Took a very odd piece and turned it into a plaque. Better than imagined. Finding them was…read morefrustrating due to them being in the basement of an unmarked office body.

Arnold Engravers was great. Responded immediately to my calls and emails and made us a beautiful…read moreplaque for our parents' anniversary gift. All in one day. Couldn't be more grateful for their fast service and professionalism. Price was right too.

I hired Samantha from Painted Palettes to hand letter mini pumpkins for a fall themed event and it…read morewas THE HIT FROM THE PARTY (even three months later, in the dead of winter my personalized pumpkin is still going strong and it's so beautiful I do not have the heart to throw it away). Samantha was easy to work with from start to finish and was able to stay professional despite the long lines at the party (I mean, how could you not want something so beautiful as a keepsake?). I could picture using her for corporate events, bridal showers, baby showers and any other celebration that could you a personalized twist. She can write on any material and even engraves on glass! I have not had the chance to check out her Intro to Hand Lettering classes yet but for now, I'll leave it to the pros. Painted Palettes is simply the best!

I first saw and met Samantha from Painted Palettes at a Yelp Elite event back in 2018. Then I…read morestarted following her work on Instagram (@painted_palettes). A couple months ago, my friend Kim and I took an Intro to Hand Lettering class with Samantha at Steadfast Supply in DC. Oh that rush hour traffic and $20 parking was sooo worth it! Turns out, Samantha used to be a teacher, and it shows in the way she articulates the class. It was easy to follow her instructions, and she was very hands-on with showing examples. Plus we got a pretty decent set of tools and goodies to take home with us! Since, I've purchased some of her watercolor artwork to hang at home. I am such a fan! The artwork can be found on her website or in various shops in the area. And her classes are actually affordable! Next I want to take her Pointed Pen class!

Beautiful work, and they honored a Groupon that wasn't technically supposed to be used for this…read moretype of frame. Just great service.

Excellent, quality work and fast turnaround by framing standards! Glad that I choose them.read more

We had them engrave a necklace with charms on it for our daughter. Great communication, beautiful…read morework and reasonable pricing. The necklace turned out beautiful and we were so pleased. Thank you for quick and beautiful work, our daughter loved the necklace!

Maria and her husband did an incredible job for me. Their customer service is one of the best…read moreexperiences I've had. Maria was in constant contact with me every step of the way. The job I hired them to do was somewhat difficult and yet they completed the job and it looks great. If I need engraving service in the future, I would definitely call Laser Bryce, LLC. You won't be disappointed.

Matt did an amazing, quality job for me. Great professionalism, great price, great attitude, great…read moreintegrity! I will be using Northern Virginia Engraving again!

From the owner: We are a locally-owned and family-run laser engraving company operating in Northern Virginia. We…read moreoffer retail products and custom projects of all kinds. We specialize in custom homeware, memorials, and welcome all creative ideas on what your engraving ideas are!

Working with Alan and Washington Trophy Center has been a great experience. The helped us create a…read morecustom trophy and bench name plate for a special honor. Not only was communication spot on, but the entire process was smooth and came in within budget. This is obviously a high end, top shelf company of professionalism that has pride in what they do! I cannot recommend them enough. Will be using them for anything and everything here forward!

I collaborated with Alan to place an order for more than 20 awards shortly before our…read moreorganization's conference. He displayed exceptional responsiveness, meticulousness, and patience throughout the entire process. He dedicated time towards ensuring that all necessary details were taken care of promptly, and was particularly accommodating when it came to last-minute changes or requests. The awards were delivered on time and in excellent condition. I couldn't have hoped for a more positive experience, and will absolutely partner with WTC for any future projects!

They were SO speedy especially compared to the other quotes I got that said WEEKS, they did it in…read moreHOURS. Highly recommend getting a quote beforehand because this ended up saving me money. Happy with the job they did

100% would recommend for custom work. I got my engagement ring custom set here after doing copious…read moreresearch on DC area jewelers (yes, all the ones you're thinking about). I'm extremely detail oriented and particular, and Ideal Cut is a hidden gem of quality + value. The shop itself is plain -- don't let that fool you. The handiwork is awesome and the prices are incredibly reasonable specifically because (1) genuine honesty, and (2) lack of insane real estate overhead and working capital that any other jeweler with a flashy showroom prices into the markups they pass onto customers. Mr. Tan spent hours with me while I showed him drawings and designs of the custom setting I wanted. He made multiple CAD adjustments as we sat side by side until I was 100% happy. Again, other jewelers have fine print and will charge you extra past the [second] modification or past the wax stage. I love my ring and felt I had an empathetic and creative partner in bringing it to life.

Stopped by Secrete to have my watch band looked at, and was promptly helped by Adele…read more She was great! Friendly and helpful, and was able to fix my band on site. Trusting someone to work on your watch can be a bit nerve wracking, but Adele put me at complete ease. I would highly recommend Secrete for all your repair needs. They also had a great selection of watches, and other jewelry. I will definitely be back!

Have had such great experiences at Secrète, and especially with Adele, who is super helpful and…read morenice. Their work for my custom engagement ring is beautiful, as is the case with my wedding band! The location is super convient in DuPont, and it's great that they also have inventory of other types of jewelry as well as watches. It's my go-to spot for special occasion accessories for sure!

I visited at least half of the jewelery stores around town for engagement ring inspiration before…read morefinding I.Gorman and as soon as I walked in I knew the search was over. 1. I.Gorman is welcoming and unprentious. No appointment is needed and you are always greeted warmly at the door and then matched with a salesperson or given space to browse until you need one. 2. They have a really vast selection. While we were looking for engagment rings they also have a ton of wedding bands (large selection of men's rings which is unique), necklaces, bracelets and other types of rings. 3. The engagement rings are unique. I had found I.Gorman through a Portland based jeweler I came across on instagram. The ring we ended up buying was from a New York-based one. We also looked at a line from Texas. Each style was completely unique and different - lots of gold and rosegold along with the white gold that is so common in most stores. Different color stones beyond just white diamonds. Some super avant-garde and structural looking rings. While we went through the basic C's I learned about different cuts that other jewelers hadn't mentioned or carried, like rosecut. 4. Allison. Our saleswoman really made the process. She instantly got what we were looking for and pulled out several items to match but then allowed us a full two hours browsing everything else on our initial visit. When we thought we might want to make a ring from scratch she ordered a variety of loose stones to examine. She was very communinicative via email updating us about rings we had ordered in from the jeweler to try on. And she met seperately with my fiance so he could get his own insight into the process. We loved working with her! 5. The bourbon bar. You are offered champage while you shop but if that isn't your style, there is a whole cart of top-shelf bourbon to try. The selection rotates and it adds an extra touch of fun to your visit. I could go on and on about all the things I love about I.Gorman, but mostly I love the fact that they helped us find the perfect ring and that they made the whole experience really fun. Could not recommend them more highly!

Great service. Beautiful jewelry. I have come to I. Gorman for more than 25 years and always been…read morehappy with both purchases and repairs.

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. I was in and out in 5 minutes for a small but a little…read morecomplicated print job. FedEx turned me away with no assistance but Wendy and her team took the time to understand what I was trying to accomplish and helped me do it. Highly recommend!

Wendy and her team do great work! They have limited hours right now (11-3 on weekdays), but Wendy…read moreis easily accessible by email and makes sure to follow up on the progress of your project. The prices seem reasonable given the quality of the prints and the fact that this is a local business so I encourage you to support small during this time!