I called this business to ask about appraisals of antiques. They were very nice but told me that…read morethey do not do appraisals. I'm very thankful that I do believe if this was something they did they would be pleasant to work with. Just a feeling especially considering other responses I got from other antique stores in Galena.

I consigned a lot of my mom's jewelry to Joe at this shop. A year later I was still getting checks…read moreas it sold piece by piece. Very fair and easy way to sell. It must be good stuff! Or they're not interested. Now I have more and will eventually get over there to consign it too. Thanks for way and trusting business dealings.

I wandered in to see if they had any jewelry that I wanted. I didn't need any--not by a long…read moreshot--so I'm actually kind of glad they didn't have anything that caught my eye this time. But they have an extensive collection of jewelry, all throughout the store, of differing price points so if you have a jewelry fetish you'll be in your happy place. In addition to the jewelry they have some clothes and a larger than expected collection of shoes. The shopkeeper was helpful when I was looking for something with iolite, trying to track down whether there was something. No luck but I appreciated the effort!

We stopped by this past summer with my elderly mother from California. My mother was still grieving…read morefrom my father passing away just 6 months previous. We stepped in to find a Dragonfly pin. I believe it was Heather or Jane that quickly showed us a case that had one that was perfect. We felt so comfortable in the store as we said it had good energy. I returned today with my husband and yet again drawn to the jewelry buying an OM bracelet and a Dragonfly bracelet for my mom. As far as the clothing, I found a beautiful top that was reminiscent of my traveling days through India and had to have it. Wonderful things in this store, wonderful energy. Once again greeted with such a friendly smile, great conversation and even a hug. This store is a true gem in Galena.

Best watchmaker in area. Had them work in modern and vintage Swiss mechanical watches. One was a…read moreminor restoration that turned out wonderfully. Also had engraving done that was unlike anything you see from that store in the mall. Such high quality. Well worth the drive from the quad cities. Seriously.

I had them work on my wedding set, it is white gold and needed to be redipped and also connected…read moretogether. The pricing was pretty good, the work was quality though it took a little longer than I liked but they did a great job!

I had a deeply disappointing experience with McCoy Jewelers that I feel compelled to share,…read moreespecially for anyone considering them for something as costly and meaningful as an engagement or wedding ring. After reading yelp reviews, I was drawn to them based on the reviews and them being a small business and operating since 1973 I took in my late father's vintage wedding band to have it resized so I could wear it. The original size was 10.75, and they measured my finger at a small of 9.25--a reduction of 1.5 sizes. They quoted me $250 for the job, with half due upfront. The technicians were articulate and displayed skill. I trusted their expertise and left the ring in their care. When I picked up the ring, it felt uncomfortably tight. Their response was simply, "Give it a few weeks." As time went on, the ring became so tight I couldn't wear it at all. When I returned, they insisted the work was done correctly at the time and blamed my finger for supposedly changing size. They offered no solution, only excuses. I asked them to resize it to a 9.5 or 9.75 so I could wear it. The refused. When I tried to discuss my concerns, the owner dismissed me with condescending double talk, suggesting I was just a difficult customer because I hadn't worn jewelry before. I felt insulted and taken advantage of. To add insult to injury, they kept the gold removed from my ring during resizing. For a typical men's gold band, reducing by 1.5 sizes removes about 1.2 to 1.5 grams of gold--worth roughly $120 to $150 at current prices. Ethical jewelers follow the practice of returning this gold to the customer, but McCoy's did not. Instead, they kept it, likely to resell or reuse, which felt dishonest and exploitative. It's important to mention that getting engaged and dealing with expensive and meaningful jewelry for a lifetime is already a stressful time. You need to be able to trust the people you're working with. Unfortunately, McCoy Jewelers only made the process more stressful and left me with a bad taste. Eventually, I had the ring properly resized at a reputable jeweler in Chicago for $85, and now it fits perfectly every day irrespective of the time of day, the weather, or my body temperature. In summary: McCoy Jewelers overcharged, kept my gold, failed to stand by their work, and treated me poorly. I support local businesses whenever I can, but I cannot recommend this one. My experience shows that, at McCoy's, the customer is definitely not always right.

My Fiance and I have had a great experience with McCoy Jewelers. He went to McCoys and got my ring…read morecustom made to how he wanted it to look like. They were great with communication and getting it done in a timely manner. We recently went back in to get our wedding bands made. We are on a time crunch and they were amazing at getting us different designs that we were looking at within two days. They all have been amazing to work with!

The people who work here are VERY rude!! I go to Galena a few times a year. Both last year and this…read moreyear the owner and workers have been standing at the register openly saying rude and disrespectful things about patrons of the store. Last year, my mother in law asked to see a vase and was told she really couldn't afford it anyway so they werent going to bring it down. I was appalled. This store should be avoided at ALL cost. There are plenty of other home goods and decor store who are absolutely kind to the people who come into their store.

Really nice decor shop on main in Galena. Their back room has a wonderful selection of garden…read moredecor, alot of things I've not seen in other shops. The front of the shop concentrates on interior decor, beautiful vases, centerpiece bowls & platters. Upstairs theres a good selection of children's clothing & toys. Prices can be a little on the steeper side, but hey, this is Galena. Treat yourself!

This was our favorite retail shop during a 24-hour getaway to Galena. My wife, friend, and I had a…read moreton of fun browsing the well-curated selection of necklaces, rings, and bracelets and my friend even had a necklace with a custom charm put together at the "bead bar." Unlike other stores on the main drag, this shop was incredibly well organized and allowed the eye room to breathe with pockets of displays amidst wide open space. Pricing was comparable to what we'd find elsewhere and the folks behind the counter were lovely to make small talk with. Congrats on your current reno, and best wishes for 20 more years!

My favorite bead store! I've been coming to this shop for years and always love the kits and all…read morethe individual beads they offer.

My favorite clothing store in Galena! Such cute clothes & jewelry. Love the Beatles decor! One of…read morethe few shops that are opened later so you can shop after dinner.

Love this business!!! Beautiful craftsmanship and AMAZING customer service!!!! Would give more…read morestars if possible.

Galena Apothecary is a great shop. They carry Elizabeth W as one of their brands, and they sell…read morevarious scents in their shea butter lotion. I've only seen the brand at one shop in Chicago (though I'm not constantly looking for it), and that shop only had the redwoods scent I think. So now I have even MORE lotion (I have too much; it's a problem) in some really nice, subtle scents. Evan Healy is another brand that they have, which I have never tried but have heard about for years. They also sell scarves, blankets, jewelry, candles, and so on. They had some really delicious salted caramels when I was in so I bought a few of the individual pieces. It's definitely worth a stop if you're in Galena! Shopkeepers are really friendly too. There are a couple of steps to enter the store, so accessibility could be tricky.

We love the Galena Apothecary. It is a MUST on our Galena shopping adventures…read more However, what started as just a fun check-in/browsing has now become a commitment to some really solid deals! For instance, we purchased the incredible Lavender hand soap in a classy brown-glass container and have thoroughly enjoyed it. We brought it back with us for their wonderful $10 refill deal. They refilled the bottle while we shopped and had it ready when we were ready to check out. Such great service. Some other staples include high quality candles, organic soap bars, decadent hand-creams, and luxurious lotions! Galena apothecary introduced me to the Sea Aster hand creme which I now swear by. I always have a travel size in my pocket! Some other amazing purchases have included candles inspired by different scents found in national parks and a Rosebud Apothecary keychain (yay Schitt's Creek references). The staff are always kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. They've helped me get connected with the best products for me. And I've LOVED how they have maintained protective COVID safety protocols throughout all of the pandemic through today. Thanks for keeping us safe! Galena Apothecary is an incredibly classy, high quality, and chic store. Since the products are high quality, do know that its prices are on the higher end. But the products are totally worth it! Galena Apothecary is always worth a visit for inspiration and body-care needs. Stop by the next time you're in the area. I promise you won't be disappointed.

A fun store with a lot of random stuff, including a thrift store in the back with cool T-shirts and…read morelots of aromatherapy through candles and perfumes and a cool candle that burns and signifies when your date is over. Staff was sweet and nice.

This is a nice shop. It is quaint. It is clean. It is spacious. We were allowed to browse freely,…read morewhich I always appreciate. Once we were ready to check out we received great service. An all-around positive experience.

Cliff & Becky stock very unique one of a kind antiques you don't see elsewhere! It is so fun to…read moreshop here! They are both very knowledgable about EVERYTHING in their store. Check it out :)