Well kept secrets are sometimes much too well kept. This place is one of them…read more This is a store for professional jewelers. We're talking about the real deal here. The things they sell are helpful to more than professional jewelers. My father, for example, is a botanist who studies mosses. He buys all of his hand lenses here (and then proceeds to wear them around his neck and continually get asked why he's wearing a whistle.) I like them for their beading cord and tool quality. This is the kind of place that is trying to keep itself a secret. THERE IS NO SIGN. Let me repeat that. THIS STORE DOES NOT HAVE A SIGN. They also keep their door locked a lot of the time, so you knock and look somewhat respectable and they let you in. (The store is located right next to the plasma donation place, and they apparently get some interesting characters in.) If you're an artist or a beader or a botanist/entomologist/etc. I highly suggest dropping in sometime. It will be worth your while.

They seem pretty determined to not help out potential customers. I haven't really had an…read moreopportunity to do any business with them--not by my choice. I called them because it said here in a previous review that they do watch repair. It turns out they don't actually do watch repair, they only sell the parts. When I asked if they could recommend a repair person she asked who I was. When I told her my name she told me to just go to my local jeweler...which I'm pretty sure I could have figured out on my own, except I didn't want to do that. Well she refused to tell me of any local shops that work on watches. This must be the only business in Columbus that has more business than they know what to do with--as they sure don't seem very welcoming to new potential business.

YE Gurl Says: Service Matters More Than Sparkle at Worthington Jewelers…read more Place: Worthington Jewelers Context: Bridal show intro + in-store visits I really wanted to root for this one. I'm a fan of local, mom-and-pop businesses--especially for something as meaningful as wedding jewelry. Met the team at a bridal show, and while the energy felt a little off (crowds were heavy, so I gave grace), they warmed up enough to mention an extended bridal promo and encouraged me to stop in. So I did. And unfortunately... the experience never quite landed. When I came into the store, it was busy again--fair--but the interaction felt just as unclear as before. I explained exactly what I was looking for (even showed a Tiffany & Co. reference), and was immediately told customization was the only option... with no pricing guidance, no range, no transparency. That's a miss. When I did find a band in-store that worked, I moved forward--still without a clear idea of cost. After a long back-and-forth with a manufacturer, the quote came back at over $1,500 more than the comparable Tiffany piece. Pause. I also had to remind them about their own bridal promotion while actively making a purchase. That shouldn't be on the customer. To salvage the visit, I added earrings and dropped off jewelry for repair (which, to be clear, the smith work was excellent). But the buying experience? Still off. And here's where it really mattered: I later found my original ring through my Tiffany rep and called to cancel the order. Thankfully, I caught it in time--because buried in the fine print is that custom orders are non-cancelable. That's the kind of detail that should be clearly communicated upfront, not discovered later. Even the cancellation process felt like work. I was told someone would call me back... hours passed... I had to follow up myself to close the loop. Final visit to pick up my repaired jewelry? Empty store, but still somehow rushed. I tried to browse, got prompted to check out early, asked about items I'd previously seen--and was told they didn't exist. Then spotted them right next to me at checkout. At that point, I paid for the repair work and left with the same energy I walked in with: rushed, unclear, and not particularly welcomed. YE Gurl Insight: There's a difference between *nice* and *kind*. Nice feels scripted. Kind feels intentional. And in a category like jewelry--where purchases are emotional, high-investment, and personal--experience is everything. Final Take: * Craftsmanship (repairs): Strong * Retail experience: Inconsistent at best * Pricing transparency: Lacking * Overall vibe: Off I understand why more people are opting for brands like Tiffany & Co. or even online retailers like Mejuri --you get clarity, consistency, and a smoother experience without the friction. YE Gurl Says: Support local when it feels good to do so. But if the experience makes you second-guess a meaningful purchase? Trust that instinct and move accordingly.

They had a good selection of ring settings and were able to take my diamond and put together a…read morebeautiful piece of jewelry. The diamond selection is not the largest depending on what type of diamond you're looking to buy.

I've patronized this business for over 35 years. It's run by the two sons of one of the original…read morepartners, and they started as teenagers. While primarily excelling at engraving, I've used them for a number of custom-made trophies and plaques over the years. They listen to your your needs and design anything you wish with their considerable expertise. Old-fashioned craftmanship, excellent and personal customer service.

If you need a plaque or a piece of jewelry engraved this is the place. Really great guys run/own…read morethis place. Kevin is a Columbus fireman and his brother is a retired fireman. They do great work and it is super affordable. My place of work has a lot of this type of work done (100-200 pieces a year) and out of town big awards companies are always trying to get our business. Besides the ease and the politics of staying local, they can't even come close in pricing. Old school place with decent old school values. How can you not love a business run by firefighters?

I needed to get a trophy plaque engraved and service was so speedy. I expected to have a few days…read moreof waiting but they were able to do it quickly while I waited in the store. Pricing was super reasonable and the engraving came out perfectly. They have a great variety of gifts so I would highly recommend them for any custom engraving or personalization.

From the owner: Our laser engraving service makes custom gifts for any occasion on wood, glass, marble, granite,…read moreleather, stainless steel, and anodized metal. We also transform photos into timeless keepsakes. Ohio Laser Creations is a family owned and operated business, and we are located in Gahanna, OH. As a family owned business, we strive to provide all of our customers with beautiful gifts that come from the heart. My husband and I come from military families, and he dedicated the majority of his life to serving in the Navy. With over 15 years of servicing customers around Ohio through "What's In A Name", we were then given the opportunity to expand, in 2011, into Ohio Laser Creations, LLC. We love what we do and we guarantee our customer satisfaction.