Would not recommend them with high carat gold. Wanted to turn my 24k gold into other jewelry and…read morethey did a scratch test to test the gold. They stated it was 22k. As a jeweler, they should know scratch tests are not meant for higher carat gold but a xrf or pmi gun. Took it to a pawn shop for testing and even the jewel recycle and they both confirmed it was 24k. Them being jewelers, they should know this and not try to scam customers. Their work is amazing from what I have seen but I can not trust them. Beware.

When a tenured branding expert moves from Los Angeles to Durham, she's compelled to analyze…read morebusiness presentation. From the moment I met one of the owners, this gem of a store got my attention. Before setting foot into the shop, I was impressed by their proactive, organic social media campaigns. The visit to Jewel Smith of Durham blew our minds. The attention to in-store customer service was most refreshing and sadly unique. They know how to make the jewelry purchase experience fun and memorable. Each piece is created by talented architects with impressive tools and timeless machinery. There are exquisite pieces that are one of a kind with gems carefully purchased from every part of our planet. I realized after my first visit to the local mall here how I'd never again attempt a purchase at a chain jeweler. It's not too late for Christmas with their fully staffed extended Holiday hours and a dedicated parking lot. And then there's always Valentines Day.

Gotten plaques and trophies here for a variety of things- the price is good (comparable to "online…read morestores"), they make them fairly quickly, and the person who runs the store is very helpful. You just e-mail him what you want written, a picture of how it should look, and he'll make it happen!

I have purchased from Chambers for over 10 years. The pricing is always very fair and the quality…read moreis excellent. Sometimes I need something quick and the service for a single plate is just as good as our large orders we have placed. Staff is always very friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend this company.

I have had jewelry repair work done by this jeweler and also sold some pieces. Very reasonable…read moreprices, professional and honest. Always delivers on time or early. Wonderful to work with

Repaired a gold necklace for me. Great guy, great prices…read more He's personable and clearly cares about doing good work. Highly recommend

Very well done insulated beverage cup…read more LASER design is perfectly executed and crystal clear message. Highly recommend Lauren Resnik at Aries LASER in Hillsborough, N.C. for any of your LASER engraving.

I had a very specific job I needed done--a poem engraved on a piece of rosewood. I could have gone…read moreto a sign store chain that offered laser engraving, but Aries Laser Designs' website led me to believe I might get more individual attention there from someone who specialized in engraving. I wasn't disappointed. From the start, Lauren began asking the same questions I had about the job. Would it be readable on the dark wood? Was the font the right size? She had several ideas on how to make it all work. I just picked up the completed job today and it's perfect--just what I was hoping for and even better! I highly recommend Aries Laser Designs for any engraving job, but especially if you have an unusual custom project in mind and need to work out the details with someone who cares enough to get it right. ALD was a litte further drive into the country than I expected at first (from downtown Hillsborough) and is a home-based business, but don't let that dissuade you. Lauren has top-of-the-line engraving equipment, and more importantly, great experience and customer service.

We reached out looking for someone to help us VERY last minute with a project, not realizing they…read moreclosed in about 20 mins of us calling. Bob was AMAZING, He got all the details perfect and was able to finish the job within about a hour. WE WILL DEFINETLY use them again for any future jobs we will need.

They allowed me to use the top from one design and the bottom from another. The price was very…read morereasonable and turn around time was great.

Do not do business here. The person who identified himself as the owner on the phone was incredibly…read morerude when making inquiries about a signs and banners for a conference I am planning. Made comments about "not needing my business" so I took it elsewhere.

Amazing customer service. I was in a rush and misplaced my own banner sign for my small biz pop up,…read moreand am not from here. I called and explained my situation and how I needed a quick turnaround and they totally saved me! I got it within a few hours. Thanks y'all!

I have to begin this review by saying it has always been my philosophy that I would not ever write…read morea review on Yelp b/c it is just a venue for disgruntled customers. But today, I had an interaction that was so extremely unprofessional, that I chose to write a Yelp review. Others in my HOA worked with this company for the past few years to have signs made for our private road. Even in these transactions, from looking at prior emails, it took an inordinately long amount of time to get the finished product. When it came to be my job (I inherited the presidency of the HOA, which is circulated each year) I had to have another sign made b/c the sign was stollen. I worked with Signs Now for 6 months, and yes, I do agree there were issues as to what the HOA wanted, but that was not my personal choice. Once it was decided what was needed currently, I tried to work with Bert Johnson, the Owner/Manager. I sent him multiple emails with the desired signage and other information, but after weeks nothing was done. I would contact Bert, and eventually I would get to talk with him. Today I tried to make an appointment to get this project done, and when I implied that it already had taken so long, and that I had already given him all the needed information (which is true) he said he did not want our business and would not agree to make an appointment with me. I would NEVER work with this company. I am sure they are fine for big corporate orders. But for small orders, they have no interest, they will not be responsive, and you will not get a finished product. I have today already called two other companies who have promised me a turn around time of about a week once the proofs are approved. Why would anyone work with Signs Now?? Not me. Never.

I had two metal fountain pen caps engraved here, and I have to say that this really was the best…read moreexperience (quality of job, service, pricing) among several engraving retailers. First, I have had 2 other engravers tell me it was impossible to get this job done (Things Remembered was one of them). It is tricky because of the size of the pen cap and its curvature, which requires manual rotation while engraving. Many engravers don't have equipment that can properly clasp a small metal cap. These factors made the job altogether more challenging. For some random and unrelated reasons, I have had this exact job done before, so I have another engraved version of the pen cap with which to make the comparison. The original job was at Wentworth & Sloan in Chapel Hill for a total of $40. While their job was nice, the engraving is more surface-level and fainter. Probably because of their equipment. I went back to them originally to have the jobs redone, but the former engraver, Susan, is no longer working there. I would never take it there again though, given the current engraver has an attitude and is evidently less experienced. From her doubtful looks, I did not trust her to do this without messing it up. Signs Now's engraver, Lewis, did a marvelous job, honestly better than the first time I had this done through Wentworth. The engraving is deeper, more visible, and very skillfully done as the font size is slightly smaller. The two pens were engraved for $24 - I could not believe the amazing price, having gone to at least 3 other engravers before. Furthermore, no attitude from the ladies working the register. This place just seems down to earth and friendly, a contrast to the treatment I have experienced elsewhere. So in conclusion, I would trust Signs Now with my engraving jobs in the future. Great pricing, and they proved their expertise in engraving with my pen caps.

Amazing people They are the best and most reliable people I have ever dealt with. They have fixed…read moreand created the most amazing pieces for me.. honest, down to earth and always willing to access and give you an honest opinion.

First time to John David Jewelers and they live up to their high Yelp rating. They are warm and…read morefriendly and only too willing to help. It is so nice to find a good jeweler to repair jewelry and more. They repaired my tennis bracelet that was not latching well. I've only worn it a few times, but the latch was slipping. I was surprised to find that they didn't charge me. John David will be my jeweler from here on. And I will tell my friends and neighbors about them. Excellent friendly service!

I went here to get a ring repaired and another ring sized. I'd been to a competitor a couple of…read moreyears ago to get one of these same rings repaired. What a completely different experience. The sales people at Hamilton Hill were very warm and friendly. The goldsmith who was going to do the actual repair met with me, explained what he would be able to do and gave me a choice with the estimated cost. It was by far less expensive than the estimate I received from the competitor. I am very, very happy with the result and so glad I chose Hamilton Hill.

First class boutique jewelry shop with many beautiful and unique pieces. Incredibly friendly…read morestaff. Highly recommend.

I took a family watch into the shop for an estimate. Everyone was friendly, kind, and informed. I…read morewill return to them when I decide to fix my watch. Sherry

I just picked up a ring that was resized that originally they told me would take three weeks to do…read more It ended up taking three months. I went in to check it took 10 minutes to find and at some point, they looked kind of panicked that they didn't actually know where it was. Finally, three months later, I called to check and the owner calls me leaves a message that they misplaced it in another pile and it has been ready, they just didn't call. Finally as I pay $120 for a slight adjustment the girl tells me if I use a credit card they are going to pass the service charge onto me. This is absolutely insane for a business that charges an exorbitant amount of money for their jewelry. She argued with me trying to educate and Millenialsplain to me why they were passing the cost on to me. I understand there is a service charge with a small business, but this is an establishment that has been in Chapel Hill for a while. Shame on you for bad business practices!