I had an incredibly unpleasant experience here…read more It was a beautiful day and we were walking around U Village, shopping and browsing, and decided to stop into this store since I had never been before. When we walked in, there was no greeting, which wasn't a big deal--we continued browsing. Eventually, one of the employees asked, "Looking for something?" We said nothing specifically, just browsing, and continued looking around. I found a few pieces I liked and asked if I could try something on. While trying on a Spinelli ring, I asked whether they carried it in other colors. The response was, "Well, we can order it for you if you wanted." The tone came across as incredibly dismissive. I then asked about the materials and how the mixed metals hold up with wear. The response was essentially, "Well, it's jewelry. It has wear and tear as you wear it." I was honestly taken aback. I wasn't asking an unreasonable question--I was genuinely trying to understand how the piece would hold up before potentially spending a significant amount of money on it. I explained that I own other mixed-metal jewelry and had experienced issues where the metals rubbing against each other affected the shape over time. She responded, "Well, I've never heard of that happening, and that makes no sense." At that point, I was just stunned by the level of condescension. I have never experienced customer service like this at a jewelry store, especially one selling pieces at this price point. I genuinely felt like I was being treated as though I didn't know what I was talking about rather than having a normal conversation with a potential customer. What made the experience even more uncomfortable was that we were the only younger, non-white customers in the store at the time. I can't say for certain why we were treated this way, and I don't want to make assumptions, but I couldn't help wondering whether our age, race, or even the way we were dressed influenced how we were perceived. We weren't dressed particularly fancy that day, but that shouldn't determine whether someone receives basic courtesy and respect. Ironically, I've received better customer service at Happy Lemon. I was genuinely interested in several pieces and would have been willing to spend a significant amount of money here, but after this experience, I wouldn't purchase anything from this store. There are plenty of other places where I can spend my money and be treated with basic respect. Very disappointing experience, and unfortunately I would not recommend this store.

I have shopped here since 2010 ( on & off between moves ) and it makes me so happy they are still…read moreat U Village. The customer service is always amazing and they are always very helpful.

This store has an amazing collection! Even better, Claire and Charles are great people and Stormy…read morethe dog is well behaved! I love supporting small business run by awesome people! Dog friendly so grab the dog, go for a walk on this sunny day and stop by the store! Closed Mondays https://honedboutique.com Check it out!

Honed is a special place, one of those boutiques that completely draws you in because it's like…read moreyou've walked into a different universe. I knew of the store because they sell the wares of Hart Variations, a jeweler who uses real butterfly wings in her earrings and necklaces. I was going to just stop in and buy one thing - I ended up spending the whole afternoon in the store, beginning a custom wedding ring project with Claire (the proprietor, who has a metal smithing operation right there and is able to size in the store), having my husband buy a print and leaving with some wonderful earrings by an artist in Vachon Island. Honed's northwest art noveau goth aesthetic is absorbing and compelling - it's unpretentious enough to mean they carry alpaca shoe inserts that keep your feet dry, therapeutic hippie soaps as well as the biggest selection of delicate gold and diamond stacking rings I've ever seen. The fine jewelry is where Honed is unique. I've never see such a great selection of wearable and accessible fine jewelry in Seattle - there is plenty of gold, agate. sun stone, opal and diamond jewelry here for under $600, even under $200. Claire is able to size and customize right away and she does custom work. Stacking rings are the specialty, which isn't quite my thing, but I found plenty that I loved there. Honed also sells Digsby and Iona, a selection of prints and astronomical charts and some more contemporary, artistic jewelry, along with gorgeous takes on pearl studs, diamond studs, black diamond studs, &c. It's in Chophouse Row, the new arts arcade in Capitol Hill. I'm utterly in love with this new accessories boutique.

I lost my diamond and thought it was gone forever because I was playing with it like a loose tooth!…read moreMy neighbor found it 6 weeks later and Olympic Jewlery reset it - Good as new! The cost was fair and the work is good. Recommended.

I trust the integrity of the people at Olympic jewelry. I was on the fence as to whether I wanted…read moreto part with a few pieces that hadn't left my drawer in years and they gave me things to think about in order to determine if I was ready to part with the pieces. Some I kept, some I sold and at a very fair price. I also had a piece repaired (didn't think it was possible and they made it happen). Thank you Olympic Jewelry.

Wonderful experience! Met Aaron through a mutual friend and discovered we were neighbors. I have…read moresince met his beautiful family and can tell you he's for real. I was late in my ring selection process, and Aaron showed patience and urgency all at once, managing my naïveté and expectations through the weeks. Most importantly, my fiance loved the end result. Highly recommend!

Aaron was highly recommended by our close friend whom got a diamond engagement ring. I was looking…read morefor a men's wedding ring with diamonds. I showed Aaron some pictures of the style I was looking for and he completely blew me away with a sample ring he mailed me. We worked together and ended up with the most perfect ring for me. I'm completely overwhelmed with his attention to detail, and truly listening to what 'I' wanted.

They did perfect repairs and sizing for a bunch of rings and were very helpful and knowableread more

Kevin helped me find the right stone for my wife's wedding ring. He made it such a great…read moreexperience. Thank you so much! 11 years later and it still looks great.

Woodrow made the daunting task of ring-picking so pleasant! He is personable, knowledgeable, and…read morehonest. Most importantly, he educates you on the diamonds so that you can make the best decision for your and your soon-to-be fiancée's needs. The ability to customize is a huge plus, and the prices are unmatched (I've compared with numerous diamond retailers including Tiffany's and Blue Nile). There is no pressure working with Woodrow and his wife, Grace. I'm delighted with the entire experience and my now fiancée is so happy with her beautiful, oval-cut diamond ring. What's cool is that I feel like a diamond expert now and can pass knowledge to my friends who are planning on taking the next step. I know they won't be disappointed!

I ordered a 9th year anniversary ring with custom design channel and setting in Nov 2017 from…read moreWoodrow. Woodrow is very professional and had patience to show me various design ideas and explain me how to differentiate diamond and Moissanite. My new ring came as described as the photo, which looks gorgeous! I will definitely do business with Woodrow again in the near future for other jewelries.

I had wonderful experience at Joseph Jewelry selecting and buying an engagement ring for my…read morefiancée. Evette guided me through style selection knowingly, she made a really short timeline feel like a breeze, and best of all, my fiancée loves the ring. I was emotional when I first saw the it (which Evette dealt with graciously), and I'm getting emotional re-living it in this review. Thanks, Evette and team. It meant so much that you were able to make it all happen in time for our trip to Tofino for the proposal. It was so special. I appreciate you.

Repair of wedding band was completed quickly and exactly as promised. Staff was friendly and…read morehelpful.

Had my watch for nearly a full week - all they were asked to do was give me an estimate on…read morereplacing the crystal. When I went to get my watch back and tell tell them to just forget it - I had to wait an additional 30 minutes for them to bring my watch back to the store. When I again returned to get my watch, they still hadn't completed the estimate (they were writing an estimate for a LOT of things I never asked for). I am happy to say I have my watch back - it is still in need of a crystal, but at least they don't have it any more.

Brought my watch in that had a broken tachymeter sweep hand since the day I got it. They restored…read moreit to it's original working condition and polished it up for me. The hand was put on in a reversed position (simple mistake unless you know the watch, which is very unique) and they said they'd fix it, but then I remembered I could reposition it mechanically with adjustment buttons. Good as new now. I'm so happy! Thank you!