A wide selection of wedding bands to express your love for each other in Gold, Silver and Contemporary Metals. Choose from our many designer engagement rings, or work we will work with you to create the prefect ring to for her style. Our jewelers will work with you to create a unique, custom piece or redesign an existing piece using either your own stones or newly selected ones into a variety of precious metals. Let us create the jewelry you've always dreamed of! Choose from Tahitian, South Sea, Akoya and Fresh Water Pearls in a variety of classic and contemporary settings.
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We are an independent jewelry store located in downtown Albany, NY. Personally owned and operated by Paul Truman Crabbe for over 20 years making it one of the longest owner-operated retailers in downtown Albany. As a full line jewelry store we have served our local and surrounding communities with high quality products and personalized customer service.
Our showroom contains collections from fine designer jewelry to affordable gifts. We strive to carry jewelry that is different in style from the competition, high in quality, and at the best price. Our customers return to us year after year, knowing we will provide them with quality jewelry at a fair price.
Estate jewelry is a great way of purchasing quality previously treasured jewelry at an affordable price. With a growing selection of both modern and antique jewelry you can find pieces with a touch of history that are one of a kind, often of exceptional handcrafted quality at great values! Our collection usually includes chains, bracelets and rings for men and women, pearls, cameos, as well as diamond and gemstone jewelry set in 14K, 18K or platinum.Our ever-changing selection of estate jewelry frequently includes signed pieces from high-end designers like Mikimoto, Tiffany and Cartier.
We carry the full line of Citizen Eco-Drive Watches. All of the watches in this collection are solar powered, so they never need a battery! The watches run off of natural and artificial light energy, and stay charged with normal everyday wear. If you leave it in your jewelry box for a couple weeks, no problem.
Reviews (13)
Samantha Davis
May 10, 2022
I took my ring in for rhodium plating before my wedding in a week. Turns out I was missing a stone in my ring! They were able to get it shiny, new and all fixed in time for my wedding next week! My ring has truly never looked better and the people working there are so kind and just nice humans. I'll be referring and bringing all of my jewelry to be serviced here! Such a great experience!
Katrina Glasner
Mar 12, 2022
Took my ring in for repair and it was fixed within 20 minutes. The gentleman who worked on it is a genuine professional. The price was very reasonable and he even cleaned it up for no extra cost. I'll definitely be using this establishment for all of my jewelry needs. I'm posting before and after pictures of my ring so people can understand how pleased I am with the result.
Malik H.
Dec 02, 2020
DON'T SHOP THERE DON'T TRUST THEIR INTEGRITY Sorry I have to do this Paul and daughter but "BAD" business. Soooooo disappointed. But late now \_()_/ Gospel So on 10/14/20 I entered into the store to purchase as I requested a "14k" wht gold custom made mens ring for a nice Cubic Circonia I already had from a previous ring And was quoted $800 as the final sale price and recommended that I leave a 10 or 20% deposit.
I left $200 down. Got a call 12/1/20 that the ring was ready. I arrived paid the balance of $600 to which my surprise $64.00 extra was added for tax which was not on my original attached sales receipt also shown in photo below. Paid it no argument. Loving the appearance of what I thought I was a happy camper until I noticed after looking on the inside that it was not 14k but 10k.
I came back in the store 2 mins later and brought it to Paul's attention. He and his daughter disputed that because of the amount I purchased it for they couldn't do it at 14k but instead at 10k. I was never notify before hand of the change because they claimed they "forgot" to call me. I asked Paul to change it for what I asked for 14k and his argument was it would cost me $1500 to change it because 14k was more expensive.
I then asked him to deduct the difference in the amount for 10k which I didn't want initially and he didn't want to with an argument between his daughter myself and him with him asking me why I didn't want 10k (awkward). Finally after my insistence he broke down and deducted $200. I deem this a bad business transaction and will not do business with Truman Jewelers again. Left an "unhappy customer". Sad but true.
I left $200 down. Got a call 12/1/20 that the ring was ready. I arrived paid the balance of $600 to which my surprise $64.00 extra was added for tax which was not on my original attached sales receipt also shown in photo below. Paid it no argument. Loving the appearance of what I thought I was a happy camper until I noticed after looking on the inside that it was not 14k but 10k.
I came back in the store 2 mins later and brought it to Paul's attention. He and his daughter disputed that because of the amount I purchased it for they couldn't do it at 14k but instead at 10k. I was never notify before hand of the change because they claimed they "forgot" to call me. I asked Paul to change it for what I asked for 14k and his argument was it would cost me $1500 to change it because 14k was more expensive.
I then asked him to deduct the difference in the amount for 10k which I didn't want initially and he didn't want to with an argument between his daughter myself and him with him asking me why I didn't want 10k (awkward). Finally after my insistence he broke down and deducted $200. I deem this a bad business transaction and will not do business with Truman Jewelers again. Left an "unhappy customer". Sad but true.
Michelle Marcus Michelle Marcus
Jan 13, 2020
Quality on all fronts at this establishment. I first went to Truman's because of it's location across the street from my office. They converted some of my late Father's cufflinks and tie-tacks into earrings and pendants. I was happy with the work so I went to them when I was getting engaged, as I wanted to use my late Mother's engagement ring. They understood the sentimental value and did great work when they resized the ring and reset the new crown.
They also created a custom wedding band to fit the odd shape of the engagement ring band. All quality workmanship and Paul is the best. Even though my office moved out of downtown Albany, I still make the trip in to Truman's for my needs. Megan did a great job in resizing some rings for me recently. She also spent a lot of time talking to me about my other jewelry and she has repaired some pieces I had that I had poorly stored (dampness got to them). Recently, I went to purchase earrings that they ordered for me, but after taking a look at them, Paul refused to complete the purchase as he felt the quality of the stones delivered to him were not up to par.
He ordered new stones and I will be picking them up shortly. Now, that's good service. I would have never known enough to notice the flaw, but Paul did and his integrity stood out. These guys are all about quality and good customer service and that is what has made me a loyal customer. Addendum:. I picked up the earrings and they are gorgeous. This was a year or so ago. I just wanted to add that the final product was beautiful.
They also created a custom wedding band to fit the odd shape of the engagement ring band. All quality workmanship and Paul is the best. Even though my office moved out of downtown Albany, I still make the trip in to Truman's for my needs. Megan did a great job in resizing some rings for me recently. She also spent a lot of time talking to me about my other jewelry and she has repaired some pieces I had that I had poorly stored (dampness got to them). Recently, I went to purchase earrings that they ordered for me, but after taking a look at them, Paul refused to complete the purchase as he felt the quality of the stones delivered to him were not up to par.
He ordered new stones and I will be picking them up shortly. Now, that's good service. I would have never known enough to notice the flaw, but Paul did and his integrity stood out. These guys are all about quality and good customer service and that is what has made me a loyal customer. Addendum:. I picked up the earrings and they are gorgeous. This was a year or so ago. I just wanted to add that the final product was beautiful.
Belinda Kucharski
Dec 18, 2019
Shanee H.
Jun 29, 2019
Vincent Libero
Jun 19, 2018
Aside from a tasteful selection, Paul and Megan are simply pleasant people to do business with. I've never felt pressured or pushed to buy anything and they've always put our needs first. More than fair prices from a local merchant, a pleasing experience and satisfaction. We will continue to be return customers!
Bill N.
Apr 23, 2016
Kim F.
Nov 05, 2015
J. F.
Jun 19, 2014
Kathy Lucier
Jun 22, 2013
I've been shopping and having repairs and custom jewelry pieces done at Trumans for about 12 years. The sales staff are excellent. Amy is especially helpful and has had a number of creative ideas for setting or resetting stones. Repairs are always done promptly and the cost has always been very reasonable. Amy has helped me design specialty pieces and she and Paul have executed the designs, wax mold to finished, polished product just beautifully.
From simply unknotting a chain or replacing a watch battery up to manufacture of some beautiful, unique pieces, Trumans has never let me down. Its worth the trip downtown to visit this shop.
From simply unknotting a chain or replacing a watch battery up to manufacture of some beautiful, unique pieces, Trumans has never let me down. Its worth the trip downtown to visit this shop.
Kimberly Hickok
Nov 18, 2012
Truman Jewelers does excellent jewelry repair and bench work. I have an old platinum ring with three diamonds - about 1 3/4 carats. The ring needed to be resized. It now fits perfectly and I no longer worry about losing it because it was just slightly too big. Another good thing is the watch selection that they carry. I have a Citizens Solar-Tech watch with eco-drive that I got from Truman Jeweler's about six years ago.
Because of the watch's technology (it has a battery that runs on solar!), I have never had to replace the battery. Cool, right? One more thing - my husband and I got our wedding bands from Truman Jewelers AND I also get all my other jewelry from them too. I especially like the fact that they carry Chamilia beads. I would highly recommend Truman Jewelers.
Because of the watch's technology (it has a battery that runs on solar!), I have never had to replace the battery. Cool, right? One more thing - my husband and I got our wedding bands from Truman Jewelers AND I also get all my other jewelry from them too. I especially like the fact that they carry Chamilia beads. I would highly recommend Truman Jewelers.
Kate H.
Jan 28, 2012
I needed to have some watch batteries replaced, so I googled jewelers in downtown Albany. Truman's came up so on my lunch hour I took a walk over. I'm not much of a fine jewelry buyer - most of what I wear is from the sale rack at target but they had a nice selection of necklaces if I need to pick up a gift. I got 3 watch batteries replaced in 15 minutes and spent less than I would have if I'd let the unskilled girl at walmart replace them.
For me, this is a solid 3 star establishment but gets a 4th for the awesome shop dog - beautiful black lab puppy (I think his name was Yeager). Any place that has a well behaved dog I can visit with always gets an extra star.
For me, this is a solid 3 star establishment but gets a 4th for the awesome shop dog - beautiful black lab puppy (I think his name was Yeager). Any place that has a well behaved dog I can visit with always gets an extra star.