I found this antique store next to Iron Gate Estate, where I had initially planned a visit. I found…read moreDiamond well curated with a variety of antique furnishings, including a very cool authentic Windsor chair, some great ole landscapes and my favorite thing had to be the large copper door handle, perfect for a wine cave entry! Wish I had the wine cave to attached it too! But anyway the prices seemed reasonable and the selection good, and the owner was very friendly. I would shop here regularly if I lived in Bellingham.

Recently I purchased a cut glass bowl from Diamond Antiques of Bellingham, WA on Ruby Lane. The…read morelisting read "there are a few minor nicks to the sawtooth top rim, but no other damage." The item arrived with a 1/2" and 1/4" chip to the base. I asked the seller to cover return shipping, but was informed by the seller that "Ruby Lane has a clear Return Policy, which states you can return any item for any reason with three days of receiving, however the buyer is responsible for return shipping." Both Rubylane and Paypal verified that they both share this policy, even when items are misrepresented. Per Paypal, I mailed the item back to the seller in the same box it arrived in, and in the same condition along with tracking and insurance. When it arrived the seller suggested I broke the bowl. He wrote me "Although you received the Bowl in one piece, it was returned to me shattered. The box appeared in good condition, but the contents were in pieces." I wanted to leave a review on Rubylane, but Rubylane gives sellers the option of showing or hiding their shop's reviews. This explains why you can't find any reviews for Diamond Antiques. I have been an antique collector for over 30 years, and have spent the last 3 years on the board of directors of an International Club that promotes antiques. In all those years I have never once been accused of intentionally damaging something that I returned. Be cautious when buying from this shop. This is the worst experience I've ever had on the internet, and I hope no one else is treated this way again by this seller.

OK, I'm from NYC and am not used to this whole affordable antiques situation, but George at Vintage…read more360 provided me an excellent introduction. I ended up getting a great deal on a nice mid-century dining table that was missing a foot. He offered to find me a new foot, and went above and beyond to help me get it to my apartment. We've also been in touch via email, and he offered to alert me when he gets in new stuff that I'm on the look out for in my price range and style. Like, if I were back home in the city, this stuff would by 5x as much and I'd pay through the nose to rent a van to get the furniture back to my house, and no one would care that I want a mid-century bedside table with a drawer in walnut. The store is clean, well-organized, and doesn't have the dusty, oppressive, overwhelming, hoarder den, imposible-to-navigate feel of other antique shops. A must- go if you like beautiful old stuff and attentive customer service.

This is probably my favorite antique store in Bellingham. I like how it is a little less cramped…read morethan some of the others, and things are displayed in a lovely way. I had just moved into my little studio and I was looking for some things to furnish it, and I found the PERFECT dish set here. It was beautiful! The problem was, I didn't quite have the money to pay for it. Not only did he give me a discount, but he let me put a down payment on it, and I came back in a week to pick it up, and he had it all wrapped up for me to take home! Wonderful customer service, and great pieces. I will be back.

Huge assortment of home goods, craft goods, jewelry making, crystals and semi-precious stones and…read moremore! The shop has plenty to browse and look everywhere! Walls, floors, ceiling- you can run through the store and miss items! I found a couple of silicone molds to buy and the lady had brand new ones that weren't out on the floor yet- she let me have a look! The were just inventoried & I snagged an additional one. Super friendly staff and I just loved poking around this shop!

This was a great little shop. Very friendly staff and good prices on new and antique items.read more

My husband and I got our wedding bands from James and Terry Binnion. James does the metalwork and…read moreTerry handles the front-end business. They're both wonderful people to work with. Since we live in Seattle, we were able to make multiple trips up to visit them so we could get exactly what we wanted. James is one of the top experts of mokume-gane in the country. It's a very old technique used first used in Japan to make samurai swords and fine knives. The technique has now been modernized but it's still a very labor intensive job. We first became interested in getting these wedding bands after a friend showed us their work online. My then-fiance was very interested in getting something different for his band (but not flash) and when he saw the wood grain mokume pattern, he knew he had to have it! They don't have a storefront - all the work is done in their home studio. We called ahead to make an appointment (we only gave them a few hours notice the first time - oops), and Terry was able to show us the bands that we were interested in. They are very warm people and they welcomed our hyperactive puppy into their home as well. Their work is not cheap, but we wanted to get nice bands since it was going to be the only jewelry that my husband is ever going to wear and we wanted them to last a lifetime. Terry was able to provide us with a variety of quotes for different metal combinations so we were able to find one that was in budget. She also answered a multitude of questions over email and very patiently over the phone. I would definitely recommend James and Terry for wedding bands and other jewelry.

Recently had a ring custom made, using a very sentimental stone. This was arranged through a local…read morejeweler so I didn't interact directly with Mr. Binnion. I've seen a lot of pictures online, and the jewelry shop had some examples, but nothing prepared me for how it looked when it arrived. It took a little longer than estimated but in my opinion, was totally worth the wait. I chose 4 colors, a simple narrow band, etched. The ring is absolutely perfect. It's a stunning piece of art. James Binnion took a simple sketch and turned it into something above and beyond what I'd expected. Very, very pleased. ETA - March 2018 Due to weight loss and reduction in size of my finger (like everything else), the ring became much too loose. It was in danger of falling off and I was tired of wearing a guard ring next to it. So I contacted the Binnions directly to see about resizing it. They guided me through the whole process; they sent ring gauges for me to try, and a box to send the ring in. In a couple of weeks it was done. I paid the bill and they sent it back to me. It fits perfectly. Terry and Elizabeth were so helpful. The artist who did the resizing did a great job. My ring is perfect now and I'm really happy. Great customer service, and wonderful artistry and workmanship.

Bellingham not only needed a new fabric store, it needed THIS store! I've had the chance to visit…read moreSew Inspired a few times now and all I can say is...wow. Even if you're not into fabric, this is a fun spot to wander through with its variety of prints, colors, and textures. The fabric has been so carefully and thoughtfully curated, I can tell a lot of love and thought went into this shop. In addition to fabric, they carry thread, notions, patterns, and books. There's even a little classroom area in the back, with sewing machines ready to learn and create on. I can't wait to take a class! And the service at this family-owned business is unrivaled. I was there during their grand opening, and even though they were incredibly busy I was able to get my fabric cut and paid for quickly. If you're into sewing, don't miss this special little spot in the heart of Fairhaven.

Wonderful shop. Visited on a Friday afternoon and ended up engaging with the owner and found some…read morehidden gems!

I am so happy to have discovered Fourth Corner Frames. I had an accident with a painting of mine…read morewhich broke the frame. Sheri provided very helpful consulting on replacing the frame and gave me a very good price. The workmanship was beautiful and thoughtful. She even replaced the glass to one that is UV blocking without our even discussing it. She utilized very nice and sturdy back hanging hardware. She even included cleaning instructions. I am extremely pleased with the outcome and impressed.

Super friendly and helpful. Very happy with the finished art that was mounted and framed.read more

I can't say enough good things about Frameworks in Bellingham. I recently brought in several pieces…read moreto be framed, including a delicate 75-year-old magazine cover with a unique interior color that wasn't easy to match. The gentleman who helped me, Paul, took a great deal of time and care in selecting the perfect frame, patiently working with me to find just the right one. After the framing was completed (with the materials he had special-ordered), I had second thoughts. The frame, though beautiful, didn't quite feel right. I was hesitant to say anything, given the work and expense already involved. But to my surprise, Paul couldn't have been more understanding. Not only did he offer to take the piece apart and help me choose a new frame, he also gave me a generous discount on the second order. His attitude was kind, respectful, and utterly without ego--just a genuine desire to make sure I was happy with the final result. It's rare these days to find someone who stands so firmly behind their work and treats customers with such care. Frameworks went above and beyond in every sense. I'm deeply grateful--and delighted with the final result. As others have noted before me: this is an exceptional shop offering the very highest in customer care and satisfaction. Highly recommended.

I have a small collection of prints, nothing fancy, just a collection over 30+ years of travel. I…read moretook three new pieces to Bellingham Frameworks recently and I am blown away by every aspect of my interaction and the outcome. The people working here spent a great deal of time helping my find the exact frame components to fit my taste and make the prints look stunning. When I picked them up last week I was simply amazed at how great they look!

Large selection of beads to choose from, very friendly owner. I'll definitely come again when I'm…read morein the area.

Great selection of beads and very helpful service. My art came out great and I will definitely be…read moregoing back!