testimonials
My 10th anniversary was coming up, and my wife had been (not so subtly) hinting that her engagement ring – which she loved, of course – was due for an upgrade. And to be fair, what I could afford then, though lovely, was not quite as striking as she deserved after putting up with me for so long. So 10 years on, and for the same woman, I was back in the market for an engagement ring.
Where to look? I had no idea. Tiffany was like a touristy cattle-market, and really expensive for what I was looking for. The local jewelry store on my block was cheaper, but how did I really know what I was getting at the end of the inevitably hard-sell? Time was ticking, with my anniversary fast-approaching I had no idea what to do. Spend the huge bucks on the quality assurance of a brand name? Or risk going with the small guy?And then I found Tina – the answer to all my problems. First she calmed my mounting sense of panic, by assuring me that it wasn’t too late to find something fabulous. We then discussed what I was looking for. Tina struck exactly the right balance between offering advice as to what kind of diamond and setting I might want to consider, and taking onboard my well-meant if rather crude ideas. We met a great guy who provided several different stones to choose from, and then her jeweler created exactly the ring we agreed on. It is beautiful, my wife loves it, and the price was eminently reasonable.
The whole experience was brilliant: stress free, great value, and really enjoyable. I couldn’t recommend Tina more highly!
Dan, NY, NY
Tina made the whole process of finding the perfect gift for my husband not only affordable but absolutely FUN. She has a fantastic sense of humor and an instinct to lead you to the ideal present. And even though I always do things at the very last moment, she was able to help me find the watch I needed, at a price well below retail, all well within the timeframe I gave her (which was nothing short of a miracle). If you need a piece of jewelry, do yourself a favor and call Tina. You'll never buy jewelry any other way.
Heather, NY, NY
Thanks to Tina’s consultative approach, expert advice and responsiveness, purchasing an engagement ring was stress-free, and more importantly, I have a very happy wife. Tina is now my first call when looking for a truly special gift.
Mike, MA
I have known T for 15 years as a dear friend and colleague in the jewelry industry. With her impeccable taste and style you can certainly see she has her pulse in the marketplace. She knows what people want and she knows how to get it!
Sally, NJ
When my wife had our first child, I wanted to give her something special. I called Tina and she created the most beautiful gold bracelet with our daughter’s initial on it. She had it made for me in less than two weeks! The bracelet truly was, is, and will always be my wife’s favorite gift.
Chris, PA
My husband fell in love with a watch while on vacation. We did our best to negotiate and came home empty handed. I went online and tried several sites over several weeks. I couldn't find the exact watch, a good price or a reliable source in time. Finally, I contacted Tina. After one phone call, I had the right watch, a reputable source and the best price. I now only make one call when I'm searching for the perfect gift.
Megan & Miller, NCBefore I became engaged last year and was shopping for my soon to be fiancé, I was in desperate need of help. Getting engaged is enough of a pressure cooker without having to deal with the uncertainties and decisions around purchasing an engagement ring. What added further complication was that in fact I would not be buying my soon to be fiancé a ring, as I knew she wanted to wear her grandmother’s ring that was given to her. So, I needed help and direction to be creative. Living in NY at the time, my options for help were the following: 1) use the friend of a friend from the diamond district, 2) internet, or 3) a college roommate recommended Tina Moretti. Unequivocally working with Tina was by far the best choice. The time, attention to detail, and personal touch was unparalleled (not to mention the pricing). Tina helped me pick out and purchase the most beautiful diamond bracelet. She worked tirelessly with me as I learned about diamonds and thought about the endless choices. I could not have had a better experience. And most importantly, my girlfriend said “YES!” when I proposed. I am now married and have moved to Florida. Tina, start thinking about an anniversary gift!
Dave
Boca Raton, FL
There are certain things that you just don't do yourself. Picking out an engagement ring is one of them. When I started looking into it, I quickly realized that I was clueless when it came to designing a ring and picking the stone. I also needed to rid myself of the feeling that I was being "picked off" by someone more knowledgeable in this field. The only person I trusted was Tina. She hooked me up with a great source that created a beautiful engagement ring for a fair price. And most importantly, my wife loved it then and still loves today. I was very happy to hear that Tina started this business. Now she can help others just like she helped me (and will be helping me again!).
Matt
Boston, MA
Push Present? Huh?
"There's a such thing as a Push Present? Do pregnancy and childbirth protocols require such a thing these days?" were my immediate thoughts. The look in my wife's eyes was an unequivocal confirmation; "YES. There IS. And YES. They DO."OK. Fine. So...
My second thought was: Tina will know what to do.
With just one quick phone conversation, a design sketched on a napkin delivered on the QT, and about a week's time, I was picking up the beautiful custom made diamond and ruby platinum channel ring that was to be my wife's reward for the birth of our son (besides the actual baby, of course)!
The most reassuring part of it all was that she referred me to the people she has been doing business with for years, hence there was no worry, no hassle, and the price was right. A simple, seamless, pleasant experience, especially for a novice like myself.
My next question for Tina: Do they require Push Presents for bringing home a puppy unannounced?
Michael R.
NY, NY
