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Hephaestus Jewelry is a Palm Springs must-see shopping destination, featuring the exquisite creations of Jewelry designer and gemologist, Jef Timms. Our gallery store offers an extensive and eclectic collection of fine jewelry that must be seen to be appreciated. With a passion for creating unique and one-of-a-kind pieces, we cater to all tastes and budgets, from contemporary to vintage, funky to art deco, trendy to timeless elegance.
Our Story
As a child, Jef Timms apprenticed for a master goldsmith and talented artist in New Jersey for 12 years, where he developed a fascination for collecting stones and gems. This passion has led him to a career spanning 31 years, focused on producing one-of-a-kind designs for the gallery as well as custom works to meet clients' needs. Our studio is filled with highly skilled technicians from the jewelry industry, responsible for bringing Jef's design concepts to life.
Our Services
At Hephaestus Jewelry, we offer a wide variety of design styles, stones, and metals, blended together with flair and sophistication to fit everyone's fashion taste and budget. Our services include:
- Custom Design: Jef is available for custom, commissioned design work, helping you create a signature piece of wearable art.
- Fine Jewelry: We offer an extensive collection of fine jewelry, including diamonds, colored gemstones, and pearls set in yellow, white, or rose gold, as well as platinum.
- Titanium Jewelry: We feature a unique collection of titanium wedding jewelry and mixed metal bracelets.
- Men's Jewelry: Our men's jewelry design collections range from casual and fun to exotic and distinctive.
- Gay Marriage and Commitment Rings: We offer one of the largest selections of gay marriage and commitment rings anywhere.
Visit Us
Come and experience the creations of Jewelry designer and gemologist, Jef Timms at Hephaestus Jewelry of Palm Springs. Our gallery store is open Thursday to Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, and Sunday to Wednesday by appointment only. We look forward to welcoming you to our unique shopping destination.
Overall Experience
The reviews highlight the exceptional customer service, unique and high-quality jewelry, and competitive pricing at Hephaestus. Many reviewers praised the owner, Jef, for his expertise, attention to detail, and helpfulness.
Quality of Jewelry
Reviewers praised the store's selection of unique and stunning jewelry, including wedding rings, men's and women's jewelry, and custom-made pieces. The quality of the jewelry was consistently mentioned as high-quality, beautiful, and well-crafted.
Customer Service
Jef, the owner, was repeatedly praised for his exceptional customer service, friendliness, and willingness to listen to customers' needs and provide guidance. Many reviewers appreciated his honesty and transparency.
Customization and Unique Pieces
Many reviewers mentioned the store's ability to create custom pieces, including engagement rings and special occasion jewelry. The store's unique designs and ability to accommodate individual tastes were notable.
Negatives
One reviewer had a negative experience with a ring purchased in 2005, citing a stone falling out and a crack in the band. However, this incident appears to be isolated.
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