The Great Frog London is a legendary jewelry maker focused on in-house designed, hand-made,…read morefinely-crafted pieces, mostly in silver, but also in gold, and some with stones. I'd known about them for a long time and was eager to visit their Orchard Street shop with my son, who is a big fan of this great brand. Upon arrival you find it's a relatively small space, but the layout, the decor, and the vibe are very impactive, very impressive, very inviting. I was magnetically drawn into what felt like a treasure room that begged to be explored. And what you discover here is amazing. Amazing. Rings, bracelets, pendants, earrings, cufflinks, chains, wallet chains, pins and clothing - all variations on their distinctive, soulful, striking themes focused on rock 'n' roll, heavy metal, and biker subcultures. But anyone can wear these incredible works of art because they are absolutely beautifully designed and executed pieces. The prices seem fair to me given the obvious love and care poured into each item. Now what really made this experience special for me, in addition to being there with family, is the interaction with the staff. They are very nice and clearly very happy to have you in for a visit. They demonstrate genuine passion and pride for their store and for their jewelry, and when they bring a piece out of the showcase and let you examine it, their delight is on display. They have great stories and are happy to answer questions and give advice when asked. I have since been back to the store several times and purchased some beautiful rings for myself, and for my family. And each time, the staff here have shown that they want to achieve a perfect fit, both in terms of sizing and in terms of style. What a great store and what a great team. I have also since visited some of their other stores in other cities. You can find them in London SoHo, London East, New York (this store), LA, New Orleans, and Tokyo.

I have been buying my silver jewelry from TGF for years! My daughter recently moved to Brooklyn so…read moreI finally went to the actual store on Orchard. I was a little upset that the salesperson Michael, I had always dealt with had left. But the "New Michael" Riley was so great, she was extremely personable, helpful and knowledgeable of the business. The quality of their pieces is first rate and the selection can be overwhelming, but in a good way. I will be a customer for a long time to come! Pictured is two of the four pieces I got on my visit ... the VooDoo Skull (which I absolutely love) and the Explorer (to go with my everyday wear Les Paul not shown because I have it on ... lol)

If you are looking for authentic Tibetan artistry -this is the place!!!. The store has sculptures…read moreclothing, scarves, and earring, etc. The staff is warm and welcoming and can help you navigate the clothing options, statues, and how to use the singing bowls, chimes, or bells. Travel here and you will bring back a piece of Tibet without leaving NYC. The earrings are what brought me in but I ended up with a lot more that will become memorable pieces for my home. Highly recommended. Just the amount of colors in there makes you feel like you have traveled through a rainbow with wonderful incense.

Beautiful store, with rich fabrics, incense, gorgeous clothe. A vibrant spiritual and sensory…read moreexperience.

A beautiful, calming oasis in the middle of the Financial District. The crystals are high quality…read moreand thoughtfully curated, and the space instantly feels grounding the moment you walk in. A perfect place to pause, reset, and leave with something meaningful. Highly recommend.

Artistic Hand with a Warm Touch…read more The display windows of Tansey Tang surprise one with their newly strung necklaces of pearls--single strand, double strand, triple strand. Around Christmas, a long one in light pink caught my eye. The choice of large pearls in a single strand was bold. Yet on a petite woman, it turned out elegant. More than once, I took a treasured piece to Tansey. Shortly after the lock down, she restrung a gift from my mother from long ago. Her discerning eye assured me of the special quality of the piece. In front of me, her large hands began knotting between the pearls. In no time, I was presented a "new necklace" with a mysterious glow. She also replaced the clasp of a three strand necklace for me. The piece with baby pearls was once made for me. But the strands tended to entangle. After Tansey retied them to a clasp designed especially for the three strand, the dormant piece suddenly came to life. Walking down Nassau Street near City Hall reminds one of the changing flow of Life: a man's hat shop on the corner had an arresting display of wool cap, leather cap; a fancy chocolate store had young ladies dipping fresh strawberries in dark chocolate in February. The warm atmosphere at Tansey Tang will be missed when the final curtain call arrives at the end of March.

Poor customer service. Paid for items to expedited ship, the company forgot one item for a…read morebridesmaid, and didn't expedite the new in time for the wedding. Thus, completely pointless to have for the wedding. They didn't apologize, and said they sent the package the day I asked it needed to be sent to arrive in time for the wedding. the postmark on the package was the date of the wedding. So they lied about when they sent it, lied in their note, and just plain unprofessional. In response to your reply, I've actually been too busy to post my review, "many months later" and not upset, however, your unprofessional defense tactic is apparent in mentioning my father in the hospital for all to see, and blame my upsetment. The issue at hand was a lack of customer service in not doing what a local retailer could have done to get it there in time, and not a lack of timeliness on my part. I wish you well with your craft. Hopefully holidays won't be your downfall again of getting out packages in your future.

I stopped into SASKIA today while walking around Industry City and had such a lovely shopping…read moreexperience! As soon as I entered the store I was greeted by Saskia, the designer and owner, who knew everything there was to know about the beads and gemstones used. Everyone was in masks and had to sanitize their hands on the way in and out, which I really appreciated! Not only do they carry jewelry, but also decor, statues, incense, and crystals from around the world. Such an underrated spot in Brooklyn and definitely a small business that I'll continue to support in the future.

Tevel is honest and price matches as best he can. He will order anything he doesn't have on hand…read more People complaining about not being able to walk around and look at things must not be New Yorkers. Allcraft, Myron Toback and Ross Metals all offer only counter service. That's no reason to downgrade them. Their spaces are small and theft is a real factor. Yes, they close early sometimes. They observe Shabbat which means they close early on Fridays. AND it's a small business -- there's only 2 people that work there and things happen from time to time. If you're planning to shop in person call ahead and make sure you know the hours they will be open.

Lazy, inconsiderate lowlifes who randomly close before their posted closing time. Long before it…read more Luckily, everything they have can be bought nearby from people of decent character who know how to operate a business.

As so many others have said - this is my go-to store for gifts and an…read moreoccasional treat for myself. I absolutely love this store; it's fun to visit and look around. You'll always find something, no matter who you are shopping for. The items are one-of-a kind, funny, eclectic and a wonderful selection of beautiful jewelry. The owner is really wonderful - so kind and patient.

I love Homebody! The owner is so nice and helpful and has the cutest dogs in town. I particularly…read morelove the candles and cards and jewelry - I've purchased several gifts here over the last couple years and always have happy recipients! Great to support local small business!

I'm a bit embarrassed. I didn't know this gem existed. It was like the world opening up for Me for…read morethe first time but it was already here the entire time. Dont worry, I'm not Columbus. IT discovered me! I entered to soft tones, browns, scents, and images. I walked into a smile, the owner. She was so sweet and had a great energy about her. We chatted! They're not 100% open due to restrictions but you can shop most of their other products and items (pictured). I purchased black castor oil, because my hair has been dry af during quarantine. And I also bought Palo Santo, she instructed me on how I can burn it. I'm trying to cleanse my space. Ward off the negative energy and bad vibes. I'm home a lot so there needs to be peace and positivity in my space. I will be going back. Definitely. This is a Black owned establishment. I fully support this! Check her out. Pick up a few items. Let your eyes browse. Stay for the smile! You can check out more of my foodie adventures on Instagram! @saltandsavor Don't be a stranger.

This store is really awesome. There are so many beautiful dresses and beaded blouses with intricate…read morepatterns. There are also really cute earrings made out of a plethora of different materials. The owner is also really nice and she gave me some tassel earrings for free after I bought a cute blouse here. Would definitely recommend.

This was my second visit to Reverie and both times I came away with a bag of treasures! I know, I…read morehave a serious jewelry problem. Allison has exquisite taste. I love unusual pieces and she has a beautiful collection. It's relaxing and fascinating to visit her beautiful shop. Things range from easily affordable to investment pieces. I appreciate the research she puts in to her jewelry and getting a bit of background. It's part shopping and part history lesson. This makes for a very enjoyable experience. This is jewelry with a high level of refinement. Allison has a good eye and if she says something works, I believe her. Highly recommend this beautiful treasure box of a shop.

It has taken me way too long to write this review...but here it goes. I came across Alison's…read morefabulous collection/store on Instagram from another antique jewelry seller I had been doing business with for years. I immediately feel in love with her eclectic taste in jewels and her fantastic eye for unique pieces of jewelry. She is an absolute dream to work with regarding prices and layaway (which is how I am able to purchase such dreamy jewels). I cannot say enough great things about her as a person, a seller and a caretaker for the past. Next time I am in NYC I will make it my first priority to visit her retail location which I can only imagine will be a store from my dreams!