for. They sent me a computer design and I signed off on the design. It is the most gorgeous thing I own and I will forever come here when I want or need more jewelry because it is absolutely perfect. I almost can’t believe how perfect it is. Do not hesitate to have Teresa help design your next piece of custom jewelry. You will not be disappointed! We are from NM, but no longer live there. We flew in specifically to work with this jeweler and I am so happy we did. The final product is worth every flight, phone call and consultation.

I came here after glowing recommendations from family. I don't see what they see in Ed's shop. I purchased a white gold chain a year ago after the original chain broke (10 years of near continuous wear). The new chain lasted less than a year before breaking. I took it back in August for repair and paid for the repair. Less than one hour after receipt of the repaired chain it broke 1/2 inch from the repaired spot. Today, 9/22, came in to discuss and was told the chain is not defective, the repair has nothing to do with the new break, and there's nothing they can or will do. Lousy customer service and a combative attitude. I'll happily take my business elsewhere. *edit after owner response*: a break less than half an inch from the repair, less than an hour after putting the chain on, is not wear and tear. That's caused by shoddy workmanship from the jeweler who repaired the chain. Also, if you're not in the Ed Club, you can expect this level of service. It's mind blowing how the attidue of staff changes after name dropping.

I cannot recommend going here enough. I needed to find the right diamond for the perfect engagement ring, and Jackie went above and beyond to find a stone more beautiful than I could have imagined. She initially showed me something in the style that I wanted, and I loved it. Making sure I saw a few different options though, she ordered a different diamond to the store, in the same style. The ordered diamond was amazing and - spoiler alert - became the talk of my surprise engagement party! Jackie having the knowledge of not only what's available in the store, but also what's available in the marketplace, made my fiancé's dreams come true. I cannot thank Jackie and ABQ Gold & Silver Exchange enough! If you're in the market to find the perfect engagement ring, there is no other place in the nation that I can recommend as much as this place. I say that because I live in LA and ABQ Gold & Silver Exchange was able to do it bigger and better than anywhere else at a fair price!

We bought a 1 oz Buffalo gold coin today from Ed the owner of ABQ Gold's brother at Southwestern Gold just down the street. I called multiple gold coin stores throughout Albuquerque. Nobody had one except Phil at Southwestern Gold. What a pleasure doing business with Phil. He allowed me to trade in 200 Kennedy silver half-dollar coins towards the purchase. I bought the gold coin to make a necklace for my girlfriend. Phil recommended I go to ABQ Gold. Most folks in Albuquerque know that All the Gold coin and jewelry business is done on Menaul Avenue. The showroom at ABQ gold is spectacular. We had the Good Fortune of having Ed show us the in's and out's of the jewelry business. We have been buying gold and jewelry for decades. Albuquerque gold and Ed are the most professional jewelry experts we've ever dealt with. Thanks Ed!

AVOID THIS STORE!!! I had done business with them in the past with good experiences, but today was the complete opposite. My BMW X6M was being serviced so I was driving an older Honda Accord and I was working on a rental property so I wasn't dressed to impress, but I wanted to stop in to inquire about finding a 3-5 ct. pink heart cut diamond for an engagement ring and get an opinion on a pair of 22kt gold Greek granulation dangle earrings with 1/2 ct. C7 (champagne) diamonds. Ed refused to let me in the store. I will never step foot in their store again nor will I recommend them to anyone. I will be purchasing my engagement diamond and matching Rolex's from one of their competitors. Thanks to ABQ Gold & Silver Jewelry Exchange I now know what discrimination feels like. They should be ashamed!

Ed and his team have been taking care of my jewelry needs for over 23 years. Every life event in our family has been shared with him and his wonderful staff through jewelry. Engagements, Weddings, Graduations, Birthdays, and more. Ed and his team are so knowledgeable and they make it easy for anyone to feel good about selecting that special item. I just purchased a Rolex and have an extremely small wrist. Ed and Jackie were so patient and really helped me weigh all of my options for the best fit. I love my watch and am thrilled with my decision. Thank you ABQ Gold & Silver. It is easy to be a loyal customer when there is value in the relationship.

Outstanding experience purchasing my 2 carat diamond earrings. Ed and his staff are incredibly knowledgable and helpful. They have a wonderful selection of diamonds and gems, and are quickly able to get what you need if he doesnt have it (he was able to get a matching diamond to make a perfect pair for me). Several friends recommended ABQ Gold and Silver to me - all long time clients of Ed's and ABQ residents. Great expertise and service - utmost integrity and honesty, and great prices (better than anything I shopped on-line or in the ABQ market). We also traded in some gold and silver - very competitive prices.

My now husband was referred to Ed to create my engagement ring. He had a great experience helping Ed design it and pick out the stones, which makes my ring feel even more special. After he popped the question, we both went to ABQ Gold and Silver Exchange to have our wedding bands made. Yet again Ed and his team did an amazing job helping us to design our custom rings exactly how we wanted them. We both receive compliments on our rings regularly. We continue to go to them every 6 months to have to stones checked and the rings cleaned. We highly recommend Ed and his team to friends and family regularly.

Jamie, Ed, Emily and Jackie are wonderful. I have known them all for many years, and Jamie (an expert and certified gemologist) just helped my fiance, Jennifer, and I pick out a beautiful engagement ring. Jamie had the ring sized in just a few days and Jennifer is so happy with it. We also bought my wedding band at the same time. My family has taken our watches in for repairs and battery replacements several times and they always come back better than ever. There is nowhere else to go for any jewelry and watch purchases and repairs in the world! You will love working with this amazing group :)

I had a custom piece done with the help of Teresa Romero and could not be happier with the experience. She was so patient with the million questions I asked and took a ton of time helping me come up with exactly what I wanted. When it wasn’t exactly how I imagined it, they took it back and made it better than I ever thought it could be. Everyone in here is amazing and beyond helpful. No matter how much or little the piece costs, they treat you with the same respect and compassion. I will not go anywhere else for my jewelry needs. Can not recommend this place enough.

This is my go to place for gifts for my wife and mother. Everything that I have purchased from ABQ Gold and Silver exchange has been excellent quality and VERY fairly priced. Their selection is incredible and I have always enjoyed dealing with the staff. They remember the pieces that I have bought in the past and always try to suggest things that go together and accentuate the prior purchases. I highly recommend at least going in and having a look, but I should warn you that every time I do that, my wife gets a new necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings.

Wow! What a pleasant experience I had at ABQ Gold & Silver. I went in to sell some family jewelry and flatware that I never used. This place is a class act – new, safe, and clean. The owner, Ed, is kind and very knowledgeable. He will give you the best possible price, including increasing the buying price on unique items – he knows what he is looking at. Teresa was also amazing and helped me from start to finish. They both made what could have been an overwhelming experience seem like a breeze. They also sized a ring of mine and it looks great!

I just decided to pop into this hidden treasure in hopes of finding a loose diamond or a ring to replace my 25th wedding diamond which another jeweler lost. I not only found the perfect ring, I got an amazing deal on a high grade diamond, and the customer service was hands down the best. They have a great selection to choose from, some of the pieces are amazing vintage estate pieces which are breath taking. This place is a must see. I will definitely shop here in the future. Thank you for the wonderful experience. Theresa Gutierrez

Omg! I just picked up the most beautiful ring that I've ever seen! It was a process of selecting the stone and the setting. I previewed a CAD drawing to approve. I worked with Theresa who was wonderful! Jamie and Jackie were in on my journey as well. The stone was sent to LA to be set in a hidden halo setting. It took a few weeks but, was worth the wait! It is absolutely stunning! I highly recommend that you stop in to ABQ Gold and Silver to make your dreams come true. Carmen

Ed Karler had been our jeweler for many years. He is amazing! Beautiful jewelry at fair prices. He has custom created pieces for us with ease. He caries a huge assortment of positively unique and gorgeous jewelry. I love to visit the store when I need a special gift for family as I know that if it comes from Ed, it will be a big hit. The entire staff is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work. They are a breath of fresh air when it comes to customer service and integrity. V.P.

My in-laws are in the Native American jewelry business so I searched far and wide for a diamond dealer. ABQ Gold and Silver Exchange is the best New Mexico has to offer. I bought an engagement ring for my fiance (she's in the jewelry business) and she was completely blown away by the beauty. I couldn't have been happier or found a better deal than what they provided for me. DON'T WASTE MONEY AT A CHAIN JEWELRY STORE! It's expensive to be in the mall.... BUY LOCAL AND SAVE!

ABQ Gold and Silver Exchange is my favorite jewelry store by far! Ed Karler and Jackie are extremely knowledgable and helpful. I recently had my wedding ring redesigned and the final product is absolutely stunning. The ring turned out more beautiful than I ever imagined. Ed and Jackie are both perfectionists and Jackie had exceptional design ideas and vision for the finished product. Thank you so much, Jackie, for all your help in creating the perfect wedding ring!

I was searching for the perfect engagement ring for my girlfriend and when I stopped by ABQ Gold and Silver I was blown away. Extremely knowledgeable staff. Jamie was very patient and helpful with me and had answers to every question. I was looking for something vintage and had been to a few other places around town, but the selection at ABQ Gold and Silver is by far the best. Don't be fooled by the exterior it's quality of jewely is incomparable!

Ed, Emily, & Jackie were an OUTSTANDING team for custom designing and building the engagement ring I got for my fiancée; together we combined ideas from my head and from high-end jewelry designers to create a piece almost as beautiful and unique as her. Together we handpicked the diamonds, and the price was GREAT considering the karats and custom design. The ring appraised for double what they charged me! I won’t buy diamonds anywhere else!

Fantastic shop!! I recently had some repairs and cleaning done on several pieces of jewelry, and they did a super job! An added bonus was the price for all pieces. Fast Fix charged me more than 4 times as much just for one piece. ABQ Gold and Silver Exchange has gorgeous jewelry for sale too, and the staff is wonderful, friendly, knowledgeable and just great!!! I'll be back next week for more! Highly, highly recommend!!!!

We had a few pieces of jewelry and decided to visit ABQ Gold and Silver. Thinking we had mostly costume jewelry and very little gold or silver, we were pleasantly surprised to learn that just one of the pieces was worth phenomenally more than we could imagine. Our thanks to Ed for his professionalism and great customer service. The store itself has a nice layout and the displays are gorgeous. 'So grateful to have visited.

One of our advocates donated their jewelry to our non-profit animal rescue organization, "Prairie Dog Pals," in advance of our annual garage sale. I had dreaded doing what I though would be a joyless, but necessary errand. Ed made the whole exchange peaceful and easy. It was very reassuring to feel confident that our donor was able to generate the best possible value for her generosity. We will definitely come back!

Brenda was awesome! We went in to pick out our wedding bands and it was seamless from start to finish. Brenda was very communicative with us between the few visits we made to pick up rings, which was very helpful. It’s clear she’s very knowledgeable about jewelry, so we felt like we were in great hands. She even polished my engagement ring twice and it’s never sparkled more! Thank you so much!

The showroom is beautiful! Large selection of gorgeous jewelry. Jackie, Jamie, Ed and the rest of the staff will go out of their way to find the perfect piece! They will also help design a one of a kind piece, starting with the perfect gem and precious metal. The end results are beautiful and superior quality. I highly recommend this gem of a jewelry store. You will not be disappointed!

The best jewelry buying experience that I have ever had. I have purchased my wife's last 3 christmas presents from them and each time I have gotten a unique piece for a more than reasonable price. The staff was also amazing and very knowledgeable I even met with a gemologist for the first time. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to get a great value for a one of a kind piece.

My experience at ABQ Gold and Silver Exchange was fantastic. In particular, Jackie who was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Buying an engagement ring was fun and exciting - Jackie's good judgment helped me find exactly what I wanted. The selection of jewelry is unique, classic, and of the highest quality. I highly recommend ABQ Gold and Silver Exchange.

I had a transaction I needed to sell some gold. Jamie was incredibly polite and very attentive, when she brought Ed to the front to complete the transaction it was like family. We talked and he provided an excellent price. I highly recommend this company for anyone wanting to sell or buy. They do have some incredible jewelry there.

ABQ Gold and Silver is the place to go to if you are looking for great customer service and unique, gorgeous jewelry. I have worked with them multiple times and my fiancé bought the setting for my ring from them. They were easy to work with and always answered emails quickly. I highly recommend them and will continue to use them!!

I get all of my jewelry here. You can exchange jewelry but you can also work with their amazing staff to customize pieces. My fiance and I worked with their team of expert gemologists to create my engagement ring and wedding band and I couldn't be happier! I will never go anywhere else for fine jewelry.

My husband and I both got our wedding bands from Jamie at ABQ Gold and Silver exchange. They really have the finest jewelry and service in town and helped make our day extra special by loaning out a gorgeous vintage bracelet to compliment my look. I highly recommend them to all of my friends and family!

After 8 years failed experience with Kay Jewelers. These people are the real deal. Such a pleasant experience finding my dream ring. My heart is so happy. I should have gone to them in the first place. Jamie was awesome to work with. Definitely going back again :)

I was so happy to work with Teresa! I had been wanting to find a new setting for my solitaire and she helped me find the perfect new setting. I love it! I will continue to shop here and have jewelry repaired here. All of the staff and Ed are great!

Sold them some gold and silver jewelry and the price I received was the best in town. Sales person was honest and pleasant, and explained any of my concerns or questions. I would recommend this company over any other buyer in Albuquerque.

Teresa was a great help, and helped me find the perfect ring at a reasonable price. Very knowledgeable and patient with my many questions. Thanks again, would recommend this place to anyone looking for an engagement ring in the ABQ area.

An absolute pleasure to deal with! They took our vision and made it reality in only a few short weeks. Brenda was incredibly knowledgeable and so helpful in aiding us with designing the perfect engagement ring. We couldn’t be any happier

Very satisfied with my experience. Went to sell old gold and silver odds and ends. Brenda and Teresa were very efficient and methodical. I didn't over analyze my choice to go here, but left pleased with the transaction. I will go again.

Jackie was so great to work with! I’m from out of town and she worked tirelessly to make sure I was happy with my choices. I had jewelry I no longer wore and was able trade for lovely new items. Highly recommend!

The ONLY quality Jewelry store left in Albuquerque. Great people, only be best quality items in stock. Jaime, Jackie and Ed are all wonderful people. This is the only place I will buy from.

This place is not easy to do business with. Prices are sky high and they tend to not negotiate. Better choices in town would be Bella Diamonds and Crown Jewel.

Ed and his team are great folks with amazing inventory. Beautifully designed our engagement ring and wedding bands. Cannot recommend him enough!