I am so happy I reached out to Chesapeake Jewelers to help me redesign some diamond rings and…read morependant pieces. Over the years I collected jewelry pieces but as I've become "seasoned" I realized the pieces were outdated and needed refreshing. Who do I call? Melissa at Chesapeake Jewelers whom I've known for many years through boating! Melissa took my diamond ring piece and redesigned and created a masterpiece for a rook piercing! I couldn't be more pleased with the skills and craftsmanship of her and her goldsmith. I have a few more pieces she is designing and will post but for now check out this gorgeous piece. The stones sparkle more in the rook earring than in the original ring setting! I'm in awe! Thank you so much Chesapeake Jewelers.

From the owner: Online only Melissa is an inspired artist with a heart for…read moreher family and her craft. Her late husband Jonathan Bailey, a Master goldsmith and award winning designer introduced Melissa to the world of Jewelry design and manufacturing. Together, Melissa & Jonathon expanded their Jewelry repair shop as they began creating what they called the "Chesapeake Collection". The collection enjoyed great local success in its efforts to capture the varied and beautiful icons still so prevalent about the bay and our coastal water regions. Together they designed, waxed, molded and created several pieces including Skipjacks, fish, waterfowl, oysters, workboats and most importantly, Crabs. Sadly Jonathan passed in the early 80's but the dream remained. For almost 30 years now, Melissa has with each waking day opened that small store behind the family home, and each day she aspired to be a better person, a better mother and a stronger supporter of several community events. Melissa is very well known throu

I had been searching far and wide for a ring for my wife for Christmas. Most stores had the same…read moreold thing, but Guilford & Company, aside from their knowledgeable and friendly staff, had a wide selection of styles and price ranges. I found a great ring at a fair price that I am sure will thrill my wife this Christmas. I'm sure I will shop there again, and they have free parking behind the store, which is a huge plus in St. Michaels.

Having ogled some gold estate/signed pieces in the window over the past couple of days, I finally…read moredragged my husband in for an impromptu first visit..... I wasn't expecting much, but, WOW. It turns out that the good stuff is hidden in the store. Case after case of antique diamond and gemstone jewelry! We may need to visit Guilford and Co. every time I'm in town! I was surprised at how large this store is. The pieces are displayed well, grouped by era as well as stone type, as far as I could tell. I also couldn't believe how many Edwardian and Art Deco pieces they had on site. I mostly browsed the gemstone rings, but I'd imagine that this would also be a great place to purchase a piece with dreamy old cut diamonds! They also have a GIA GG on-site who is available to answer more detailed questions. Some standouts -- -a warm L/M round cut diamond in a glowing emerald halo with absolutely GORGEOUS tiny milgrain detail on the bezel -an intricate and HUGE Art Deco diamond brooch/pendant that I didn't dare try on -a high carat yellow gold ring set w/ a rich, dark amethyst cab -a fireball of an orange sapphire set in a halo ring -a blue moonstone ring set in an angular diamond and filigree halo -several Edwardian diamond rings in the central case, including what looked like a three-stone of old (mine?) cut diamonds in a filigree setting -and.... Well, I could go on and on, but I don't imagine anyone is actually still reading this. :) I should also mention that it is a very comfortable, low pressure environment to browse in. The SA was more than happy to dart from case to case, and even suggested different items for me to try on. She was friendly, informed, and very easy to get along with -- No fake nicety or condescension here. I actually told her directly that I'd used up all my "spending points" on jewelry this month, but she just kindly asked what I'd used them on and then continued letting me try on the pretties. Can't wait to make a return visit. I'm already (secretly, shhh) plotting another trip to St. Michaels.

The absolute best people and service! Alan put a HUGE smile on my face and just made day! We thank…read moreyou so much!! I absolutely love my engagement ring!!

Pleasant lady to deal with and they replaced my watch battery promptly and with a good price.read more

Do as you say,if you say something to a customer. Some owners take advantage of customers. They are…read moreusing the price of gold as the reason, not that it doesn't have an impact. However, it's also used to raise prices. Harry disappointed me! It all started a couple of months ago, when I complained about being overcharged for setting one stone in a ring for my one daughter. I was in the jewelry business for many years and know the pricing. My example is simple, when I asked about a price for a rhodium job. The original price was $65.00 from the manager.Then I was told it would be $90.00. When I received a call the job was finished and went to pick it up, it was $95.00. Harry told me 2 days before that it would be $60 something because I was a regular customer. When I questioned it and told them about what Harry said, I find out that was only if I spent over $700.00 on my next repair. They will never see me again. I will save all my jewelry work for when I go back home to Pennsylvania! My recommendation to all who moved to this area, is shop around and get the price in writing!

I called to ask a few questions and they were polite and took the time to answer and let me know…read morewhat they specialize in. I'll be heading in to have some repairs completed.

The staff was friendly, and they provided excellent customer service, good parking…read more Clean and well lit store.

I took in a lot of jewelry to determine what I had, gold, silver or junk. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised at how much gold and silver I had. Mr. Holland was very patient as he went through piles of my jewelry. He paid me for the pieces I wanted to sell, quick and efficiently. Staff is great and very friendly. I like dealing with local businesses and Mr. Holland was fair and honest and exceeded my expectations.

We stumbled randomly on this gem while on a drive to the beach this weekend. It is full of…read moregorgeous antiques and collectibles, including furniture, clothing, jewelry, and home decor. It also has a nice selection of vintage kitchen wares. It is spacious, so you're not worried about knocking things over every time you turn around, the staff is super helpful, and the prices are unbeatable. This is a great place to find an antique treasure you didn't know you needed. I picked up a straw clutch bag for $12, and was very, very tempted to take home some stained glass windows and a functional cabinet sized victrola record player.

I've had the pleasure to buy numerous times from Heidi Lowe. Ive purchased her pieces as well as…read moreother artist that she has showcased over the years. The team is helpful and always answers questions. they now know my style and guide my husband to just the right gift when he goes in as well.

I love my jewelry from Heidi Lowe. She features wearable art, which I love, and always helps me…read morefind the perfect piece. I've been visiting her gallery for years and always look forward to coming back!