It was closed even though Facebook hours said open! We should have called ahead. Drove 30 minutes…read moreto not get in and have lunch down the street.

Vintage 71 is a fun store. I originally discovered them on Facebook and started following them…read more Unfortunately for me, most times when I was in Edwardsville, they were closed. Lucky for me, yesterday I was having lunch in E-ville, so I made a point to stop and see what they had to offer. OMG! If you need silly fun yard decor or if you are into Farmhouse decor for your home, you've got to shop here. There is stuff everywhere and it's all rustic and vintage looking. The creative side of my brain was working at warp speed trying to figure out where I could use many of the items. The couple working were a true mom & pop team. I may have walked out empty handed today, but there were many garden items calling out to me. So I know I will be back. When: April 22, 2021 Why: Browsing for the garden

I visited Elliott Jewelers many times for work on my jewelry prior to the time the current owner,…read moreDoug, took over the business. I can't say enough good things about the elder Mr Elliott who is now retired. Once Doug became the owner, I continued to bring jewelry in for repair and bought four bracelets and three pair of earrings in about a two year span of time. Overall, I was satisfied. However, I then had to have several of my rings sized, and when I picked up the rings, the gold band was made so thin, the rings are no longer strong enough for daily wear. That highly annoyed me, and I should have complained, but I never want to cause a problem, so I just planned on taking them somewhere else at a later date for repair. The final straw was when my husband's wedding ring lost a diamond and the band had bent out of shape slightly over time. Doug charged us $369 for a tiny diamond that we later found out from another jeweler was a $25 stone. Ouch! What a rip off! In addition, Doug left the gold so thin, after my husband wore his ring ONCE the thin gold twisted completely out of shape and is completely unwearable. In addition, we had paid extra for some etching to be done that was originally on the ring but had worn off. He didn't put any etching on the ring even though we paid for it. So basically we paid him close to $400 to repair and resize a ring and are left with a piece of junk gold that can't be worn or used for anything. I'm extremely upset about all of that, not to mention the sentimental value of my husband's wedding ring which he can no longer wear, 30 years into our marriage. I would give the Elliott's a chance to fit it and make it right, but my husband is so upset he doesn't want to contact them. If they cared even a tiny bit, they never would have done such a horrendous job on the ring in the first place. My advice is to go ANYWHERE else.

We like supporting family owned businesses. They were very creative and pleasant to work with…read more My husband and I would recommend the Elliotts to everyone.

I used Olde World to redesign the setting of my engagement ring. After wearing it for almost 25…read moreyears, I wanted to change the 1ct oval diamond from a traditional platinum four-prong cathedral setting to a modern bezel. They did an amazing job! I wasn't sure how it was going to come together. They had me come back to see the platinum bezel piece and I approved the work and I had an idea of the cost. When I went to pick it up, I was so wowed that I cussed...a few times haha sorry guys! The bezel fit the diamond and head of the ring perfectly. The designer made curved cutouts on the sides so the light shines through. The diamond is secure and sits lower, exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much!

I had a very disappointing experience with this jewelry store…read more I went in to purchase a 2.75mm gold rope necklace. I asked to see the pricing, and while I found the item in the catalog, I was told the catalog prices were outdated. The salesperson later returned with a quote of more than $6,000. The price immediately seemed much higher than the current market, but I paid a $3,500 deposit to place the order. After leaving the store, I called another reputable jeweler and was quoted a significantly lower price for the same type of necklace. I immediately contacted this store to cancel the order and explained that the price was substantially above market value. What bothered me most was their response. Instead of addressing why their price was so much higher, I received multiple text messages suggesting that if the necklace was "out of my budget," I should let them know because the owner might be able to offer a discount. That response was both insulting and dismissive. Budget was never the issue--I had already demonstrated that by putting down a $3,500 deposit. My concern was the apparent overpricing of the necklace compared to other reputable jewelers. Rather than acknowledging my concern or explaining the pricing difference, they chose to imply I simply couldn't afford it. I also want to note another aspect of my experience. I am a Black woman. After my interaction, my white husband contacted the store to discuss the same issue. Based on our experience, he was treated very differently. His concerns were received in a more respectful and accommodating manner than mine were. While I can't speak to the store's intent, the contrast in how we were treated was significant and left me questioning whether I was afforded the same level of respect and customer service. As a customer, I expect transparency, professionalism, and respect. If there is a legitimate reason for a higher price, explain it. Don't assume a customer can't afford a purchase when they've already committed thousands of dollars toward it, and ensure every customer receives the same level of courtesy and professionalism. I encourage anyone shopping here to compare prices with other jewelers before making a purchase. Doing so saved me thousands of dollars.

Very accommodative military friendly establishment. Family owned and this will be my go-to…read morelocation for all my jewelry, thank you for the quick turnaround and cleaning. Fixed my watch and gold charm

They can't follow simple instructions. I had a medical alert bracelet engraved. The engraving was…read moreto be centered; however, they put it where they wanted and now I have to buy a new bracelet.

Great selection on your home decor needs. This location was very well stocked and employees were…read moreout restocking as well. They had a lot of items on clearance. Plenty of items for the upcoming season and holiday. Pricing is fairly decent, but some items are a bit over priced if you ask me. Plenty of parking outside, and the employees were kind, and assisted when needed.

So glad to find a Home Goods close to my Illinois home. When I lived in STL, I loved the Kirkwood…read morestore and this one is quickly becoming my new favorite. Since the neighborhoods of Edwardsville and Kirkwood are similar, the merchandise in both stores is very similar. Actually, I would be in amazement if someone went into a Home Goods store and walked out with nothing. I think I've only been able to accomplish that once. I can always find some little trinket for the current holiday, a new pot for the kitchen or some new scoop bags for walking the dogs. If you can't find something for yourself at Home Goods, I am confident you'll find a gift or two for a friend or family member. If you haven't been, get yourself out of the house and go shopping. When: Whenever in E-ville Why: Decorating the home or gift shopping

A little place tucked in between the dollar store and Honey baked ham. I've been coming here for…read moreyears. I never find a lot of stuff, but every once in a while I will stumble upon a treasure. This place has the little booths; one for each seller. The lady behind the counter is always friendly and makes you feel welcome. To me, it's mostly garage sell stuff, but it's a fun place to just look around if you have some time. You never know what you may find. The hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00 to 8:00 and Sunday 10 to 5. Over 50 vendors.

Such a cute little place tucked away by the dollar store. They rent separate booths to each vendor,…read moreso everything is different no matter where you are looking! Every time you stop by, you're always going to find something new and exciting! If you love vintage and antiques, I highly suggesting sipping in here for a look!

Exceeded my expectations. I broke my expensive Guam cross and Blanquart was able to fix it with no…read moreproblem! Will be back for future services.

Walked in to have the prongs tightened on my ring. After short examination he told me they didn't…read moreneed it then cleaned it for free. Nice family business

Lee and his staff are always very accommodating and help me find exactly what I'm needing. Lee is…read morethe epitome of small town, personalized service who truly cares about his customers. I have gone here for jewelry and instruments over the years and I will never shop anywhere else.

My husband got my engagement ring here and I absolutely love it!! He said it was really affordable…read more We ended up getting our wedding bands here and we love them. The rings are all new, not used and if you want something he doesn't have, he can order it in for you. We did this with our wedding bands and they are exactly what we wanted. Everyone here is very nice and friendly!