JB Hudson Jewelers

we stop in. I will not go anywhere else to buy jewelry ever again! I would highly recommend going to JB Hudson, especially for an engagement ring!!!

r. After walking in, Kelly Thomas spent the first few minutes chatting with us, just getting to know who we were. Then we stated looking through the very large selection of men's bands as she quickly narrowed down our style. There were several that we liked but she told us to come back for the Trunk show in a couple of weeks. She was well prepared and everything she showed us fit our style but there was one that was perfect for us. Kelly knew just what we were looking for and was able to find it for us. She was so fun and positive that it made the whole process enjoyable yet she still knew her stuff so the rest of the process was smooth and quick. I can't say enough good things about Kelly and JB Hudson.

he went through the process and the result for me was an incredible engagement ring that I'll treasure forever! For two people who had little to no experience in selecting rings, you made the process fun and simple. Thank you for excellent quality and service! I strongly recommend Kelly and jb hudson.

made the process fun and easy. My fiance insists this is the only time he's ever enjoyed going to a jewelry store! Thanks, Kelly!

king with her. And JB Hudson's pieces were stunning, so original!

work for you and your life. Karen was an amazing addition to a recent photo shoot - I can't say enough how lucky we were to have her as a JB Hudson liaison!

e so even though I picked out my specific one, what we wanted engraved on it, tried it on to fit the right size - I had to go through this twice. The other thing that happened which is not JB Hudson's fault but, my husband's band was also not the right amount of gold we paid for so they had the jeweler make the right one a second time. We paid for "the good stuff" and it was definitely not the right amount of gold that we paid for. Makes you wonder if anything you get is really what you paid for. I will say my husband was not the easiest to work with but, Kimberly did awesome with him and she definitely knew her jewelry! I will go back to JB Hudson and work with Kimberly.

was an easy decision to reach out to Jennifer again last week, when I upgraded my watch for our 10 year wedding anniversary! My experience has been nothing short of phenomenal! Jennifer is knowledgable, patient, personable and professional. Not to mention, she has an amazing eye for jewelry and educating you on what is new and up-and-coming. Barry, the manager was excellent as well. When looking at any type of jewelry large or small, I will always feel confident when purchasing anything from Jennifer Santiago and the amazing staff down at JB Hudson jewelers, Minneapolis.

dible events, have the best jewelery around and will go out of their way to make your experience second to none.

r the ceremony with hopes to find a diamond band later. I contacted Jennifer at JB Hudson to be on the look out for a diamond band that would not only look and feel great, but also not outshine my sparkly engagement ring. I am proud to say, after a few anniversaries, we purchased the PERFECT band today! To top it off, they fit the "simple" band, while my new ring was being cleaned, so that I can wear it on my right hand. We are overjoyed with the purchase and more impressed with the service. If you are looking for a jewelry store that cares, shop no more!!!

have forever. I do not live in Minnesota but on the outstanding referral of a friend they gave me Jennifer's contact information. I emailed with Jennifer over the next several months and she made me feel as though I was talking to a friend and not a saleswoman. I finally ended up taking the plunge and buying the most handsome, amazing watch from her!! I have never been in the store so my review is strictly based on the awesome customer service I received. This watch is perfect and I cannot wait for the reaction! Thank you JB and Jennifer!

love of my life, and I wanted to find the perfect ring and had no idea where to begin. Choosing an engagement ring was a process I was not looking forward to, but Jennifer at JB Hudson was wonderful. I couldn't have found a better person or store to help me find the perfect ring. She was professional and funny and it helped me enjoy the experience. Too nervous to buy the ring the first day, I went back to the store three more times before I made the purchase. Every time I returned I was greeted warmly by the staff and Jennifer was ready and willing to sit down and answer any questions that came to mind. I recommend JB Hudson to any person looking to find the perfect ring for that special someone. Thank you!!!

n just about everything we needed to know about engagement rings. It was clear she was passionate about her work and truly cared about how important of a decision this was to me and my future wife. That really impressed me. I brought my fiancée in twice and she blindly picked the same ring both times. Despite that, Jennifer was incredibly patient with me and my indecisiveness. It took me about 6 months to finally come in to buy the setting. However, before I bought anything, Jennifer encouraged me to shop competitors to get a better price. During a visit to one of the major jewelers in the Twin Cities, I spent about 20 mins consulting with a jeweler before a setting and diamond before I was asked to make a purchase decision. The price was a little lower, but so was the quality. Needless to say, I did not purchase my ring that day. Finally, after a little over 6 months of searching, I bought the setting. About a month later, I bought the diamond after working carefully with Jennifer on what I wanted. She tracked it down and pulled it aside for me to come in and see. I loved it and bought it on the spot. My (now) wife absolutely loves her ring. She is not someone was looking for a big diamond with a lot of sparkle, but the uniqueness of the setting and beauty of the diamond still get a TON of comments. We also bought our wedding bands and a men’s watch (my wedding gift) from Jennifer in prep for the wedding. Each time we had a super easy and personal experience. Jennifer even gave us a heads up on upcoming sales, which we were able to take advantage of. I should also note that a lot of wedding jewelers promote the fact that they offer long warranties, free cleaning, etc. We realized that at JB, all that is just standard. They stand behind what they sell and are going to make sure you are taken care of and love it for years to come. The day before our wedding, my wife went to see Jennifer in a little bit of a last minute panic looking for jewelry to wear on the big day because the original plan had come close to falling through. My wife explained the dilemma to Jennifer and she not only helped her pick something out, she came up with a way for us to purchase the jewelry as a contingency plan and then return it if we ended up not needing it after the wedding. Everything worked out and we did end up returning everything to the store. Jennifer didn’t have to do that and I doubt many other jewelers would. But, that is the kind of service that I have come to know from Jennifer and JB. Good luck finding elsewhere. Although I can never articulate how much I enjoyed my experience, I can tell you that I will never buy jewelry from anyone but JB. While its true JB might be a little more expensive than some, there is no way you’ll get that level of personal attention and service anywhere.

s able to make a really informed decision to surprise me with the perfect engagement ring. After he proposed, we went in to meet Jen and the staff and they genuinely shared in our energy and enjoyment of being engaged, on top of providing excellent service and information on sizing, care, and other info for my gorgeous ring. We couldn't be happier with JB Hudson!

ly. We've seriously shopped around the world for jewelry for about a decade- including my wife's engagement ring which was purchased in Mumbai, India-so it is an honest assessment to say that JB's product offering, quality, service level, and longevity are a reflection of the strong values and commitment to satisfied customers. What I like most about JB Hudson is the long-term family oriented values. When my wife and I went to JB to purchase wedding bands and gifts for our family and bridal party, we traced our own family history in their account records. We found the purchase of our parents wedding jewelry 20 years ago, and some our grandparents purchases even further back. I am proud to be a third generation customer-that is special and rare. The review wouldn't be complete without a specific thank you to Jennifer Santiago, who will be our first telephone call for future milestones which call for a jeweler's help.

hing that really meant the most was the genuine and personal nature of the people. I worked with Jen to select my engagement ring and she's an absolute delight.

us pick not only our wedding bands but also gifts for our parents, grandparents, and entire bridal party. Her and the entire team at J.B. Hudson were respectful of our budget and spent an inordinate amount of time helping us to ensure each gift felt personal and customized. I look forward to working with J.B. Hudson for important life events in the coming years.

ferings JB had in stock. We were assisted by an extremely friendly employee who took quite a bit of time to get to know us, what we wanted, and then the real fun began. We'd look at a couple rings, then based off those ones we liked/disliked, we were recommended others that fit the bill. We must have tried on 30 rings - and at no point did we feel any sort of pressure to hand a credit card over immediately. We were guests and treated as such. It was a wonderful experience and the knowledge that lives inside those walls is amazingly skilled. Go!

overall fun and enjoyable to work with! The level of quality JB offers is also top notch and hard to be compared to other stores in the area. We were very happy with our experience at JB. If you're in the market, stop in and you won't be disappointed!

rough this process she was part counselor, part comedian, part confidant, and of course our critical expert. Jennifer was exactly what we needed.. when we needed it. I can't imagine getting our rings from anywhere else...and actually look forward to going for ring cleanings just to say hello.

ago came in. Right as my fiance and I walked into JB Hudson we were welcome with a smile from the staff. We were just looking around when Jennifer came up to us and ask us if she could help. We told her that we were looking for engagement rings and right then and there she smiled and said "I am your girl". We had such a great experience trying to find the perfect ring and now we are happy engaged to be wed in June 2015. Jennifer made the process special and exciting. I couldn't have asked for a more special experience, thank you Jennifer for everything!

n I met Jennifer at JB Hudson I knew I found the right fit. She was very accompanying, had multiple suggestions for rings, awesome to talk to, a packer fan (pretty much sealed it), and did not give me any added pressure. I highly recommend Jennifer to all the other couples out there shopping because she will not steer you in the wrong direction and will do everything in her power to make your dream ring come true.

proposal and it went off with a hitch. She had perfect suggestions of the location and yet did not tell me what to do. She had the ring sent my location and handled every detail. This is the only jeweler I will use. The service is outstanding.

g. I truly hate shopping in general, and felt completely overwhelmed until I went to JB Hudson. Jennifer Santiago of JB Hudson made me feel comfortable and relaxed. She took the time to educate me, and help me get the perfect ring for the love of my life. She asked a ton of questions about my fiance in order to get to know her through me. In the end, my fiance was blown away and we went back to pick out our wedding bands together. I would highly recommend JB Hudson to anyone. You will get a great value, 5 star service, as well as a great experience. Greg Fischer

process very relaxing and enjoyable. She was extremely patient and friendly. I also appreciated their online listing of diamond inventory - this allowed me to compare characteristics, choices and prices on my own. Then I let Christy know which ones I wanted to compare in person. Very easy process. Best of all, my future bride loves the ring. We are both extremely pleased with the final product. I would highly recommend Christy and JB Hudson for your engagement ring needs. Post by the Groom

we wanted. That said: any guys out there looking for an engagement ring should wait for their events. They discount discontinued rings, and we got exactly the ring my wife wanted at a huge discount. We then used the points we earned on that to buy my wedding band. It was a crazy deal -- especially since they're the best jeweler in the state!

our bands from JB Hudson. After dealing with a few too-pushy sales people at other stores - JB Hudson was a breath of fresh air! They have a beautiful selection that isn't overwhelming. And they are more than willing to spend time with you, and encourage you to think about it and stop back. That's a rare thing to find in any wedding vendor.

ack twice to shop for other products since our wedding!

disappointment in comparison, both in product and service. We worked with Kelly Thomas, who was phenomenal. Our first shopping trip she was very helpful in educating us about diamond quality and grading, respected our budget, and created a welcoming environment. I found myself hoping I would end up with the JB Hudson ring so that we could also buy our wedding rings there. True to form, my husband read my mind and got the JB Hudson setting. Not only that, but we ended up using a family diamond instead of buying one and JB Hudson worked with us to customize the setting around our stone. She was very helpful with scheduling payments, and gave us timing guidelines for when we should be shopping for and picking up our wedding bands. Kelly worked with us via e-mail, too, which made everything very convenient and friendly. I work downtown and I found myself stopping in to get my ring cleaned for bridal showers, engagement photos, etc. and to say hi to Kelly. She was always willing to catch up and clean my ring (this is complimentary service). Not only is the showroom gorgeous, and the rings phenomenal, but this is such a good experience overall. I truly think JB Hudson will be a jeweler we return to for many special occasions throughout our married life.

rst stop. I'm not the type of guy you would typically find in a nice downtown jewelry store, so I was not expecting to have anyone go out of their way to help me. As soon as I walked in I was greeted, with no judgement, and immediately asked what kind of help they could offer. Upon answering I was introduced to Patrick. Patrick greeted me with a sturdy handshake and a smile and asked a few questions. He took his time and listened and didn't rush me or write me off. Never did he tell me what I wanted, but instead listened and came up with suggestions. He was very energetic, positive, and collaborative. I enjoyed meeting with him and working with him. He went above and beyond to accommodate me and my needs. Together, we found the perfect ring. After which I noticed some of the staff peeking over to see what was picked. The entire staff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely excited for us and not just the sale. They asked about our story, the proposal, and our plans. Overall, the experience could not have been better. A special thank you to Patrick and the entire team at J.B. Hudson, for making our special day a bit better. As it turns out, they were the only stop I needed to make. Since my first experience with the engagement ring, we have been back to purchase our wedding bands. We got the same level of service, the same attitude and smiles. It was a great experience and we are very happy to have worked with Patrick and J.B. Hudson.

pertise and style advise in a fun, relatable way. The ring was stunning... it was perfect! Based on his fantastic experience, we went back to JB Hudson to buy our wedding bands. I too was impressed with Jennifer, she was fun, knowledgable, professional and got to know us on a personal level. We enjoy stopping in, getting our rings cleaned and visiting with the exceptional staff AND most importantly, trying on the jewels for future anniversaries! I recommend JB Hudson to anyone who is shopping for that perfect gift for someone special.

and in person whenever I find time to visit. I have always felt welcome and treated like I am a part of the J B Hudson family. I would highly recommend J B Hudson to anyone.For I feel they have the best customer service and honest reputable knowledgeable staff in the industry . Thank you

own MPLS after he had worked with two amazing people to buy his wives engagement ring. My experience with JB Hudson was absolutely fantastic. I never felt pressured, I was given amazing advice, and I had the chance to work with two individuals (Jen and Julie) who were extremely friendly. After meeting with Jen and Julie, it quickly became apart that JB Hudson the perfect company to work with in picking out an engagement. After the proposal was successful and we starting to organize our wedding details; it was apparent JB Hudson would be the only jewelry store we'd go to in our search for our wedding bands. The customer service is second to none. My wife and I will be JB Hudson customers for life and I will continue to recommend them to all of my friends as they begin to go through the engagement process.

ke with Jen and Christy I knew I had found the place. They walked me through many different options and and made me feel right at home. I found the ring and my fiance (now wife) absolutely loves it. She's even become friends with Jen and Christy to where she stops by to get her ring cleaned and to chat with them. I can't recommend jb hudson enough. The experience as a whole was great!

h we were only "potential" clients, we were treated with the highest regard and respect. Our experience with trying on rings was second to none. I spoke to my husband of our experience and, unbeknownst to me, he went in to Hudson's to work with the same gemologist - Patrick. Patrick provided the most specialized service I can imagine to my husband and myself. We had discussed the possibility of finding a sapphire from Montana for a center stone, as Montana has been a special and significant place during our relationship. Patrick happily contacted small vendors in Montana to order in a variety of stones for my husband to choose from. He was also constantly available and responsive via phone and email throughout the process - much appreciated and unique in the wedding industry! After our engagement - which was beyond any expectations - my husband spoke of Patrick and his experience working with him as though he was hanging out with a close friend. He even brought in another of our friends in order to convince him it was time to start shopping for a ring and pop the question. The two of them loved their time with Patrick. Leading up to our wedding, Patrick was always there when we needed to stop in to look at wedding bands or get a quick engagement ring cleaning. He has been a true pleasure to work with. Friends have also worked with him on several special projects over the last year, which have all turned out amazingly. Hudson's and Patrick provide truly old-fashioned customer service. I would recommend Hudson's to everyone I know. Our engagement/wedding rings are amazingly beautiful, and we are confident that Patrick and Hudson's will provide excellent service for the rest of our lives. Final note - it was clear throughout our process that Patrick genuinely enjoys seeing couples made happy by their engagement and wedding rings. Size and cost are not issues of discrimination for him - he genuinely enjoyed getting to know us and finding the perfect set-up for us as a special couple.

ment rings for my now wife. Don't get me wrong, I had a general idea of what I wanted it to "look" like, but I had no idea what the 4 C's were and their importance to my most important purchase yet... I was referred to Jen and JB Hudson from a friend and was immediately impressed when I visited the store for the first time (not to mention the half dozen more trips I made before my first big purchase). Each of the employees make you feel welcome and are always willing to lend a hand if they can. There is a fine line of being "salesy" and being helpful, and I would say, without hesitation, that I never felt that I was "sold" anything. Jen was very patient with me and was very good at educating me on the different types of diamonds and settings. I have always been a proponent that the "devil" is in the details, and Jen had no problem answering every last question that I had. To make a long story short, I was extremely happy the first time I went in and have not been disappointed yet. This is the Jeweler that I refer all of my friends to and if you have not visited them yet, make it a priority to check them out if you are in the neighborhood. -Alex B.

ensure we were happy with the process every step of the way. We especially needed this after a poor experience starting out working with another jeweler to design our own rings. In celebration, they even sent us a bottle of champagne the night I proposed (I’m glad she said yes!). Overall, it was a first class experience the whole way, and I would highly recommend working with Kimberley and JB Hudson on any jewelry purchase.

ther and sister-in-law's rings, jewelry for my parents, and, most recently, the engagement ring and wedding bands for my (now) wife and me. We have always been happy with the service of JB Hudson and it's staff, the atmosphere is great, and the product is fantastic. Plus, even as a graduate student with rather limited income, the staff worked with me to find something within my budget that was still beautiful. My case was particularly impressive. My wife and I were living in Austria for two years before we were married. I had bought the stones that I wanted to mount in the engagement ring from a small town in Germany where my wife has family and wanted to combine that connection with the connection that my family has to JB Hudson. It was a bit difficult from Europe, but Kimberley made sure to get Skype installed on the company computers so we could video chat, look at different options, pick out a ring that would fit the stones well, and coordinate a way to get the ring made during a brief, two week window when I was home for the holidays. She has the ring made beautifully and, obviously, my wife said yes. I was so happy with the product and the experience that I insisted that our wedding bands also come from JB Hudson. The wedding bands also presented some difficulty because my wife and I were working out of town and only had brief windows when we could stop in, but JB Hudson accommodated our schedules and had rings made for us in our very small, in town window. There was even an extra quality control check from Kimberley. My wife's wedding band came in, but Kimberley wasn't satisfied with it and sent it back to have it reworked before giving it to us. Both bands turned out perfectly and we have both received many compliments on our rings since (and it is quite rare to receive compliments on a male band, so this is saying something!). I would absolutely recommend JB Hudson to anybody that wants to have a great customer experience, great service, and a fantastic product. We will definitely be staying with the company for years to come and maintaining what is now our family tradition.

diamonds, in cheap settings. They don't have very many options, (at least in your price range) and to customize anything seems beyond your salespersons capabilities. I would start to get nervous-is this what I will be wearing, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the rest of my life? Do I have to settle? Yuck. Get me out of here! Then the heavens open and the angels start singing when you walk in to JB Hudson. Cue *sigh of relief*! Not only is this place downright sparkly, (who doesn't love that?) It's actually fun. No cloudy diamonds, no pushy salespeople. The store is easy to navigate, the people are warm and friendly. The jewelry is beyond beautiful. They regularly host fun events with food, drinks, discounts! Working with Jennifer Santiago blew my mind. I had my heart set on a cushion cut, but the options were limited other places. JB Hudson just so happened to have a vendor in that very morning with dozens of versions of the cushion cut setting I had my eye on. Jennifer offered us champagne and I got to play princess. She explained that she's watched them cut diamonds, how she and JB Hudson research, select and purchase. She knows this process-she knows jewelry-from start to finish. She follows industry and fashion trends and knows current pricing. She does her homework. This isn't her job-it's her passion. Needless to say I found my dream ring. She even gave my wonderful fiancee some ideas on how to possibly propose! When we came back to get our bands I was again, impressed by Jennifer's organization and dedication. Since she knew we were coming, she had pulled my ring details prior and immediately provided the band that matched my ring for me to try on, as well as several other styles that might compliment it. She then worked with my fiancee to suprise me with not one band-but two-upon pick up of our items! Best part is we saved because we attended their bridal event which featured mimosas, cupcakes and other goodies! I've been known to jump up and down while clapping like an idiot in that store!! Thankfully no one minds which is a big part of what makes them fun! The fact that they carry so many other things makes this a place you can keep going back to-time and time again, for jewelry to wear everyday, or gifts (They have a great selection of men's items and fine watches too ladies!). It really does have it all! The thing that is really special to us is that comfortable relationship with a person you trust and a company you respect. We'll be shopping there for many, many happy years to come!

ntage jewelry that I had heard so much about. As I window shopped, my boyfriend wondered into the bridal room, much to my surprise. While Jennifer introduced herself to me and we began talking, I too found myself in the bridal section! Next thing I knew, I was trying on engagement rings and looking at diamond lists! Wow, what a pleasant turn of events. Jennifer took the time to explain every part of how buying a ring setting, diamond and eventually a wedding ring would work as this was not your typical, point to a ring in a case and get it sized-type ring buying experience. She was so patient and truly excited to help us pick out this once in a lifetime purchase. After the initial shock of actually buying a diamond to go into my dream engagement ring, we were off and rolling! Jennifer and the staff of JB helped my fiance finance, design and ship my ring from the vendor to JB and then to me all without me knowing. They were so patient and sweet to help him out with such a top secret mission. I was finally officially proposed to in March for us to be married in June. It was the most fantastic experience buying not only jewelry but lasting memories with the store and the staff on my proposal. We continue to visit JB Hudson every time we get to Minneapolis. Since we live 4 hours away, it is not always convenient for us to go in for a check of my ring or to have something sized. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure to get my pieces to me as soon as possible. They are always just a phone call away! I have now bought numerous stunning pieces from them over the last few years and it is always the greatest pleasure to work with Jennifer. I truly consider her a friend and look forward to seeing her every chance I get. They say your engagement ring is the most important purchase you can make for starting your life together. I have to agree 100%. There was never a question where I would have picked out the most beautiful, unique, cherished and priceless piece of jewelry I will every own. I thank JB Hudson for the amazing experience and the wonderful customer service we have received over the years. We look forward to many more to come!

when it comes to jewelry, chose to purchase my engagement ring from JB (downtown location). I didn't give him any feedback prior to our engagement about my "dream ring", however, with the wonderful help of Jennifer, he picked out the absolute perfect ring for me! My husband and I continued our service with JB and purchased our wedding bands there. We visited the downtown location often since I wasn't sure what I wanted for my band. Every time we went to visit, both Jennifer and Julie were there to help answer all of our questions. They were always so patient, kind, informative, honest, and most importantly, FUN! They also know what they are talking about and helped us both find the perfect bands. Then, on our wedding day, I was surprised with beautiful pearl and diamond earrings that were also purchased from JB. Again, Jennifer really helped steer my husband in the right direction! Thank you, Jennifer!! Since our wedding day, my husband and I continue to purchase other items from JB that we absolutely love! I look forward to visiting JB Hudson whenever I'm downtown - whether if it's for a ring cleaning, to purchase new jewelry, or even stop in to say "hi" to Jennifer and Julie. I'm often asked where my husband purchased my ring and my answer has resulted in many referrals to JB. I can tell you that every person who I have referred to JB comes back with raving reviews! Whether you're looking for an engagement ring, wedding bands, or a special gift for the big day, JB Hudson is the only place to go!

a year just to pick the right diamond, the right setting, just every little detail!!! She was amazing and if my diamond ring just happen to be the only item we ever purchase (but which it will not be) Jennifer would still give us the best service if we bought hundred's of items. She is truly, truly an amazing person.