I took a piece in to be tested for authenticity. This jewelry item came with a certificate of…read moreauthenticity. I was verifying. The jeweler doing the testing used a device on each diamond and stated that at least one gemstone was not natural. Upon having the item re-tested elsewhere, I was told that the diamonds were authentic and real. Two jewelers indicated the piece authentic. Alara did not. The other jewelers provided this explanation: if a jeweler is using a lower end tester for diamonds, the way those work, is that they test for light refraction and can confuse natural diamonds that may have some fluoresce with lab created diamonds.

I went to Alara for my engagement and wedding bands. They have continuously been so helpful and…read morekind! I love Alara!!

Eclectic merch and friendly owners! Love the newest location too. Love supporting locally owned…read moresmall shops.

The best gift shop in Bozeman! They're moving to a bigger location (WITH a parking lot!) so make…read moresure you look it up! They have soooooo many neat things and unique displays, I don't even like shopping and it was a joy to be here. I found a lot of Bozeman/Montana gifts for friends back home (I was just visiting from out of town) but I also found trinkets, clothes, and fall decoration that I bought for myself. LOVE this store!

I have mixed feelings about this shop. There were so many things I wanted: tchotchkes, taxidermy…read moreand home decor. We then came upon a case full of medals and knives and I was shocked to see Nazi memorabilia available for sale. I wish these symbols of hatred were not on display.

I jusy went in the store with a large list of things to purchase for our Airbnb in Red Lodge Mt. In…read moremid search I had to use the restroom. I asked the gal at the front desk where the rest room was. She somewhat rudely replies ' no restroom. You can go to the Town Pump down the street.' I buy thousands of dollars of antiques, every few years to furnish our rentals. I will never to to this store again no matter how cool their stuff is. To tell a customer to go down the street is absymal customer service. If I am not good enough to use your bathroom, than my money is not good enough either. ANTIQUE BUYERS- GO A FEW MILES AWAY TO TH ANTIQUE BARN. JUST AS COOL STUFF AND YOUR WELCOME TO USE THE RESTROOM WHILE YOUR SPENDING MONEY!!!

I don't know why this place has such low star reviews. It is an adorable little shop. Super cute!!…read moreI wanted to buy every little bazillion thing in here. The shop girl was sweet. There are so many great finds but take your time and be sure to look at the sale section because things can get pricey. Not everything is made in Montana but it's all artisan goodness.

I visited Bozeman for the first time this past weekend, and the whole time I was there I looked for…read morea patch that specifically says "Bozeman" on it to add to my travel patch collection. I was having no luck after checking out tons of stores and so I googled "Bozeman patches" and a cute patch popped up from this store! So on Saturday I went to check this place out, but to my confusion the place was totally closed, even though the sign on the door clearly said they were open Tuesday-Saturday? I stood around for awhile wondering if the shopkeeper was out to lunch or something, till I thought to check their Facebook, where all it said was that they were closed today. So you guys couldn't even be bothered to put a sign on the shop door saying the same thing? And while I could buy the patch online, the shipping is $9... for one little patch!

My fiancé purchased a vintage diamond and brought it to Miller's to have it set for me. He…read morepresented a few ideas and sought the advice from the Miller's team in designing an heirloom piece for me. He proposed in March and I wore it out only on special occasions (I work with my hands) and by November, I noticed a large chip in my stone. We went in to the store in person to have the ring evaluated for structural issues and discuss potential solutions. The floor rep seemed very surprised at the setting, claiming the stone was too thin to be set in this manner. The issue was brought to the owner, who blew us off. They offered to start over and reset the stone in a more secure setting (at our expense, of course) and offered no reasoning as to why this could have happened. I called later to discuss the situation with the owner, who was incredibly condescending and offered no recourse. To quote Cec, "If you drive a car off the lot and get in an accident, do you call and complain to the sales rep?" As far as I'm concerned, if you buy a brand new car, drive it off the lot, and have a mechanical issue at 2,000 miles, you sure do. They send their jewelry off to be set by a third party and finish the design work in house. If they weren't able to come up with a design to support this diamond for basic wear, I wonder what we actually paid them for... The diamond in question was cut in the late 1800s... it made it all the way to Miller's in 2025 and then didn't make it more than 7 months of light wear. I'm sure their showroom pieces purchased from 3rd parties is fine but if you have custom work or require skilled service, I'd save your valuables and yourself the headache and head elsewhere. That's what we'll be doing.

VERY disrespectful to the two men that were out on a sidewalk making a travel video, the man came…read moreout of the store DEMANDING to know why they were recording his business. Wow, what a way to create a first impression of a business. They would have been way ahead by coming out, introducing themselves first and promoting their business. Total disrespect and lack of good business ethics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq5V66_Cv4s&t=1379s

If I lived in Bozeman I would make a point of buying something here whenever there was a child's…read morebirthday, nieces nephews whatever. And even for my adult friends. It is a fascinating collection of all types of toys from mechanical to computerized and even as pictured, really amazing wood puzzles. You could sort of think of one of those nature stores in a mall mashed up with Santa's toy shop. Although it's not Christmas toys, it's just here's a lot of handmade stuff as well. I forget what I bought there but I did buy something.... Oh yes they had even the little license plates with names on it and I got one for my grown daughter to put on her bike... That said Montana since she is a new resident. I couldn't tell if the gal behind the counter was simply a clerk, the manager, or the owner. She didn't hover, she didn't care how long I looked or what I looked at, but she was very helpful and made it clear that she was there to assist. I heard her take phone calls helping people figure out if she had what they might be looking for. And I would say there is a toy for every budget so definitely a place to go if you're looking for something unique as a souvenir to take back home as a gift.

Perfect place to pick up a gift for special occasion or birthday party. Nice selection, great…read morestaff, and quick wrapping

Great value, selection and service. they are very open to making you a good deal, just ask!read more

Great customer service!! Everyone was so nice to me and my wife! Will recommend to anyone! We will…read morebe back!!

I can't think of anything I don't like about this store, except maybe for the time and money I…read morespend here --- too much of both. I've been looking for a certain piece of jewelry for a friend for an upcoming birthday and just haven't seen anything that fits what I need. So, I decided to see if I can make my visualization come to life. That requires beads and string/wire and closings, and separators and all those other things you don't realize go into the pieces you take for granted. Well, I stopped here and did find what I needed, plus a lot more I didn't need for what I had in mind but picked up anyway. That's the problem with places like this. Garden of Beadin' has glass beads, Austrian crystal beads, wooden and plastic beads in shapes and sizes for everything. I mean everything. Best to come here when you have a definite idea and ignore the "oh, that would be good for xyz" in a ring, or necklace, or tie clip. It'll be a kid in a candy store experience. Have a budget in mind or you'll be wishing you hadn't stopped by.

I went into Garden of Beadin' for semi-precious beads and found a wonderfully large selection. I…read morealso found wooden, bone, and metal beads, beading needles, and everything else I needed for my project. The store is clean and organized, and the staff is very helpful. I'll be back. I had to drive around for a few minutes, since my GPS kept taking me to Smith's grocery store. Garden of Beadin' is in the same shopping center on 19th Ave, it's just a few doors west of Smith's -- right next to Jimmy John's.