I needed an unusual casting done in silver, and Owen Jewelry Design came through with flying…read morecolors. The owners and staff are so pleasant and accommodating. It's a beautiful store, and it has an open layout so you can see the jewelers at work. If you haven't been here, you should stop in!

Owen Jewelry was amazing to work with!! They were very helpful in the whole process. We changed our…read moreminds a few times and they were very accommodating for us. We will absolutely be back to get more work done with them

My wife's ring had a diamond come off that needed reattached. They had a large staff and it made it…read moreeasy to get helped right away. Price was very fair and they had the repair completed ahead of their scheduled completion.

Customer service was outstanding. Gave options for my 100-year-old mother's ring. Trying the…read moreno-cost options. Would definitely return/recommend to family and friends!

Highly recommend working with Anglo Diamond! We worked with Arnie, and he was professional and…read morehelpful. Great experience and love how the custom ring turned out - high quality and beautiful.

Highly recommend a visit to Anglo. Ask for Prescott! He has been amazing to work with and extremely…read moreknowledgeable and professional. He assisted us with redesigning a 25-year-old wedding ring for a 25th anniversary update. He was very thoughtful and considerate of the sentimental side of using the original stone while capturing exactly what I wanted in an updated look. I was able to add a necklace and earrings utilizing stones from my original band. I'm in love with all 3 pieces and get complements often on all of them, but especially my wedding ring. I have been very happy and will definitely go back for future purchases. It was a great, easy experience without any pressure.

Had a great experience at Christopher's Fine Jewelry! Charlotte and Rachel were so helpful and fun…read moreand kind- they made picking out a piece feel special, but with no pressure or judgement. I would highly recommend!

I took a few items to Christophers fine jewelry in West Des moines. My offer for my items was a…read moreFULL THIRD off melt price on each item. I encourage you to look elsewhere if you have items to sell. I shall not ever be returning to this business ...nor would I ever recommend it

Stopped in quick. You really should set some time aside if…read moreyou really want to take in this whole store. I only had a couple little things I was looking for. You walk in and there are giant display case. There are items for all people. As you make your way into the store there was "hello" from somewhere. A really nice gentleman greeted me. He asked if there was something I was looking for. I asked him about incense. He gave me directions to the back. There was so much to see! There were Frisbee/discs. There were skating accessories. As you make your way back the vibe becomes calmer. The crystals, incense, gifts, witchy things galore. I was able to find the incense and made my selections. Made my way back to the front of the store. Made some small talk with the gentleman and headed out. I want to go back and take a look at more. There is a lot going on here. The price was right and I will be back.

From the owner: We cater to all things earth magic and ritualistic, stocking all your necessities like minerals,…read moreherbs, oils, incense, candles, altar supplies, jewelry and much more! As we frequently travel for mineral digs and other cultural events we are constantly stocking one of the most diverse and widespread product selections we can provide and are constantly looking for new and different ways in which to bring this medium to people here in the Midwest. ​ We pride ourselves on being the most informative and easy going bunch around and love helping to guide others on their spiritual journey through life! Step through our gateway to a more spiritual world and let us guide you to your inner most energies as you grow into the very best you inside and out.

A wonderful little owner operated jewelry store in the heart of Valley Junction. There is not a…read morehuge selection of items for sale, but a great place to have jewelry sized or repaired. Note that there are limited hours of operation.

Morrissey's is my go to place when I need any alterations or fixes to my jewelry collection. They…read moredo such quality work and the staff are true professionals. The place is not fancy but who needs fancy showrooms when you have a quality product, right? The staff are friendly and so knowledgeable. I would not take my jewelry any place else. You should give this place a try, I don't think you will be disappointed. Don't forget how important it is to support local...

Unless you'd like poor customer service and frankly, bad products with diamonds falling out of your…read morering, I'd avoid Iowa Diamond like the plague. This review is a long time coming - I finally had the time to sit out and write our poor experience with them over the last decade. It started in 2011 when we lived in Des Moines and together picked out a few settings/diamonds we liked. We were engaged in June 2012 and less than a month after wearing the ring on my finger, the first diamond fell out. We should have known then that this would be a long road of fighting Iowa Diamond for them to do the right thing. They replaced the ring setting right away - using my original diamonds but having the manufacturer create a new version of the setting we purchased. But that product or customer service didn't last long. Soon, months later, another diamond fell out. We took it in and they replaced the diamond. However, over the last nine years, I have had diamonds fall out SIX different times - four of which took place in a four-month period. Let it be known that I don't shower with my ring, sleep with my ring, swim or work out with my ring. I wear it during the day (I work in an office) and that is it. Each time a diamond has fallen out, I have paid for them to get replaced out of my own pocket (approx. $90-$110 each time), but in 2020, I had enough and went to Gina (VP) to ask her to make it right. Sadly, Iowa Diamond did not do the right thing. The only option they gave us was to pay $800+ to have a new setting created by the manufacturer. After much deliberation, we took the option because we thought that was all we had to work with. I'm aware that the setting of my ring is pave, and that Iowa Diamond claims it "may be more prone to losing diamonds," but I have two main issues with that being used as an excuse. The first, is that when we met with our sales person, Pam Storey, she never once mentioned that would be something to be mindful of. In fact, the majority of the rings she showed us had that style. Secondly, my wedding band is also pave style (but from a different jeweler) - and I have NEVER had an issue with that ring, and I've had it for eight years. I cannot and will not do this every eight years. It's not reasonable for us - I have zero friends or family members who have EVER had to have their diamonds replaced let alone the entire setting itself. So beware before you purchase from Iowa Diamond. Because even if you do have a problem with them, they will not make it right and you'll be paying for your ring over and over and over again.

Bought our rings over 18 years ago and they are still great. Iowa diamond has helped the whole…read morefamily get married.

If you want honest jewelry purchases, you go to Ficus Jewelers. I had an awesome repeated buying n…read moreadvice experiences with Paula who is there on certain days. People friendly and very knowledgeable. I wish them continued longevity in this business.

Awesome customer service. Have been a customer for probably 20 years and have got several gorgeous…read morepieces including my wedding ring(which we have upgraded several times and a anniversary band both custom made. They always beat the time frame they give me and always go above and beyond to explain things to me. I truly appreciate their small town feel in the big city area. Thank you Noel, Jonathan and staff

I visited Charles H. Ganske on 9/20/2025 and I was very disappointed. Please note that my…read moreexperience may not speak on his character overall or else he would not have been around for 35 years. Since this is a negative review, I will inform you of the bad parts of our interaction followed by the good. The bad: I typically do my research ahead of time so that I can somewhat have an understanding on the product while also visiting the best option around. In this case, Charles H. Ganske stood out to me when I researched various jewelers in the area. After I introduced myself to Charles, he took about 40 minutes collecting information about me and my partner while also educating me on diamonds. He started to show me lab grown diamonds, and he was quick to point out he would not consider them "real" diamonds. He stated he only wanted to show me the prices so that I could see how cheap he could get them and how much other shops might sell them for. I asked him to show me the numbers for real ones, but he did not show me the screen, and he made up a number based on his experience. I lost some trust here, but I will move on with the turning point of our conversation. Please note that his thoughts on lab diamonds are NOT something I took personal as everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I informed Charles that I was looking into lab diamonds as my partner, and I felt comfortable going in that direction since we have many friends that were satisfied with their lab diamonds. At this point, Charles knew that I gave myself a modest budget of $10,000, but he stopped the conversation and said he was not the guy for me as he only deals with natural diamonds. IF the conversation ended right here, I would respect it as I cannot expect him to switch his business model just for me. Unfortunately, Charles followed that statement with, "I only deal with high-end jewelry. I do not know many women that would be happy with receiving a fake diamond". Now this was offensive and believe it or not, that is not what upset me. I asked Charles IF I could provide him with some advice and he appeared shocked but agreed. Please know that I am a very respectful individual and if he did not want my advice, I would have kindly shook his hand and walked out. Since he said yes, I let him know that he was my number one option after doing my own research of jewelers in the area but that I was disappointed with how he ended our interaction. As someone who has been successful for 35 years, I would have expected a "I understand you are looking for lab grown diamonds, but I only work with natural diamonds. I am not the person you are looking for, but I wish you the best. If you ever decide to go natural, please keep me in mind". Instead, I received the rude comment that he only deals with "high-end jewelry" and the comment about my girlfriend not appreciating a "fake" diamond. I let him know that since he has been around this long, he should have learned to keep his personal beliefs at the door before he walked in every day as it should not interact with his daily business. At this point, Charles stated that I was upset and mad because I did not hear what I wanted to hear. I did walk out upset, but it was because I was sitting in front of an adult who could not hold himself accountable for approaching this decision of mine professionally. If Charles handled this interaction better and he ended the conversation appropriately, later down the road if a natural diamond did become important to my partner and I, then I would have visited Charles as he is the person to go to. I will never recommend him or even think of spending money at his location. If you are looking for lab diamonds, do not bother reading the good, but if you are set on natural diamonds, please read the good below! The good: Although the experience was mostly bad, I do want to point out the things I liked about Charles. He currently offers a very limited inventory, but there is a great reason for this. He provides one-of-a-kind pieces that you approve. He is the architect in the design process, and your vision becomes reality. Although he does not assemble your jewelry, he claims to have a dedicated team that gets the job done. When you first walk into his store, it is inviting and organized. When Charles is happy, he has a vibrant personality and you automatically feel a sense of trust which is important when you are purchasing "high-end jewelry" (Charles, I know you are going to read this, so best believe I am throwing these words back at you!). Charles spends time properly educating you on materials, the history of diamonds, and his business model. He will also collect valuable information about you and your partner so that he can help you assemble the best ring possible. He would have been a perfect contact to have in the future when my partner and I can be less financially responsible, but I will go in a different direction. But he can still be yours!

Charles did an amazing job working with me to get exactly the ring I was envisioning! His customer…read moreservice, expertise, and professionalism are top notch! You will not be disappointed!

Awesome customer service, highly recommend if your looking for a quality buying experience.read more

Friendly and very knowledgeable staff. Josephs is a store with a wide range of jewelry, where you…read morecan find one of a kind pieces that are incredibly high end, or you can find more modest jewelry at more fordable prices. I bought my fiance's wedding ring and band here and I had wonderful service. I would suggest making an appointment if you already have a ring or another piece in mind so that you can be helped immediately, particularly on weekends. Otherwise you should be able to walk right in and have someone assist you on week days. As part of their service they like to make sure that you are educated as a buyer, which was great for me being that I had never bought a diamond ring before. They had booklets that I could keep and worked with me for about a hour just educating me about diamonds. They brought out several diamonds, showing me different qualities and sizes so I knew exactly what I wanted and why diamonds are priced the way they are. They even told me to go to a few other location first to get a feel and talk to other stores just so I could understand the market and then decide if the ring I had picked there was still the ring I wanted the following week. Overall they really care about their customers and they don't work off of commission, so they are not pushy. The only draw back is that they are still upper end so I would seriously consider your budget if you are planning on buying a ring here. It's well worth it but if you you don't have a solid amount saved up you may be only disappointed when you see all the other rings in the store.