Working with Tara to create our custom rings - wedding bands and engagement ring - was a dream come…read moretrue! Tara is so thoughtful and kind, and will work night and day to create the perfect piece for you. She also helped us create a stunning diamond necklace that we gifted to a family member. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for high quality, custom jewellery. Working with Tara was a seamless, painless and worry-free process. We can't wait to return to her to imagine and create our perfect one year anniversary gifts!

My fiance (ah, feels weird to type!) and I had an excellent experience with Tara, start to finish…read more We were in the market for a ring, and had shopped around at some of the local jewelry stores. To each their own, but I personally did not find shopping at these kinds of stores enjoyable, based on the high-pressure sales environment, and knowing that inevitably, we would be making a very wealthy person even wealthier. It crossed our minds to check out some consignment stores, and saw that Tara had really great reviews. We reached out, and she was very prompt and professional in responding. During our appointment, I liked Tara right away: she was down to earth, personable, and trustworthy. Prior to the appointment, I had shared one photo with her of a ring I liked. The first ring she presented me with was the one I fell in love with (see pic attached). And, as luck had it, it fit perfectly! She showed me a few other options just to see if any others stuck, but I felt a connection with the first one. We slept on it a few nights but decided it was the one. When it came time to purchase the ring, the price she offered us was drastically less than what it appraised for. Also, I loved the concept of giving this ring another life. Just because it previously sat on someone else's finger, doesn't make it any less special. On the contrary, I appreciate it even more. In summary: when shopping for a ring, don't forget to visit Tara, or stores like Tara's. Not only is the customer service superior, but she is someone you will want to come back to in the future.

I had a broken box chain necklace I needed to get repaired. I did some research and looking around…read moreand found Lisa Esztergalyos's Jewelry shop in West Seattle and decided to take the chain there to get worked on. I dropped it off and less than 2 weeks later was contacted to pick it up. My experience was very good, both dropping it off and picking up the necklace. The repair was professional and well done. Cost was what was expected for that type of work. If you have some jewelry in need of repair, you should contact Lisa and see what she can do for you.

I came in to get my engagement ring resized (which was purchased elsewhere) and Lisa was such a…read morewarm and friendly person to work with. She made me feel very comfortable and was patient in helping me decide what size to size down to. I was debating between 4 and 3 7/8 for a long time and she advised doing a size 4 because I will eventually wear it with a wedding band, and having 2 rings apparently makes it feel tighter. So I tried on some sample wedding bands while I was there to get a feel of it, and she was right! Something I never would have known myself. Also incredibly fast service - 2 day turnaround time. When I went to pick up my ring, Lisa also let me know that I could stop by whenever to get my ring cleaned on the house. She truly cares about her clients and is happy to lend a helping hand and I so appreciate that about her! Cost was $110 pre tax, about $121 post tax.

Owner is a lovely person who does such beautiful work. I got a custom made necklace done and was…read morethrilled with the result. Will definitely be returning to buy gifts for friends and family.

My wife and I had our wedding rings designed and made here. The process is absolutely wonderful and…read morepersonal. Cindi and Mary were amazing to work with and we are soo happy with our rings. We've been married now 13 years and rings still look amazing! Wish we still lived nearby so we could have our anniversary ring made there!

Special people step up to the challenge of special occasions. Mary E. and her staff are those…read morepeople. I was looking for someone to create a unique gift for my wife for our 50th wedding anniversary. My idea was to present her with a golden gift for our golden anniversary, but who to bring the idea to fruition. I miraculously found Gold Mine Design and presented my idea. My wife loves frogs, so what better than a frog of 24K solid gold set on a heart shaped lily pad. Mary and crew jumped at the idea and gleefully went about bringing my idea to reality. This hand crafted creation, a true one of a kind, was everything I had hoped for and a gift that truly wowed my wife. Bring your ideas to these people for absolutely stunning creations.

It's always been hard for me to spend money on something I feel like I should be able to do myself,…read morethings I "should make time for," things I "should figure out." But hiring Iris was one of the best investments I've ever made for my family. I was a new mom at the time and felt extremely in over my head. She completely transformed my kitchen in a way that actually works for real life. It's been about six months since she organized everything, and my kitchen is still completely functional and easy to maintain. Every single thing has a home, and for the first time ever, I've been able to keep it that way. If you've ever felt overwhelmed in your own home, I highly, highly recommend Iris and her team. They don't just make things look pretty, they make your home easier to live in. Next up for me: my closet and my front hall closet! Life is stressful enough; your home should be a space that brings you peace, not stress. Iris helped give that back to me.

I thought I could handle reorganizing my home on my own (I mean, I watched that Marie Kondo show…read moreduring the pandemic). But as soon as I started, I realized it was so much harder than it looked. Sure, I could get rid of things or put items away, but actually creating a functional space that would stay organized when life gets busy is a whole different story. I consider myself organized and have bought all the bins before, but what I lacked was cohesion and functionality, something that only comes from professional experience sourcing the right products and designing a cohesive approach. Cue Iris. I could not be more grateful for the peace, functionality and organization Iris has brought to my life! There are so many things about Iris that made her the right person to work with. For one, she deeply cares about getting things right. Whether it's your taste and preferences or your needs for functionality, she is meticulous in designing a plan that will work for you. As an example, we have a rabbit, so we have to be careful about certain types of products we use and what's accessible in his space. She sourced items that would keep our space tidy while also keeping him happy and safe! Additionally, Iris ensures your home is a living and breathing space. She creates systems that aren't just temporary, but that you can grow into. We all know that all too familiar feeling of shoving things into hidden spaces just to get them out of sight. With Iris, she helps you think through the intentional use of space and finds a functional space for what you need, while (gently) encouraging you to purge the things you don't. Iris transformed not just my home but my entire approach to organizing. Her eye for detail, sense of style, and skill in creating systems that are sustainable (and beautiful) left me feeling genuinely relieved and so much lighter. I didn't even realize how much my cluttered, chaotic spaces were impacting my well-being. Now, every spaces flows, each item has a purpose, and I feel calmer, more productive, and happier just being in my own home! I work from home so this is extra important! We invest in so many different things, but often overlook just how impactful our physical environment can be in our own health and happiness. If there's anything I learned from this process, it's that hiring a professional organizer and stylist is key and Iris is easily the best of them all.

I cannot praise Jamie enough!!! She created a headpiece/veil that was exactly what I had I…read moreenvisioned and she kept me so informed the entire time! I am so impressed with the quality of her work, I'm obsessed with my birdcage veil!

I contacted Jamie upon the suggestion of my seamstress. The…read more seamstress who made alterations on my wedding dress was amazing and also very intuitive. She at once knew that a birdcage veil would complete my dress and my look for my wedding day, and referred me to Jamie. Jamie was just as amazing and with very little direction from me, she custom designed the headpiece and veil that not only was perfect for my wedding dress, but was matched to my personality! What struck me most was her personalized service and how much she made me feel 'taken care of'. I felt as though a very close and special aunt was making my headpiece! I could not ask for anything better! Debbie L. Happily married since March 1, 2014

The team at Scholdt is absolutely first class and we have had only good experiences. Dusty and…read moreBrian helped us with our engagement and wedding rings as well as other jewelry when my twins were born. I referred at least a dozen people to them and they were happy. More recently, I worked with Kalee on a pair of diamond earrings which came out beautifully. And now, 32 years after Brian designed our engagement ring, my son worked with Kalee to design an engagement ring for his fiance! Don't look any farther. Scholdt is who you want to work with on any jewelry projects!

Kalee and her team are truly the best! I am celebrating my ten year anniversary and wanted to…read moreupgrade my rings. Kalee was recommended to me by family members that have used her in the past. I not only wanted an upgrade, but I needed advice because I kept getting a terrible rash on my ring finger. Kalee was able to identify the issue. My diamond was set in white gold and the band was a bit too tight. She did such a amazing job! She even managed to get the size absolutely perfect without even sizing my finger. I will continue to buy jewelry from her and will recommend her to everyone.

We had such a good experience working with Jennifer on our charity auction last year that we have…read moreasked her back again this year. Both years, she attended several of our planning meetings to provide guidance about how to maximize the effectiveness of fundraising via content, timing, and number of items. She is extremely competent and has an engaging personality.

We hired Allegria Auctions to handle all key fundraising activities for the 2007 Chef's Night Out…read moreevent. Jennifer served as the auctioneer and not only performed flawlessly at the event itself (held at the beautiful Golf Club at Newcastle), but she took her time and met with our team before the event to assist with ideas to maximize the live and silent auction revenues. Her ideas were implemented and dramatically helped us to increase our auction totals ultimately leading to us exceeding our financial goals for the event. Jennifer is kind, committed and generous with her expert auction knowledge. I would wholeheartedly recommend her.