It has been a pleasure to shop at Pierres St Denis for the past year. I run an international…read morejewelry business and am often looking for materials last-minute. Thanks to the "member" program, I get 30% off all purchases. This means that pearls & even sterling silver are sold at a better price than I what I can find on the internet. I am very pleased that this store sells in bulk with good discounts, not just to people having a bead hobby. Thanks June at Pierres St Denis! Anna, www.paper-anniversary.com

They're never open on time. Once I arrived and 3 people were outside waiting and half an hour later…read morethey still weren't there. Their products are great, and they have a nice membership for people who buy from them often. Very good service and kind people.

Business owner charged me 900 CAD for a ring that had a chipped and scratched stone. I have been…read moresuffering from traumatic brain injuries for the last few years of my life; they have made me very suggestible and lacking forethought. I got swept into the talk about how rare the mineral stone tanzanite was and that there isnt much left in the world, I got a huge amount of FOMO and bought it the next morning. My family from that point on has kept a much tighter control on my finances, as they should.

My go to place for purchases, repair, cleaning & advice. I…read moretrust them completely!! A very satisfied customer

When I was a wee lass in school at McGill I dated a french boy who was very sweet and spoke very…read morelittle English. Our relationship lasted into him becoming a completely fluent anglophone and I became more and more disenchanted with the Quebecoise way of life. Though our romance ended after a year or so, the beautiful little charms that he bought me at Freitag were less transient. His taste was not superb and while he meant well it wasn't long before I steered him to Freitag on St. Laurent and said very clearly: "If you want to buy me something, buy me something here." I knew it was basically a flawless plan since all the handmade baubles here were so charming that I would've been happy with anything in the store. Run by a cute little french lady and filled with small silver charms, a few delicate gems and a powder blue motorbike it was just as charming as the jewelry it held. After we broke up and I moved back to California we kept in touch briefly and that Christmas a surprise package arrived with a long letter professing his love with broken English verbs. Accompanying the note was a gaudy silver chain with plastic balls and silver hanging all over it. I was happy I didn't have to send back a necklace from Freitag.

I belong to the school of thought that fresh cut flowers (either roses, calla lilies or exotics),…read morechocolate (always European) and jewelry are the best medicines to soothe any girl's soul. So having said that, if you want to give yourself a lift-me-up, stop by Freitag-Concept and you're bound to find some unique piece of jewelry or bauble which suits you and your personal style whether it's a kick-ass, in-your-face cocktail ring, cute toe-rings, unique earrings perfect for a party or a night out on the town, an elegant cuff bracelet which seals the look for a sophisticated outfit or understated but creative necklaces and pendants. The owner definitely has an eye for uniqueness, craftsmanship and originality so the pieces here she curates are one-of-a-kind and she keeps her eye open to ensure that cheapy "Made In China" knockoffs don't get in. Try to drop in once a month and you'll start to see what catches your eye and take that as a cue to develop your own sense of style and style intelligence.

The staff is a little uppity if you're looking for jewelry for less than a thousand dollars, but…read morethe merchandise here, and especially the jewelry, even the less expensive jewelry, is beautiful and unique. I go here every time I visit Montreal and rarely come away empty-handed.

One should not confuse the word "Artisan" in the English daily life to ordinarily think about an…read moreexpensive loaf of bread from a "boutique" bakery. Artisan is a French word having evolved from the Latin "artitus", and usually signify skillfully made or arranged - and mean care, expertise and quality. If you are looking for exclusive pieces crafted by Quebec artisans, then L'Art des Artisans du Québec is the place to shop. Yes, Exclusive! A place to find truly unique gifts, ("Des articles magiques, qui ont du sens, que vous ne pourrez trouver nulle part ailleurs") These items, which are made by hand by Quebec designers working with materials that have an element of warmth to them, to come up with new creation that are unique and everlasting, and to test the limits of their imagination, passion and creativity. It is a marriage between beauty and uniqueness. By purchasing products that are made in Quebec, we are supporting the local economy and limiting transportation--a nice gesture for the environment! I was impressed by the number of various unique works,being sold there, many of them handcrafted and full of life and character. What a pleasure to visit such an interesting, well laid out shop, packed with colour, and different than the regular store you will come across. Service was friendly and helpful. It's well worth a visit.

Very special store !Love everything good job they take good care of your watches and jewelry repair…read moreBravo !!!

I brought my swatch in to change the battery, it was working that morning. the woman tests the…read morebattery and indeed it was dead. Spends some time behind the counter with the watch, is friendly and talks quite a bit. Then adds the new battery and the watch still doesn't work. She shows me that the battery is fully charged on the machine. Nothing to be done it seems. I come home to look at it and the metal connection between the watch and battery is not there. I go back two days later to ask if she noticed anything missing or metal that had fallen - she denies seeing anything other than some dust or having used anything other than a duster. I have had the watch for 5 years, changed the battery at swatch stores 3-4 times and there had never been an issue noted to me regarding corrosion or anything. The contact between the watch and battery was present that morning since I happened to see it's last tick. I believe that she removed the metal to force me to purchase a new watch at her store.

Une boite à trésor - real Aladin's cave with treasures for every budget and unfailingly patient and…read morekind service.

I just got back from picking up my engagement ring, it is a Platinum ring which was made by a NY…read moreartist and it was adjusted a while back with two small gold balls, which kept it from turning. I guess my finger got smaller because it kept slipping off recently. Long story short, I dropped in and the incredibly sweet owner went above and beyond to find someone willing to do the job correctly. I waited 2 weeks which is nothing considering he went to 3 different sources to get the work done right. He is very helpful his prices are really fair and you know your being taken care of by someone who is passionate about his work, and his clients ,even those right off the street. BTW I was referred to his shop by friends who had a great experience getting a watch fixed, he has really nice stuff his shop as well, so yelpers be sure to visit him when you need anything jewelry related.

This is a cute little New Age/crystal/gem stones shop. You'll find the usual New Age paraphernalia,…read morecrystal skulls, pendulums, rings, raw geos, pyramids. They also have lots of jewelry, mostly silver plated, amber, quartz and other semi-precious stones. I also saw Native American dream catchers and other Native spiritual items but unless I get that from a person of First Nation's ancestry or from the reservation directly or at the annual Pow-Wow, I generally stay away from that stuff, but that's just me. The girl who runs it is very friendly and generally the folks there are pretty helpful. It really focuses on crystals and stones, they don't really have books, tarot cards, candles, botanicals which most stores dedicated to craft and Pagan/Wicca do so just be aware of that.

My witchy friend pointed this spot out to me, I must have walked by it a thousand times without…read morenoticing this tucked away piece of magic on St.Denis. The variety of quality stones in here is remarkable, tiny stacks on every available surface. There are also white and pink salt and crystal lamps, singing bowls, totem stones and a couple pretty pillows to round out the mix. There's also a lovely collection of turquoise and amber and silver jewelry. The service was warm and kind a no pressure. Happy to have discovered Pierre's D'ailleurs!

Small shop with Quebec souvenirs--something for everyone! Definitely recommend stopping by!read more

A huge thank you to Irena at Artpop for helping me locate a pair of earrings to replace an earring…read moreI had bought here and then lost! When she saw there wasn't an exact match in stock, she checked the artist's website for other shops that sell her work, called two shops to ask if they had them in stock, and helped me plot my route there. That type of service is the stuff that created happy (and loyal) shoppers! This is a cute little shop on Rue Mont Royal, in the heart of the plateau, selling jewelry, cards, stickers, mugs, t-shirts, tea towels, mugs, and other fun gifts made by local artists and reasonably priced. I stop by several times each year and always find something delightful.

This store-cum-cafe is AMAZING! Everywhere you look is an artifact or object to pique your interest…read moreand capture your heart. Ev, the owner, and her business partner, Thomas, have created a feast for the senses! With an eclectic mix of jewelry, decor, clothing, and art (including body art - they have a tattoo studio IN the store - where I received a tattoo by the wonderful Mandana (Mana)!!) Impact Galerie will make an impact on your visit to Montreal! Their service is intimate and friendly and the items are one-of-a-kind. There will be something of interest to each member of your family or travel group. Peruse the items and refuel in the adorable cafe!

I rarely write reviews, but my experience at Impact Galerie was so good that I had to write. I went…read moreinto Impact Galerie while visiting family in Montreal and found several pairs of earrings. Ev the owner was very attentive and helped me pick out earrings that I really liked. I went to their website and found a few other pieces that I wanted. I went back to the store and they weren't available at the time. Ev said she could have them made on a rush basis but I told her that I was leaving town in a few days . Instead, they are making the pieces for me and sending them to me in the US. Highly recommend Impact Galerie based on their unique pieces and the service I received.