What a great shopping experience. Nice shop packed full. Prices were great. Left with so many…read moretreasures. Lady who helped us was very nice, even delivered an item we purchased.

Place had cute finds but DO NOT PET CAT... will scratch. I guess the welcoming cat sitting on the…read morecounter was a feral cat.

Lovely store on the Strand. Well curated gift shop with unique items. Jewelry, purses, puzzles,…read morethings for the home-lots to see. Knowledgeable, friendly staff.

Love this store! They have beautiful gift items, home decor and accessories. Everyone is so nice…read moreand attentive.

NOTE - this is a long post, but if you have jewelry repair needs, please read!…read more My quest started when one of the tiny diamonds fell out of my engagement ring. When this happened a year prior, I took the ring to a major diamond retail store and was quoted $150.00 to replace the tiny diamond, and replace it's setting. I paid the amount and had my ring repaired. The lady asked if I wanted the "coating" replaced - I asked if it was necessary; she told me "no" but sometime in the future I would need it done. Fast forward to last week. Another one of the tiny stones fell out. I took the ring back to the same major retailer. After examining the ring, they told me that ALL of the tiny stones were in jeopardy of falling out - like dominoes. They said that one of the stones in the "halo" part of the ring was also in jeopardy of falling out and they would ALL follow - again like dominoes. They said as part of the repair I would HAVE to re-coat the ring in what I now know is "rhodium." The grand total was $380.00. I left the store in a daze of sticker-shock. I Googled and Yelped a jewelry repair store right around the corner from my house - League City Gold, Diamond, and Fine Jewelry. I met with one of the owners, Cheryl, who examined my ring. I told her what the previous store said HAD to be done to repair my ring. After examining it, Cheryl said she could NOT see what they were talking about, but would run the ring through a machine that will "jiggle" to test for loose diamonds. She said if anything fell out, they would put the stone back and repair its prong. When I asked about the coating, she said that rhodium is REALLY expensive ($25,000 per ounce!) and that is where retail stores like to "upsell" is by recommending the coating. I asked Cheryl what she thought my drive out price would be - she said $125.00!! That included if they had to repair any prongs AND that included re-coating the rhodium. (Cheryl also educated me that there is no such thing as "white gold" - only yellow gold coated in rhodium, which wears off with regular wearing of the jewelry.) I picked the ring up from Cheryl this morning (which was only 2 days repair time). She said they had put the ring in the "jiggle machine" for OVER 2 hours and not one additional stone had fallen out! When I asked my total price she said $67.00 - and that included rhodium coating!!! Folks, if you are looking for an HONEST local jeweler and one that does REASONABLY priced repair work - I would highly recommend League City Gold, Diamond, and Fine Jewelry!! (I have attached a picture of my ring below) If I could give them a dozen stars, I would! Thank you again Cheryl! Lisa & Howard Smith League City, TX

They've kept my watch for a week for a simple battery replacement. They had no idea where my watch…read morewas

This is one of many gift shops located along the touristy Strand. This place bills itself as a fair…read moretrade jewelry shop, but there are a few other items they sell here. They do have some body care products, decor and plenty of women's clothing from around the world. Lots of jewelry to choose from and they even offer permanent jewelry, which means it is attached to you in a way that you would have to break it off if you wanted it off. Just another interesting gift shop along the Strand with the usual high prices. 10 photos included to get you through the door.

First- this is an adorable shop with cute/unique things in the sea of tourist junk. More…read moreimportantly, the owner Shara is warm & friendly. I bought a some adorable pants & bday card, asked her where I could buy a stamp & she just gave me one! I'll definitely shop there again

This is a great locally owned shop. The owners offer a really cool variety of inventory that ranges…read morefrom utilitarian field watches to dream watches you can pass to the next generation. I've used them several times for band adjustments and batteries. Every interaction with is professional and fast. I made my first but not last watch purchase today. Thank you for operating a cool small business.

This is an outstanding place for watch repair and battery installation…read more I brought an old Swatch here for a new battery, because I somehow cross-threaded the access point. These guys installed a new battery within minutes. Because they have a great reputation for watch repair, I also left my 30-something-year-old Tag Heuer in their care for a total rebuild. This was a wedding gift, and it is the most prized watch in my collection. The watchmaker here did an excellent job, and even did a pressure test, which is vital -- but not commonly offered with many watch repair services. They offered to replace the band with an in-house version and ultimately a Tag Heuer version, but I declined because I can replace it for a lot less money. I was also hoping they could replace the dial to no avail. Still, these folks know what they are doing, and I plan on giving them plenty of business moving forward.

What a great find! The selection here is incredible, and I think it would be hard for anyone to…read morewalk through without finding something they just had to have. We ended up buying multiple pieces for different rooms in our house and can't wait to share photos once everything is put together and the special touches from this shop are in place. What really made the experience stand out, though, was the staff. They were attentive without being pushy--always nearby when we had questions, incredibly friendly, and genuinely helpful. It made browsing enjoyable and stress-free. I also found the pricing to be very fair. I don't frequent antique stores, but I did look up one of the items I purchased on eBay out of curiosity and found that I paid about $30 less here--and without any shipping charges. That made me appreciate the value even more. Whether you're looking for a unique accent piece to complement an already decorated home or searching for larger architectural items like flooring, doors, tubs, and more, I highly recommend stopping by. There's something special around every corner, and we'll definitely be back!

Lots to see and review. Enjoy the conversation with the owner. Every thing you would want is…read moreprobably there.

This store is charming!! There is such an amazing selection of yarn and beads to choose from, I…read moredidn't even know where to look. The yarn is natural fiber- wools, cottons, some alpaca, llama, and some blends, so on the pricey side, including some hand dyed lots by the owner. But gorgeous colorways and textures!!! If you are looking to treat yourself, and you like to handle your yarn before you buy it, this is a paradise. There is also embroidery floss and macrame cording. There are beads and jewelry making products as well, but as that is not my wheelhouse I can't speak as much to that. The owner is so nice and courteous- she wound all of my hanks into skeins free of charge. I'm really afraid visiting here will become a habit!

Joyfully Stranded has a very cozy, welcoming atmosphere. It sparks creativity with its many unique…read morefinds (including jewelry making supplies). The store offers friendly, knowledgeable service and advice. You must check this special place out!

JR's Originals is a tailor/haberdashery that has been in business for at least fifteen years that I…read moreknow of, and in this location. I'm an infrequent customer, but I always delight in seeing what new styles are coming out or being recycled. There was a place in Washington, DC that was very similar, and even had a special section devoted to " vintage clothing", (spats anyone) that was in mint condition. JR doesn't deal in that, but he does have a lot of niche clothing and unique clothing for discriminating gentlemen. He does alterations as well, and although I've never bought anything other than a few shirts, some handkerchiefs, a few hats and some various baubles, he has a large following on the island. I understand he is also popular providing formal wear for various occasions.