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December 2023 by Ashley L.
I recently had the privilege of meeting Nicholas, and my encounter was truly remarkable. Despite the abundance of options in New York City, especially in the diamond district, we specifically journeyed to New Hampshire to see Nicholas, a jeweler I had heard about from friends over the years but had not yet met. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was welcomed with warmth and an expertise that set the stage for an unforgettable jewelry shopping experience. What set the experience apart is not necessarily the jewelry itself, which is gorgeous to be sure (but there are so many options out there where this would be the case), but rather the personalized service that accompanies the purchase. Nicholas is a master jeweler and true artisan with an unparalleled passion for his craft. After meeting him, I now know that he has a gift and that working with people is undeniably his true calling in life. My now husband first paid Nicholas a visit in the Fall of 2022, friends in tow, when he was shopping for my engagement ring. We'd never looked at rings (separate or apart), talked about them, I'd never telegraphed an idea or shared a photo with him of what I might want, I'd never tried one on, on my own. I don't even think I'd have been able to articulate what I would've wanted, or what would have suited me. The great irony here is that I am a huge jewelry person - in fact, I am covered in it: 7+ gold bangles, rings, necklaces, earrings, you name it, I love and wear it all every day. I can't imagine what my guy went through in trying to pick this out given I have a unique sense of style, but I now know he had Nicholas as a secret weapon to guide him every step of the way. Together they picked out the most exquisite ring and I marvel at and treasure it every day. Our recent trip to New Hampshire was prompted by a desire to casually explore wedding bands. Once again, unsure of what I wanted, Nicholas effortlessly selected the perfect band to complement my engagement ring, showcasing his keen understanding of my style. Nicholas took one look at me during this first meeting, pulled a band out of the case, and it was THE ONE. 20 seconds in, and the first ring we looked at together, and his work with me was done. I am the opposite of impulsive and am much more of a considered purchaser and researcher. I could hardly believe what had just happened and have never had an experience like that ever before. My husband, on the other hand, had pre-determined that he was going to stick with his Oura ring as his proxy band, and didn't need a formal wedding band that he felt he'd inevitably lose. I suggested that we browse, since we'd made the trip. He went from wanting to stick to his Oura ring to falling in love with the most stunning and unique diamond encrusted band. Nicholas took the time to understand not only what he liked but who he is, his vibe, and what would best suit him. Nicholas's ability to connect with customers on a personal level, coupled with his expert knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for what he does, sets him apart. His commitment to customer satisfaction turns the entire shopping journey into a collaborative and enjoyable experience. Beyond his craft, Nicholas is charismatic, fun, and approachable, making our interactions feel like we had known him our entire lives. I also really commend the transparency in pricing, honesty, and integrity he displayed during the transaction. Nicholas instilled a sense of trust that is invaluable when making significant purchases like these. Our visit was centered around going up to see Nicholas himself, and we will follow him wherever his career takes him. If you seek a jeweler who combines skill, passion, warmth, and integrity, Nicholas is The One. Our experiences were nothing short of perfection, and I wholeheartedly recommend a visit up to see him in particular. He will unquestionably be our family jeweler for many years to come.
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October 2023 by Samantha Tenhagen
10/11/23 ~2pmI recommended Barmakians to a friend who is planning to propose to his Girlfriend because, my husband got my ring there, I love it and receive many compliments on it.Susan assisted us today and honestly she was so unpleasant to work with. She picked out a ring that was similar/better than the photo we showed her. Once we got to discussing details is where everything went down hill. It seemed as though she was treating us as if we weren't serious about buying a ring when we in fact were and were trying to determine which shop he was going to buy from. It probably won't be Barmakians due to this experience. Most of the questions we asked were met with a condescending attitude; a simple question of "How long will it take to get the ring?" led to the response "Well~ it has to be made, so about 3-4 weeks" again, said with an attitude. There was no time frame that it needed to be made, we were aware the ring needed to be made, we were just asking a question. That was just one example. When asked what size diamond we were looking at we said between 1-2 carats, Susan proceeded to bring us 1.5 and up, She may have just misheard us but with how unpleasant she was it came off as if she was trying to sell us a bigger diamond so the commission was better. Again this instance could have just been her mishearing us.The man that was the one buying the ring was very nervous which is why he brought us along and all Susan did was put a bad taste in our mouth due to her attitude. He probably came off as aloof but in fact he was just that stressed. Deciding to propose is a huge stressor and shouldn't be met with the condescending attitude. I can't say I'll be recommending Barmakians either, or at least if I do I would recommend to not work with Susan.
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October 2023 by Aron Duquette
We've brought my wife's ring set back here 4 times now and continue to have issues. The ring needs to be rebuilt but every time we come in to have it repaired properly, they just bandaid it. Each time we've got the ring set back, diamonds have come loose within 2 weeks. My wife works at a daycare with infants, not a job rough on the hands. For rings that we spent quite a bit of money on from Barmakian I would have expected better service from them. The sales experience was excellent, the service has been extremely disappointing. Would not recommend Barmakian for your wedding band and ring needs.
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September 2023 by T Warren
Fantastic staff and selection of engagement rings to choose from but they were able to help create the perfect ring for me. I’m looking forward to returning to purchase our wedding bands.
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August 2023 by Andrea Malanakarot
We got our wedding rings here and they do an amazing job at Barmakian. The people you work with are amazing and they are so friendly! They spent over an hour making sure we were happy with the setting and diamond for the engagement ring. They also were sure to stay in our budget!
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August 2023 by Theresa Hughes
Went in for a set of black pearls for my daughter’s wedding. When we walked in we were greeted, and then completely ignored. The lady that greeted us took another customer and everyone else just looked our way. We stood by the case we wanted to look at but still nothing. Guess you have to look a certain way to get help. Shame on them..
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March 2023 by Desiree Marie Leedo
I love this jeweler. I usually visit the Nashua branch and have dealt mostly with Robin. I have found every shopping experience with her to be one of excellence. They go above and beyond to ensure that your visit is a truly special one. Can't recommend them highly enough!
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February 2023 by Emmie Martin
As a trusted Jewlers and conveniently located close to home, I went there as a walk in to ask about a ring I inherited. They were pleasant and helpful and were able to answer all my questions. I would definitely go back there again.
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December 2022 by Bud Thorpe
Big shout out to Jennifer and Patrick and the staff at Barmakian Jewelers in Nashua, NH for getting my Omega clasp repaired in short order - and completely hassle free! Great folks! And great service - doubly so considering just how busy they are this time of year! Thank you!
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December 2022 by connor Brewster
By far the best jewelry store I’ve ever been too. The staff here is extremely friendly and accommodating helpful and caring. Barmakian Owners should be very proud on how professional their staff is. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.
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December 2022 by Erin Cielakie
My boyfriend purchased my engagement ring at this location.. I want to thank Cheryl for all her help, honesty, and expertise. She is the best!
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November 2022 by Anthony Yu
Drove from NY - about 3.5 hours. Pat was very helpful and patience with me! Explained everything I needed to do with my first omega watch purchase. The trip was well worth the savings.
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November 2022 by Karen Chiarizio
We purchased all our jewelry from Barmakian, however they do not stand behind their products. My wedding and engagement rings have 3 full cracks in them and they expect me to pay $1000 to repair them. This should not be considered "normal wear and tear" for platinum jewelry. I will find a new jeweler that actually stand behind their products.
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November 2022 by Alex
Brought a brand new $400 ring back because it was the wrong size, they sent it out about a month ago and I haven't heard anything since. I have called at least 3 times already. They tell me they will look into it and call me back the next day, and I hear nothing, third time calling they basically told me they dont know where my ring is and would call me back in a few days, been over a week and nothing
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October 2022 by Karina L.
We literally went to this place from a huge sign we passed while driving. We entered in our quest to find wedding rings and we were paired with Denise. She's been there for really long time and let me tell you that she's not only extremely knowledgeable and kind but also very generous with her time. She assisted us several times until we decided to buy our rings.Price is fair and quality is outstanding. I ended up also buying a beautiful watch for my now hubby! In the watch department ask for Pat! Awesome people there!!!