We brought in a family heirloom ring that needed to be resized/reshaped for a wedding. They were…read moreupfront that because the platinum band was thin, they may not be able to resize it without compromising the structure, but that they would try. They worked quickly, were very communicative and were able to resize the ring and reshape the bent band. Highly recommend Andrew Minton for any jewelry repair.

Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience with Andrew Minton Jewelers. I brought in a pair…read moreof earrings in early April that I wanted converted from studs to dangle earrings. I was told that the dangle earring backs would need to be ordered, but that it shouldn't take long. When I didn't hear anything back for 2 weeks, I called and was told that it would be done shortly. After another 2 weeks, I called again and was told that the earring backs were backordered and wouldn't be available for 3 more weeks. Why couldn't someone call me to let me know? A customer shouldn't have to keep calling. When another week went by, with no update, I called again and talked to Andrew Minton who told me that he would get back to me. The next day, a woman who identified herself with the last name of Minton told me that the earrings were ready for pickup. I came today (June 9) to pick them up only to see that the earrings were not worked on at all. When I asked why I had been called and told they were ready, the young woman (who initially waited on me in April) went back to talk to the jeweler. During this time, a female employee came up to the counter and was working on a computer. She saw the earring back that was to be worked on for my earrings on the counter and promptly put her finger in her mouth to pick up the earring back to give to Andrew Minton. When the young woman came back, I was told that the reason they told me that my earrings were ready (when they weren't) is that my order had been placed in the wrong box. It seemed like a very poor excuse. I remarked on the unsanitary practice of picking up earring backs with spit on one's finger, only to be met with a testy remark from the woman who did it, saying that all jewelry is cleaned before it's given to the customer. Regardless, what this woman did was simply unsanitary and frankly, gross. Adults in a retail setting don't need to spit on their fingers to pick up items. During this exchange with the two employees, the owner, Andrew Minton, was sitting within earshot and never once came over to say anything to me -- a customer who waited 2 months for earrings that were never worked on. I took my earrings back and will take them to another jeweler. Customer service at Andrew Minton Jewelers is poor and unprofessional.

This is a large, combined store with an antique shop on one side, a large pawn-esque type jewelry…read morestore through a side door and then another shop which is actually high-end and custom jewelry at the far end. It's very large and full of tons of items. The antique store side has some large furniture and neat items I had never seen before... they have a lot of spinning wheels (like Rumplestiltskin), old war costumes, dolls, display cabinets, and large wooden furniture just to name a few things. The pawn store side has a ton of silver and gold and diamond jewelry as well as cheaper, brooches and costume items. There is a room with a ton of beautiful pewter/silver antique items that are classy and higher end than most antique stores. I really really enjoyed this shop and found some gorgeous items.

I would give this place 3-3.5 stars. It's pretty neat. Lots of interesting and very unique…read moreantiques. Everything is like $275. It just seems very pricey. Definitely a store for people willing to drop some coin on good quality antiques. Some of the prices were strange though. Like an antique picture in a broken picture frame was $75. There's some busted looking items that should way cheaper in my opinion. There's a lot of jewelry in a separate section of the store. Looks like nice items.

I love this place, we've been coming here for years! Just before my spouse and I got married, we…read morecame to Charlottesville for the first time. I still have the Flax skirt I bought at the store back then! We stop in every few months now that we live in the area, and always find something great. The selection is fun and colorful, and it's so nice to find a place that is also size inclusive. Best of all, everyone who works here is always so awesome! Whether you are local or visiting, I highly recommend this place if you are looking for women's clothing and accessories that are not boring!

Lovely selection of clothing, gifts, handcrafts, toys, books, jewelry and fun socks. Something for…read moreeveryone. Warm, welcoming, friendly customer service. Husband and kids have something to do while the wife shops for Eileen Fisher and FLAX clothing.

Lemon's Jewelry has been a family tradition for us to purchase quality jewelry at decent prices. My…read moregoddaughter, best friend and I all decided to get our 2nd ear piercing on October 24th, it was close to end of their business hours and the gentlemen that took care of us, could not have been more gracious and patient as week decided on the jewelry and as well looked around at the rest of their pieces. Right now, it's seem they have a clearance on a great amount of things, I assume to place new items/pieces on the shelves. As always we will be returning to Lemon's!!

If honesty and integrity are important to you in a jeweler, avoid Lemons Jewelry…read more I took in my wedding band set to be resized, and after trying on their different ring gauges, we agreed on size 6¼. When the rings came back, however, they were tighter than I had experienced when trying on their ring gauge. I came back to the store after a week, and I first asked to try on their ring gauge again. The 6¼ ring gauge was definitely more comfortable than the rings that were returned to me. I then asked to see the size of my rings on their equipment. The lady behind the counter slid my engagement ring on their mandrel and tried to tell me that the bottom edge of the diamond setting showed the size of the ring: 6¼. That was the first red flag. It is obviously wrong to size a ring based on the bottom edge of the setting. I asked to see the mandrel, and I turned the ring around, showing that the band was hitting at exactly size 6. She asked what I wanted to do about it, and I said that I wanted it resized to the size we had agreed on and for which I had already paid. I left the rings in the store, and soon I received a call from the owner of the store. He claimed that the rings were the correct size, and he asked me to come back to the store so that he could prove it. When I arrived, he pulled out other mandrels that he possessed, and showed me that he had three that sized my ring at 6¼. The one that I had seen on my first visit was "new" and "inaccurate." I told him that I would take these rings to two different Jewelers, and have them independently sized. If the other Jewelers confirmed what he was telling me, then I would do nothing and admit that he was right. But if they confirmed the first finding, then I would be writing about my experience. At this he got very irate, and suggested that other Jewelers might not have accurate equipment. He knew that his 3 mandrels were accurate, and even though he possessed another that was fully ¼ a size off, that was the inaccurate one. The first place I went to confirmed that both rings were size 6 (they tried both rings on two different mandrels). The second place I visited called it a "6-plus"--A little larger than a 6 but definitely not 6¼. I took pictures of this sizing at both stores for documentation. Since Lemons Jewelers sent out the rings to be resized, they cannot be held personally responsible if the size was wrong when they were returned. But the size was wrong, and instead of making it right, they twice tried to deceive me into believing that there was no problem, and the difference in size was all in my head. If other customers are comfortable with this kind of experience, then by all means visit this store. Otherwise, let the buyer beware.

The staff is super helpful! Tons of jeans with a cool…read moreRefurbished jeans discount. Shorts and very nice selection of dresses and tops. Tkees and some other shoes/boots for sale as well. Cool jewelry. The staff really makes the experience worth it. They will help you find just what you're looking for and help you choose what works best for you!

If you're searching for top quality craftsmanship at an affordable price and in a timely manner,…read morelook no further than C K Jewelers in Palmyra. Charlie and Jennifer can help make your dreams come true with their design expertise, an offering of beautiful ready-to-wear creations, or repair sentimental pieces. Drop by and say hello. You'll be glad you did.

Wonderful jeweler. Very talented and kind. I had several rings that needed repairs, and you…read morecouldn't tell anything had been done. Fast turnover, as well. Will definitely be back. So glad that there's a great jeweler close by!

Yady is nothing short of a miracle worker with alterations! My wedding dress had been with (who I…read morethought was) a very reputable tailor for over two months after taking my measurements. When I finally picked it up, it fit me very poorly. I was totally panicking and unsure of what to do with less than a month until the big day. I took it to Yady as a last resort, knowing she most likely wouldn't be able to fit me in. She totally could have turned me away seeing as it's basically the height of wedding season and I was giving her three weeks. Not only did she accommodate me, she was so friendly and reassuring about it, AND she finished the dress in 2 weeks so that we had a few buffer days to make final tweaks and get the dress perfect. Yadi did not owe me that kind of service whatsoever! I was blown away at her customer service. This was a tall order for a last minute request- NOT a simple hem job. The top of my dress basically had to be completely reconstructed. She totally saved my dress and restored my excitement about the wedding in general. Her prices were also very fair for what she had to do on the timeline at hand. I couldn't recommend her enough!

i ripped my jeans while moving into UVA and instead of freaking the freak out, Yady's alterations…read moresaid they could fix the MASSIVE RIP in my cutsie pants. AND they got it done before my parents flew out the next day, even though we dropped it off 20 minutes before closing. I am so grateful I am at peace now. Beautiful work, can barely see it

I've been looking for a good tailor in this area, I think I found it here. Had my daughters prom…read moredress altered here, it was done exactly as we wanted and was done on time. Very friendly service too. Not inexpensive but I do believe you really get what you pay for in this business.

They don't take care of your clothing. Had to get a something sewn on a dress jacket and it came…read moreback wrinkly and dusty with random loose threads. They didn't even put plastic wrap around it. When I asked them to clean the lint off, the male there grabbed not a lint roller, but a wired brush and made it worse. I had to even request the plastic wrapping as he was not going to provide it. He was rude and uncaring the entire time. Service was relatively expensive. I'd recommend going elsewhere for services. Avoid.