"Girl you had me dangling, like a yo-yo on a string, But…read morewith you at the controls I could accomplish anything" (The Kinks) One of the side effects of seeing your body weight yo-yo is that your rings don't fit you like they used to. My Class of 1975 college ring fit me very well in 1975. But as time went by and my weight went up, it became very tight and uncomfortable, so I went to a jeweler and had it enlarged. Well, fast forward to today where my considerable amount of weight loss came with a side effect. Now my ring was so loose if I shook my hand, it would zoom off my finger as though it was connected to a sling shot. On more than one occasion, when I was scraping a dinner plate into the trash, the ring went flying into the pail along with the left-over peas and carrots. Which explains why I popped into Riches Jewelers to see if they could remedy the situation. The owner Rich looked at the ring, saw how the 50-year-old band had been stretched out and was thinning from that original repair and aging, and said he wasn't sure it could be salvaged. He measured my ring finger to get an accurate size and told me he needed to do some investigation before he could give me a repair budget. A week later he called me with a number that seemed fair, so I gave him a go ahead. Well, I picked it up today and I have to tell ya, that guy Rich is a miracle worker. Yes, it fits now. Basically, he rebuilt the back of the band, rounded the old squished oval shape, and even etched in the design lines to match the original. He cleaned and polished it, removed all the dirt and gunk from the crevices, and it looks gorgeous. His price was $125 plus tax. I love my college ring! It looks so nice that years ago I once had a student ask me if it was a Super Bowl ring! Anyway, thank you Rich, he is as honest and pleasant as anyone I've dealt with in a long, long time.

Stopped in for the first time today to have a battery changed in my wife's watch. The owner did it…read morequickly and for a great price:) My wife much appreciated the gesture. We will be back next time we are shopping for new jewelry.

The Salmon Brook Shops is a store of a large collection of antiques in Granby. I stopped by on…read moreTuesday afternoon. This is a must visit for anyone who appreciates antiques. There's so much of everything in here. There's furniture, books, toys, fine china, jewelry, paintings, tools, etc... I was a bit nervous walking around, you have to be really careful not to knock anything over, as I'm sure it would cause a domino effect. There's so many delicate little things piled on each other, the tiniest swing of an arm could cost you a big embarrassment of a situation. My favorite are the paintings. The fine China they have is also beautiful and in excellent shape. There was an all wood rocking horse, that you could tell was well loved, but still has more love to give. There was only one other lady there browsing while I was there. It can't be good having too many people at the same time in such a tight space, with fragile items everywhere. If you love beautiful, well kept, antique items, I encourage you to visit The Salmon Brook Shops.

If you like digging for vintage postcards, they have lots! They even thought to leave a magnifying…read moreglass nearby...

I found @raimie_weber_jewelry Raimie H Weber LLC via Google & she was able to put a bezel setting…read morearound an old mine diamond solitaire so the edges would be secured from chipping...using most of the original setting! There aren't enough words to say how thoughtful & caring she is - she really listened to what I wanted & didn't push me to get a completely new setting...and the work is beautiful! Pics & video don't do it justice - it looks even better than the original - more clarity, more depth, more fire! She specializes in redoing jewelry using your own pieces & she has her own pieces as well, as she is an artist - she can often come up with a new idea that you may have never thought of! She is also just all around a very nice, warm, caring person and a pleasure to be around. Her website is on her Facebook or Instagram page or at rweberjewelry.com - highly, highly recommend her! She was worth the trip to upper CT from Fairfield for us & she also recommended some great places to visit in the area...I will definitely be going to her for other projects & I recommend her to anyone interested in redoing their jewelry

She made quick work of the multiple repairs I brought to her and she had incredibly reasonable…read morepricing. Even did a few simple repairs for no charge! She has a lovely shop and a lovely little dog. Also, I noticed her jewelry for sale, which I could not buy myself, but it was all very beautiful.

The only place I will go for jewelry or jewelry services. Period. The staff is knowledgeable,…read morefriendly, honest, and trustworthy. Leslie and Doug and everyone who works there are true gems and make any time I go into the store an amazing experience.

We came to Romanoffs because it had a reputation of great customer service and integrity…read more We were helped by Jonathan and he was exceptional in his patience and guiding us through trying to find the ring we were looking for. Highly recommended.

Purchased my first Rolex here and it was an amazing experience. For those who don't know, you…read moregenerally can't walk in a purchase a Rolex, you must add your name to a list and wait for the specific watch you desire to arrive. This guarantees you'll be in store at least twice. While that's hard for someone who has little patience, they made it a pleasure. The staff are all very accommodating, patient, and add no pressure. From the first visit to I received my watch it was 3 months. The watch was everything I imagined. The store is beautiful and the staff so helpful. I will be back for my next Rolex purchase!!

Seriously, a huge thank you to Lorilil Jewelers for helping me find the perfect gifts. They were so…read moreincredibly kind and welcoming, making the whole experience a breeze. It's rare to find such genuinely helpful people these days. My wife and daughter are going to absolutely love what I picked out. I'll definitely be back for future occasions!

"Don't let it bring you down It's only castles burning…read moreFind someone who's turning And you will come around" (Neil Young) Consignment Castle was brimming with inventory. But as loaded as it was, it was very well organized and very neat, so shopping and browsing was a real pleasure. They consign an extensive range of Junior & Women's clothing, household Items, home décor, artwork, fine and costume jewelry, silver & gold handbags, shoes, scarves & accessories, small wood furniture, books, CD's, DVD's, gifts, and collectibles. They recently introduced men's clothing to their selection, though currently, their men's inventory is limited to around a dozen outerwear coats and a few colorful bicycle racing jerseys. I also saw a nice selection of soaps, cosmetics, personal care and pet care items. One cool thing I spotted among their collection of sealed party games, was one titled "Fact or Crap." It was definitely a fun place to browse in.

I stopped by this store over the weekend and this consignment store is amazing!! Its extremely…read moreclean and smells wonderful when you first walk in! There is a great balance of consignments and gift items. The owner was extremely nice and very helpful. The prices I thought were very comparable to other consignment shops in the area. Don't miss out on this hidden gem! Will be back to shop here again.

Amazing consignment store! Great items, terrific prices-huge selection! Love that it is 50% off if…read moredate is over a month. Staff is friendly, store is always clean and well put together. Many different items from baby to adult (men and women). Lots of toys, games, books and home decor as well. Also love the jewelry they have too!!! Highly recommend checking it out!

Best consignment store in state! Worth a drive from anywhere . Everything from women's clothes, to…read morechildren's toys are in great condition. 1/2 price after a month is a good incentive but usually grab what you like if you see it because it might be gone when you come back. Grab lunch at Deeproots, hike or bike trail and shop here= perfect day

The people at Asmar Jewelz were amazing, and assisted me in finding the gold coin that I liked.read more

The BEST! Go see him asap! He will beat any quote and his pride in his work shows through his…read morecustomer service and the quality of the pieces he creates. Under budget, over delivered and a week early! Asmar is your guy - GO SEE HIM!

TJ Maxx was founded in 1976 with approximately 1,200 stores. It's a discount store that sells…read moreclothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, shoes, skincare, bath products, and more. This one is located in the Stop and Shop plaza; there are plenty of parking. I've always been a fan because of the prices. They usually have great finds. I love the apparel, shoes, skincare, makeup, candles, and even some furniture pieces. This store was well stocked and organized. The employees were friendly. I enjoyed shopping there and bought a few goodies for the family and I. The store seems to be one of the lesser busy TJ Maxx stores I've been to. It's definitely going to be my go to!

This TJ Maxx is one of the best around the area. There are other TJ Maxx or Marshall's stores that…read moreare closer to me then this Granby location, however this one is the superior. Every shelf is always fully stocked, things are where they belong, it is obvious that the staff do their job here. The stores are clean and the employees are pleasant, even to rude customers. It's such a pleasant shopping experience to shop in a store that is fully socked, clean and organized.