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.

Once again blow away! Our wedding bands look amazing!! We are thrilled!! Alan also once again was…read moreamazing!! We will be back soon!!

I'm not a fan of traditional mall style jewelry experiences. From the moment we stepped in on…read moreChristmas Eve, I felt extremely welcomed. Kathy and Savannah were so sweet and kind. Legitimately from start to finish, their smile and kindness made me want to be a customer for life. At no point did they make us feel like we weren't spending enough. They took a ton of time and let my wife try on numerous pieces. They were often advocating for the slightly cheaper pieces over the more costly items. The entire experience was A+ and full of class. My wife's family is from here, so I may only stop by in the winter, but if I were a local, this would be my go to stop.

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.

I purchased a new setting for my engagement ring, the jeweler was quick and my ring was ready in…read moreabout thirty minutes. I only wish he would have mentioned the fee for using a credit card. I paid an extra $63.00 just for using a card. I doubt anyone carries around the cash in the amount I paid for the setting. Despite the surprise charge, I am happy with my purchase. I just thought something should have been said beforehand.

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

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.