Empire Tattoo

This is one of my favorite jewelry stores. They have the most unique, contemporary pieces from…read moreacross the US. Shopping here is like walking through an art gallery. The staff is as lovely as the jewelry itself. I have a number of pieces from Mora and constantly get compliments on them wherever I go! Highly recommend checking out this little gem when visiting Asheville!

So many interesting pieces that I didn't see elsewhere in Asheville…read more Martha was friendly and helpful with information about different pieces I liked and asked about. You can find some cool things that aren't outrageously expensive. I'll definitely check Mora out again.

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Jewels That Dance

5.0(12 reviews)

Though I've never purchased any of the absolutely gorgeous jewelry from Jewels That Dance, I've…read morebeen in there a handful of times for other purposes and always had a great experience. The first time I went here was because of a recommendation from a friend. I went here to get my engagement ring resized and had such a fabulous experience. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I got my ring resized which I assumed would be very expensive because it has many gemstones and has an asymmetrical band. They were able to do the resizing in about a week and it was very affordable. When I got my ring back, they gave me suggestions to help keep my ring in great shape, the most helpful so far being to not sleep with it on. They also told me that I can stop by anytime to get a free cleaning. Since then, I've been in probably five times to get the ring cleaned. I'm always in shock at how beautiful it looks after the cleaning. Being an art teacher, it gets really dirty pretty quickly. It's always a good feeling to know that if I have ten extra minutes downtown, they can get it looking like new in no time. As mentioned, I've never bought jewelry here but I wish I could afford to because they have a unique, absolutely beautiful selection of jewelry on display. The store front is pretty small but the jewelry that they do have is all really awesome.

Paula is terrific. Sized my ring for me and it is simply gorgeous. No one would ever know it had…read morebeen sized.

Sterling Silver and 18k gold amethyst ring

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14k gold garnet earrings

Mountain Metalworks

5.0(3 reviews)

2.3 mi

Having been an enthusiastic beginner jewelry artist for several years I was losing my mojo until I…read morediscovered Mountain Metalsmith. I can't thank Emma enough for her instruction and guidance. Her class refreshed my knowledge base, taught me better techniques than I had learned in the past and certainly taught me new skills. I'm looking forward to another class. Individual instruction, small classes, a superb location and work space, the opportunity to rent time using her equipment once you complete a course - it can't be beat. Before you consider other area classes I highly recommend checking out classes at Mountain Metalworks.

My fiancee and I made our wedding rings here with Emma's help. This was absolutely one of the…read morecoolest experiences I have ever had! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to make jewelry, not even just wedding rings. Emma guided us through the process and each step of the ring making while we truly did all the work in making the rings how we wanted them. Emma was there for guidance, offering her expert opinion, and helping us with the more challenging equipment. We started from scratch and ended up with 2 unique wedding bands we made for each other, and will always have the memories of making them together too! If you're interested in purchasing jewelry, Emma also has really creative designs on display. I can't say enough about this amazing experience. Once in a lifetime!

14 K Gold Hamsa with AAA emerald

Wedding Ring workshop

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Silver Ring Workshop participants.

Charmed Boutique

4.6(22 reviews)

I always find the cutest, unique items at this shop in clothing, Jewelry & even umbrellas! The…read moreitems are a great value & I really appreciate that!!! I get one of every color of the bralettes every season!!! You can't ask for better service either. I'm the pickiest of customers especially when it comes to trendy boutiques & this place never fails to deliver!! They do mail order as well!!

I enjoyed the variety of local artists and items available for Mother's Day. I bought some soaps…read morethat will make lovely gifts for family and myself. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. So many charming gifts available to purchase! in the back of the store, there are some discounted which I snagged two bars of soap for one dollar each.

The signed drew me into the store!

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Grant Laughter Jewelry

4.5(28 reviews)

6.4 mi

I had an excellent experience having them resize my ring. I was turned away by several jewelers in…read morethe area because the ring I needed resized contains a lab grown diamond and apparently most places won't touch them unless you bought it there. I called ahead to ask Grant Laughter and he said "if you love it, we love it. We can absolutely do that for you." I was greeted and assisted by the owner himself who thoroughly went over my options and helped me choose a plan for resizing. I paid under $100 and had my ring back within three weeks. It turned out perfectly. These guys are fantastic.

I was greeted warmly at the door into a brightly lighted room with showcases of jewelry for sale. I…read morehad brought a tray full of estate jewelry to sell. Kat, the buyer, took her time inspecting each item, and, as she did, she explained their value and stated the amount she was prepared to give me for that piece. I thought her offers were honest and fair, so I sold all of the items to her as the representative of the company. I would return there in a heartbeat if I ever again have jewelry to sell.

Unique and special gemstones and jewelry

Both rings are from this store

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Blue Goldsmiths

4.7(13 reviews)

2.1 mi

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Caronda was a delight, knew her artists and their products. I got a lot of the glass: pen holder;…read morefriend light; hanging feeder; and a glow in the dark pumpkin for the holidays that was a last minute, impulse buy, but my favorite. Shipping was great, but my pumpkin's stem did not make it. The store is sending me a replacement with no hassle. This is a store I will return to every time I get to Ashemville to see what they have next!

I ordered several of the artisan glass Christmas trees. The person I spoke to was extremely…read morehelpful in assisting me to make my selections long distance. We live in Florida, but had been in the store back in July while traveling through North Carolina. My purchases were shipped quickly, and I received them a lot quicker than I had expected. The were thoroughly wrapped, and they arrived in perfect condition. I am planning to make more purchases from this store.

Arts and crafts collection rebooted!

Modern hammered 14k rose/white gold and 14k green/white gold wedding bands

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One-of-a-kind kesha pearl and diamond pendant.

embellish asheville

4.7(16 reviews)

0.2 mi

Was so happy to find this store when in Asheville. Such cute things at overall affordable prices…read more Barb provided much help on picking things while sharing more about Asheville. Wide selection of locally made items. Highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area!

This shop is ADORABLE. My sister and I decided to make a pit stop to a few shops before leaving…read moreAsheville this past weekend, and I am SO glad we unexpectedly wandered in here. The girl working was so friendly, and EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS CUTE. Everything seemed so well curated. I personally was flocking to all of the jewelry; most (or all?) of it is either locally made or comes from fair trade organizations. Necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, you name it! There were some body products (like a dreamy cream I put on my hands), handbags, other accessories, and more. I ended up buying a unique necklace, but I seriously wanted one of everything in the store! If I lived in Asheville, this would be my go-to spot when I wanted to treat myself or give a gift along these lines. Since I don't live in Asheville, I'll make it a point to visit next time I'm back in town--and to encourage you to visit!

Some bags and stuff

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Spicer Greene Jewelers

3.6(42 reviews)

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I think Spicer Green should stick to selling beautiful jewelry rather than dabbling in the Watch…read morebusiness. It's been a while since I've needed a watch battery. My last experience was walking into a store, having the Clerk install my battery and walking out. That was certainly not the case here. To the almost 30 minutes, it took to get my information when I dropped the watches off; to being told my watches would be done on Wednesday, only to call on Thursday, to be told that they were done, but someone needed to call me before I could pick them up!That call finally came in on Friday. And when I have needed batteries for these particular watches before , every time the jeweler has always set the time. The time was not set on either of these watches and I spent the morning googling how to do it. (Complex vintage sport watches)I briefly mentioned how dreadful my experience was to the Nice lady that checked me out. And she was very nice to not charge me. Which I appreciated. Go there for Beautiful jewelry which they have. Not to get your watch worked on.

Have had two great shopping experiences with Matt! Highly recommend asking for him or calling ahead…read moreto set an appointment to work with him. He's friendly, knowledgeable, and patient...never pushy. Thanks Matt!

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Zest Jewelry Art

5.0(6 reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$

Wren designed my wedding ring 28 years ago and my son just recently chose her to design his…read moreengagement ring. From start to finish Wren was a delight to work with. From her quick, pleasant responses to texts and e-mails, to her willingness to work with you on designs and ideas, to the timely finished piece of incredible art. My son's ring exceeded any and all expectations. It is absolutely stunning! They both are thrilled with the outcome! Thank you Wren for creating unique and very special rings for our family!

Absolutely first-class customer service - I couldn't even imagine having anyone else make a ring…read morefor me! My then-girlfriend and I stumbled upon this gem of a shop (no pun intended) while window-shopping. We were immediately greeted by the nicest saleswoman. I actually have trouble calling her that, as she seemed more like just a super-friendly person who also happened to know an awful lot about jewelry (NO pressure at all). Despite the fact that we weren't even in the market for an engagement ring (and told her that), she invested her attention and time in humoring us by measuring our fingers, showing us any ring we wanted to look at, and explaining that the artists can customize any nature-inspired (or non nature-inspired) piece. We left that day with a business card with a bunch of tiny tiny notes written on the back. As we weren't really looking for a ring at the time, the card found its way to the depths of my glove compartment. Fast-forward 6 months, and I finally used the card. By then I was living out of state, but the crew at Zest was no less friendly and helpful than had I been their lifelong next-door neighbor. Every phone call I made was answered and every email sent was met with an almost-immediate response as they helped me design/choose the PERFECT ring for my now-fiancée. I honestly can't even believe how pleasant the whole experience was with them. They even took payment over the phone and sent the ring through the mail. Couldn't have been friendlier, more-helpful, or more professional. Will DEFINITELY be purchasing my wedding ring from them in the future!

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Fox and Beaux Boutique

5.0(4 reviews)

They Design beautiful jewelry. Every design is unique, you won't find it anywhere else. Their…read moredesigns are feminine, well made and I get compliments every time I wear it.

I have been following Lauren Moody and her amazing creations since she began showcasing her…read moreimmensely creative designs at local street markets. So thrilled to see her and the team be so successful. Couples are lucky to have her engagement and wedding consultations! I also appreciate how she showcases a variety of unique designers to complement her boutique. I simply cannot wait to visit Asheville so that I can also make a stop in her store!

Custom Rings by Fox and Beaux Boutique

Custom Ring by Fox and Beaux Boutique

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Custom Ring by Fox and Beaux Boutique

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Jen S.

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9 years ago

I had a great experience at Empire Tattoo, from the initial concept meeting through to the final tattoo. I had an idea but wasn't sure exactly how to make it come to life. Devin Burnette was super friendly and helpful! He helped my turn my concept into something really neat and with some really cool abstract styling. He was patient with me as I revised a few things. Super fair pricing and helpful for aftercare. Loved the experience and would highly recommend. read more

Kelly F.

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11 years ago

I got my first tattoo and a tragus piercing here today. My friend also got a piercing. The guys were phenomenal and very friendly. I will drive the 2 hours to come back for anything I do in the future. They patiently helped me decide where to put my first tattoo and made me feel totally comfortable. I will recommend this shop to all my friends and I could not be happier with my piercing, tattoo, and overall experience! read more

Crystal D.

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6 years ago

Isaiah Ronan at Empire Tattoo is an incredible tattooer. I've spent many hours in his skillful hands and I'm blown away by the results every single time. I've been tattooed by Isaiah a few times during the COVID-19 pandemic. I feel completely comfortable trusting him with my skin and my health. He consistently uses best practices for sanitation and his talent is incomparable. I feel incredibly lucky to be his client. read more

Helena S.

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11 years ago

I really appreciated the great guys at Empire. Everyone was polite and professional. Luis Campos gave me a kick-ass tattoo. He took the time to talk to me about the design to make sure I got a great tattoo and his art work is amazing. I would definitely go back to get more work done there. read more

Carly C.

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10 years ago

Great experience. I went in for my first tattoo and came out with two! It was a great price and the people were so friendly. They made me feel very comfortable, which was very important to me. The tattoos look great and they're very willing to work with you to get exactly what you want. read more

Drunk A.

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6 years ago

Guy that work there a seriously racist against Micronesians and white ppl. Very unprofessional. Take your money elsewhere to decent artist. Way better tattoo studios for better prices. Don't settle. read more

Autumn C.

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2 months ago

Koda took care of me for a nose re-piercing with all of the professionalism and care in the world! Such a lovely shop - great people and clean space!! read more

Erica A.

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5 years ago

they have great artists with good keep up on customer tats. kind and good vibes. wouldn't go anywhere else.

Bob M.

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13 years ago

In one word----- Professional. They take the time to explain the whole process. Great experience.

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