Love the two classes I've taken and want to continue taking more and making bracelets. Great…read moreguidance from owner and staff.

Meh...the store is really pretty, all sparkles and shiny. But not all that glitters is gold…read more The problem seems not to be the lack of beads, but staff. I believe that the shop is owned and run by a mother/daughter duo. However, if there are other staff working in the shop they're totally unknown. I've been shopping here since they opened but the shop always seems understaffed. When the owner is in she is attentive to her customers but that's about it. Many times I've gone in and no one has been at the counter instead people have been at the tables in the rear room talking and chatting. However, you don't know who works there. The last time I went in, Sunday, October 17, no one even acknowledged that I was there. I walked the store several times looking for something in particular but since I wasn't sure who it was that was working in the shop and who was a customer I didn't ask for any help. That seems to be the constant in the shop. It's great that they're so friendly if you are friends with the staff because otherwise...who knows. I haven't taken any of their classes. I don't think they have a great deal of variety for settings or findings, but they have a lovely selection of beads. Prices are a tad bit higher than across the street at Gifts of Avalon but they are a good balance to Gifts of Avalon. They carry similar beads, some of the same, but they have a bunch of items that aren't the same which is nice to create variety in Gainesville.

Amazing service when I needed a Omega watch sized for a graduation gift that was purchased from…read moreanother store not in Gainesville. They were courteous and ready to help us in a tight timeline. I gave my son a watch for graduation the night before the graduation ceremony but didn't fit his wrist. I called a few watch / jewelry stores in Gainesville via google search for option. The first two were a disappointment. I asked a for simple quote on being able to add 1 or 2 links to a new watch with one store wanting to charge $45 for a 5-10 min job and the other vendor would not even bother to quote. Oaks said cost will be around $20 depending on complexity but it is a new omega speedmaster and we know it is straightforward to solve. "We know he wants to wear for graduation so just come in and we will adjust it while you wait" That is exactly what they delivered and very satisfying to make it easy to do business with people who understand service and sense of urgency. They also told me the business has been in Gainesville for a long time and now you know why Thank you Oaks Jewelry!

After reading some very positive reviews on this site, I decided we needed to stop there. My wife…read morewas looking to sell a pair of diamond earrings. We went to a pawn shop that we've used before and their offer was a joke. We met Kim and Sydney and another lady that were very patient with my hear of hearing wife. Kim offered considerably more than the pawn. My wife eventually walked away with a beautiful watch, a new high end brand purse & more $$$ than the pawn offered to start with! A beautiful store with quality pieces and a wonderful staff.

I recently sought out a jeweler to set a large stone I have in a new setting, and I was thoroughly…read moreimpressed by every aspect of the process with Govind and Sons, and would recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional service and quality of jewelry in the Gainesville area. After a somewhat disappointing experience with another nearby jeweler, my experience working with Gopal and was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, patient, detailed, and both he and the staff communicated promptly and proactively. Because of Gopal's expertise and thoughtful recommendations, I achieved an even better result than I originally expected!

They did a great job helping me sort things out after my mom passed away. We winnowed out some…read moresilly stuff for kids or the trash. Then some nice costume jewelry that wasn't of great value, but nice keepsakes, and then gave me detailed prices on the last few items. They also did a nice job making me an earring and buying some inexpensive things that added to something less than $1k. I worked w Arjuna. He was real kind at a time i needed kindness, and Govind "came from a friend" who had used them a couple times over the years, so i felt i could trust them, and it appears i could. But things are never as valuable for sale as one might hope. :)

I took my engagement and wedding bands to Jewelry Works, needing help because they were too large…read moreand could not be resized. I'd taken them to another jeweler previously and had a bad experience, so I was hesitant about anyone working on the ring. However, I had an excellent experience with them. The sizing beads turned out perfectly, and was exactly what I needed for the ring to fit well. They also tightened all the stones throughout the setting. I would recommend Jewelry Works to anyone in need of jewelry sizing or repair.

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Well organized Coliseum of Comics location. We had fun exploring some Riftbound and Magic the…read moreGathering card binders and singles this afternoon. I personally have to note this was the CLEANEST bathroom in all of the Coliseum of Comics I've visited in Florida. The price ranges were on par with all of the other stores in the state as well. The main reason I wanted to leave this 5 star review was for the young man working the counter in the front. Warm welcome the moment we walked in, attentive to any questions we had, and overall the KINDEST employee we have ever interacted with in the 9 locations I have been to. I unfortunately did not catch his name but he must be college age since he said he was getting ready for his midterms. We fan girled over Hunchback of Notre Dame because of my earrings and I told him to look up 1998 Notre Dame De Paris on YouTube. Having more workers with his customer service skills/ level of friendliness makes a huge difference compared to others we have been to in the past.

2nd time visiting Coliseum and Dustin had excellent customer service, knowledgeable of local…read moreevents, and was just awesome to talk to. This time I purchased some Riftbound singles to build my collection. The prices for singles were good! In general all of the employees here are kind and look forward to assisting you for any of your potential needs/finds in the store! Thank you so much Coliseum!!

Eye on the Sparrow is a new home-goods, ladies' wear and jewelry boutique that recently opened in…read moreMicanopy on Cholokka among the town's famed antique shops. The store is really cute as are many of the items for sale. Aside from some of the jewelry, there is little that directly appeals to me since I'm a) male and b) not into home decorating much at all. That said, I saw plenty of things many female friends will love and the shop is sure to get in even more cool stuff soon.

Family owned, husband and wife. Mary was very outgoing. The place was a pleasant environment filled…read morewith unique home decor. Plenty of scented hand soaps, scented sachets, napkins and plenty more. This little store is a must stop by and see for yourself.

Recently moved to Gainesville, and was in need of a sectional for my apartment. I was greeted by…read moreRandy when I walked in, who listened to what I was looking for and what I was looking to spend. Ended up getting what I feel is an amazing deal on a sectional, tables, rug, and lamps combo. I had visited the national chains prior to giving this place a go, and not only were the sectionals alone more than my bundle, but they were not available for over a month. In terms of the financing process, it was a breeze. Randy was completely transparent about the terms and conditions, and never once did I feel pressured. Highly recommend Furniture Country, and will shop here as long as I remain in Gainesville!

Knowledgeable feels Very homey and professional along with…read morefriendly . The prices are affordable and they have various options for payment's