I can't believe I get to be the first to review. We have such a special story about GBG. My…read morehusband (boyfriend at the time) took a winter trip up to Blowing Rock years ago. We happened across this quaint wonderful little store as we were exiting the candle shop. He said, let's go in and look around. Inside we were greeted by the most wonderful father and daughter team. We were lucky enough that one of their gems dealers was in town for that weekend only. I was able to find a beautiful, vintage sapphire stone in an heirloom piece of jewelry. Long story short, I fell so much in love with it that my husband bought and it and it became the center of my engagement ring. I get more compliments than you can imagine on the work and setting they created for me. Truly one of a kind. Keep in mind this is everything that a jeweler should be. Many of them are handmade pieces, crafted with the most loving of care. This is not a chain; this is a family owned business. You will not find a better jeweler anywhere. They are the epitome of the jewelry craft in my opinion. We will be visiting Blowing Rock this fall sometime to see the changing of the colors and I will be sure to stop in again. Please take time to visit this wonderful shop, especially if you are saving up for a truly beautiful piece.

From the owner: Gems By Gemini is a small, independent Blowing Rock, North Carolina, jewelry and gift shop…read morespecializing in colored gemstone jewelry featuring genuine stones from leading gem mines throughout the world. You may choose from the large inventory of our finished jewelry or have your new jewelry custom designed to meet your personal style & taste. We work in most metals including 10 kt., 14kt., 18kt. gold, as well as palladium, platinum, and sterling and you can trade in your 'old gold' for credit on in-store purchases or custom creations! We are very fortunate to have several extremely experienced goldsmiths that can do everything from repairs to wax carvings. Our other custom manufacturers have been carefully selected for their capabilities, quality, and the fact they produce your jewelry here in the US! Gemini can also help you with your diamond needs, whether it is a personal jewelry purchase or for a special occasion. We have access to a vast array of quality diamonds suppliers.

Great staff! So personable and friendly. I wanted to buy something just because of how great the…read morestaff was. They had a cool photo area with lights and downstairs they turn off the lights to show all the garden lights they have. Great selection of garden and birds stuff. The prices were great and the experience was fun. You must check it out. They also had treats for our dog!!!!!

My wife and I went in the store but we are very picky, so unfortunately we didn't purchase…read moreanything. But the real star here was the staff! The minute we walked in, they greeted us and our fur baby who was with us. They were super kind, offered the fur baby a treat And we just had really good conversation our entire time! Downstairs had really cool solar lights and motion items, they cut off the overhead lights and it was so cool to see all of their product light up! Awesome staff, highly recommend!

MARIE, was awesome! she gave a warm welcome to us as we entered her establishment. It was stocked…read moreto the brim with great items and sales! Thank you Marie, you made my day!

We spent a lot of time in here due to all the selections to look through. The owners very super…read morekind and helpful. Service was top notch and we will be back for some high quality items. End of season sale selection was huge for some great values

I'm so glad to have found this delightful store! They opened in early May 2021, and are located…read morenext to the Blue Deer on Main ice cream store. I made a beeline straight for the jewelry, and found several lovely Meghan Browne necklaces for very reasonable prices that I had to purchase. They also have a variety of household decor, candles, etc. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and I'll definitely return!

So glad we stopped in on our way out of the NC mountains! Even tho she wasn't finished setting up…read morethe store for the day, Susan was such a dear, she let me in to look at the store early! I drooled at the stunning array of rings, pendants and bracelets! I had been told earlier that day by my hubby that if I wanted a piece of jewelry for my Birthday/ Christmas present, I could choose whatever I wanted! So hard to choose, but got it narrowed down to a vintage Baume & Mercier solid gold hidden watch bracelet or a diamond necklace. I went with the bracelet, (but will probably get the necklace too). Don't hesitate to visit this gem of a store! They have so many styles and pieces that you are sure to find something perfect. The prices were unbelievable, I was expecting to pay 3 times what I did! The quality and workmanship is amazing, unlike major jewelry stores now. With gold prices these days, those stores are making their jewelry as thin and cheap as possible. Always buy quality vintage jewelry!

Gorgeous selection of estate jewelry!…read more This store has so many amazing pieces! I'm a huge fan of Art Deco pieces and jewelry from the 50's era and they had a sizable selection. They even had a grandfather clock that was 250 years old! The owners are so welcoming and knowledgeable. Be sure to stop in to see Jim and Marlene if you are looking for breathtaking estate jewelry in the Blowing Rock area!

My family and I stopped into Take Heart last month during our first visit to Blowing Rock. My…read more6-year-old daughter had been looking for a heart-shaped locket after losing one from her grandparents. She finally found what she was looking for at Take Heart! She immediately went to the counter so we could purchase it. The women there were so kind with her, asking about her purchase and her name. They were so touched by her story that they decided to gift it to her for Christmas! We were shocked! We were in the store for a brief amount of time, but that visit will leave a long-lasting impression on her and us. Thank you to "the purple shop" for creating such a wonderful Christmas memory for our family!

This is THE STORE I look forward to visiting each time I visit Blowing Rock NC. It is my favorite…read morestore in fact. From the moment I walk in I feel welcomed. The scents, the positive and uplifting music playing over the speakers, the friendly welcome from the staff, and all the beautiful items in the store, feel like home to me. The owner Sherri is the icing on the cake, her smile is pure comfort. She is always happy to help me pick out something special. Her Joy is contagious, and sincere. There are so many beautiful items in the store. Each time I go I find a little gift for a friend, a family member, and usually one for myself, and I leave with a smile on my face. Take Heart is a lovely little gem of a store. I cannot wait to return.

Excellent high quality clothing store! Staff are wonderful and selection is amazing. We are lucky…read moreto have such a fine boutique in our town!

How do you grade a place for clothing (women's downstairs and men's upstairs) that is…read moretop-of-the-line in looks but unfortunately also in price in a small town like Blowing Rock, North Carolina? Despite the friendly staff and their good selection of materials and clothing I frankly would not and could not afford to even buy the few half price men's clothing that they had. For example who really pays $180 for a man's shirt and it is not even a dress shirt or a tuxedo shirt? Certainly not me. I looked but did not buy.