I had an excellent experience at Gold & Silver Assay. I went in to sell some gold jewelry after a…read morejewelry box clean-out. The shop is very nice on the inside. The selling process is easy; the customer service, outstanding. I recommend this shop to anyone, but especially to first-time sellers.

In October 2023, I started looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I visited several…read morejewelry stores around North Carolina, but most of them either had limited choices or tried a little too hard to upsell me, which got frustrating pretty quickly. A few friends suggested I check out Sherrill's, a small locally owned shop, so I decided to give it a try. Right away, the experience felt different. The staff at Sherrill's were friendly, patient, and actually listened to what I was looking for. There was zero pressure, and they helped me sort through options that fit both my style preferences and my budget. With their help, I found a beautiful oval-cut diamond on a gold band that felt perfect. A few months later, I proposed and she said yes! What I really appreciate about Sherrill's is that even though it's a small business, the care and personal attention they offer beat anything I found at the bigger stores. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and their work. I'm really grateful for how they walked me through such an important purchase, and I'll definitely be going back for future occasions. Supporting local businesses like this one truly matters, and Sherrill's has earned my trust and loyalty.

He is very reasonable and will take good care of you. He has went above board for me and I…read moreappreciate all he does. We have bought several things from him and I think he is one of the most honest jewelers out there.

It's nice to be able to leave a 5-star review to an establishment like Garon's. I'm fairly picky,…read moredon't give out 5-star ratings very often, but I feel it's a well deserved rating. Terrific place, with super nice folks who work there. Garon, the owner, is one swell guy to work with. Big jewelry store in a seemingly small building. Lots of inventory from watches to all kinds of jewelry; I can't imagine a person not being able to find what they're looking for there. I just went in for a watch battery. It was not only replaced in a few minutes, but for $8, a person couldn't ask for a fairer price than that. I'm relatively new to the area, and had probably driven by 1000 times before I knew they were there. A friend turned me on to Garon's, and said he's been going there for decades. I was as impressed by the store as I was with its owner and staff. Garon's will most definitely be my go-to place from here on out.

This place is why you buy from small family owned jewlers. I found this place on Yelp while working…read moreup in North Carolina. The ring I got for my Fiancee (now wife) is an absolute gem (hold applause for puns please). The owner Garon, his wife, and Michael were all great. When I found a problem with my ring after purchase I mailed it to them and they fixed the problem at no cost. Considering this involved them actually replacing the diamond with a higher quality one, this is unheard of in modern business. Do not go to Jared, do not go to Zales, go here!

We love Treasure Cove!!! We first fell in love with the owners and the vendors because they are all…read moretrue TREASURES and in this place, we have found so many things we actually wanted and really great prices. And so, over time, we decided that we wanted to also be a part of this fun hobby of having a booth and becoming a vendor. So, this review is not just to say that there are tons of great things you can find at great prices there, but to also say that we ourselves loved the experience so much, that we decided to get a booth and become a vendor. And after 3 months of this fun hobby, we have to say that the owners and community of vendors here are awesome. So, if you are looking for antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, or treasures, come check it out. And if you want to be a vendor, these folks are the best!!!!

It's amazing what you'll find here at Treasure Cove. There are over 130 vendors here. Antiques,…read moregolf clubs, household items, and much more. #BuyLocalAlexander

Emerald Hollow Mine is the PERFECT day trip for all ages!! I can't think of the last time I have…read morehad this much genuine fun and excitement! When you go, find out if Lowell, one of their volunteers, is one-site: he enhanced our experience tenfold! There are 3 different activities that you can choose from: digging, sluicing, and creeking. You can pay for one activity or a combination. * Digging: You can rent a shovel or bring your own, and dig your own dirt. If you want to sluice the dirt on site (it would be silly to lug it all home) you have to pay for sluicing, too. The employee said that digging is difficult but the plus-side is that if you pay for digging and sluicing, you can sluice through as many buckets as you'd like! * Sluicing: You can rent a hand shovel and sifter and sit at a wooden trough with running water and sift through dirt/clay. If you did not dig your own dirt as described above, then you'll need to pay for an "enhanced" bucket: buckets of dirt that are pre-filled with gems and stones found locally as well as mined elsewhere. There are about 10-15 varieties of buckets, describing the types of gems you can find, ranging from $5-$250. * Creeking: You can rent a hand shovel and sifter and dig at the mine's creek for natural stones and gems. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ --- this is a review that has been sitting in my drafts since ~2020? But deserves to be posted! I will never forget Lowell and how he ignited my passion for rocks, natural gems, and lapidary work! I now have my own lapidary studio in my garage!! THANK YOU, LOWELL! A real life changer!

This place is a total rip-off. $30 to get in for the day per person, and you have 3 options. You…read morecan go to the creek and dig with a plastic garden trowel, and sift through the dirt with a beat up, classifier with holes all throughout the wire that is way too big. And you're required to use those crummy tools. Can't use your own. All you'll find are tiny pieces of quartz because they limit you to a tiny section of the creek that is TORN up. However, if you feel like pointlessly digging through dry, red clay you can use your own tools. Then, after tiring yourself out you can buy imported dirt buckets for ridiculously high prices. Because you won't get anything worth from the creek or "dig site"

If you're looking for wonderfully made and affordable artisan soaps, you've come to the right…read moreplace! The Artisan Soapery is a quaint shop located in Old Historic Downtown Hickory. It is very light and inviting, with very friendly staff. They make most of their soaps in their back room, while other products are either locally made or made in America. Their soaps come in a variety of smells, including various fruits and florals. My favorite soap smell they sold and bought was their honey lavender. Each soap is $6.50. Don't forget to check-in on Yelp, since there are sometimes special deals applicable to your purchase. Not only do they have different hand soap bars, but they also sell shampoo bars, body wash bars, and special mens' beard soaps. If you'd like to test the smell of the soap, there is a sink in the back with small soap samples you can test out. If you're not sure if the smell you're interested in has a sample, ask an employee and they'll be happy to assist you! Amazing store and well made products! Their soaps make great gifts!

Amazing and beautiful products, store, and owner!! I absolutely love the Phoenix soap and the…read moreHungarian lavender deodorant, they smell delightful. The soap and deodorant leave my skin feeling soft and smooth without any uncomfortable residue, and it's gentle on sensitive skin. The owner is sweet, polite and helpful. Everything is made right there in shop by her and her team. I would highly recommend to others who are looking for natural, organic, and locally owned products.

The gifts are from local makers. The workshops are very creative and fun. The prices are…read moreremarkable. The website provides all the information for the events and craft classes. I recommend a visit to this store every time you are in Newton.