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Expect More From An Independent Neighborhood Jewelry Store!
Personalized attention from an experienced staff concerned with meeting your individual needs. With more than 85 years of collective experience in the jewelry business, we have developed a reputation of excellence with a loyal clientele. Our business was established in Raleigh in 1982.
At Roberto Jewelers, we carry a wide variety of loose diamonds, diamond and gold wedding bands, colored stones, diamond fashion jewelry, gold chains, bracelets, earrings and fine watches. We specialize in custom designed jewelry, loose diamonds, appraisals and fine jewelry repairs. |
Testimonials:
"Thank you for making the ring of my dreams come true. I can't stop looking at it!" - Kristina
"Just a quick note to let you know my diamond band is perfect. It goes very well with the three-stone diamond ring my husband purchased from there.
Your fine workmanship is greatly appreciated." - Mary |
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Diamonds
GIA & EGL Certified Diamonds,
Loose Diamonds all shapes and sizes, Engagement/ Wedding/ Anniversary Bands, Victorian-style Semi-mounts, Earrings, Pendants, Bracelets and Diamond Jewelry |
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Colored Stones
A variety of loose stones including...
Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Tanzanites, etc.
an abundance of cuts in
Rings, Pendants, Bracelets, and Earrings |
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Metals
10K,14K,18K
Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold,
Platinum, and Palladium styles in
Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, Anklets |
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Cultured Pearls
Freshwater and Saltwater
All colors
Rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces
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"My ring exceeded my expectations. It is the most beautiful ring I've ever seen. You did a remarkable job. I will always remember your exceptional work every time I look at my finger." - Marion
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How To Buy A Diamond
To establish a diamond’s quality, jewelers examine each of the 4Cs -- cut , clarity , carat weight , and color. The combination of the 4Cs determines the value of a particular diamond. For example, a colorless diamond is the highest quality in terms of color, but if it lacks clarity, or is not well cut, it will be of lower value. The finest diamonds posses the rarest quality in each of the 4Cs, and are the most valuable.
Strive for a diamond that offers the best combination of the 4Cs. Knowing how the 4Cs relate to one another will help you make an informed decision. Ultimately, you'll discover the unique combination of the 4Cs that makes a particular diamond the right choice for you. Its beauty and brilliance will capture the true sentiment of the occasion.
Cut:
Of all the 4 Cs, cut has the greatest effect on a diamond's beauty. In grading, cut evaluates the cutters skill in the fashioning of the diamond.
Diamonds have a unique ability to manipulate light efficiently. This unique ability can be released and maximized only by cutting and polishing the diamond to an extremely high level of accuracy.
Color:
A truly colorless diamond is extremely rare. Most diamonds possess varying degrees of yellow or brown and small, subtle differences in color can make a substantial difference in value.
Clarity:
Clarity is the evaluation of a diamond's internal and external characteristics. The fewer inclusions or blemishes, the more desirable the diamond. Inclusions are internal, that is, inside the diamond. Crystals are merely minerals trapped inside the diamond; feathers are breaks in the diamond. Blemishes are usually very small and are only on the surface of diamonds.
Carat:
The standard used to measure diamond weight is the carat. A carat equals 1/5 of a gram (or 1/142 of an ounce). Each carat is further divided into points, each point representing 1/100th of a carat. While weight may be the least important of the four Cs in determining value, it may be the easiest of the four Cs to gauge accurately and is the most objective. As diamonds increase in size, their cost tends to increase geometrically. Thus, a one-carat diamond may cost more than twice as much as a one-half carat stone of equal quality. Also, as previously stated, weight does not always enhance the value of a diamond. In fact, when a diamond is improperly cut, added weight may serve only to reduce its brilliance.
"I visited seven different jewelry stores before I found the perfect engagement ring at your store. Your family was so helpful in helping me select the ring which my fiancée now loves! Thank you so much!" - Nic
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Custom Designs:
On-site jewelry designs by master jeweler of over 50 years. All work done in platinum, 18K, 14K, 10K, yellow and white gold. Engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, pendants, and bracelets. Bring in your old gold and stones and we will create for you a timeless piece of jewelry.
Jewelry Repair:
All Fine Jewelry repair including, but not
only diamond/colored stone mounting,
ring sizing, prong rebuilding & retipping,
bracelet, chain, and earring repair,
clasp replacement, pearl restringing,
and hand engraving.
All work done in platinum and gold.
We Buy Gold and Diamonds:
We buy scrap gold, platinum including diamonds
of all sizes. Top dollar paid on the spot.
Broken chains, dental fillings, coins, and bullion.
Jewelry Appraisals:
Insurance and Estate Appraisals by
GIA Graduate Jeweler Gemologist.
Appraisals provided for
all diamond and colored stone jewelry,
including pearls.
While you wait - by appointment.  |
"I really appreciate you taking the time to go through my aunt's stuff. She must have saved everything ever given her! The appraisal helped us tremendously with the estate." - Sharon
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While you wait appointments are available only Monday and Friday from 10am-5pm and also on Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Insurance Appraisals start at $75 and usually take 45mins-1hour. Items can be dropped at any time during the week.
Tito finished his studies at the Gemological Institute of America in 2002. Tito is a Graduate Jeweler Gemologist. Established in 1931, the GIA is the world's most respected and largest authority in gemological research and learning. GIA credentials and designations are internationally regarded as symbols of professional distinction without parallel in the gem and jewelry industry. Tito is a member of The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), a professional, national organization commited to ethics in the jewelry apprasing industry.
FAQ's:
Why a jewelry appraisal?
A jewelry appraisal is required for many reasons including insurance coverage,
estate liquidation purposes, and tax deduction if making a charitable donation.
Can any jeweler appraise my jewelry?
Because, legally, anyone can perform appraisals, it's important to make sure you use someone with the proper qualifications. As a Graduate Jeweler Gemologist, Tito is professionally trained to identify and grade diamonds and colored gemstones.
How much does jewelry insurance cost?
Typically, insurance will cost $1 per $100 of jewelry value per year.
So an $8000 ring would cost $80 per year for a homeowners' insurance rider.
Well worth it. However, you would have to check with your insurance agent for specific costs of your policy. We can also recommend an insurance company.
What if don't want a written appraisal and just want a rough idea of value?
For a smaller fee, we would be more than happy to review your jewelry for you. Each item must be throughly examined and market research must be conducted, though, even to provide a 'guesstimate'
Some jewelry, the ring that belonged to your great-aunt Getrude, can never be replaced. Even if you don't think that you are going to insure your jewelry we can give tell you its worth to help you decided what to do with it.
I want to insure my jewelry, but I don't know if what I have is worth appraising?
Bring it all in at once. We can go through it and say this is worth the appraisal and this in not. Most insurance companies will only cover up to either $500 or $1000 of jewelry not with its own insurance rider.
Whether it be for insurance, estate purposes, tax contribution, or simply out of curiosity Tito can provide an accurate appraisal for any purpose. Tito's appraisals contain very detailed and specific information about each item examined. Tito will make sure your appraisal contains all necessary information including function and purpose of the appraisal, a detailed description of the appraised item, a statement of value, and his name and qualifications. A picture can also be included. |
"Thank you very much for the appraisals you provided for the jewelry
I inherited...I had no idea where to begin and your professionalism helped me out at a tough time. It was exactly what I needed to settle the estate. I'll remember you for my future jewelry needs." - Tim
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 History
Roberto Jewelers, Inc. first opened it's doors in September 1982, when it was located at Raleigh's Mini City Shopping Center on
Capital Boulevard. In 23 years, Roberto's has become synonymous with quality, experience, knowledge, and trust. Since 1986, we've been located at Quail Corners Shopping Center and pride ourselves in being part of the community by supporting local high schools such as Millbrook, Sanderson, Leesville, and Cardinal Gibbons high schools as well as several charities and churches including the Greek orthodox church, St Raphael's, Our Lady of Lourdes, the Tammy Lynn Foundation, and the Lucy Daniels Center. In 2003 and 2004, we were nominated by our peers, clientele, and The Independent as the Best Jewelery Store in the Triangle. At the end of the 2004, we doubled our showroom spaces and inventory.
Roberto J. Restucha
began working in his early teens as a watchmaker's apprentice in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After developing his skills of watch repairs and custom jewelry design for 30 years, he emigrated to the east coast in 1974 and worked as a jeweler in various chain jewelry stores. He met and married Amalia in 1977, they settled down in North Carolina and had their son, Roberto Sisto 'Tito', in 1978.
Amalia DeAngelis Restucha
came to the United States from Montevideo, Uruguay
as a young girl with her family. She graduated from the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. After taking class in accounting and business management, she and Roberto opened Roberto Jewelers, Inc. in September of 1982. Roberto and Amalia also had their daughter,
Amalia Mercedes, in February of that year.
Roberto Sisto "Tito" Restucha
came aboard to the family business full-time in 1998. He received a Graduate Jeweler Gemologist degree from the
Gemological Institute of America in 2002 after completing coursework in both Gemology and Jewelry Manufacturing Art. He is certified to appraise diamonds, colored stones, and jewelry for insurance and estate purposes.
Also check out his 'after hours' website Tango North Carolina |
"Words can not express my gratefulness for all the work you put into my beautiful rings. I have never been so suprised in my life! You found the perfect diamond and then made the most beautiful rings I've ever seen. Peter and I are so lucky to have such a special
and talented person in our lives." - Becky
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