A TRIP TO BEAUTIFUL CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA would not be complete without a visit to Kocek Jeweler. Recently having celebrated his 45th year in business, acclaimed designer Kirkor Kocek continues to welcome visitors to his studio workshop. At his jeweler's bench, Kocek fashions distinctive, original jewelry creations using gold, platinum, diamonds and other fine gemstones. He can explore your design ideas with you or assist in the selection of a design that will be reflective of your individual style and taste.
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KIRKOR KOCEK, PRESIDENT OF KOCEK JEWELER INC., began his apprenticeship in the art of jewelry design and manufacture at the age of 12 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is trained in all aspects of jewelry production, including wax carving, casting and hand fabrication. He is a master metalsmith who produces jewelry in yellow gold, white gold and platinum.
Reviews (29)
Jon D.
Apr 20, 2022
Cris S.
Apr 15, 2022
Kathy M.
Dec 21, 2021
Jeff Miller
Sep 29, 2021
Dagc Dagc
Aug 15, 2021
Katie W.
Jun 19, 2021
Alexis R.
Apr 29, 2021
Annie Y.
Feb 10, 2021
Thank you, Mr. Kocek and Michelle, for your genuine warmth, professionalism, and for resizing my wedding rings so beautifully! This charming shop was referred to me by friends, and now I can highly recommend them as well. I experienced friendly (and COVID-safe) service and Mr. Kocek did excellent work at a very fair price. Upon picking up my rings, he invited me to come back in 6 months so he could re-check the settings and make sure everything was fine, free of charge. Kocek Jewelers will treat you like family from the moment you step inside. I am so happy to have found a trusted place to take my jewelry!
Cathy M.
Jan 29, 2021
I am very pleased with the redesign of my Mother's wedding ring. Mr. Kocek made my idea of the redesign come to life without altering much of the original design. I brought him a couple diamond bands I will never wear and incorporated this into the ring. The result was exactly what I wanted, and done with immaculate precision. Not only Mr. Kocek is a nice man but he values his expertise and skill. I highly recommend Kocek Jewelers and thank you for an amazing ring that I will cherish forever.
Alexander Bennett
Nov 11, 2020
Jami Olson
Nov 11, 2020
I've known Mr Kocek for over 20 years. I have also lived in multiple areas over that time. He by far is the most professional, knowledgeable, and nicest jeweler I have the pleasure to have met. He takes the time with you no matter how big or small your item is. You can just tell he is doing something he truly loves and knows oodles about! If you are eer in Carmel, he is definitely a jeweler/store you must stop and see.
Monica Blasquez
Oct 21, 2020
Brian & Larry
Aug 25, 2020
Gordon Saunders
Jul 24, 2020
Ginny Brown
Jul 04, 2020
Kocek is the only place we shop for jewelry. My in-laws, now passed, shopped there. We started going to Kocek in 1978 and have shopped and had work done exclusively there ever since. He has designed unique jewelry for us since then. He would draw, and make a mold as an example. Sometimes with our family stones and often with his. Our daughter who lives on the East Coast only shops at Kocek when she visits.
He designed a fabulous ring for our son and daughter-in-law who live in the Bay Area. When they visit, they go (with their dogs) to Kocek to have their ring cleaned. He is the best! Ugly jewelry, once it gets the Kocek treatment, is fabulous.
He designed a fabulous ring for our son and daughter-in-law who live in the Bay Area. When they visit, they go (with their dogs) to Kocek to have their ring cleaned. He is the best! Ugly jewelry, once it gets the Kocek treatment, is fabulous.
Janice Bradner
Jun 27, 2020
Kay Kocek is not just a jeweler, he's become a member of our family. Almost every piece of jewelry I own is from his shop, and my children have also relied on him to provide wonderful pieces and impeccable service. (When my oldest daughter graduated from college we gave her a pair of diamond stud earrings, and when she tore the wrapping paper from the package, she declared, "A Kay box!") The first item I received was a lovely piece of his own design, which is as timelessly beautiful today as when I received it over 20 years ago.
If he doesn't have anything in his shop to meet your needs, don't worry, you can go through his archives for ideas and work with him to design the perfect piece. His work is the highest quality and he always stands behind it all.
If he doesn't have anything in his shop to meet your needs, don't worry, you can go through his archives for ideas and work with him to design the perfect piece. His work is the highest quality and he always stands behind it all.
Matt Ryan
May 21, 2020
Kocek and Michelle are some of the nicest and most fair people you will meet. Kocek does absolutely fabulous work and makes you feel very comfortable and confident. He did both my wife's wedding and engagement ring and my wedding ring and both turned out absolutely incredible. For any of your jewelry needs check them out. You won't be disappointed.
Bob Coleman
May 16, 2020
Lisa Bursett
Nov 09, 2019
Ken N.
Sep 03, 2019
Coach L.
Apr 12, 2019
Mr. Kocek made a pair of black diamond ear rings for me, absolutely gorgeous. We have been looking for a trusted jeweler for a long time, when we met Mr. Kocek, we had the warmth and family feeling. We chatted about life, and his world traveling stories, he then fixed my wedding ring for me (missing a couple of pave diamonds) which bothered me for a long time. What a genuine and kind man! We now have a lifetime jeweler! Thank you so much!
Karina S.
Aug 23, 2018
Bob C.
Dec 30, 2017
Debbi T.
Mar 09, 2017
Megan G.
Oct 08, 2016
I am just amazed at the stunning engagement ring Kay created for me. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. My boyfriend's grandmother had left him her engagement ring, but it needed to be reset. Instead of playing it safe and replacing the worn prongs, I took a risk and decided to make a completely different setting using the stones and metal from the family ring.
There is so much character and creativity put into all of Kay's pieces. I'm so glad I decided to come to Kocek's for my engagement ring, and I know I will be back.
There is so much character and creativity put into all of Kay's pieces. I'm so glad I decided to come to Kocek's for my engagement ring, and I know I will be back.
Kristine E.
Jul 22, 2016
My boyfriend proposed with his grandmothers wedding ring. It was big so we brought it in and Kocek sized it beautifully, not to mention in like an hour. He let us look at the diamond under a microscope and took pictures of it. He sized it so perfectly as if he knew my body better then I did. Months have gone by and I had no idea that rings get tighter and looser throughout the month, and wow he sized it to perfection. It's never too loose or too tight. We plan on going back for more work.
Dave M.
Jul 14, 2016
My bride's two-day-old wedding ring was chafing her finger due to an unfinished edge that the designer in another country left on the ring. We needed a jeweler (not just a jewelry store!) to buff the edge of the ring. We knew we were in the right place as soon as we walked in the front door. The jewelry design workshop behind the glass window was almost as big as the retail shop.
Two jewelers were busy designing and making beautiful jewelry-their designs are truly gorgeous. But the owner took a few minutes to fix our ring, even though we had not bought it there. This is a must-see jewelry studio in Carmel.
Two jewelers were busy designing and making beautiful jewelry-their designs are truly gorgeous. But the owner took a few minutes to fix our ring, even though we had not bought it there. This is a must-see jewelry studio in Carmel.
Tracy J.
Dec 10, 2015
Honest, BEAUTIFUL designer with wonderful and different items in his store. Everyone is friendly and helpful. We have bought several things from K over many, many years. (3 generations in our family have purchased items!) You simply can not go wrong. I can't say enough positive things.he is amazing!
Denise A.
Jan 21, 2014
Thank you, Yelp! Mr. Kocek is amazing! This was the first time I had ever been to a jeweler by myself, and while I was nervous at first, he immediately put me at ease! I know nothing about jewelry, and I was there to find a wedding band, which I had no idea what style exactly I even wanted. He sat down with me and designed 2 completely different styles for me.
Wonderful man, great customer service, and extraordinary products! I didn't even want to look elsewhere after meeting him and Anne. I'm absolutely recommending this place to friends, and I will probably even take my family to see him when they come visit! Kocek Jeweler is honestly the place to go! I wish I received this type of customer service other places.
The only minor downside is parking is street only (as it is for most of Carmel-by-the-Sea). However, I've been lucky the times I've gone and found spots less than 1 block away. There is a nearby 20 minute spot if you can go in quickly.
Wonderful man, great customer service, and extraordinary products! I didn't even want to look elsewhere after meeting him and Anne. I'm absolutely recommending this place to friends, and I will probably even take my family to see him when they come visit! Kocek Jeweler is honestly the place to go! I wish I received this type of customer service other places.
The only minor downside is parking is street only (as it is for most of Carmel-by-the-Sea). However, I've been lucky the times I've gone and found spots less than 1 block away. There is a nearby 20 minute spot if you can go in quickly.