Had a talking watch for elderly gentleman. Stopped keeping time, brought it to Golden Karat and…read morethey replaced battery. Who knew that it had 2 batteries. They were friendly, fast, efficient, and it only cost us $10. What a deal. I would highly recommend, I know I'll be going back there. Thay had all types of jewelry, watches and diamonds. Very nice store.

Stopped in on a whim as a (non-jewelry) item in their window caught my eye. They have the cutest…read moreselection of different size and style purses, bags, wristlets, and wallets with amazing animal prints. It was difficult to make a selection as they were all adorable. I decided I simply could not leave without something in the otter print. The employees were very nice and helpful. Glad I stopped in and would definitely stop again if they still have these items.

I brought 2 bracelets in for repair. One was an anklet. They charged over $300 for the 2. The…read moreanklet was cut down so much I could no longer wear it. I went in to see about a chain extension. I was told by the sales person "I could order you one but this anklet is going to keep breaking because it's so worn. The other was a bracket that needed a clasp. I was able to wear it for about a week and it broke just behind the clasp. Had they told me both were not worth repairing I would have bought new ones. But since all they wanted to do was take my money I will not be going back to this business and would strongly recommend any one needing jewelry repair to go elsewhere.

My husband wanted an 18" gold chain for me. They sold him a 20" chain and told him it could be…read moreshortened later. When I inquired about shortening it I was told unless it was covered under the protection plan there would be a charge but because it was an estate piece there was no protection plan for it. Does that make sense? Then I was told it would cost $62 dollars to shorten it. They should have told him that right up front. As a courtesy they should have shortened it at the time of purchase at no charge or a very minimal cost. This is not the way to do business so they will not get any more of mine or my family or friends.

My friend and I went to this store mid September. I've shopped at this store before and liked the…read moresterling silver jewelry. My dad told me about this store years ago. I've always wanted to take this friend of mine to this store and finally we traveled up north for the weekend and I took her there. When we walked in the owner was working with another customer so we patiently waited for her to get done with the customer. It was taking quite awhile but we waited. At one point the owner's cell phone rang and she was casually talking on the phone to someone she knew, we could tell because it sounded like she was talking to a relative. She never said to the caller "Can I call you back? I'm with a customer." She just kept talking as if she was sitting in her kitchen having coffee with this person having a casual conversation but instead she just kept talking on the phone making the customer she was helping and my friend and I wait. Finally she got off the phone and went back to helping the customer. It looked like it was going to be a while till she was going to be done with the customer in the store so I asked "What time are you closing today? We will come back in a little bit " and she said, in an annoyed tone, something along the lines of "When I decide I'm done today." My friend and I were shocked by her response. I think, so was the customer she was helping. I turned to my friend and said "let's go" and we walked out. I couldn't believe the way she treated us. Outside my friend said when we first walked in to the store the owner looked her up and down like she was scum. Apparently we didn't fit the typical rich Minocqua tourist look because my friend was dressed down wearing a sweatshirt and casual pants. So instead we went next door to "Found" which is an amazing store that I've never been to. Really nice owner who was so patient and kind. We spent probably two hours there and a couple hundred dollars. So, to the owner of Gem Trader...don't judge a book by its cover. My friend and I have spent a-lot of money in Minocqua and will continue to do so but not ever again at your store. You are probably the rudest person I've ever come across at a store. I made sure to tell my father about my experience so he doesn't spend any more money at your store and he's spent a lot there over the years. Be careful how you treat people, especially as a business owner. Reviews like this can be viewed by many, many people. Good luck to you.

absolutely stunning selection, of beautiful hand crafted rings, necklaces, and bracelets.read more

Wonderful staff and excellent work! Completed my repair quickly due to my time schedule. Very…read moreprofessional and personable!

This is the best women's shopping store in "up north" Wisconsin, and my favorite place to shop…read moreanywhere. I look forward to it's spring opening so I can explore its unique, reasonably priced and fabulously displayed clothes and accessories. It has an ever changing, extensive inventory. Its just so much fun to explore and shop here. Great place to find gifts too!.

From the owner: Turn of the Century Shop at Holiday Acres Resort in Wisconsin's Northwoods offers casual to dressy…read morefashions, clothing, jewelry, scarves, accessories, as well as gifts and toys, with an emphasis on eco friendly, recycled, and fair trade merchandise. Explore all 8 rooms of the large, 100 year old farmhouse and find special things for friends, family and for yourself! After leisurely browsing the Turn of the Century Shop, enjoy a meal at the award winning Three Coins Restaurant at Holiday Acres Resort on Lake Thompson. Turn of the Century Shop is open daily from mid May to mid October.

A wonderful gallery with jewelry and metal work…read more I have been buying my Christmas presents for years. The snails and lillies are my faves.

From the owner: Kerr Studio and Gallery is easy to find on the waterfront just across from the Madeline Island…read moreFerry landing on Front Street. The gallery's motto is, ''Fresh Art Made Daily®©TM''and it offers brass flower bouquets; gold, silver, and titanium jewelry; copper patina vases; bronze trees; aluminum wind chimes; and steel garden sculptures. Many designs are on display, from the whimsical to the weighty. Commissions are also accepted. All artwork is handcrafted by Brian Kerr who sculpted ''The Memorial to the Commercial Fisherman'' in the Bayfield Harbor.

A surprisingly big antique store near Ben Franklins. The staff was friendly and there were lots of…read moreGreat Lakes vibe antiques like mounted deer and fish, tools, clothing and vintage outdoor fishing gear. There are also numerous dishes, books and collectibles. It's packed and a bit snug for my son's wheelchair but we expected that and survived. My wife bought some dishes to complete an antique set she's been collecting.

Very well lit, decently priced antique shop. Spent 78$ and found several items we will have around…read moreour house for the coming future. The fella up front is a helpful guy.