This jam-packed bling store is a lot of fun to browse through, but it would be more fun if it weren't so crammed full of stuff and if it had less pushy salespeople.
We were lured in by the shop window full of sparkly, colorful necklaces, and that is just the beginning. The smallish shop is PACKED with shelves, wall displays, racks, and cabinets that are all full to bursting with jewelry. It's overwhelming at first, especially when you realize that the large tables in the center are full of drawers that also contain more pieces.
Much of the jewelry is handmade, and you can see the quality in the semiprecious stones and pearls used as well as the settings and elaborate designs. There are some cheaper items that look like mass-produced junk jewelry in the back, but you can easily see the difference when you compare the items (and their prices). The prices seemed fair given that it's handmade, but more than I would pay on a whim. I saw a super-long pearl necklace that I really liked, but wasn't going to drop $80 on it.
A lot of it was frankly too big and gaudy for my taste, but if you like BIG statement necklaces and one-of-a-kind pieces, their stuff is quite impressive! it seems like they do a lot of business with formal and bridal jewelry. They do have simpler pieces and basics, though, even small post earrings.
What really took away from our enjoyment was the very pushy saleswoman who greeted us when we walked in and then followed us around the store with a very aggressive manner. If we looked at something, she would swoop in, tell us at length about why it was such a great deal, and attempt to put it behind the counter for us! This made me not want to pick up anything for fear of the hard sell. Eventually we waited until she was talking to another shopper and fled, but for a while we thought we weren't going to get out of there without being forced to buy something!
I'd recommend this place if you're looking for formal/bridal jewelry and are ready to spend $100-200+ on a necklace, but casual browsers may be put off by the price tags and the pushy sales tactics. read more