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ACKERMAN JEWELERS

Appraisal Service,

About us

Ackerman Jewelers was established in 1984 by Ron and Tina Ackerman, who continue to own and operate the store to this day. From their start in a small storefront, to the now large showroom full of an extensive collection of exquisite jewelry designs by many of the hottest designers of today, Ron and Tina have built their business on their integrity. They believe in offering jewelry of only the finest quality, and standing behind every purchase made at their store. With honesty and value as the cornerstones of their business, Ron and Tina are committed to offering a full service experience, believing that every person, whether they need a new watch battery or are searching for an engagement ring, should be treated with the same level of respect and consideration. Our experienced jewelry consultants are passionate about their business, believing, as do Ron and Tina, that your experience with us is the most important aspect of what we do. Our goal is to give you the best advice about your purchase, encouraging you to make the decision which is the right choice for you, and allowing you to feel confident that what you are choosing is not only the perfect gift, but also is a good value and the workmanship will ensure it shines for years to come. In line with this belief in the full service experience, we have two master jewelers on site, an experienced watchmaker, and we provide a full appraisal with all in-store purchases. We are always striving to surpass your expectations, treating you like a true part of our family.

Business highlights

41 years of experience

Services we offer

Besides offering a wide variety of designer bridal and fashion jewelry, and gold buying. We are also trusted by many insurance companies to provide insurance replacements., appraisals, as well as a complete selection of designs in every metal and gemstone, custom jewelry design, watch repair, we also provide jewelry repair services

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.36 Reviews
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Terry M.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Madeleine C.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Lucinda B.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
My husband surprised me with a trip to Ackerman on Valentine's Day.  He had been asking for quite some time what I would like as a thank you for helping him with recent problems with his mother and as a celebration of our years of marriage.  We were greeted by Matt who, when given a budget, led us immediately to the ring we ended up buying.  I had told him I wasn't really sure what I wanted -- a simple diamond band or something more "artsy."  We looked at other rings just to satisfy ourselves but it become quite apparent that Matt had gotten it perfect.  And the ring was below budget!  I never expected the choice to be so easy.  What a wonderful experience!
Response from ACKERMAN JEWELERS

"[Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad that Matt was able to find the perfect ring for you, and under budget too! Congratulations on your beautiful new ring, and thank you for trusting us to help you with such a special purchase."


Donny S.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$249
How do I write a review summarizing 7 YEARS of wonderful experiences every time I walk into Ackerman's Jewelry? I'll give it try. Hang in there with me. As I have already said above, Ackerman's is locally owned and Ron and Tina Ackerman are wonderful jewelers as well as being wonderful people who have created such a welcoming environment in our community. Also, I mentioned our consultant, Linda. Our family has gotten to know her over the years and it is not about the sale, it is the relationship she has created and cultivating with us. She has helped my husband with anniversary, Mother's Day, Christmas, and birthday gifts, thank goodness. What's most important is that she knows ME and my taste in jewelry. I I have received many beautiful pieces over the years, not to mention what I buy for myself, and they stand behind their products 100%. Even better though, she has gotten to know some of my extended family (just by us talking bc they don't live in Tampa) and has helped me pick out wonderful pieces for, births, communions, birthdays and Christmas gifts. She has also helped me with meaningful gifts for friends, like that perfect Pandora charm, or a specific charm with meaning of an Alex and Ani bracelet. And even more, helped my son purchase his first piece of jewelry for a girlfriend. With that being said, Ackerman's has a price point and special piece for every occasion or those 'just because' gifts. Being locally owned, they carry high end designer brands that gives them more of a global feel. They carry brands that you may have to go to an upscale retailer to purchase but the difference is you will get personal service not only buying the piece of jewelry or watch but the personal service doesn't stop after the sale. Whether it is a piece from Hearts on Fire, Forevermark, Charles Krypell, Roberto Coin, Natalie K, Simon G, Marco Bigego, Mikimoto, Scott K, not to mention collections of gemstones and specialty jewelry collections and watch collections of Breitling, Tag Heuer, Omega, Raymond Weils, plus more that I can't recall, the service continues. Yes that was all from memory, that's how much we have shopped there. The service continues long after the sale, whether it being a new battery for the watch or rhodium for your white gold, polishing the platinum or shining up those diamonds and gemstones, trust me, you will get the service. I have for years. I will walk in with pieces that I wear daily (and you know what they can look like) and walk out with those same pieces looking like they just came out of the jewelry case!! The entire Ackerman team is always ready and eager to assist, Tina, Ron, Pete, Tim, George, Matt, Andrea, Deena and I'm sorry if I'm leaving anyone out but they are all exceptional with impeccable personal service. I know all of this from personal experience over the years with service and Ackerman's standing 100% behind their products. I buy pieces that can withstand my active lifestyle but I have a few of those pieces that are only reserved for special occasions and wear them only then. My point is after writing this 'short story/mini novel' is that Ackerman's is and always will be our go to family jeweler. I highly recommend Ackerman Jewelers for so many reasons. Their wonderful selection of designers and impeccable service is far above what I could ever imagine. Relationships created with their clients are invaluable. Normally that doesn't happen at mall stores or big box stores. We have been loyal Ackerman clients for years and will be loyal clients for many more. We are so excited to see the completion and opening of their new expansion!
Response from ACKERMAN JEWELERS

"Thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate all of your support and friendship, and especially how much you trust us to take care of every occasion for you!"


David H.
Mar 2014
3.0
$1,200
My husband purchased a necklace for me for our 10th anniversary. It was
a very generous gift. When we realized that it really wasn't going to
work for me as it was yellow gold and all of my jewelry is not, we went
back to Ackerman's to see if we could find something else. The store is
very expensive with high quality jewelry (a good thing). However,
there was nothing within my price range that I wanted. I went back on 3
different occasions to look for something that would work. On two of
the occasions I took the same piece of jewelry to add to the $1200
return to try and afford something in the store that I liked. On those
occasions I was given two very different estimates ($1600 the first time
and $1000 the second). Additionally, when I tried to add my Hearts on
Fire diamond to the trade, they offered me half of what it was worth.
Of course, they gave me lots of reasons why this was the case.
Here is my biggest problem. If I can't find anything in a store that I
can afford and the store can't seem to give me a reasonable value for
one of their advertised best diamonds (Hearts on Fire), I believe good
customer service would be to return my money and not require a trade.
I would not recommend Ackerman Jewelers unless you are LOADED and can
afford to lose thousands if you purchase a gift that your partner
doesn't really like. I have left with no customer satisfaction.
Response from ACKERMAN JEWELERS

"Thank you for contacting us, we appreciate your feedback. Our store policy, for 30 years, has been exchange or store credit only. This was explained and agreed to before the purchase was made. We are sorry for the confusion over the trade-in values of your items. The reason we cannot guarantee the price of trade-ins day to day is because of the fluctuation of the gold and diamond markets. We are always willing to work with you and special order an item if none of our in-stock items are suitable. Our store credits never expire, so we look forward to working with you soon to get you something that is both exactly what you want and within your budget."


Timothy B.
Nov 2013
3.0
$95
I took my wife's wedding band in for repair, it had a bent prong. I also wanted to get that and another ring polished and cleaned up. The first thing they said was that the band was close to breaking and that they could fix it for $1100. When I told them that the ring only cost $1500 they dropped the price to $400. I felt like I was buying a used car. I told them that I just wanted what I came in for. They said a week. After a week plus 2 days I called and they said a couple more days. They called later that same day and said it was ready. The rings looked great. I just didn't like them trying to push other services on me.
Response from ACKERMAN JEWELERS

"[removed members name]- We are very sorry for your recent unsatisfactory experience at our store. It is always our goal to surpass your expectations. Our pricing in this situation would have reflected different options to either repair or remake your ring to address the weakness in the band. We are sorry for the confusion we caused when communicating these prices to you. Our store manager, Tim, would like to speak with you further about what we can do to turn this into a more positive experience for you. Please give him a call at 813-961-7321. Alternately, you can email him at [email protected]. Thank you for your feedback- we always appreciate the opportunity to improve upon the experience we are providing."

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FAQ

ACKERMAN JEWELERS is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.
ACKERMAN JEWELERS accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, ACKERMAN JEWELERS offers free project estimates.
No, ACKERMAN JEWELERS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ACKERMAN JEWELERS does not offer a senior discount.
No, ACKERMAN JEWELERS does not offer emergency services.
No, ACKERMAN JEWELERS does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

5335 EHRLICH RD, Tampa, FL 33625

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