We had my engagement ring and matching wedding band designed by Chris Van Dyke. He worked very…read moreclosely with my husband to make a ring that was unique, special, and practical specifically for my needs. His prices were very reasonable, and service was quick and friendly. We were treated like family, as all the employees knew our names and what we were working on. I even ended up buying a few other gallery pieces while I was there. Definitely recommended for all your jewelry needs.

These folks actually sounded like they knew what they were doing when I called to ask about sizing…read moremy ring. Their work was fantastic, fast, and reasonably priced. I couldn't be more pleased! These are my jewelry people now.

Having been an enthusiastic beginner jewelry artist for several years I was losing my mojo until I…read morediscovered Mountain Metalsmith. I can't thank Emma enough for her instruction and guidance.  Her class refreshed my knowledge base, taught me better techniques than I had learned in the past and certainly taught me new skills.  I'm looking forward to another class.  Individual instruction,  small classes, a superb location and work space, the opportunity to rent time using her equipment once you complete a course - it can't be beat.  Before you consider other area classes I highly recommend checking out classes at Mountain Metalworks.

My fiancee and I made our wedding rings here with Emma's help. This was absolutely one of the…read morecoolest experiences I have ever had! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to make jewelry, not even just wedding rings. Emma guided us through the process and each step of the ring making while we truly did all the work in making the rings how we wanted them. Emma was there for guidance, offering her expert opinion, and helping us with the more challenging equipment. We started from scratch and ended up with 2 unique wedding bands we made for each other, and will always have the memories of making them together too! If you're interested in purchasing jewelry, Emma also has really creative designs on display. I can't say enough about this amazing experience. Once in a lifetime!

We got married 43 years ago in the smallest, thin gold bands. As we pursued jobs, opportunities, I…read morebought myself a hefty platinum ring with a nearly perfect one carat diamond. I wore it as almost social armor, but never connected it to my heart, my soul and as removed from my husband as a cold, white star. I gave the ring to my sweet momma. Years passed. We raised two children, bought a big old river farm. On a short little trip, we headed to Asheville: interesting, but not our vibe. I picked up a brochure and found Visions of Creation. On a whim, I slid a curvy band and artist made set onto my finger. It felt like it had been there all my life. Visions of Creation makes every other jewelry seem hollow. Every piece seems to carry heft, while being elegant. We are planning a trip back to Black Mountain. A visit to this magical place gives me something to look forward to.

June and Robert are awesome!! This is one of the best and my favorite Jewelry Store hands down!!!…read moreRobert has such a great eye for design and his craftsmanship is outstanding!!! I can't say enough good things about them. I travel 4.5 hours to shop there. They are that good!! Kim

Wren designed my wedding ring 28 years ago and my son just recently chose her to design his…read moreengagement ring. From start to finish Wren was a delight to work with. From her quick, pleasant responses to texts and e-mails, to her willingness to work with you on designs and ideas, to the timely finished piece of incredible art. My son's ring exceeded any and all expectations. It is absolutely stunning! They both are thrilled with the outcome! Thank you Wren for creating unique and very special rings for our family!

Absolutely first-class customer service - I couldn't even imagine having anyone else make a ring…read morefor me! My then-girlfriend and I stumbled upon this gem of a shop (no pun intended) while window-shopping. We were immediately greeted by the nicest saleswoman. I actually have trouble calling her that, as she seemed more like just a super-friendly person who also happened to know an awful lot about jewelry (NO pressure at all). Despite the fact that we weren't even in the market for an engagement ring (and told her that), she invested her attention and time in humoring us by measuring our fingers, showing us any ring we wanted to look at, and explaining that the artists can customize any nature-inspired (or non nature-inspired) piece. We left that day with a business card with a bunch of tiny tiny notes written on the back. As we weren't really looking for a ring at the time, the card found its way to the depths of my glove compartment. Fast-forward 6 months, and I finally used the card. By then I was living out of state, but the crew at Zest was no less friendly and helpful than had I been their lifelong next-door neighbor. Every phone call I made was answered and every email sent was met with an almost-immediate response as they helped me design/choose the PERFECT ring for my now-fiancée. I honestly can't even believe how pleasant the whole experience was with them. They even took payment over the phone and sent the ring through the mail. Couldn't have been friendlier, more-helpful, or more professional. Will DEFINITELY be purchasing my wedding ring from them in the future!

I got my ring appraised at Marthaler Jewelers. This family owned business is an amazing place,…read morewhere they treat you with care and respect. They were prompt in returning my ring and getting me the information I needed. They were earlier than expected! Pick up was an easy process.

To say that I'm thrilled is an understatement! Andy and the team at Marthaler have now designed…read moreseveral custom pieces for me. The first being these two beautiful bands, they took my vision and made it an amazing reality. After 27 years of marriage I wanted to make use of my husband's gold wedding band and my original wedding band. My husband has switched to silicone rings so I asked Marthaler to use the gold to make a ring for me and they did it and did it so perfectly. They are now fixing the prongs on my engagement ring and making another custom ring and I cannot wait to see the results! Their design process is great and they will print a 3D print for you so you can see it before it's done. They are also wonderful people, I highly recommend visiting their showroom.

This is one of my favorite jewelry stores. They have the most unique, contemporary pieces from…read moreacross the US. Shopping here is like walking through an art gallery. The staff is as lovely as the jewelry itself. I have a number of pieces from Mora and constantly get compliments on them wherever I go! Highly recommend checking out this little gem when visiting Asheville!

So many interesting pieces that I didn't see elsewhere in Asheville…read more Martha was friendly and helpful with information about different pieces I liked and asked about. You can find some cool things that aren't outrageously expensive. I'll definitely check Mora out again.

AMAZING selection of estate and new jewelry. Its organized by gem stone and new vs second hand…read morejewelry which makes it easy to find what you need. Additionally, they have a sale section so that you can shop within your means (of splurging). The service is phenomenal-- I felt like a part of the family, and got many congratulations my purchases.

Best best jewelry buying experience! We are customers for life now!…read more I emailed the shop a couple weeks before our trip to see if they would be open over the holidays and if they had items in our price range. They replied back that they had a plethora of items and would be open. (Yay!) When we were in town visiting folks we popped into the store a few days after Christmas ready to view estate pieces and pick one out! We were so thrilled Estate Jewelry LTD had a large array of very well curated pieces spanning many eras and designs. The shop owner was a delight to work with and someone you just enjoying doing business with because they are honest and have a great personality. We happily chatted away while trying on nearly 30 pieces. He took the time to explain pieces and had a keen eye for finding and suggesting items to try on that I would like. The process was really fun and we felt no time or purchase pressure which made the process all the more pleasant for us. The mutual respect we shared with the shop for keeping estate pieces intact and respecting the integrity and creativity of design was an added bonus. It is refreshing to find a shop that celebrates estate pieces for their beauty and charm. We had a few favorites but eventually settled on a gorgeous pair of diamond and ruby earrings. Checkout and pricing was a breeze! He even printed up the appraisal speedily after paying. They have a large array of pieces spanning many different periods, designs and pricing points. They welcomed any budget and had pieces to offer one would love the price as much as the piece. I would really recommend this to shop to someone looking for a special gift, wedding or engagement pieces, and especially to those who are seeking to sell jewelry as they really celebrate the beauty of estate pieces. I would HIGHLY recommend this shop to anyone and plan on returning many times and anytime I need something special!

The only bead store in the Asheville area with a really great selection of jewelry making supplies…read more I highly recommend Cherry Tree for all jewelry crafters or to those who love hand-made jewelry.

I've never been in a bead store quite this dark and it's a shame because they might have decent…read moreproduct but no one will ever know because you can't see anything with their horrible lighting - I mean you know it's bad when you feel like you should ask the lady at the register for a flashlight to look around so be sure to go here on a sunny day because otherwise forget about it