YE Gurl Says: Service Matters More Than Sparkle at Worthington Jewelers…read more Place: Worthington Jewelers Context: Bridal show intro + in-store visits I really wanted to root for this one. I'm a fan of local, mom-and-pop businesses--especially for something as meaningful as wedding jewelry. Met the team at a bridal show, and while the energy felt a little off (crowds were heavy, so I gave grace), they warmed up enough to mention an extended bridal promo and encouraged me to stop in. So I did. And unfortunately... the experience never quite landed. When I came into the store, it was busy again--fair--but the interaction felt just as unclear as before. I explained exactly what I was looking for (even showed a Tiffany & Co. reference), and was immediately told customization was the only option... with no pricing guidance, no range, no transparency. That's a miss. When I did find a band in-store that worked, I moved forward--still without a clear idea of cost. After a long back-and-forth with a manufacturer, the quote came back at over $1,500 more than the comparable Tiffany piece. Pause. I also had to remind them about their own bridal promotion while actively making a purchase. That shouldn't be on the customer. To salvage the visit, I added earrings and dropped off jewelry for repair (which, to be clear, the smith work was excellent). But the buying experience? Still off. And here's where it really mattered: I later found my original ring through my Tiffany rep and called to cancel the order. Thankfully, I caught it in time--because buried in the fine print is that custom orders are non-cancelable. That's the kind of detail that should be clearly communicated upfront, not discovered later. Even the cancellation process felt like work. I was told someone would call me back... hours passed... I had to follow up myself to close the loop. Final visit to pick up my repaired jewelry? Empty store, but still somehow rushed. I tried to browse, got prompted to check out early, asked about items I'd previously seen--and was told they didn't exist. Then spotted them right next to me at checkout. At that point, I paid for the repair work and left with the same energy I walked in with: rushed, unclear, and not particularly welcomed. YE Gurl Insight: There's a difference between *nice* and *kind*. Nice feels scripted. Kind feels intentional. And in a category like jewelry--where purchases are emotional, high-investment, and personal--experience is everything. Final Take: * Craftsmanship (repairs): Strong * Retail experience: Inconsistent at best * Pricing transparency: Lacking * Overall vibe: Off I understand why more people are opting for brands like Tiffany & Co. or even online retailers like Mejuri --you get clarity, consistency, and a smoother experience without the friction. YE Gurl Says: Support local when it feels good to do so. But if the experience makes you second-guess a meaningful purchase? Trust that instinct and move accordingly.

They had a good selection of ring settings and were able to take my diamond and put together a…read morebeautiful piece of jewelry. The diamond selection is not the largest depending on what type of diamond you're looking to buy.

This is a lovely local boutique company! I visited the Short…read moreNorth location this spring to pick up some more dainty pieces, and i will definitely be back! They have lots of nice quality, but affordable jewelry that makes great gifts for yourself or your loved ones. The styles are classy and simple, so there is really something for everyone. I love the selection of earrings and the fact that they offer permanent jewelry. I plan to look into that more in the future! I ended up with a beautiful little moonstone necklace that I really love. Since it was over $30, I was also given a free midi ring to go with (not pictured). I'm looking forward to coming back for permanent jewelry and to stopping in next time I need a gift-- I'd say I could find something here for almost anyone who wears feminine jewelry in any age group.

Far away from home, and more importantly far away from my VSO, I was pining to find something to…read morebring back. Red giraffe was recommended by my hotels concierge, and they were not wrong! I found just the right thing, and in a race against the closing time clock, Rachel was able to stamp just the right words into my item, box it, bag it, and have it in my hands in one fell swoop. Definitely worth a visit!

First of all let's just say this there is a reason there are only 5 star reviews. My girlfriend and…read moreI are planning out our engagement and we were ring shopping. We made an appointment to come in and this was the last jeweler before we decided who to go with. Right away Andy (son of William) just asked some questions to get to know us and what we were looking for. He told us they make their own style of rings right there in the shop. They don't just take measurements send those off to be cast at some other location. It's done by the two men behind the counter there. They have their own style of rings which separates them from traditional ring shapes. Aside from wedding rings they do just about everything jewelry related. Rings, earrings, necklaces etc... We have a family diamond passed down and Andy was able to create the ring and set the diamond. He also appraised the diamond for us. We then found another jewel to put in place from the piece we got the diamond and set that piece. Needless to say they did a fantastic job. The prices were respectable to the true artistic and craft work performed. After picking the piece out Andy took us back and showed us the process and work benches the ring would be made on. He showed us every step and during the appraisal he let us look at the diamond under microscope to see what makes ours unique. He explained the history behind it and how diamonds are made. They truly care about what they do. After 1 month we came in to look at the diamond and we're completely amazed by it. William and Andy smiled and said this is why they do what they do for these moments. They are truly masters of their craft and I would recommend to anyone! We will be returning for our wedding bands too.

If you want jewelry that can be an heirloom, this is the place to go. If you want a piece of…read morejewelry you know who mined it, who shaped it, who designed it, who made it, this is the place to go. William and his son Andy are happy to tell back stories on everything they have made. If you ask, and listen, you will soon discover that you are not just buying a piece of jewelry, your getting a story about how the jewelry found it forever home. Talking to William and Andy about a piece of jewelry they made is like sitting with friends as they tell you about their vacation. I am already saving up for another W A Weidinger original.

Great service. Fantastic jewelry. Expert design and repair. Highly recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

I have been a customer of Carioti Jewelers for many years. Every year I counted on Chris' advice…read moreconcerning ideas for my birthday gift. I'm a "rock/gem" hound who was always looking for a new stone. My stones were pretty, but Chris made them beautiful. Each time I walked away wearing a design that I "know" no one else had anything like it--I "love" that! If you love unique and beautiful, I highly recommend Carioti Jewelers.

Rodney Hargus I…read morecan't say enough good things about Alexander's Jewelers. They have practically performed miracles on the antique watches that I have brought in. Extremely friendly and helpful. Utterly amazing in there quality and customer service.

I bought a Rolex from Alex. He was recommended by a friend. He is great to talk with, very…read moreknowedgeable and professional. He has quality jewelry at a fair price. I trust Alex and so can you! It is great to have someone you can depend on when making a purchase of a special gift.

Gina was patient with my questions, taking the time to explain each piece. At no time did I feel…read more pressured to purchase anything. I was pleased with the items I did buy, and felt confident I had made well informed and good decisions. Also happy to support a neighborhood mom and pop business!

A-OK is exactly how I felt about Village Jewel. I liked that the shop owners were immediately…read moreavailable to me and able to give me one-on-one attention. I saw a couple pieces in here I am still thinking about a week later. On the other hand, I was jumped on by a dog in this shop. I am all for animals at work, but my fiance is not well versed in medium to bigger dogs, so being jumped on a couple times was something he was a bit unprepared for. The seller did yell at the dog, but only after a couple times. I think maybe she and I just weren't lining up on what I was looking for. I know I was looking for something kind of off beat and non traditional, but I feel like she was a bit annoyed when she took me to the engagement rings only to be told I was looking at non diamond rings. Like I said, it could have been in my mind, but it made me feel like maybe she didn't get my vision and I should try somewhere else.

I don't know how purchasing jewelry from this store is. My review is just about getting rings…read moresized/repaired. I stopped in based on the reviews. I have a ring that had a 3.0+mm wide and 2.3mm depth band. It needed to be sized down almost a full size. I took it in and was guaranteed they could do it no issue... They told me the band would get thicker because they would be bringing the thicker sides in. I left it with them for a week, as I don't live in Columbus . I was so happy to get it back and didn't really notice until about half an hour later: my ring hurt to wear. I took it off and looked at it and I was devastated. You could feel where they cut the shank, it was wavy, the was no uniformity to the edges, and it was oblong. I called and they apologized profusely. Asked me to take it to the store in Cleveland and they would let that store know we were coming. They did not. The store in Cleveland had no idea I was coming. Turns out, I paid the store in Columbus for the honor of someone ruining my ring. It lost nearly half a mm in depth and thickness. The store in Cleveland did the best they could. They would have had to order shanks and tried to color match the rose gold but it could have ended worse than before. Turns out the Columbus store didn't even resize it correctly and left it a quarter of a size too big. So unless you want your jewelry ruined, take it anywhere else. We were going to purchase an engagement ring from this company, but I'll take my business to alibaba before here. The store manager did refund my 125 resizing fee, or the fee I paid them to take gold out of my ring and leave me with something I couldn't wear. He told me it was weird that it ended up thinner than before because "taking a ring in shouldnt do that". My ring was 2.5mm wide and 1.9mm depth before the Cleveland. Actually fixed it. My question is this: where is the material they took out of my ring and why was I not compensated for that when they trashed my ring? My ring will never be the same. Go anywhere else.

We had an amazing experience at Diamonds Direct! From the moment we walked in, the entire process…read morefelt welcoming, professional, and stress-free. A special thank you to Sumer, who truly made our experience exceptional. Sumer was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and attentive to what we were looking for. She took the time to explain every detail, answer all of our questions, and helped guide us without ever making us feel pressured. Her genuine kindness and expertise made what could have been an overwhelming process feel exciting and memorable. We are so grateful for her help and highly recommend working with Sumer if you're looking for outstanding service and a wonderful overall experience!

This was THE best experience I've ever had with customer support! I came in to have my wedding ring…read moresized which has been long overdue. After having two kids and 13 years of marriage, I needed my ring sized up. My husband and I came in with our two elementary aged school kids, and we were anxious about them being a little rowdy at a place filled with expensive jewelry. But as it is being a parent, sometimes the kids just have to come along. However, Jenna, the jeweler who helped us was above and beyond! She answered every question my children had about the jewelry and the sizing process. They had lots of questions! They left with a great interest in how jewelry is made, and with the knowledge that there are other adults out in the world that are interested in them and have space for them in their curiosities. That was not necessary to do, but it was deeply appreciated. Aside from that the service was fast efficient well priced and my ring is absolutely beautiful and I'm so glad to have it back. Jenna, thank you for your kindness your patience and you're genuine care for my family. It meant the world to us. This definitely was a great experience and I will be back and will recommend to anyone.

I have been a customer for decades - they do it right and if it's not right they will make it…read moreright. I have always been well treated there. They're smart enough to know you can judge a book by its cover.