My wife had strongly hinted at a rose gold and diamond earring for her cartilage piercing as a 10th anniversary present. I couldn't find one I liked anywhere so I stopped in here to inquire about a custom piece. After communicating with Baleigh by email and reviewing a few sketches we settled on a curved design with 10 diamonds (for 10 years) with 4 larger ones (for our 4 kids). The finished product was beautiful. When it didn't quite fit the curve of my wife's ear (to be expected when working blind on a gift) she stopped in and Baleigh adjusted it to fit beautifully. Great work, great communication, excellent customer service. We'll be back for sure read more

Balefire Goods - Custom-made earring for a cartilage piercing - Jewelry Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

I really wish I had a better experience here, because I had heard good things and genuinely really liked all of the ladies when we first met to discuss my wedding ring. I agree with another review on Balefire that I never really felt like I knew what was going on in the design process, it sometimes felt like I was expected to be a gemologist/jeweler and to know much more than the average person would about the steps in designing a ring. When I went in to pick up my ring, the sapphires we selected were not green at all, and the amount of stones didn't really look right on the band. I wished I could have seen a 3D mockup of this so I would have really known what to expect rather than a drawing that quite frankly looked like it was done in MS Paint. I left the store and held the ring up in the daylight and almost none of the color in the sapphires was visible, which was the entire point of what we discussed with Balefire. I reached out to them and they told me that sapphires change a lot in the light (would have been good to know that ahead of time) but kindly offered to fix it for me with colored diamonds that would be more saturated. I pick up the ring for a second time and have to say that it was odd to be ignored by the owner and only spoken to by another woman who works there, who was incredibly nice and helpful, but it was bizarre to have the owner 3 feet away typing on a laptop acting like I didn't exist. It seemed like poor customer service to not even check in and see how things were going with the ring that we had talked so much about. After less than a month of having the wedding ring, a stone fell out while I was out at dinner with my family in Kentucky. These stones are really small and hard to keep track of, for one, and for two, now I'm away from home for a long period of time without my wedding ring that i JUST got. I couldn't and still don't understand why this ring didn't even last a month and how I'm supposed to have faith that it will hold up for the rest of my life. Once I took pictures of the ring to send to Balefire and zoomed in on the settings and the poor job that had been done, I understood why the stone fell out. I contacted the jewelers and just said frankly that I am done, do not want this ring, have no faith in Balefire that this ring will hold up for years to come, and just wanted to return it to them for a refund. This process is something that was supposed to be so fun and special and instead has been incredibly stressful and sad. I feel taken advantage of by Balefire as this ring was $3k and it didn't even last a month without an issue. Of course they refused my efforts to return the ring but did offer to fix it yet again. I am pursuing other options but truly wish I never went here in the first place. read more

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Title: BaleFIRED TLDR - Thallot is more efficient, less expensive and provides vastly better quality. You can also cast the metal for the ring yourself. Check them out instead. Our experience with Balefire Jewelry -- and Jamie in particular -- was deeply frustrating and disappointing. What started as a promising interaction quickly soured into one of the most stressful parts of our engagement planning. Jamie initially came off as personable, but any attempt to ask questions about design possibilities or explore small adjustments quickly revealed her impatience and intolerance for feedback. The moment we began to engage thoughtfully with the design process, her demeanor turned dismissive and rude. Her inability to produce a very basic, elegant ring -- something understated and timeless -- was shocking given her branding. She outsources her CAD renderings, which means she couldn't respond quickly or accurately to design questions, and there was a constant lag in communication and clarity. She gave up on the project just a month before the timeline we'd agreed on, leaving us scrambling to find someone new -- during what should have been a joyful, meaningful milestone. It's also worth mentioning that her diamond pricing is significantly above market. Like $1K over the same lab made diamond from Thallot (same ca, color etc). She insists it's because of "sourcing standards," yet never discloses what those standards are, leaving clients like us with a vague explanation and inflated prices. If you're considering Balefire, we strongly suggest zooming in on the photos on their Instagram page. You'll notice bands that appear bulky, inconsistent, or unfinished -- thin, elegant bands in particular seem to be a challenge. There's a roughness to the designs that lacks the crispness we saw from other jewelers. Thankfully, we found Thallot, who saved the day. Their team was professional, kind, and fast. They produced beautiful, detailed CAD renderings quickly and involved us in the process in a way that felt collaborative and respectful. Thallot also let me participate in making the ring by melting and pouring through gold for the band (they call this their "Pour Your Heart Into It" program and it's free!) what an awesome thing to take part in! We'll be returning to Thallot for our wedding bands without hesitation. Balefire may look appealing at first glance, but our experience was a letdown from start to finish. For something as important as an engagement ring, go where your vision is respected and your time (and money) is valued. read more

Previous reviews are spot on! My fiancé and I shopped around and eventually settled on working with Baleigh and Jamie at Balefire. They absolutely won us over with their friendliness, expert knowledge, down-to-earth vibe, and personalized touch. We came with specific ideas on how to repurpose heirloom diamonds for his-and-hers wedding bands and utilized leftover family gold for trade-in value, and Balefire responded with exquisite designs that made our vision a reality. We've loved working with them so far and can't wait to see the finished products. read more

Repurposed family jewels and had a great experience. I wanted to share that I had a wonderful experience working with Balefire Goods in Arvada to repurpose my Grandmother's wedding ring. I had two custom rings made for my sister and I as well as awesome stud earrings. If you have family jewels laying around this is a great way to get lite use and love out of them. read more

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After so much research, my wife and I were LUCKY to find this amazing shop. Jamie and her staff are incredible artists and the pieces reflect it. This establishment is the epitome of incredible work, supporting local artists, diversity, and inclusion. Would rate this establishment a 1000/5 if possible. read more

Balefire offers the most unique jewelry I've ever seen! There are a ton of unique pieces that usually come with an interesting story or background. I've always been able to find a gift here for every price range. Most recently I bought a beautiful rough diamond bracelet for my sister for her birthday. I especially love the "nerd inspired" pieces they have here. So cool! read more

Balefire Goods - Rough diamond bracelet for my sister's birthday. Elegant and simple. - Jewelry Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

I love this store. My girlfriend is an artist and very particular about the originality of the jewelry she wears. This place hits the mark. She's loved all the jewelry I've purchased here. The jewelry is original, interesting and each piece has a backstory that the owner, Jamie, can tell you about. The original greeting cards are the best. I think I've bought all of them. The best part? Jamie is great. She knows her stuff, is also an artist and is committed to supporting the local community. Definitely worth a visit if you're in or near Olde Town Arvada. read more

If you live in Denver, and want to redesign a piece of jewelry into an art piece, contact Jamie at Bale Fire in Arvada. The ring was designed and created in house, and is piece of wearable poetry. I have never in my life lived with such a beautiful multi-metal, sapphire and diamond ring. read more

Balefire Goods - twig and raindrops, mixed metal--sapphire and diamonds - Jewelry Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Just received my girlfriend's antique ring that we had fixed at Balefire. It looks amazing!! They fixed the prongs and replaced a missing diamond. She was thrilled. Staff was super helpful and kept me updated on their progress. Pricing was very reasonable especially for the quality if the repair. Store has a lot of unique jewelry and we always stop in on our strolls through Olde Town. read more

Balefire Goods - Jewelry Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

We visited this place by chance during a chocolate festival. We loved the rings we came upon and decided to customize it. We just picked it up today and are very, very happy with the rings as well as the fantastic service. Jamie, who made the rings, kept us up to date and communicated with us which I very much appreciated!! I already recommended this place to another couple as they loved our rings. read more

Balefire Goods - these are the rings we customized. rose gold on silver and gold on darkened silver. both are sterling silver rings. - Jewelry Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

I love this boutique! It's so hard to find interesting jewelry at a reasonable price and that doesn't look like everything else out there. This store has a great selection of differing styles, types of metals, and price points. I really like how the prices are openly displayed and I don't have to bother the salesperson every time I want to know how much something is. Also, the store is cute and comfortable and the staff is friendly. I try to shop at smaller stores whenever I can and this place is a really nice addition to Olde Town Arvada. read more

Nope. I was just in here trying to buy an anniversary gift for my wife. I have been trying to find a new jewelry store likenthis since Ooh! Aah! closed a few years ago. After being ignored for around 10 minutes by the person behind the counter I left without buying anything. For most of the time in the store I was the only person in this relatively small space. A couple that came in after me was at least acknowledged. Really poor customer service. read more

What a sweet discovery! And to old Arvada to meet a friend for lunch and cake across this most wonderful little shop. As a jewelry maker myself, I can really appreciate the choices and curated grouping of artists presented here. Prices are remarkably affordable. Cannot wait to go back! read more

I got my ring sized here and they were extremely fast and included a cleaning with the service. My wedding ring has never looked so good! I felt like it was in good hands; the staff was friendly, efficient, and communicative. Will be back to shop their beautiful, locally-made pieces! read more

Wonderful gallery with a very cool and welcoming vibe. Beautifully curated artisan jewelry along with unique wall pieces, ceramics, etc. The owner and staff are so helpful and make you feel at home. A portion of their sales every month gets donated to a needy organization. Do not miss this gem in old town Arvada! read more

Love everything about Balefire Goods! They carry incredible artisans and designers; there are so many beautiful pieces, perfect for gifting (or for yourself!) - I can't say enough great things about Balefire Goods! read more

Attended the first anniversary celebration for this little Shop last week. So much fun and beautiful jewelry! I can always find something I love here and the owner is super sweet and knowledgable. read more

Such a great shop and owner! I stopped by here on a whim and couldn't believe how beautiful--and affordable--the collection is. Ended up walking out with 3 unique pieces. I'll be back again for more presents (for me!) read more