I took a gold watch in to sell it yesterday and this woman informed me it was gold filled. Utter…read morenonsense . I went across the street to Alan's Pawn & sold it $$$ I am a jeweller and I knew she was full of it. I would rate this experience as less than stellar .

This is a really sweet family owned business where you will definitely meet the founding father and…read moreat least one of his daughters. They have some beautiful vintage pieces, new gold jewelry and also provide jewelry repair services. Their shop is tucked away, and I appreciate the family touch and caring.

AMAZING selection of estate and new jewelry. Its organized by gem stone and new vs second hand…read morejewelry which makes it easy to find what you need. Additionally, they have a sale section so that you can shop within your means (of splurging). The service is phenomenal-- I felt like a part of the family, and got many congratulations my purchases.

Best best jewelry buying experience! We are customers for life now!…read more I emailed the shop a couple weeks before our trip to see if they would be open over the holidays and if they had items in our price range. They replied back that they had a plethora of items and would be open. (Yay!) When we were in town visiting folks we popped into the store a few days after Christmas ready to view estate pieces and pick one out! We were so thrilled Estate Jewelry LTD had a large array of very well curated pieces spanning many eras and designs. The shop owner was a delight to work with and someone you just enjoying doing business with because they are honest and have a great personality. We happily chatted away while trying on nearly 30 pieces. He took the time to explain pieces and had a keen eye for finding and suggesting items to try on that I would like. The process was really fun and we felt no time or purchase pressure which made the process all the more pleasant for us. The mutual respect we shared with the shop for keeping estate pieces intact and respecting the integrity and creativity of design was an added bonus. It is refreshing to find a shop that celebrates estate pieces for their beauty and charm. We had a few favorites but eventually settled on a gorgeous pair of diamond and ruby earrings. Checkout and pricing was a breeze! He even printed up the appraisal speedily after paying. They have a large array of pieces spanning many different periods, designs and pricing points. They welcomed any budget and had pieces to offer one would love the price as much as the piece. I would really recommend this to shop to someone looking for a special gift, wedding or engagement pieces, and especially to those who are seeking to sell jewelry as they really celebrate the beauty of estate pieces. I would HIGHLY recommend this shop to anyone and plan on returning many times and anytime I need something special!

Such a lovely store with tons of selection. Connie was so helpful. A must store if you want amazing…read morecrystals.

Nice shop. Friendly staff. Good prices. I stumbled upon the place while walking along Merrimon,…read morewalked in, and to my amazement saw the most beautiful stones I've ever seen in my life! The prices were reasonable and I will definitely return again when I visit Asheville!

Amazing gem mine experience for kids! We stopped by and had a great time panning for gems. You pay…read moreby the bucket, we chose the $14 small one. Then you scoop up small parts of the sand and put it in the panning screen, shaking it in the water to get out the stones or crystals. We found about 15 stones and fossils combined. Definitely a fun way to learn about rocks!

We took a break from our camping trip to Mike for gems here! This shop made us feel like we struck…read moregold (ha!) seriously though, the staff was great. My child struggles with anxiety and they made her feel comfortable enough to chit chat and ask for help. There was two young ladies working that day, I believe it was Aurora and something super unique I can't spell to save my life. Both were attentive and kind to the kids and told us about several other places to check out, which we did! We hope to be back soon, with my young nephew. Thanks, guys!

This place is wonderful! The couple who own and run the shop are friendly, knowledgeable, and…read morehelpful! The buckets for mining have lots of beautiful stones and they're able to help you identify what all you've found. They also have beautiful stones and fossils to admire (and purchase). My kids are hoping to go back tomorrow.

We have been gem mining in many places over the years and we found Asheville's Best Gem Mine to be…read morethe BEST! The owners are sooooo knowledgeable and Holly's excitement over each gem is contagious! It was a great value too - an excellent amount of gems in our $25 buckets. What wonderful people. Can't wait to come back!

Great selection of jewelry! Got my daughter's first charm necklace here. Ed was great as he…read moreassisted her in her experience!

Yesterday, I went to Diamond Rush in Brevard, and found a pair of earrings I wanted to buy. I…read moredidn't have a means of payment, so I asked Mr. Wright to lay them aside until I could return with the funds. I also asked if he had a spring rod for my oversized watch's wrist band that had came detached. He searched and couldn't find one long enough. The next day I returned to purchase the earrings, and Mr. Wright shows me 2 different sized spring rods he had found after I left, and he gives them to me with my purchase. One of the rods is now holding my needed watch's band in place before I leave for vacation. They really fit their moto, "You're important to us." I couldn't be more pleased with my experience.

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.

These guys are as friendly as they come, easy to talk to and very helpful. I will be back!read more

I am a traveling Ob/Gyn (drcathylbagleydotcom) visiting Canton, NC on business. I stopped in this…read morepawn shop down the street from my Inn for a looksee. Carolina Pawn & Gun's easily accessible, well lite and clean. The clerks were amiable, attentive and knowledgeable about products. I concentrated on jewelry as I am a collector of estate, rare and odd finds. They offered a variety of stones ranging from color changing Alexandrite to sparkling Zircon set in 10-18k white and yellow gold and sterling silver. And, despite spectacular pricing, they offered me additional discounts. I recommend visitors stop in for their own looksee. You'll most likely find their southern hospitality and extensive offerings too enticing to leave without a memento.