Last summer, my now-fiance and I were looking around to purchase an engagement ring for myself. We…read morewent to Brilliant Earth, in Birmingham, which had a lot of nice rings; however, when I emailed them follow-up questions, they didn't respond for over a week (apparently my email ended up in the sales lady's spam inbox ...). During that time, I found Metals in Time online, and stopped by the showroom. I worked with Emma to choose a ring for myself and also a middle stone. Sergio, the owner, was very helpful as well, and had me try on multiple rings. The one I liked was shaped differently then I preferred, so he customized the ring for me. For a 1-kt. (lab diamond) ring plus the matching wedding band, he offered us a very reasonable price. We liked Metals in Time so much that we had my fiance's custom wedding ring designed there too. He thought he wanted white gold, until he tried on a platinum ring and preferred the heaviness of that one more. He wanted a ring with lab diamonds and lab emeralds, and he brought Sergio a picture of a similar one online he liked. Sergio was able to design it to his specifications, and gave me a pretty good price on it, as well; I know platinum rings can sometimes be expensive. The best part is that Metals in Time is always reachable via text - we go in every six months to get our rings cleaned, as part of their warranty (the smaller stones are under warranty, as long as you stop by every six months), and I always text beforehand to ensure that the store will be open. Highly recommend this store if you are looking to purchase engagement or wedding jewelry. They also have a nice selection of watches and other jewelry, I've noticed.

Botched Watch Repair & Terrible Customer Service: TL/DR find…read morea different store if you are looking to have your watch repaired. In April I dropped my watch off here for repairs; the watch was running slow and the crown needed replacing. I was told that it would be ready in 3-4 weeks, which would allow me to retrieve my watch before I move out-of-state in June. However, the repair took longer than expected due to parts sourcing. While this was an understandable delay, I was not informed of any delays or repair updates; I had to continuously text and call the store asking for an ETA for the watch to be repaired. When I finally received the watch in July (two months after I had been told it would be ready), the watch was in a worse state than when I had dropped it off: the chronometer is offset by 2-3 seconds, the lower hand has fallen off of the face, and the self-winding mechanism is making scratching noises inside that watch that were not previously present. As I now live in Tennessee I contacted the store to ask for a refund: they refused without seeing the product (which I am unable to hand deliver and do not feel comfortable mailing them due to their poor customer service and botched previous repair) and told me "you have a warranty for this". For context, I've had this watch repaired multiple times over the years due to damage received while deployed or on exercise with the Marines; this is hands down the worst experience I've had with a repair shop.

A few years ago I was told by a jeweler that the setting of my engagement ring had worn down due to…read morewear and tear. I wanted a second opinion and took it to Miner's Den. It did need repair; however, at a fraction of the cost at first place. The workmanship at Miner's Den was excellent. Also, if you need a watch battery, Miner's Den donates the charge to charity. I took a rosary in for a small repair and was told there wasn't a charge. They have gorgeous jewelry both new and estate pieces. Plus, every time I go in I'm greeted by a friendly employee right away and asked what I need.

86'd…read more Argumentative. Overpriced and covered themselves with flags like patriotic community place. It's a facade.

Excellent and courteous service. Watch battery was replaced…read morequickly. They even discounted the battery because watch had an extra encased battery. They even took time to clean the entire watch! Will be coming here for all my watch battery replacements going forward.

Art Dial Watch Repair had become our GO TO shop for quick watch battery replacement at a very…read morereasonable cost. We also left vintage manual watches there for cleaning and repair. So it is heartbreaking to hear of the fire that closed this business. Will they re-open someday? We can't seem to find news on that. Too soon to tell. But we wish them, and all the shops in the Advance Building a speedy restoration to their businesses and livelihoods.

I have always been impressed with the Tappers store at Somerset mall. The store is so shiny and…read morebright and the staff is very welcoming. My husband and I are in our mid 80's and we walk the mall every day and stop to chat with the staff. There is one Security Person (Mark) I don't know his last name, but he went way above and beyond his official capacity. I had fallen a week ago and was walking on a cane. He saw me sitting on the bench waiting for my husband to get the car and pick me up. He took a minute from his job to help me to the car and be sure I was buckled in. We were parked right outside the center court entrance. That act of kindness meant so much to me and I will never to be able to thank him enough. Tappers is extremely fortunate to have security personnel like Mark.

I believe I was racially and economically profiled at Rolex Boutique Tapper's Detroit. I was…read morestopped at the door and discouraged from entering a nearly empty boutique, while shortly afterward I watched other customers walk in without receiving the same treatment. I don't make that accusation casually. I was visiting Michigan and spending the day with a family I had invited to dinner and to take their children to the LEGO Store. They were humble people and dressed modestly. I am Mexican-American and, because I was traveling, I was dressed comfortably and casually. As we walked through the mall, I noticed the Rolex boutique. I own several Rolex watches and routinely stop in boutiques to see what they have. I pointed toward the store, told the family I wanted to go inside, and walked toward the entrance with them directly behind me. The two security guards at the entrance were professional and courteous. They treated me like any other customer. Then a gentleman behind the counter saw us. He looked at me. He looked at the family behind me. Then he rushed toward the entrance and physically positioned himself in the doorway to stop me. "I'm so sorry, sir, you cannot enter. We don't have enough associates to assist you. We are really busy." Really? I could see inside the store. There appeared to be TWO customers browsing. I could also see associates who appeared to have nothing to do. The family behind me immediately understood the message. They stopped approaching and backed away. I didn't. I smiled and asked, "No problem. How long should I wait?" "At least 30 minutes. You may want to visit other stores." I told him I was perfectly comfortable waiting right there. And then something remarkable happened: the supposed 30-minute wait suddenly vanished. After speaking with me for another moment, his position changed to: "Okay, you can come in." No wave of customers had left. No obvious staffing issue had suddenly been resolved. Somehow, within moments, the 30-minute barrier disappeared. Once I was inside, a young Black man entered. I watched the same employee's reaction and perceived an obvious hesitation. Given what had just happened to me, the question hanging in my mind was impossible to ignore: Why wasn't he stopped too? Shortly afterward, a white man entered. No confrontation. No warning about being understaffed. No "30-minute wait." He appeared to be given free access to the boutique. By then, the contradiction was impossible for me to overlook. I cannot tell anyone what was inside this employee's mind. But I can absolutely describe his conduct and how it affected me. Based on what I personally experienced and observed, I believe I was profiled based on my race, my appearance, the people accompanying me, and what this employee apparently perceived our economic status to be. And here's the irony: I am already a Rolex customer. I own multiple Rolex pieces. Once inside, with the entire experience already soured, I nevertheless tried to make conversation and asked about an entry-level Rolex I was considering purchasing as a gift. I was told to go to Tudor. That was enough for me. What angered me most wasn't being underestimated personally. It was watching the family I was with physically retreat from that doorway because they immediately felt that they did not belong there. I had invited them and their children out for an enjoyable evening, and in a matter of seconds, someone managed to make them feel unwelcome in a store simply because we wanted to walk inside and look at watches. Luxury is not a license to decide who looks wealthy enough to enter your store. A Rolex boutique should understand that better than almost anyone. Your customers do not owe you designer clothing, a particular skin color, or visible evidence of their bank balance before being treated with dignity. I walked toward that door as an existing Rolex owner. I walked away questioning whether I ever want to purchase another one. Rolex Boutique Tapper's Detroit should be embarrassed by this experience.

I took a pair of omega back earrings in for stem repair; when I picked them up they had significant…read moretraces of a white pasty sticky material. I left them with instructions that my earrings be cleaned. Upon returning (the second time) my earrings still had traces of this white material in the creases and folds. I didn't realize what happened until later; In my opinion Kramer made a copy/mold of my earrings without my permission. I had this experience about 8 years ago and the staff were off-putting and rude. At the time, I did not have access to Yelp. So, when I received a promotional flyer not long ago I thought, now is as good a time as any to share my story through YELP! Business is founded upon a long-term established, satisfied customer base! #WeAllMatter

Have had excellent service and assistance in redesigning my diamond necklace, using stones from my…read moregrandmother and mothers jewelry,now a precious memory around my neck, which I wear every day! Also had a necklace designed for my daughter, as well as diamond ring reset to halo design, which I adore.

Very reasonably priced. He is so knowledgeable and trustworthy. I would definitely go back for any…read morerepair or battery change.

Stefano did a great job on a watch I had, replacing a special battery in a solar enhanced watch.read more

It's been just over a year since I got proposed to with my absolute DREAM engagement ring. Lili was…read moreso dedicated to finding me the absolute perfect diamond, and they set it so beautifully too. Such an amazing experience working with David and Lili. They are so genuine and caring. I can't thank them enough. I know that I will love my ring for years to come!

Purchased a very beautiful chain from this fantastic store! The store is exquisite, very clean, and…read morefilled with luxurious jewelry! What I was most impressed with was the quality of service provided. I knew I was in good hands and was able to get in and out in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend this jewelry store to any person looking to purchase a luxury or custom piece of jewelry.

The "Watch Doctor" (as I called him) cleaned and serviced my 60-year old gold Omega automatic…read morewatch. He had to take it completely apart to do the service properly. My father gave it to me as a high school graduation gift and it hadn't been used for 40 years. He brought it back to life!

Took a vintage Zodiac watch there because it was losing time. The watchmaker took a look at it, put…read morea couple of drops of oil in a couple of spots and returned it to me. And it is right on time. I would recommend this Buisness but if your watch needs more than a battery ask for the watchmaker to take a look at it.

14K Pawn & Exchange is located in the Berkley Square strip mall on the corner of Woodward Avenue…read moreand 12 Mile Road. This business is a long time Berkley business. They relocated from 12 Mile and Coolidge roads. This location has multiple big screen TVs, sports memorabilia, jewelry, electronics, tools, etc. This is a perfect location to purchase newer TVs to watch the big game. They buy, sell and loan. If you have fallen short on cash but have something of value to sell, this is your place. If you want to part with your item temporarily, you can take out a loan. You will leave your item(s) there for collateral in exchange until you pay back the loan of several months. The service is excellent! The guys that run this location are so friendly. Tell Joseph that I sent you! They will pay more guaranteed! Look around you may have something of value to get rid of just in time for spring cleaning.

these guys are great! and very pleasant to everyone! Clean store , great items and great customer…read moreservice!

I had them do some engraving for me for a Christmas gift…read more Extremely friendly staff. Services were completed earlier than promised Thank you

unless you are willing to buy items in store, other than looking for a bargain. you are not…read morewelcome in there. had I been treated better by clerk (snooty) I would probably buy a necklace. they do execellent work on sizing, but not worth VIP club.