This Jeweler is as good as it gets! I just picked up my ring and it is beautiful, unique, and more than I expected! If you want something truly special and one of a kind, there is no other place to go.
I had looked around a bit in person and on line at rings and prices. All the mall stuff looks about the same. I wanted something different and special.
So, I called and spoke to Kris at Garlands Goldworx (James' wife) I let her know the size of stone I was looking for and what my budget was. She let me know about what I was looking at price and quality wise, then she went to work locating stones for me. She actually even sent a few back that she didn't like before she had me come in to view a couple. They were both beautiful. I chose one.
Then the mounting.... I'm not very creative. However, I know the style of settings I like and the style I don't. I emailed Kris some I liked and we talked it over( shes so patient). Then I went back in and talked to them both.
James being such an artist, I asked him to take the styles I like then, take artistic liberty and create one for me that was special. He understood what I liked and created something unique. He designed a wax mounting for me to come in to approve and make any changes I wanted. You will not see anything like he creates at the mall, I promise you.
Now, you may think this would cost more than the average mall prices. Actually, I had thought that also. Before I started working with them. WRONG. The stone they found for me would have cost MUCH more at the mall and other places like Kantor. And would not have been near the quality of stone they found me. Not to mention the beautiful CUSTOM mounting. Seriously.
Also, if you have gold pieces that are broken or you don't wear any longer, they will take it in trade towards the gold in the mounting.
Kris and James are both GIA certified. Nice, nice people too.They understand the cut of a stone, other places hardly ever even talk about the cut. The cut gives you the sparkle. They know what they are doing. They have been in business, at the same location for 27 years. garlandsgoldworx DOT com
You owe it to yourself to visit them and talk to them. Guys, if you're thinking about popping the big question, have your special lady's ring custom made. She will love it! read more