I have been a customer for almost 20 years now. I traveled from Denver to Scottsadle to get an engagement ring created...for round 2 ; ) Cornelis designed my first tension set engagement ring that had my grandmother's diamond in it. So when it was time to re-design, knowing I wanted to use the same stone, there was no place else I was going to go. It was a pleasure to meet and work with Walter, and I was sorry to hear about the passing of his father. I brought my first ring that his dad designed with me, and I saw his eyes light up upon holding it. Once we knew I was going with another Hollander design, he asked to purchase it from me. That meant so much...as it was from another time in my life, but it held many great memories and I hope someone else enjoys wearing it as much as I did. And as for my NEW ring, it's AMAZING and I get so many compliments on it. I very much feel like part of the family at Hollander and would not go anywhere else for my jewelry needs. Although as Walter said, " I'm happy to make you anything you like, but no more engagement rings!"

First, I am truly sad that Cornelis is no longer with us; a true artist. He designed my ring as I requested, taking inspiration from 3 of his designs combined; came out exactly as imagined. Beautiful elegant and very different from all the every day wedding rings out there! This was my 3rd wedding ring I was changing because I just did’t quite like what was out there! 10 years later and I’m still in love with my ring! I have my eyes set on another beautiful ring...I’ll be visiting the shop soon! I hope his children will be able to carry on his legacy! Quality strong bold designs; I’m constantly being complemented on the ring.

From the moment we met Cornelis we knew he was the perfect Jeweler for us. His one of a kind designs mixed with his always creative mind we exactly what we were looking for. He designed pieces for us that are unique and fit our personality 100%. Aside from the magnificent jewelry he has in his store Cornelis truly is a great guy and has been wonderful to work with. If you really want to have a one of a kind ring look no further!

My jewelry purchase and experience with Cornelis Hollander has been exceptional! The quality and uniqueness of the designer piece I selected as my wedding ring, continues to impress even after almost 20 years. I’ve never stopped attracting compliments on my ring, whether from close friends & family or from random moments in public (even while browsing at large chain jewelry stores). Cornelis Hollander staff has also provided the same excellence in customer service over the years with periodic maintenance, refinishing, resizing, etc. of my ring and by sending thoughtful communications of showcase events and new designs/products. Also worth mentioning is that everything this designer has done regarding my purchase involved secure handling , shipping, & insuring across the states, as I reside on the east coast and they are based out of AZ. High recommendation for anyone considering purchasing from this designer’s inspiring collection! My appreciation to the Cornelis Hollander team.

I had an exceptional experience designing a ring for my fiancée with Walter Hollander. The look in her eyes when she saw what was custom made for her was priceless and will remember my whole life. The ring is perfect in every way—Walter’s attention to detail and commitment to meeting every one of my requests truly set him apart. Working with a true professional like Walter was a pleasure, and it’s clear that Cornelis Hollander is the go-to place in Arizona for all your jewelry needs. This has been the best experience, and I look forward to returning for our future needs. Thank you, Walter, for creating such a special piece for us!

I engaged Cornelis Hollander, and specifically Tina and Walter, to help me create a custom engagement ring for my fiancé. Both were incredibly patient as we worked through a number of iterations of the ring design to land upon a piece that is truly beautiful, artistic and structurally sound. It was an ambitious undertaking, but Walter really went all out to create an amazing ring! It is just stunning and artistically unique. My fiancé just loves it and I could not be happier with this very special piece that memorializes how much we mean to one another. Plumeria is absolutely beautiful and my sincere thanks to Tina and Walter for bringing it to life.

The team at Cornelis Hollander are exceptional but most importantly provide a personalized experience. My husband and I came in with an engagement ring but were looking for a custom designed wedding band. Walter worked very closely with us, listened, and designed a beautiful and unique band that incorporated all our wishes. The result was stunning and better than we thought possible. His expertise made it a wonderful experience. Highly recommend Cornelis Hollander for any jewelry needs.

Several months ago, my life partner of 27 years passed away, and I was wanting to combine my ring with her rings in remembrance of her. I talked with several jewelers, but Walter was the only one that could offer me a solution for that. He put together an amazing ring, using her diamonds and the white gold from our rings. It has been a very emotional couple of months and it means a lot to me to have this ring in honor of her. Thank you so much Walter.

My wife has been collecting Cornelius Hollander jewelry for 35 years. Not only are they wonderful pieces of jewelry but Works of Art. Cornelius was instrumental in founding a major change in the jewelry industry by making his custom pieces wearable art. I can't tell you the number of complements my wife has received through the years when she wears her Hollander jewelry. So for our 50th wedding anniversary I decided to once again make her a gift of a Hollander gold ring with beautiful stones. The Hollander name insures quality, service, and still that personal touch when you speak with them. Trust me when you want something special for your wife think of Hollander jewelry.

Highly Recommend! I purchased my husbands ring after searching for months. I wanted to find something unique but nothing stood out enough until I found Cornelis Hollander in Old Town Scottsdale. We looked at all of the rings in his showroom and asked him to modify/customize one his own designs for us. On one occasion my husband had accidentally banged his ring on a door handle so hard that a few stones were knocked out and when we took it in for repair, they were replaced and the ring made to look new again at no cost to us. Flash forward a few more years when my husband's ring was lost. He loved the design so much that we had it replaced with exactly the same design, only changing the metal from 18k gold to Cobalt. We have been very pleased with their level of customer service and would highly recommend Cornelis Hollander if you want something unique, substantial and modern. It has been almost 14 years since our original purchase and probably about 10 since we replaced. Though we haven't taken it in for polishing in years, it still looks great!

Walter and the team at Cornelis Hollander Jewelry were outstanding. From email response to in-person customer service, I felt confident that they would be able to handle my needs. My first job was fairly standard with the sizing of a platinum band, while my second job was to restore an antique heirloom ring. The job entailed shank replacement where yellow gold was used instead of rose gold plus sapphire replacement to match the original center stone. Both rings were completed beautifully, but Walter exceeded my expectations by ensuring my antique was fully restored with new prongs to ensure it will last another 100+ years. I highly recommend Cornelis Hollander Jewlery whether you want a custom piece, a more traditional piece or just your everyday repairs.

Dec 2020With my upcoming wedding anniversary coming up, I went and met with Walter to look at the various ring designs in person for a custom piece my husband was getting me. Mind you, I already knew that my new ring would be a Cornelis Hollander band- I fell in love with his designs the first time I saw them at least 10yrs ago and I finally was ready to get what I really wanted...And I wanted a Green Tourmaline ring like the one Cornelis Hollander designed!He was very helpful even at our first in person consultation and then we kept in contact over email within the next weeks with the various details of the ring design and cost estimates. At no point did I feel pressured or like Walter was being a "sales person", the whole process really felt casual, flexible... and I felt heard and understood and never rushed or pushed. When I got the visual of the approximate ring, I was so excited and then when I went in to try the wax sample, I was elated- their rings have a heft and a bold look to them that I just love and I didn't have a doubt it would be gorgeous once cast. I am in love with this beauty!Walter, thank you so much for your patience and working with me to get the piece I've been wanting for a decade! I feel so proud just to have this little piece of your father's creative legacy!

My experiences at Cornelis Hollander Jewelry Designs have been very positive. I have not been able to wear my wedding ring or engagement ring for many years. Both were too big. I had gone to another jeweler first for my wedding ring and they said they could not fix it. After Hollander's did a great job fixing my wedding ring, I decided to get another setting for my engagement ring. Even my husband commented on how nice it looks. So much nicer than the original setting. Since I have not compared prices, I cannot comment on cost. However, I definitely would recommend the quality of their work.

Cornelis designed my beautiful wedding ring over 10 years ago and it is beautiful! It still looks as beautiful as the first day I got it because every time I’m in AZ I pop in for a cleaning and examination. They have tightened any stones/settings and resized for me and they do amazing work in a short turn around time. Danielle is so helpful and kind and really works to accommodate my visits and needs. I will never trust anyone else with my ring and find the visits are well worth the peace of mind.

I was looking for someone to help my fiancée and I design a custom engagement ring for her, and had Cornelis Hollander recommended to me. Could not be happier with the service and product we received! Walter was patient and communicative throughout the design process, helping us explore different options and ultimately blending elements together for us to turn her vision into a reality that she now gets to enjoy every day. She is still smiling and giggling to herself every time she looks at it. If you’re looking for a quality bespoke jewelry design experience then you won’t be disappointed.

I was very fortunate and inherited several pieces of jewelry from my Mother in Law. I brought these pieces to Walter Hollander of Cornelis Hollander Designs. He redesigned and created one diamond platinum ring out of two rings. The ring contains one round old-mine cut natural with twelve round brilliant cut natural diamonds on each side of the diamond. He also repaired several other pieces. Their work is perfection and the Walter’s service amazing! I can highly recommend Cornelis Hollander Designs for all of your jewelry needs.

What an amazing experience! From the moment we walked in the door to the final delivery, every interaction was above and beyond. Tina has the ability to truly see and hear her customer, asking the right questions along the way in order to guide you to the perfect selection. Her knowledge was evident and her passion for her work even more so. I am now the proud owner of a magnificent ring form Cornelis Hollander: unique and fabulous, it is a joy to wear and I've received many comments regarding how stunning it is.....and it makes me feel unique and fabulous as well! Definitely the place to shop for great service, high quality, and beautiful pieces.

The ICONIC Life Magazine team absolutely loved working with Walter for our Design Awards Event. Walter was extremely generous, kind and helpful!! We all felt so lucky to have the opportunity to wear stunning pieces from Cornelis Hollander for our special night. Each piece of jewelry we wore was gorgeous! Thank you for making us all feel so amazing, it was a special memory that we will never forget! We look forward to being jeweled up by you in the future!

My fiancé proposed to me with a family heirloom ring as a 'stand-in' for THE ring which he wanted me to design/select as we would be using a gorgeous diamond that he had been bequeathed. He had already done some research and really loved the unique designs offered by Cornelis Hollander. We visited the store and I absolutely fell in love with their designs ~ especially one. My fiancé took me to several other stores to ensure that I would have a ring that was made especially for me. I saw hundreds of beautiful rings but could not stop comparing them to the design I fell in love with in Cornelis Hollander Needless to say, I went back and worked with Tina on making their design Uniquely my own. She was wonderful and patient ~ My ring is perfection and I am so thankful for their fine customer service and craftsmanship!! I am definitely one of their new and loyal customers!

I had the pleasure of working with Cornelis Hollander Jewelry Designs, and I can't say enough good things about my experience. From the moment I walked into their Scottsdale studio, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism. The team at Cornelis Hollander is incredibly skilled and passionate about their craft, which is evident in every piece they create. Walter was fantastic in helping me bring my vision to life. He was patient, attentive, and truly understood what I wanted. The craftsmanship is impeccable, and I couldn't be happier with the final product. It feels like a piece of art that I will cherish forever. What impressed me the most was the genuine care and attention to detail that went into my custom design. There's no high-pressure sales tactics here—just honest, hard work and a commitment to creating something beautiful. Whether you're local or visiting Scottsdale, Cornelis Hollander is definitely worth a stop. You’ll love the experience and the stunning jewelry they create.

I worked in the jewelry industry for a few years and know how unscrupulous some stores can be. I was so impressed with the care I received when I chose the new setting for my stone. Walter took all the time I needed to select the perfect setting. I was blessed to be one of Cornelis last customers and he spent time exposing everything. He was a brilliant designer and so down to earth very humble. The family runs the business now and when you enter the store they make you feel a part of that family!!! You will not be disappointed give them a try!!!!!!!

I researched several jewelers in town before choosing CH to design my 20th anniversary diamond ring. I had been saving ideas for over 2 years. I knew I liked specific design elements from several different rings, but I didn't know how they could all possibly come together. CH had tons of designs that were along the same idea that I was looking for- modern but still looks like an actual engagement ring, and of course unique! We sat down with Walter and went over all of my ideas and pictures I had saved over 2 years. He is a true artist! He took his time and came up with several different designs incorporating all of the details I was looking for. I kept changing little things during the design process, but he remained totally calm and understanding- and kept his sense of humor during the entire process! It took a couple month to complete because I kept changing things, but the final ring is exactly everything that I wanted!!! We were so happy with the process and the end result that I had him make my mother's engagement ring into a pendant a couple weeks later! We will definitely be using him for all of our jewelry needs going forward. We just can't recommend him enough!!

What an Incredible Experience. Cornelis Hollander deserve 10 Stars! To start, Walter is an incredible jewelry designer. I worked with Tina, Katie and Walter. I wanted a new design for a bracelet that was made in Greece. The piece is called "Evil Eye" or Mati" in Greek. The original design was made with paracord. I took the bracelet to Cornelis Hollander. My initial meeting was with Tina. We discussed options and Walter came up with some great redesign ideas. During to design process, I met with Tina, Katie and Walter. We put our heads together decided on a redesign of the bracelet. Since the main piece of the bracelet is 925 Sterling Silver, and Murano glass, we made the bracelet part in 925 Sterling Silver. The entire staff at Cornelis Hollander are such warm-hearted and very friendly people. They make you feel like they knew you for years. Our next project will be designing a new Sapphire/Diamond ring. I highly recommend Cornelis Hollander for all your jewelry needs. Attached are before and after pictures of the bracelet. Jimmy V.

I have been going to Cornelis Hollander for the past 20 years. I have had the pleasure of working with Cornelis and now his son Walter and their great staff. I am currently working on my 6th piece of jewelry from them. The compliments I get on my jewelry says it all! They work with you and help you get exactly what you want! Their quality and designs are hands down the best. I will never go anywhere else! You will not be disappointed!

Our first experience with Cornelis was in 2002 when my husband Peter surprised me with a beautiful ring. It was the classic white gold ring where the diamond sets on top of a heart shaped trio of diamonds, the most unique ring I had ever seen. I still love it today! That was the start of our experience with Cornelis and his outstanding designs. Over the next several years, we made it a point to drop in and see the new designs and Peter thoroughly enjoyed talking with Cornelis about anything and everything. And I had the opportunity to buy more jewelry! Peter came home from a fishing trip in Tahiti with a very large black pearl and he just knew that Cornelis was the person to design the perfect ring to best display this magnificent large pearl. I even had Cornelis design a pair of very unique drop earrings made from both yellow and white gold that I had designed in my head and he created them for me exactly as I had pictured. I continue to get so many compliments on them. I never shopped for jewelry anywhere else. Of course it was the beautiful and contemporary designs but Cornelis added that extra special touch with his casual, easy going personality that we liked so much. We have been retired for the last few years so unfortunately not able to buy more jewelry. We do think of Cornelis and of course reminded of him every time I wear one of his designs. He was special and is missed. Sue & Peter