VIRAG JEWELERS LTD

Watch Repair, Jewelry Sales/Design/Repair, Clock Repair

About us

Five employees, watchmaker on premises

Business highlights

89 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

DIAMONDS, ENGAGEMENT RINGS, FINE JEWELRY, CLOCKS & WATCHES, JEWELRY, CLOCK & WATCH SALES & SERVICE. We buy gold for scrap

Services we don't offer

Appraisals, consignment

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.016 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-16 of 16 reviews

Rita W.
01/2017
5.0
watch repair
  + -1 more
Upon walk-in, my question was promptly addressed. Less than twenty minutes later I had my watch back on my arm. It was repaired quickly, professionally and with courtesy. And at a great price! I would definitely recommend Virag Jewelers and will definitely use them for any future watch repairs. In fact, I have a classic wind-up wall clock and when that needs its next cleaning, I'll bring it to Virag Jewelers.
Description of Work: An expensive watch was not keeping accurate time. Was losing maybe four minutes per week. I was not sure if it could be fixed without leaving it onsite for days or weeks to determine accuracy. Nor did I have any idea of what the repair costs would be.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christopher M.
12/2016
5.0
watch repair
  + -1 more
Excellent! Great and friendly service and fast response.
Description of Work: Watch repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Martin B.
11/2016
5.0
jewelry stores, watch repair
  + 0 more
Very responsive and efficient service
Description of Work: Replaced a watch battery.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15

Philip R.
11/2015
5.0
watch repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Battery change in watch. Everything A-OK.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Frederick & Susan L.
09/2015
5.0
watch repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: clean watch, replace battery and watch band

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Malika G.
02/2015
5.0
watch repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$52

Phyllis G.
12/2014
5.0
watch repair
  + -1 more
Fine. They were professional. Make the repair. Were on time. Cost was fair...don't remember details.
Description of Work: Repaired watch. The cost seemed very fair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

CANDACE N.
09/2014
5.0
watch repair
  + -1 more
They fixed both watches within a matter of 15 minutes, and they were very affordable. Another jeweler had told me that one of the watches was not fixable. One they replaced the battery, and the other one they repaired.
Description of Work: They repaired two watches for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10

Karen L.
09/2014
5.0
watch repair
  + -1 more
An old family brooch had a loosened clasp. Based on Angie's List reviews I stopped into Virag with the brooch. It was fixed perfectly while I waited. No charge! Very friendly people. I wasn't in the mood to jewelry shop - but they had a lot of beautiful things for sale.
Description of Work: Tighten tumbler clasp on old sterling silver brooch

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

KENT G.
03/2014
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
Great for replacing watch batteries--and extremely honest! I own about 6 or 8 watches and I've had a few watch batteries replaced here over the years. With that many watches I don't really keep track of how long the batteries last. Whenever a couple of my watches are out of juice I get the batteries replaced. Last weekend I went to Virag to have a couple of batteries replaced. After they replaced the two batteries, the guy told me his records show that Virag had replaced one of the batteries about a year ago, which is weird because batteries should last five years. He said this means either that something's wrong with the watch or they installed a defective battery a year ago. So... he did not charge me for one of the new batteries and encouraged me to keep an eye on the watch that might have something wrong with it. I don't keep track of when I replace my watch batteries. So I had no idea I had replaced it so recently. I was amazed that they (a) keep track of such details, (b) owned up to the possibility that it might have been a defective battery a year ago, and (c) volunteered to gave me a free replacement just in case it was defective. As far as I'm concerned, that's about as honest and as customer-focused as you can get.
Description of Work: Replaced watch battery.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10

Mark P.
02/2014
5.0
jewelry stores
  + -1 more
These jewelers have been in Evanston for ages, and they do great work. No attempts at upsale! Also, they replaced a watch battery--again, very quickly, and gave me some extra info about my watch.
Description of Work: I wanted to resize my wife's engagement ring, and they were able to install a sheath quickly and without changing the ring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10

ROBERT S.
02/2014
5.0
watch repair
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: Sized metal watch wristbands, replaced watch batteries.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

PAUL S.
01/2014
5.0
watch repair
  + -1 more
It went very well. I was able to have the functionality of my watch restored without having to make a return trip to the store. During the process I was treated in a very professional and polite manner.
Description of Work: My quartz watch had stopped running, so I took it in to Virag to have it repaired. They were very cooperative and agreed to look at it while I was there. Although I had forgotten that this was one of the watches for which I had the battery changed last year, their organized system permitted them to bring this point to my attention. Consequently they were willing to inspect the unit at no charge to me. It turned out the battery was OK. After the gentleman behind the counter spent some time working on the unit, he was able to get it running again. It turned out to be the battery holder had to be cleaned a little. I respected the fact that they did not push to sell me a new watch if it was not necessary. Additionally, they showed me a simple way that I can perform a rudamentary test to determine the condition of the battery before it becomes completely discharged.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Pam G.
08/2013
5.0
jewelry stores, watch repair
  + 0 more
I find this jewelry store a little jewel for repairing jewelry. They are very pleasant, very professional and knowledgeable. There craftsmanship is excellent. I've used them in the past and really found their work top class. They also did engraving that turned out very nice. I would highly recommend them for any of your jewelry need. They also sell jewelry that looks very nice, however I have not purchased any.
Description of Work: attached a new post on an earring

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12

LISA P.
11/2011
5.0
watch repair
  + -1 more
My husband's watch wasn't keeping time properly. He went into Virag and they changed the battery and adjusted the winder while he waited. Very nice people, quick service, reasonable priced, highly recommended.
Description of Work: New battery and adjustment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10

PAUL S.
12/2007
5.0
watch repair
  + -1 more
It went very well. All of the work was done promptly during one visit. I was willing to purchase a new band for both watches, but the conscientious personnel at Virag suggested that they could simply add a few links to the existing band. I was impressed with the attention to detail and the genuine concern for my satisfaction that I experienced during this process. Both watches now look better than ever. They are also considerably more comfortable to wear then they were before I had these repairs done.
Description of Work: I had the expansion watch band of one watch lengthened by the insertion of additional links. I purchased a new expansion watch band for a second watch and had this new band also lengthened by having more links added.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$23

    Contact information

    703 MAIN ST, Evanston, IL 60202

    www.viragjewelers.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    Closed
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Watch Repair,
    Jewelry Sales/Design/Repair,
    Clock Repair

    FAQ

    VIRAG JEWELERS LTD is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: Closed

    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    VIRAG JEWELERS LTD accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, VIRAG JEWELERS LTD offers free project estimates.
    No, VIRAG JEWELERS LTD does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, VIRAG JEWELERS LTD does not offer a senior discount.
    No, VIRAG JEWELERS LTD does not offer emergency services.
    No, VIRAG JEWELERS LTD does not offer warranties.
    VIRAG JEWELERS LTD offers the following services: DIAMONDS, ENGAGEMENT RINGS, FINE JEWELRY, CLOCKS & WATCHES, JEWELRY, CLOCK & WATCH SALES & SERVICE. We buy gold for scrap
    Appraisals, consignment

    Contact information

    703 MAIN ST, Evanston, IL 60202

    www.viragjewelers.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    Closed
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM