On a stroll through Cady's Alley in Georgetown, we ended up inside Jewelers' Werk Galerie. From…read moreoutside this tiny store there is barely a hint of the dazzling treasures you will find inside. All of the extraordinary pieces of wearable art on offer here are stored in drawers. Opening each one means finding a slew of surprises from bracelets to earrings to necklaces and rings. The pieces range from whimsical to architectural. My friend and I couldn't stop gasping and saying to one another, "Look at THIS!" From lucite to rubber, silver, plastic and even flower petals, extraordinary pieces are crafted from rather ordinary materials. The results? Stunning! If ever you've sought an inimitable gift for someone special be it your mother, finacee, sister or wife, this is where you ought to be shopping. Never in one place have I seen so many exceptional and beautiful creations.

This store is the most consistently innovative jewelry store in all of the metropolitan area since…read moreit's opening. The jewelry is outstandingly varied and is priced from very high to very affordable. Do not forget to look in all the drawers -- great fun and full of treasures. The staff is fully knowledgeable about the jewelry and the jewelers. One staffer even helped me to find galleries that carried an artist I was looking for but they no longer carried. I cannot say enough about the jewelry, the staff, and the store. Gayle Monkkonen

Hands-down one of the worst experiences I have had in retail. Most snooty places at least…read moreacknowledge you (while making it clear that they don't care about your business). At King Street Diamonds I was flat-out ignored despite being the only person in the small store. I rang the bell to be buzzed in and said hi to the employee when I walked in. He proceeded to stand behind a case, unmoving as I looked in a few different ones, and did not ask me why I stopped in, if I was looking for anything in particular or anything at all. After a few minutes I asked about a gemstone and if it was a yellow diamond or sapphire. The employee answered, but implied it was a stupid question. He then continued to stand silently as I looked in other cases quickly and then left. I stopped in another jewelry shop a few blocks down and received a warm greeting and genuine interest/help. Good riddance to King Street Diamonds.

My fiancé took me here to pick out my engagement ring. The service was incredible and the quality…read moreof every jewelry piece was top notch. My round, two ct. ring was such great value as well. I'm definitely coming back to pick out my wedding bands.

The small store is tucked inside Nido. It's got a great vibe, and the pieces are TO. DIE. FOR…read more Everything is handmade by the artist, Dana, who was there and told me about the pieces. Everything is original, from the paper jewelry to the funky clothing with incredible details and little embellishments. If you appreciate art and fashion to any degree, you must check this place out. Just walk through Nido and voila, you'll stumble upon a gem!!!

Grateful to Angel at the relatively new Omega Boutique for his kindness and professionalism as I…read moreperused their wonderful selection. He was as very thoughtful and candid about the process for high end well sought after watches which have amazing value.

I ordered and purchased a leather wrist band at this location. While the leather band is beautiful,…read moreit didn't fit perfectly but I was assured that was the correct size. I later learned from the boutique in Tysons corner that the band was too large for my wrist and should have ordered a smaller one. I was disappointed to learn that I had misplaced my trusted in the DC boutique, which is particularly managed by a third party. I recommend driving to Tysons for expert service.

I love David Yurman and I love this store!…read more I live in LA and when I visit DC 1-3 times per year, I usually swing by as I enjoy the space, the vibe and the employees - always friendly and helpful (shout out to Maurice!) I've made many purchases here, lost count... 5 stars

Love the brand! And, the folks at this location represent it well…read more Every piece of jewelry here is always unique, artfully crafted and stylish! Never one looking exactly the same. The customer service at this location is exceptional and meets above all expectations! I came here on Christmas Eve looking for a special gift and the experience was nothing but exceptional. I called in advance for an item I was looking for and spoke with Maurice. From the minute I spoke with him to actually visiting the store, Maurice was the best. He was welcoming and very knowledgeable. Also, what I like most was that although the store was very busy, he was patient, helpful and very attentive. He knows the DY collections and is top notch. Overall, a great experience and left very happy with my splurge. Although the gift was for someone else, I fought hard with my inner self to resist buying something for myself. That's the hard part when coming to indulge in a store like this. lol. From the greetings at the door, to the water and libation offerings, to the store manager (Steve) coming by to great me and engage conversation on a limited collection exclusive to the store as well....this was the ultimate buying experience. Kudos to both gentlemen and this location. Definitely will be back for a couple of other items I got my eye on. The prices are top dollar.... but you get what you pay for here..... and that's quality, timeless, crafted pieces of unique jewelry that not only makes a statement, but stands out on his own. I own a couple of DY pieces and can say it's worth the value and investment. **Yelp Elite Tip** -- Garage parking is available and DY offers parking validations. Be sure to take in this perk as to the parking is pricey here.

The new battery in a Burberry watch and a cleaning cost $70 at Chas Schwartz Jewelers. Knowing that…read morethe last battery in downtown DC cost only $15, I asked about their cost. The female assistant replied, $45-$50 for the battery and the rest ($20-$25) for cleaning. I will not return to this store for anything.

Stopped in here to look for some chocolate diamonds and spoke to a friendly jeweler who went out of…read moreher way to answer questions, get ideas, and see what she might be able to source for me. We swapped info and she has since been texting with me on the estate diamonds she could find. So far so good! A small but beautiful shop right near the White House.

I have loved Catbird ever since my friend first introduced me years back. This was my first visit…read moreto the Georgetown location and we made an appointment for another zapped bracelet. I really love their jewelry - it is dainty yet durable. I've had several of my pieces for years, and added another this time. I now have 3 bracelets and 3 rings, all that I wear daily. The customer service here is fantastic and the prices are reasonable for the quality. Highly recommend stopping by any of their stores!

I've been a fan of Catbird for years. I've shopped in their LA location, Soho NYC and Brooklyn…read morelocations, so I was excited to check out this new Georgetown location as it's currently the closest to me. This was yet another great experience at Catbird! I came in already knowing the necklace I wanted to get and having an idea of a few rings I wanted to try on. I came on a Friday morning right by opening. Parking in Georgetown is definitely challenging; but you can find free street parking ~0.3-0.7 miles away in the residential areas if you circle around a bit and walk over. There was one employee there when I arrived and she was incredibly attentive, friendly, and helpful! They didn't have the Sylvie Medallion I wanted in stock but given that the necklace has an engraving option, this made sense. I wanted to come in and try it on though to gauge size of the pendant itself as well as figure out which chain length I wanted. The employee who was present totally understood this and produced another necklace pendant that was the same size and measured it with a ruler to double check, pulled out the exact chain I was thinking of and let me try out different samples wearing the necklace. I was able to pick out the chain I wanted and confirm the necklace was the size I wanted. I also tried on a bunch of rings to narrow down what I wanted and she was so patient with me as I tried several rings in multiple sizes to determine what fit and looked the best paired with my current stack. This location has a lot of jewelry on site, but if you're coming from far maybe call in advance just in case if you want to carry the jewelry out of store. I was able to order my necklace in store and have it shipped to my home with the custom engraving I wanted so that worked for me.

I visited this evening with my mother and we found a great scarf but there was a price discrepancy…read morewith the tag on the merchandise. We showed the scarf to the young woman at the register and asked the difference, she quickly responded "The Color" and when presented with the differing tags (18$ vs 35$) she observed the labels were affixed incorrectly. We asked if she would honor their mistake at $18 and we'd also buy the correctly marked scarf for $35. She would not honor the merchandise as priced and we left. We have bought many gifts from this shop as it is on the way to our metro stop. Pretty disappointing that they wouldn't make a sale for marked merchandise.

Watch out ladies, the Lou Lou empire is expanding. And the Farragut Square is getting just a little…read morebit trendier. What a genius idea to have this little store in the middle of a rather business-y neighborhood! I decided to take a mid-afternoon (ahem) coffee break and almost walked right by this little boutique, thought I'd noticed a bunch of shiny dangly items in the window, so I spun on my heels and walked straight in. Here's the story if you haven't been to a Lou Lou boutique before; it's a local "chain" in the sense that they have half a dozen of these boutiques scattered across NW DC, Alexandria and Arlington and they carry an eclectic range of jewelry, hair accessories, scarves, bags and pretty little thingamajigs that you probably don't need. But they're adorable and very much on trend without being bizarrely over the top. It's a good thing that they're very affordable so if you're looking to update your style but don't want to go all out and pick up that neon encrusted bib necklace last seen on Anna Wintour; you could probably find something like it at Lou Lou's at a far, far more affordable price point. Basically this is fast fashion for you. Unlike the Dupont location, this store isn't overwhelmingly loaded with inventory and it's a lot less crowded so the staff can actually help you find something. Also they seem to cater to a slightly more work friendly wardrobe which means you're more likely to see something that's understated and classy as opposed to gigantic disco balls that are supposed to be earrings. Oh and they have a great selection of Baggu bags from Brooklyn and a good range of Ray Ban sunglasses, so if you feel like you're losing touch with your inner hipster, this is worth checking out.