About Watson & Son, Inc. - Antique & Estate Jewelry
Watson & Son, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business specializing in antique and estate jewelry, located in San Francisco. Founded in 2001 by Mark Watson, a jewelry expert with over 40 years of experience, the company offers a discreet and professional environment for clients to buy or sell exceptional jewels and timepieces. Customers praise Mark's expertise, attention to detail, and passion for his work. He has been described as a "true professional" who provides comprehensive appraisals, including images, documents, and insurance details. Clients appreciate the personalized service and the ability to work with Mark and his adorable dog, Shackleton. The business is known for its integrity, promptly returning phone calls, and successfully completing complex jewelry repairs, such as resetting diamonds and restoring antique rings. Customers have expressed their satisfaction with the quality of work and the convenience of having their jewelry shipped back to them, even from out of town. Overall, Watson & Son, Inc. is highly recommended by its clientele for its exceptional service, expertise, and commitment to preserving the beauty and history of antique and estate jewelry.
Mark Watson was amazing! I was working with a family after their mother had passed. She had a beautiful collection and we needed all of it appraised so it could be passed on to the siblings equitably. Mark painstakingly studied each piece, gave us a fair market value and documented absolutely everything. What was expected to be a contentious duel amongst the siblings ended up being so straightforward and easy because of his expertise, professionalism and documentation of everything. I think the siblings were shocked it went so well. 5 stars isn't enough! He is so knowledgeable and easy to work with. I recommend him without hesitation!
What a great experience! Mark is true professional. He appraised 3 family heirlooms for my husband and me. The process was fascinating and far more detailed than I had imagined. Mark gave us images, documents, details, and all we could need for insurance purposes. We intend to return with more pieces, including some old family watches. Mark is a pleasure to work with with, astute, and knowledgeable. We also loved his adorable dog, Shackleton. Looking forward to returning and will recommend Mark to family and friends.
Thank you so much to this delightful gentleman! I lost the center diamond in my 1800's engagement ring. He was able to source the perfect replacement diamond immediately (more sparkly than the original!) and get the ring repaired, which was very tricky because it needed the prongs retipped and there is a lot of turquoise near the repair area. My ring looks better than ever and it was a pleasure to do business with someone who has such a passion for their art!