Baleen is one of my favorite shops in Seattle to buy handmade jewelry! I've been here multiple times and my jewelry is still going strong, even in the shower. The jewelry is sold at a very reasonable price. They also sell products from other brands, like Baggu and Chunks, to name a couple. The staff is also very friendly and you can try on most of the jewelry before committing. read more

I had an awful experience and am pretty upset about it. Don't order online from them. They jam your entire order, no matter the value, into a single USPS package, which is only insured for up to $100, and with their brand plastered on the outside, making it a target for mail theft but impossible to be fully reimbursed for if/when the contents get stolen. After a number of emails back and forth, they were not able to send me the original mailing receipt which is required to file a claim with USPS, so it seems unlikely I'll get anything from the claim anyways. They even gave me a "tip" that I should look into getting a secure mailbox, as if that would prevent an empty box from being delivered in the first place. In the end, I spent $140 for a box with nothing more than tissue paper and promotional material. Oh, did I mention they generously offered to send me the products again if I pay 60% more than I already paid? Thanks, but definitely not going to throw more money in your direction only to lose it again. Update: Just to clarify, this is not a case of mailbox theft...I was physically delivered an empty box by the carrier. There is always risk involved with shipping, and as the shipper, it's your responsibility to ship in a way that reasonably reduces risk and puts shipping liability on the carrier. Since you put more than $100 of your product in a box that's only covered for up to $100, you put the risk on the customer. I can't possibly be refunded now. You also could have reduced risk within reason by not advertising on the outside of the box that there is jewelry inside. read more

Baleen - Empty box I received instead of jewelry. - Accessories Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My sister ordered three beautiful pieces from Baleen for her wedding day, but unfortunately, there was a shipping issue and the items weren't going to arrive in time. I reached out to the customer service team, and all I can say is--I wish every company operated with this level of care and efficiency. The team was incredibly responsive, kind, and proactive in helping us resolve the issue. They went above and beyond to make sure my sister received all of her jewelry in time for her big day, and we are so grateful. A+ for both the stunning products and the outstanding customer service. Thank you, Baleen, for making a stressful situation seamless and for helping make my sister's day even more special! read more

Such a great locally owned, locally made place to grab affordable gifts for friends, family, and yourself. Just up the hill from downtown Ballard. Love visiting for jewelry, Baggu bags, and little beauty/home trinkets. read more

This is my most favorite jewelry and gift shop in all of Seattle. The staff are great, the selection is wonderful, and the value is amazing! Love Baleen!! read more

What a lovely store! They have an extensive selection of all kinds of treasures-snacks, jewelry,skin care, candles and unique gifts. I love how they post where things are from, makes me feel a little closer to the business. On my first ever stop in yesterday the staff person working was super friendly, helpful and thanked me for stopping in. I love supporting small business, especially when they are great at what they do. I'll be back, kind of obsessed with that perfume... read more

I was so excited to find the shine hug stud earrings, I had been looking online for that exact style and was thrilled to find them at this local small business. They were just were delivered to me yesterday, and I wore them today for a half day of running errands -- and at some point one of them fell out of my ear. I am really disappointed that the design of these is so flawed they couldn't withstand me running to the grocery store and Home Goods the very first day I wore them. A waste of $50. Hopefully they will spend more time on designs that are pretty and also functional. read more

Finally visited this jewelry shrine of Baleen. I have several pieces already and I just want more. I am a sensitive skinned gal and I can wear their jewelry just fine. :) I love the simplicity yet uniqueness of their designs. My desire in jewelry is classy and everyday yet statement making. Statement meaning I have good taste, hahah. The gal in the store who greeted me was just a peach. She went above and beyond customer service with some pieces I bought in to get a "tune up" as well as one I wanted to exchange. No sass, just class. I get compliments whenever I wear Baleen jewelry and it makes me happy that they are a responsible and local company run by a sweet and talented pair. Bonus- dogs allowed. :) read more

Baleen - Gilligan chillin' by all the pretty. - Accessories Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I purchased a pair of Baleen earrings in February 2022 (when I saw them) for my sister the following Christmas- I thought they were perfect. When I went to pull them out of the box for Christmas this year, they were so tarnished that I had to use sterling silver cleaner to clean them. Then, when I went to put back on the provided rubber backing for the earring (for the first time), the whole earring backing post broke away from the hoop-THIS IS NOT QUALITY. I contacted customer service and they told me that I would have to buy a replacement earring. Are you FREAKING kidding me?!? Crap. Don't waste money on these and then have to deal with customer service that does not stand by its slogan "We believe quality, handmade jewelry can be affordable and responsible" They are neither quality, nor responsible. read more

Baleen - Poorly made broke earring the first time it was taken out of the box. - Accessories Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great friendly service, from a local store. I appreciate the no-pressure sales approach, and the nice delicate design of their jewelry items. read more

Lovely shop with an inspiring design studio on location. I had ordered some earrings on-line and ended up losing one of them so I had contacted the store to see if they would sell me one replacement and they kindly accommodated. I went to the store myself and I brought my husband with me. They have a beautifully curated selection of self-care products in addition to unique accessories. The hubby ended up buying an interesting contraption of a spice grinder and I bought a gorgeous hair pin. I look forward to supporting this local artisan and being further inspired! read more

Cute store with beautiful handmade necklaces in the corner. Staff definitely could have been nicer but I think its just a standard.

Bought a cute looking paper clip chain. The content was mostly brass, I'm guessing. Tarnished my neck and could not be cleaned. Looks dull now and is unwearable. They have no refund policy and a very weak return policy. Cannot recommend. read more

Ordered some cute earrings after seeing an ad & researching the company (seemed all positive). Regretting all of this now as I am SO SO SO disappointed in the customer service and am now out $75 and a gift for my little sister's graduation. My package was marked as delivered into a locked mailbox, but nothing was there. I gave it a few days to be sure and emailed them. Explained there was no way it could be stolen or lost as me and Mr. Postman are the only ones with access to the box. They basically told me tough sh*t, good luck next time. But offered me 30% off my next order? I'm sorry, but your solution to a lost package is to ask me to spend more money on earrings I apparently may or may not receive? That's INSANE, GREEDY and just PLAIN AWFUL customer service. The best part is they claim to be easy on your pocketbook on their website. What a steaming pile of dog doo doo. I emailed them back asking for a refund or a reship so now we wait and see if they have any sense of morality. I'd be very willing to update my review if they actually decide to make things right. But I'm not hopeful. In store might be just fine, but there's no way I'd ever recommend ordering from these con artists online. AVOID at all costs. To Leah and Billy, Do better. read more

Truth be told, I first saw Baleen's amazing jewelry while shopping at a local boutique in Honolulu, Hawaii. I took a picture of the piece and decided to look online for the designer later. I prefer to buy directly from the artist whenever possible. A year has gone by and my rose gold triangle earrings are a prized possession in my jewelry box. I was stopped almost daily with compliments on these earrings. Due to my own carelessness I lost one earring. I frantically went back to the website to search for the earrings and they're no longer listed. I emailed and explained the situation. Unfortunately, those particular earrings are no longer available was the response. A few hours later, I received an email saying they found a lone gold triangle earring that I can purchase after it has been rose gold dipped. I'm such a happy customer. They could've dismissed my email and moved on with their day but they didn't and they went the extra mile. Mahalo Baleen for having the aloha spirit all the way over there in Seattle. Looking forward to my next purchase which I will handle with care! read more

This is really a customer service review, since my Baleen jewelry was a gift and I haven't been to the store. Unfortunately the clasp on my necklace broke after about a month of wear, I went online and saw that they offer repairs so I sent an email explaining the situation. They got back to me about an hour later with instructions for mailing in my necklace for repair. I popped it in the mail and it was repaired and back on my doorstep in about a week! I just paid to ship it to them. I'm very pleased with the whole interaction, can't wait to check out their shop in person! read more

I really like the jewelry at Baleen and have purchased some of their necklaces when I lived in Seattle. I was planning on buying some jewelry from them online for the holidays and was really put off by the use of Latino terms (taco party and three amigos) on two of their necklaces. This seems like cultural appropriation. Please change the names of these jewelry pieces. Are the owners Latino? Why are you using Latino names for your jewelry? I'm a Latina customer and I feel offended by this. read more

Not a huge yelp poster, but I think it would be a fair business practice to verbally disclose to customers that you have a no refund policy, only store credit. I wish I would have known to read the fine print on my receipt, but feel like it's a trap to assume customers will. read more

I first discovered Baleen jewelry at the Frye Museum gift shop--I bought a pair of round gold studs that I wear everyday. I am officially hooked now that I have visited the darling boutique store in Ballard, filled with dainty beautiful earrings, bracelets, pendants, in addition to other gift items such as bags, jewelry dishes, cards.... I now have a gold taco necklace, gold rings, and an eye pendant, and nothing I bought broke the bank. Stop by Baleen for yourself or for that perfect feminine gift. read more

I wanted to share my terrible experience I had at this store on Saturday 1/20/18. My friend gave me a pair of earrings on 1/6/18 from this store. She said that I could exchange the item for something else if I wanted. I have an item similar to the ones she gave me. I wanted to exchange them for something else. I was prepared to spend more money than the earrings were worth. The sales clerk said that they have a two week return or exchange policy. I arrived at the store on Day 14. I don't live in Ballard and it is not easy to get to the store. I think it is rediculous that the sales clerk would not allow me to exchange my earrings for something else. I was not asking for any money back, in fact I was going to spend more. I am so appalled at this stores policies and their service. I have worked in retail for over 20 years and I know that exceptions can be made. I have no plans to return to this store and I want to warn others of this stores policy. I am not the first person that this has happened to and I doubt I will be the last. read more

5 star product, 0 stars customer service. The woman at the counter could barely be bothered to look up from her device and greet us. I was going to buy a product and asked a question about it and she told me she wore something else and couldn't recommend it and seemed smug about her choice being better. I chose not to buy the product due to the rude attitude. It's a shame because I could have seen myself buying a lot of things here! Will not be heading back. read more

Almost broke my neck whilst turning around to take a glimpse at this shop while driving by it. I received a pair of earrings from them on my birthday from a friend and NEEDED to be around it's buddies. My hubby and I came in here on a sleepy Saturday and the shop was empty. The sales woman promptly greeted us when we arrived and was courteous and respectful while me and the hubby(he wasn't coerced I swear!) browsed through glorious displays of minimalist jewelry, trendy artwork, and PINS! Yes, PINS. All capitals because I found an Iris Apfel one that made me squeal!! This shop is away from the hullabaloo of dt Ballard so it doesn't get as many touristas frequenting it. It definitely needs more love from the good people of Seattle though, just saying. read more

This store does not fail you. There is something for everyone. I took my bestie who was visiting from Ohio. She had a list of items she wanted to buy during her stay and was able to knock out them all at this adorable store. I love this place! read more

I was given a pair of earrings from Baleen which didn't work on my ears (the posts didn't seem long enough). I procrastinated, but finally got in touch with the store by email. I live on the other side of the country. Even though I was well-past the return period, they graciously exchanged the earrings for another pair. Leah couldn't have been nicer or more generous. She always responded immediately to my emails. I mailed back my earrings and now have a new pair that work better for me. I hope some day I can visit the store in person. read more

All of my favorite every day jewelry is from Baleen. I love the beautiful, minimalist style of their work. I always get gifts from here as well, definitely a place to check out! read more

My daughter gave me some earrings from Baleen for my birthday in November. They were not really my style, although she bought me some earrings and bracelet for Mothers day a while back and I love them. I do not get into the "city" hardly ever and I did not know that there is only a two week return policy. I am about a month late and all I wanted to do was to exchange the earrings for something else of equal value or more. They denied me any exchange. Terrible policy, bad customer service. This was no harm to them. I never wore the earrings and they could easily resale them. They said I should re-gift them. I do not do that. They have lost many customers as I also work in this industry. read more

Super cute spot. Great geometric, minimalist jewelry at affordable prices. Fun, unique gifts for your gal pals.

I shop here regularly since they opened. Beautiful, well made jewelry for great prices. It's now my go-to place for buying gifts, & a little something for myself! read more