Visions of Creation

Anything but gracious. I went to the store to have a necklace repaired and was met with distain and…read morearrogance. The teller seemed annoyed with my request to repair a sentimental necklace, said he could, then came back with an excuse that he didn't have the right parts for the minuscule repair. He was the most unkind teller I've ever interacted with. Go somewhere (anywhere) else and get what you need.

The jeweler there charged me $30 each to replace the watch batteries in two watches ($60 total) and…read moreI stupidly agreed. This did cause me to buy my own battery changing gear on Amazon (around $15 or so). Now I can easily change my own watch batteries - no problem. I just think that this was dishonest on his part, so I'll never go there for anything again.

Grace Signature Watch

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Grant Laughter Jewelry

I had an excellent experience having them resize my ring. I was turned away by several jewelers in…read morethe area because the ring I needed resized contains a lab grown diamond and apparently most places won't touch them unless you bought it there. I called ahead to ask Grant Laughter and he said "if you love it, we love it. We can absolutely do that for you." I was greeted and assisted by the owner himself who thoroughly went over my options and helped me choose a plan for resizing. I paid under $100 and had my ring back within three weeks. It turned out perfectly. These guys are fantastic.

I was greeted warmly at the door into a brightly lighted room with showcases of jewelry for sale. I…read morehad brought a tray full of estate jewelry to sell. Kat, the buyer, took her time inspecting each item, and, as she did, she explained their value and stated the amount she was prepared to give me for that piece. I thought her offers were honest and fair, so I sold all of the items to her as the representative of the company. I would return there in a heartbeat if I ever again have jewelry to sell.

Unique and special gemstones and jewelry

Both rings are from this store

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Cherry Tree Beads

4.8

4.5 mi

The only bead store in the Asheville area with a really great selection of jewelry making supplies…read more I highly recommend Cherry Tree for all jewelry crafters or to those who love hand-made jewelry.

I've never been in a bead store quite this dark and it's a shame because they might have decent…read moreproduct but no one will ever know because you can't see anything with their horrible lighting - I mean you know it's bad when you feel like you should ask the lady at the register for a flashlight to look around so be sure to go here on a sunny day because otherwise forget about it

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The Dancing Dragonfly

(2 reviews)

Such a fun store- with plenty of various gifts from pottery to jewelry to home decor and more! I…read morefound a wooden crescent moon to snag for home and was tempted by some labradorite crystals right by the front door! John was trying to help me pick more, lol. He was pointing out various things I love! Definitely worth stopping in! Staff was super friendly too.

Nice little gift shop with jewelry and art made by local artists. The owner is very sweet and even…read moreoffered a nice gift bag with my purchase. Definitely worth a peek inside!

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Bella Gallery

(1 review)

This gallery showcases local art and crafts. I love stopping in here after eating nearby at the…read moreTrailhead restaurant or My Father's Pizza. Luciene, the owner, is very friendly and can often be found working on her own gold and silver jewelry made with precious and semi-precious stones. She carries fine art and sculptures as well as affordable beaded jewelry, pottery, wood-working pieces, Obaku watches and gorgeous jewelry of all kinds made by local artisans. Just my kind of place! Many people know about Asheville, but I don't think as many know about Black Mountain, which is only a 20 minute drive up I-40 from Asheville. It's such a charming little town with so many fun stores, galleries and restaurants. And Bella Gallery is definitely worth a visit!

From the owner: Fine Art and Handcrafted Jewelryread more

C. W. Moose Trading Company

Love this store. Their t shirts are so unique and the staff are all very friendly. They offer…read morelots of unique items and the store itself is a pleasure to be in.

I have bought so many well-loved birthday gifts and self-indulgences here over the years. Wonderful…read morequality and incredibly kind service.

Check out our variety of Baggallini bags!

Some of our gear--hiking sticks, t-shirts, hats, scarfs, jewelry, sunglasses, bags, rain jackets, etc.!

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Some of our fun t-shirt collection, including Black Mountain souvenir shirts.

The Curiosity Shoppe

4.8

(4 reviews)

Love this shop!! They always have the best items and you can tell that the owner takes the time…read morecurate quality finds! Anything from jewelry to furniture. I love browsing what is new!

Cute store and staff was friendly. There is a lot to look at, so I had to do a couple of laps to…read moreensure I didn't miss something tucked away. The item I did select was $25 and after purchased I found it on Amazon for $12. Wamp wamp. Not a huge fan of vintage/antique stores beefing up their items with cheap mass produced items.

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Kiwanis Thrift Shop

This would probably be your run of the mill thrift store except that it's not. It's a cute shop…read morewith quirky stuff. Some of it is probably older than my grandma. The clothing was hit or miss but I did manage to find several items I liked. There was also yarn, fabric, household goods, shoes, albums, jewelry, and lots more. I was on the clock so I wasn't able to spend as much time as I wanted here. I left with six or seven tank tops, a pair of shorts, and a pair of black patent leather Ralph Lauren loafers. The loafers alone were worth the $20 I paid for the whole lot.

We have shopped in your store since you were on Main Street. Over 20 years…read more Everyone has always been very friendly. Until after Helene hit Western NC. After you rebuilt after Helene anytime, any day of the week when we come there your Enplyees/Volunteers are no longer friendly. We have always made a point to say Hello walking through the door. And Goodbye because that's who we are and your people would greet us coming and going. I raised 4 kids with stuff I purchased from you and I redonated things we didnt need because I was told originally your proceeds helped children. I have always lived in Asheville I would drive to Black mountain just to go to your store. I stopped shopping with you in June because the very least you can do is greet your customers.

Mountain Me

3.4

(5 reviews)

The owner was so rude and condescending. She was not considerate to her customers. She needs to…read moresee the value of treating people as guests.

Can you get sore with a nice variety of products. They've got great religious where as well…read moreeverything from signs for your home to cards to T-shirts with fantastic sayings. Never did see your staff person in the entire time I wonder the store. I think they might've been working in the back.

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Bargain Barn Discount Mattresses

(10 reviews)

40.7 mi

We shopped on a Saturday and the son-in-law was working. He…read more was very friendly and we enjoyed meeting and visiting with him. We did buy a mattress and box springs at a good price. I highly recommend this family owned store. We brought the mattress home in our truck which he helped load and tie down. We like to support small businesses when we can. Glenda C.

If I could leave a higher star rating I would. From the moment we arrived at the store to the time…read morethe set up was completed we were treated with the upmost care and respect. The prices were great. He also delivered and set up the base and mattress and spent extra time attaching our head board and foot board. He went above and beyond every step of the way and we could not be more thankful. Forever lifelong customers now.

Interior of our modern, clean, freshly renovated showroom!

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