Business owner charged me 900 CAD for a ring that had a chipped and scratched stone. I have been…read moresuffering from traumatic brain injuries for the last few years of my life; they have made me very suggestible and lacking forethought. I got swept into the talk about how rare the mineral stone tanzanite was and that there isnt much left in the world, I got a huge amount of FOMO and bought it the next morning. My family from that point on has kept a much tighter control on my finances, as they should.

My go to place for purchases, repair, cleaning & advice. I…read moretrust them completely!! A very satisfied customer

This is a cute little New Age/crystal/gem stones shop. You'll find the usual New Age paraphernalia,…read morecrystal skulls, pendulums, rings, raw geos, pyramids. They also have lots of jewelry, mostly silver plated, amber, quartz and other semi-precious stones. I also saw Native American dream catchers and other Native spiritual items but unless I get that from a person of First Nation's ancestry or from the reservation directly or at the annual Pow-Wow, I generally stay away from that stuff, but that's just me. The girl who runs it is very friendly and generally the folks there are pretty helpful. It really focuses on crystals and stones, they don't really have books, tarot cards, candles, botanicals which most stores dedicated to craft and Pagan/Wicca do so just be aware of that.

My witchy friend pointed this spot out to me, I must have walked by it a thousand times without…read morenoticing this tucked away piece of magic on St.Denis. The variety of quality stones in here is remarkable, tiny stacks on every available surface. There are also white and pink salt and crystal lamps, singing bowls, totem stones and a couple pretty pillows to round out the mix. There's also a lovely collection of turquoise and amber and silver jewelry. The service was warm and kind a no pressure. Happy to have discovered Pierre's D'ailleurs!

Small shop with fantastic personal service. Would consider traveling several hours to buy here…read moreagain over other stores.

Thank you Ara 1000x over for my stunning ring..there are no words to describe how happy I am with…read morethe result. You're professionalism and expertise made the transformation of a 25 year old dated and tired ring into a beautiful and modern gorgeous ring!!! #bestjewlerever#bserkos#stunningring#25years

L'Art Antique is about 15 minutes away from Mont-Tremblant- a fun stop if you're in the area and…read morelike antiques! There are two vintage stores right across from one another- this one is more of a furniture and home store while the other (Antiquités Etc) is more focused on quirky vintage finds such as dog statues and memorabilia. We met the charming owner who was more than happy to chat about antiques, the local area and how messed up the qc farm industry really is, as her husband used to raise milking cows and veals. He even produces maple syrup, which you can purchase on-site. Fun fact: even if your maple syrup comes in a quintessential Quebec can it doesn't mean it's legit. Look for the sticker that confirms it's made by a local producer! The shop sells kitchenware, credenzas, paintings, jewelry, lots of antique dolls... we bought a beautiful frame and were tempted by a few other gems. It was a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon and we will definitely be back.

THE BEST JEWELRY REPAIR SHOP IN MONTREAL HANDS DOWN! They…read morehand write the date inside every watch when they change the batteries. They only have swiss-made Renata batteries. My Michael Kors watch battery lasted almost 4 years. They showed me the date marked inside.

From the owner: Reparation de bijoux, Montres et Horloges. Jewelry repair, watch repair, clock repair done on…read morelocation. "Lorsque l'on cherche à faire réparer un bijou qui nous est spécial, on pourrait imaginer que faire affaires avec un bijoutier qui est recommandé par d'autres bijoutiers est un choix de magasinage brillant. La Bijouterie Guru est le genre de bijouterie qui bénéficie de ce genre de réputation, lorsque vient nécessaire la réparation de bijoux et de montres:. " Sandra Phillips, Smart Shopping Montreal 2013

When I was a wee lass in school at McGill I dated a french boy who was very sweet and spoke very…read morelittle English. Our relationship lasted into him becoming a completely fluent anglophone and I became more and more disenchanted with the Quebecoise way of life. Though our romance ended after a year or so, the beautiful little charms that he bought me at Freitag were less transient. His taste was not superb and while he meant well it wasn't long before I steered him to Freitag on St. Laurent and said very clearly: "If you want to buy me something, buy me something here." I knew it was basically a flawless plan since all the handmade baubles here were so charming that I would've been happy with anything in the store. Run by a cute little french lady and filled with small silver charms, a few delicate gems and a powder blue motorbike it was just as charming as the jewelry it held. After we broke up and I moved back to California we kept in touch briefly and that Christmas a surprise package arrived with a long letter professing his love with broken English verbs. Accompanying the note was a gaudy silver chain with plastic balls and silver hanging all over it. I was happy I didn't have to send back a necklace from Freitag.

I belong to the school of thought that fresh cut flowers (either roses, calla lilies or exotics),…read morechocolate (always European) and jewelry are the best medicines to soothe any girl's soul. So having said that, if you want to give yourself a lift-me-up, stop by Freitag-Concept and you're bound to find some unique piece of jewelry or bauble which suits you and your personal style whether it's a kick-ass, in-your-face cocktail ring, cute toe-rings, unique earrings perfect for a party or a night out on the town, an elegant cuff bracelet which seals the look for a sophisticated outfit or understated but creative necklaces and pendants. The owner definitely has an eye for uniqueness, craftsmanship and originality so the pieces here she curates are one-of-a-kind and she keeps her eye open to ensure that cheapy "Made In China" knockoffs don't get in. Try to drop in once a month and you'll start to see what catches your eye and take that as a cue to develop your own sense of style and style intelligence.