Steven Sodokoff Fine Diamond Jewelry & Buyer

I have been friends with Steven for 35 years, traveling in a small circle of friends and associates. I knew he offered services in the buying and selling of estate jewelry and of fine art pieces (sculptures, paintings, etc.). While being friends, I found Sodokoff to be intelligent and engaging. Recently, Barbara and I had need of a fine art broker to manage the handling of a valuable painting that required a professional’s touch. Steven to the bat! From the negotiations with Southeby’s and Christie’s auction houses, we were in professional hands from start to finish! The final touch was a hand delivered check from Steven himself. Professional and personal from start to finish.
Another confidence builder was the negotiations in regards to Sodokoff’s percentage fees. Full disclosure and an open book attitude was refreshing. Another broker low balled us and they were vague and confusing. We were relaxed through the whole process. Barbara had told me of dealings with Steven and some estate jewelry that were just as crystal clear and expedicious. Steven is our guy and recommend him highly to anyone in need of such primo service and handling. YOU ROCK, SODA POP!

I have known Steven for 5 years, our first transaction was selling my grandfather’s pocket watch to help me out of a tight spot… so it was only natural that I thought of him when I inherited a painting from my father’s estate. Now I know he primarily deals in estate jewelry but when I asked him to help me sell my painting he said yes! He had sold one other painting successfully so I felt confident he would do a great job, boy was I right! His experience with big auction houses helped him negotiate a deal that would guarantee more money in my pocket. Throughout the whole process he was calm, confident and positive that we would have a successful outcome and just a half an hour ago he called me to let me know the money has been paid to the auction house and I will get the money next week! And I am so happy he got a healthy commission as well, he totally deserves every penny he is getting. Thank you Soda Pop, you are the bomb!

BUYER BEWARE! Mr. Sodokoff kept $ 1300 of our deposit in direct violation of a written return agreement. We returned a ruby in less than a week after multiple appraisals came in much lower than his asking price. I sued him in SF Small Claims court and won the judgment (Case #CSM-08−824 254). To date he has still refused to pay us back.

I had my first experience working with Steve a couple of months ago, and it was a fantastic one. He purchased some old family jewelry I had that my sister and I were no longer attached to. The transaction was quick and painless, and I got a great price.
There are apparently many locations in San Francisco you can visit to sell diamonds and jewelry. But after how easy it was working with him the first time, he’ll be the first person I call in the future. No drama. 100% on the level. A real person in what must be a crazy field. Highly recommended.

Been doing business with Mr. Sodokoff for close to 30 years now and can highly recommend him. Fair and reliable and with a personality to make it fun and interesting.

Steven is an honest man and I recommend trusting him for your jewelry valuation and sale. He’s communicative and will follow up on his promises. Did I say he’s from New York, you gotta love a New Yorker!

I’ve done business with Steve for many years, and my father did business with his father for many years before that. Steve is honorable, knowledgeable and able to discern his clients needs and desires in the very obscure world of gemstones. And his level of customer service is unsurpassed! He’s the only person I’ll trust in the world of gems (except for a mutual friend now resident in Thailand), and he’s great!
Disclaimer: He’s my cousin. But I’d say this about him even if he weren’t: He’s great!
Note on price range: He’s a gem dealer! They don’t come cheap. But he’s worth the price.

Steven and his crew are very knowledgable, fair and fun. They not only gave me a fair price for a piece of family jewelry, but they also spent time sharing cool stories about great finds and schooling us on how to buy and sell! I have known Steve personally for a few years; my respect has doubled after doing business with him! And they say never do business with friends…