Worst customer service ever. The items are overpriced and there is not a big selection. The sales lady was very impatient and rude. There is room for improvement in how she talks to people. I was planing to buy an item but I got cold feet with her attude. read more

The expeience with Arcadian Antiques has been incredible. We have been treated with such kindness, generosity, and genuine enthusiasm when it came to helping us find our engagement rings. Not only were we delighted with the service and just the caliber of humanity we encountered in the store, but Rhonda herself hand delivered our re-sized rings to us in NYC when they were ready a couple months later. She surprised us with champagne and appetizers, took pictures of us as we opened them, and even gave us cupcakces for dessert AND bought us a bouquet of flowers. After that, she took pictures of us by Rockefeller Center. This woman just goes above and beyond and may be the first person we've encountered to truly have a heart of gold. The quality of the rings is exquisite, the re-sizing perfect, the attention to detail, the personal attention....we will remember this for the rest of our lives. It's rare to encounter not only incredible service, wonderful products in terms of both selection and value, but also each and every person we interacted with in the store to be so genuinely kind and curious about our love story, and eager to support us and help us find something that expresses our individual personailities. We were just gobsmacked and deeply moved by the entire experience. We'll be back soon for our custom made wedding bands! Cannot recommend enough 10/10, 150%. Eternsally grateful. read more

Arcadian Antiques has an incredible vintage jewelry selection. The pieces are so unique and well preserved. I'm not much of a fancy and/or antique jewelry kinda gal and yet I still get starry-eyed over their expertly curated offerings. Jewelry and other small accessories (broaches, tie clips, etc) tend to be the bulk of the offerings here but there is also a nice smattering of some housewares like fancy lamps, small furniture, stemware, and more. The teacups most recently on display in their window were particularly charming! Great service, reasonable prices, and unique items in mind condition. It's all you could ask for in an antique store. read more

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My bracelet lock mechanism was jammed so i came in to see if it could get repaired. The jeweler took it for a brief moment and turned around to do something. When she gave it back it had 3 dents and a deformed lock to give it tension. It was a louis vuitton with a 1000 retail price and i was upset that it was altered without having a heads up of what she was goinf to do. I went downtown to abracadabra to eventually fix the mechanism itself but the dent is unfixable. If u have a valuable jewelry that u dont want cosmetic damage to workaround i dont think this is the best place. Reading a little bit, i guess the lady who did the "quick fix" wasnt even the jeweler but the owner. read more

What a beautiful day!! We were out walking about the "diag" on the University of Michigan Campus and it was a lovely day! The sun was shining and we decided to head over to the Arcadian inside of the little "hallway" called "Nickels Arcade"...it's a cute little covered "hall" with this great little Antique store ! I so much bling and shiny stuff that I just wanted everything! The prices are a bit high but hey, you have to pay for quality, right? This out of the way ecclectic off shoot of the campus gives you a glimpse of what the people in the town of Ann Arbor are like. They /We love our "uniqueness"! That is an understatement and I love this antique store! You just must try it when you have a bit of a sunny day and some walk about time on your hands! Enjoy! read more

Arcadian Antiques - This is a cool place!! - Jewelry Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I was horrified when I looked down and realized that four diamonds in my delicate engagement ring from the 1920s had crumbled away. I brought my ring to Rhonda and she assured me that their jeweler could handle the job. And I can confirm that their jeweler is absolutely incredible. When my ring was returned it was somehow more perfect than when I first received it. If you are on the fence about who to trust to work on your precious jewelry items, look no further, Arcadian Antiques is the place to go. My experience with The Arcadian was exceptional. Thank you so much! read more

My experience with The Arcadian was exceptional. My fiancee and I had gone to several other jewelers trying to size my engagement ring and were turned away. The owner of this shop immediately filled me with confidence. She said that my ring could be sized and that they would be more than happy to take care of it for me. When I got my ring back, it came out even better than I imagined and I'm extremely happy that I can finally wear my ring. read more

Arcadian Antiques - My engagement ring that was sized by The Arcadian. - Jewelry Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I bought the most beautiful Art Deco earrings while there. My favorite earrings from the 1930's. They have the most beautiful jewelry I've ever seen. I would love to purchase more. They have one of a kind pieces. No duplicates. Very nice staff and very informative. I love my earrings! read more

The most beautiful and unique selection of high-quality items, mostly jewelry. Ideal place to shop for a special gift for a special occasion. The displays are gorgeous and the shop is spotless and very charming. The service is impeccable: the staff are knowledgeable, helpful but not overbearing, and bend over backwards to meet your needs. read more

This store rocks! Anyone who is interested in jewelry, antiques, furniture, quilts, or glass should visit this store. WORTH A TRIP OF HUNDREDS OF MILES. We discovered this store a number of years ago, and try to make it once a year, even though we live in Maryland. While we love looking at everything there, we in particular love the jewelry. Vintage jewelry is a wonderful deal, and this store has a HUGE selection. And the store owners are wonderful. They can work with you with ANY budget, and love to help people! They are great, open, honest people. Reminds me of what I miss so much about the Midwest. Everyone should visit this store. read more

Arcadian Antiques - Just a sample of what is here! - Jewelry Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Exceptional service and superb craftmanship describes my experience with Arcadian Antiques! I've inherited several rings from family members and have taken them to get resized and restored. They always come back 100% better than what they looked before I took them to the store. I had a ring in particular that was over 100 years old with a fading design. The jeweler they work with did wonders at restoring the ring. I completely trust them with handling precious family heirlooms. read more

Arcadian Antiques - A few rings I got restored. - Jewelry Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

In addition to having wonderful antiques of all types, the Arcadian employs a jeweler who does repairs and this is where I always bring my earrings, necklaces, etc. that need attention. I have had screw back earrings converted back to (their original) pierced format; I've had the wire on a new seed coral earring repaired shortly after I got it in Sicily; I've had an antique Venetian enamel necklace repaired. They are careful and well informed and I would trust them to attend to any problem I have. Also, just try not to be seduced by the lovely antique, Art Deco, and other periods of jewelry, silver, and decorative arts. read more

As a student, I want to support local business but am on a budget. I love this shop because they are reasonably priced and always do excellent work. I've had a few things repaired there and have always had a good experience. They are also very friendly which is always appreciated! read more

Let's get this out of the way: anyone saying anything about "high prices" either (a) has no idea what quality vintage jewelry costs or (b) is simply bitter this place doesn't carry lower-quality stuff in a correspondingly lower price range. Having looked and looked all over shops in California, eBay, everywhere, I can say that Arcadian's prices on rings are frankly AMAZING. I could not find a decent antique diamond/sapphire white gold ring for under $1000 ANYWHERE, and Arcadian had multiple options. Furthermore, the staff are antique jewelry experts - this is not one of those situations where an antique dealer just happens to have some rings in the back. They give expert advice on sizing, material choice, resetting/repairs, etc. My only complaint is that this shop is in Ann Arbor of all places - and that I can't find anything similar in SF, Chicago, etc - but what can you do... read more

My beautiful rings, purchased over the past 25 + years, are only a few my favorite jewelry pieces from The Arcadian's amazing collections. The Arcadian will always have gorgeous, unique items, curated carefully to standards of very high quality and beauty. Prices are always fair, and a far better bargain than 'new jewelry store' rates. I have lived in Michigan, Germany, the NYC area, Iowa, Chicago, and DC; this is the most impressive collection of vintage and antique jewelry I have ever encountered. And if you are seeking a fabulous, special engagement ring, this is the only place you MUST visit. The two locations are brimming with wonderful things -- not only jewelry but also items like dishes, evening bags, picture frames, perfume bottles -- beautiful vintage things, but always well fitted, due to the talent of the owner, to current trends in accessorizing or decorating. The Arcadian also works with extremely trustworthy artisans for repairs and sizing, and I have been able to have items repaired which others claimed were irreparable. Just go, even if Ann Arbor is out of your way! read more

Arcadian Antiques - just one of my ~ 8 gorgeous rings purchased over 25 + years - Jewelry Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

After 10 minutes of browsing in here I quickly calculated how many pints of blood my body could surrender so I could fund a purchase here. If I start being a guinea pig for medical studies now, will I have enough money by December to get me one of these here sparkling thingies?... hmm.... Way too many stunning beautiful treasures in here. I think their necklaces in particular are the bees knees. Shopkeep mentioned a lot of people get their antique engagement rings here. Though nice, the rings are mostly traditional and not all that ornate or unique by my standards. They also carry a lot of cameos and some lockets. Old lighters. Broaches. And then around the jewelry cases some furniture and dishes (this stuff didn't stand out as much to me). This is by no means a knick knack antique store. The Arcadian is a curated and extremely organized shop. Everything from gold to silver, from precious to semi-precious, and so on. This is not a place to discover good finds - it's a place where someone has already found them for you. Thus, you pay for it. Most of the jewelry pieces start at around $250 and go way up. Seems to me that the prices are inflated by about 20% but this here is Ann Arbor so they can get away with it. Plus, they are in immaculate shape. Shopkeep/proprietor was surprisingly laid back for someone who puts out all the stern signs I've read over the past few years: "NO BIKES AGAINST WINDOW!" and "DO NOT SIT IN THIS CHAIR" (for a chair put out for display in the arcade - I always saw it as a surrealist commentary on form and function). I do get the nagging sense that this is a place of privilege - like people come here to spend their daddy's money whenever they get bored or to buy their S.O. that little blue box gift once a week. That kind of bums me out because the items in here are truly magical and should transcend nonchalant consumption. At the very best I'm just being jealous and at the very worst there's palpable class-conflict in here. Tada! Anyway, I'm gonna go get my blood sugar level up and start flexing my forearm. Time to get blood-sucked! That necklace from the 1920s shall be mine! read more

The Arcadian, simply put, is fabulous. I typically frequent antique shops and markets with piles of eclectic, sometimes dusty things to dig through, but for beautiful jewelry in particular, the Arcadian has quickly and easily topped my list. When I became engaged about 6 months ago, the ring was 3 sizes too big and around 100 years old. We were told by various jewelers that due to its setting, it could not be sized without the risk of ruining the diamond. When we wandered into the Arcadian to look for a "backup" ring, we were assured that their jeweler could handle the job--and he did! Though my engagement ring was not purchased here, it is because of the Arcadian that I get to wear it everyday. My fiance and I returned to buy my wedding band here, and not only found the perfect ring, but enjoyed our time and Rhonda's help in choosing it. The selection is so lovely that my fiance and I have agreed he can never go wrong in choosing a gift for me here. =) In short: if you want a piece of jewelry repaired or sized, look no further. If you want a great selection of jewelry (and other items, though the truth is that I haven't made it past the jewelry counter), you will find it. Enjoy! read more

I had my engagement ring resized & setting repaired here & it came out great! The owner took her time showing and explaining to me exactly what I needed to have repaired on my ring, this jewelry place is very knowledgable. She truly gave me her undivided attention and I did not feel rushed at all, even with other customers waiting and the phone ringing. She even stayed past her normal store hours to give me my ring once it was ready since she understood my impatience in going through withdrawals not having my engagement ring! I was recommended to go here to have my engagement ring done and I will now recommend others to go here too! read more

Arcadian Antiques - Jewelry Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This antique store is a little out of my price range, but it sure is pretty. When you walk in, everything is glittering and colorful. They specialize in jewelry and shiny silver serving ware, along with really cool glass lamps. It's one of several shops in the very cute Nickels Arcade. You can't drive to these stores- you can only walk. It's in a little one-block walking mall off S. State street. If you have some time to kill and want to check out some small, truly unique locally owned stores, check out The Arcadian and the other stores in Nickels Arcade. read more

Dear Arcadian dream (with apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning) How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.... I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when wearing my new pearls For the ends of jewelry and ideal shiny baubles. I love thee to the level of every day's Most quiet sparkle, in sun and candlelight. I love thee freely, as men strive for the right gift; I love thee purely, as they turn from bad gift choices. I love thee with the passion put to wearing In my old jewelry, and with my excitement with my purchase. I love thee with a love I seemed to lose With my lost faith in stores, I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my jewelry box! and, if in Ann Arbor, I shall but love thee better after getting to shop here again! Thank you for the wonderful merchandise you carry, and for the luster you helped me bestow upon my neck recently! read more

Just picked out my beautiful antique engagement ring and I couldn't be happier with the Arcadian Antiques. We tried to come here on Sunday but they were closed unexpectedly. Rhonda the owner explained the situation and accommodated my fiance and I. She was very gracious, knowledgeable and her shop is absolutely beautiful. Highly recommended for anyone interested in antique jewelry. read more

Really nice group of vintage jewelry and a few other bits and pieces. The location is smashing, of course--inside a vintage arcade, which is worth a trip even if you don't go into ANY shop. Only bummer, they won't let you take any photos. I was shopping for a particular piece of jewelry, and that could have helped me make a decision, but nope! What's that about with businesses? Afraid someone is going to steal your idea or get something made? I have news for you: if someone is going to go that route, they will do it with or without photos of your merch. As I see it, if you allow photos, it increases the chance that someone will buy from you. read more

I broke my necklace last night and was absolutely devastated, however, the lady at Arcadian Antiques was the biggest help ever. Even though it was a weird necklace to fix, everything ended up great and only took around 20 minutes. It looks as good as new!! I'm forever grateful :) read more

Beyond the fact that this store has a wonderful inventory of antique household goods and jewelry, they do excellent repair work also. I took my heirloom wedding ring set in to be appraised and asked them to look to see if the prongs needed repair. As a result, they suggested several repairs to the ring set that I am beyond pleased with. The set looks like new and the owner was as giddy about the results as I was! read more

They have unique items that I have never seen anywhere else. I wanted a lamp that they didn't carry anymore in the store. I took a picture of it at the Black Pearl and the next week they had one shipped in for me. Excellent service! read more

Arcadian Antiques - Jewelry Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Rhonda, The red tree near the Arcadian Antiques Boutique is the most beautiful tree I have ever seen. For the past few years, when I see that tree I know Christmas is here and so are those greeting cards! I love the holiday cards you send out each year to your costumers!! read more

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A destination by itself!!! Well worth the trip to Ann Arbor!! Has a great selection of vintage jewelry and other unique trinkets and such. Great browsing and gift ideas, helpful and knowledgeable Staff. Not into the hard sale but always there to answer the question. I looked at many places for an engagement ring, the new cookie cutter ring selection just didn't cut it. Found a wonderfully crafted ring in my budget that exceed everything else in quality and character. The most important part she loved it. One of her Co workers liked it so much they went there and found one themselves. Give them a try, just worth it!! read more

My partner and I purchased our wedding rings here, and I would highly recommend this shop to anyone considering a similar purchase. The merchandise is unique and beautifully displayed, and the owners are helpful and accommodating. We weren't sure what we wanted, and they patiently showed us many, many options at each location, accompanied with interesting stories and details about each antique ring. This is a family-owned business operated by several generations, and their attention to detail and pride in their business really shows. read more

Such a beautiful collection of antique jewelry. My fiancée purchased my engagement ring here, and I knew we had to go back and purchase my wedding band here. Friendly and knowledgeable staff - highly recommended!!! read more

Arcadian Antiques - LOVE my engagement ring!! - Jewelry Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Staff ladies are SO rude, they are eating all over the place, they give you an attitude as soon as you enter the place, it was a nice store, with HORRIBLE staff, i hate going to places like this and the staff is just there gossiping and eating their snacks.. never coming back!!! read more

I know, you're afraid to even walk in the door, because the shop is full of china and glassware, and it looks like your grandma would just love it. My idea of an antique store is the kind that sells expensive junk like old farm implements, manual typewriters, radios that don't work, musty books, straight razors, old kitchen wares. Fun stuff. Nevertheless, the ladies at Arcadian helped me find a nice gold pocket watch for my brother, which he thought was really keen, and which was just inside of the budget. And the store soared in my estimation, even though my brother probably still doesn't bother to keep track of what time it is. The first time I went into Arcadian was with date, a long time ago, and we went down the stairs to the basement, thinking it was another showroom. Actually, they don't like customers to go down there. Woops. We were having a good time going through the plates and stuff until they kicked us out. So don't do that. read more

Pretty nice antique shop. Lots of small items like jewelry, glassware, tableware.

I knew when we talked about getting engaged that I wanted to look for a ring from the Arcadian to go with my great grandmothers wedding band. Rhonda and her family are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. We visited several times before my (now) husband picked out a gorgeous ring. We took our rings back for sizing and they did a wonderful job of a quick turn around (even though it was just after the holidays), so that I could wear my ring. Any time we went in, they always remembered us, even months later when I took my husbands ring in for engraving. Their selection is varied and beautiful-if you're looking for antique jewelry, you'll certainly be able to find something to fit your tastes. read more

Love. Love. Love. My fiance purchased my engagement ring from the Arcadian and I loved it so much I had to see the store for myself. Everything there is gorgeous and the staff are amazingly helpful and friendly. This isn't your usual antique store we gawdy costume jewelery. We subsequently purchased both of our wedding bands (mine from the Main St store) and are very happy with them. Sizing was a perfect fit each time as well. Truthfully, while my ring is my obvious favorite, all the rings that they have are gorgeous and I would have been happy with any of them and hope that there might be some additional jewelery pieces from the Arcadian in my future. I also have to say that we searched several stores for by fiancee's wedding band, but we didn't get nearly the same level of customer service as we got here. Both stores were wonderful to work with, and worked with my fiancee to get him a ring he loved above and beyond that of a normal jewelery store. We've since had two of the three rings appraised at a separate jewelery store, and I can assure sure that everything checked out wonderfully in relation to the quality, value and authenticity of the product (the jeweler took one look at my ring and knew it was an antique) read more

Amazing service and beautiful jelwelry. They have one of the largest collections of antique engagement rings I have ever seen.

We purchased our engagement ring from the State Street location and wedding ring from the Nickels Arcade location. We purchased our engagement ring one year and then the wedding ring at a later time. The engagement ring was not part of a engagement/wedding ring set. We moved away from Ann Arbor after our engagement and looked high and low for vendors with decent 1920s platinum rings. Selections were limited on the east coast and online. I jumped at the opportunity to visit Arcadian Antiques on a trip to look for a wedding ring. Rhonda is super helpful. She helped me and my husband hone in on styles we liked and made the process super easy. We enjoyed working with her on the engagement and wedding ring. Since the engagement ring was not part of a set Rhonda was very helpful in finding a complimentary wedding ring. I highly recommend their services and selection. Both rings needed sizing adjustments and one needed to be mailed to me. Rhonda was timely and courteous regarding the status of the delivery and conscientious about cost. We are happy we chose to work with Arcadian antiques and hope to work with them in the future. read more

Nice little place you Ann Arborians got here. I like it a lot. Found some glasses I wanted, but could not afford. (As is typical.) There was a TON of jewlery--cameos especially. Went here with a friend who lives in Ann Arbor, and therefore buzzed through. Overall, it's a nice, crowded little antique store in the Arcade, and I like it. I would come back. The only kicker is the price. But, it's an antique store in a big city, people. Other'n that, I really like this little place. read more

We couldn't have asked for a better experience. I knew I wanted that unique ring that you couldn't find out of your standard jewelry store. The moment we got there Bailey immediately began helping us pick out our rings. She was patient and got to know us which helped her help us pick out the perfect rings. With the help of both Bailey and Rhonda I was able to get my ring sized and back on my finger before flying out to California. Unfortunately we had to take one of our rings back for repair the day after we purchased it, but they were able to fix it and ship it out to us in no time. Thank you and when we need to get our bands this is where we will be coming back to. Thanks for all of your help! We are SO Happy! read more

My engagement ring was resized and restored at the Arcadian. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and so kind. My ring turned out so much more beautiful than I had even imagined. I'm so grateful that we found the Arcadian. The process was so easy and enjoyable. read more

My girlfriend and I found this place by chance, while visiting Ann Arbor from California for my Brother's wedding. We don't even collect antiques, but we were intrigued by the selection that we saw from outside, and decided to check the place out. After looking around, we noticed their exceptional selection of vintage jewelry. The selection included both fancy and ordinary pendants, rings, pins, bracelet charms, and other beautiful pieces. After looking around for a few minutes, my girlfriend was drawn to the vintage rings, and began to point out those that interested her. The owner, Rhonda, let us know that she was available if we had any questions. I eventually convinced my girlfriend to leave the store so that I could buy her a "Christmas gift." With my girlfriend gone, I asked Rhonda for help with one of the rings that my girlfriend was interested in. Rhonda was immediately helpful and accommodating. She indicated that I could bring the ring home to be sized, or have it sized in Michigan by someone she trusted. I opted for the latter. Rhonda took my information, and indicated that the ring would take about a week to size. It took a little longer, but Rhonda was good about updating me with progress reports, especially when she shipped the ring. She was responsible and professional throughout, which I appreciate. I was grateful for Rhonda's personal help, her attention to detail and her clear communication. I was happy to find a beautiful ring, and help a local business, to boot. I felt comfortable shopping and purchasing at The Arcadian, and I would go back in a heartbeat. Thank you, Rhonda, for all your help! read more