If you're in the DC area and have a book in need of repair, or a paperback notebook that's falling…read moreapart but you want to preserve, Gruver Company is the place you want to go! Jeff does incredible work, and is wonderful to work with!

I had a book rebound, in leather, as a gift for a friend. The work was terrific. While good work is…read moreexpensive, I would go back here if I needed other binding work

Samantha is amazing!! My mom has gifted me products & journals from her before, and for my…read morebirthday, she got me the calligraphy class! She was so fun, personable, professional, and I learned a lot in the class. I am actually practicing right now, which is what reminded me that I wanted to give a positive review! (Don't judge the picture too harshly...I'm still a beginner!) If you're looking for a gift, thinking of getting something personalized, or wondering if you should take a class, Samantha is your girl!! Thanks again for an awesome class, Samantha.

I hired Samantha from Painted Palettes to hand letter mini pumpkins for a fall themed event and it…read morewas THE HIT FROM THE PARTY (even three months later, in the dead of winter my personalized pumpkin is still going strong and it's so beautiful I do not have the heart to throw it away). Samantha was easy to work with from start to finish and was able to stay professional despite the long lines at the party (I mean, how could you not want something so beautiful as a keepsake?). I could picture using her for corporate events, bridal showers, baby showers and any other celebration that could you a personalized twist. She can write on any material and even engraves on glass! I have not had the chance to check out her Intro to Hand Lettering classes yet but for now, I'll leave it to the pros. Painted Palettes is simply the best!

The best jeweler I have been to in quite sometime. I visited M&S after my grandmother passed this…read moreJuly. She left some jewelry to me & my sisters & my uncle felt it should belong to him. For this reason I visited M&S to see if; one, they could make a duplicate & two, if it would be cost effective. I met Nasir & asked him if he would clean the pieces for me. Nasir was so informative, inviting & entertaining that I knew this would not be my last visit. After he cleaned my jewelry we spoke in detail about it how replicating the jewelry would be cost effective for both of us. Seeing that the pieces were heavily detailed. Nasir was so accommodating I decided he would be my jeweler going forward. Fast forward to yesterday evening. I pulled up to M&S at the very last minute in need of a birthday gift for very dear friend & Mohamed was pulling down the gate to close. I told him in my kindest voice that rushed over to pick out a very important gift. Being the sweet older gentleman he is. He unlocked the doors & let me in. He pulled out 6 different trays of gold chains understanding that I was looking for the perfect one. I kept Mohamed there for 30mins after closing time tryna to decide between two beautiful gold chains. Mohamed gave his opinion when asked & I am so grateful I had the opportunity to work with him. Me & my friend agreed that it was the absolute perfect gift for his birthday. And I wouldn't have gotten 20.8 grams of 10kt Gold without Mohamed's amazing guidance. Mohamed is seasoned in the jewelry business & working with someone like him makes you feel safe & never taken advantage of. Thank you, again Gentlemen so much!!! I will be seeing you soon.

Excellent customer service. Bought in several repairs. There very quick straight to business and…read morevery understanding to all my jewelry needs. There prices were alot lower compared to everyone else's in the region. While I was waiting, I had decided to purchase this beautiful chain for a excellent deal.

I highly recommend Venesa for any bookbinding work. I brought in three books to be bound, and…read morealthough the original completion estimate was two weeks, she finished them in just one. The quality of her work is exceptional--professional, precise, and beautifully done. Not only did she complete the project earlier than expected, but her pricing was very reasonable, and her professionalism stood out from start to finish. I couldn't be more pleased with the entire experience. If you need any bookbinding services, Venesa is absolutely the person to trust.

Never called back. Friend's Bible looked good but obviously no longer need business.read more

I brought a much loved and much worn copy of The Wizard of Oz to Potomac Bookbinding and am amazed…read moreat the quality of work and the care that Rudy put into the restoration. Pages were loose and had to be completely re-sewn. Front and back covers had to be replaced; he was able to salvage the cover illustrations and apply them to new covers. The spine had to be replaced, and the new spine harmonizes beautifully with the cover illustratons. Lettering on the front was damaged by tape, and he redid the lettering so perfectly you can't tell where he original leaves off and the new lettering begins. Outstanding craftsmanship. I can't wait for my grandchildren to enjoy this book as I did as a child and when my children were young. Many thanks.

I met with the bookbinder a few weeks ago, he was kind and seemed knowledgeable. I needed an old…read morebible resorted and he did a find job. I strongly recommend Rudy and his team.

I can't say enough good things about this place, one of my creative homes here in DC! Dan has…read morecreated such a beautiful, light-filled space that's equipped with pretty much any tool or equipment you might need to bring any idea to life. The classes themselves are fantastic - you'll learn by doing, but also by watching an expert demonstrate for you, and getting as much help as you may need throughout. It's a good balance: you'll build your skill set and learn the practicalities of metalsmithing, but also learn to understand your own creative vision, which you can work on during open studio hours. The vibe is really chill (Dan plays great music!), all the teachers are kind and helpful and supportive, your fellow students are all interesting and fun, and overall this is the kind of space where you feel like you're able to make mistakes and still learn and grow from them. If you've ever wanted to learn the true craft of metalsmithing to make fine jewelry, this is the place to do it.

Dan did an amazing job on my pieces and the shop itself is such a cool place!! 10/10 recommend.read more

A truly divine shopping experience…read more Michael and Beverly are truly some of the kindest, most genuine people I've ever encountered anywhere and I'm so grateful that I found them and their lovely jewelry store. I'm not a big fan of commercial jewelers. I prefer the personal touch that comes with having a family jeweler... a small business that takes the time to get to know you, get to know your preferences, and tailors recommendations to your specific wants and needs. People who stand behind their work, care about their craftsmanship, and do what it takes to get and keep your business. About 2 months ago my favorite strand of pearls broke unexpectedly. For those same 2 months I had been debating if I wanted to go back to my previous jeweler to get them fixed, even though it would be a considerable drive to get to his shop... and given some recent concerns about the quality of his work. Instead, I chose to look up jewelers in other areas that were a considerably shorter drive for me. I found Golden Scripts and was delighted to see how highly rated they were on both Google and Yelp, so I gave them a call and asked if they restrung pearls. Michael was very polite as he informed me that they did, and I told him I would be by later that afternoon. I went straight from work to the jewelry store and made it before they closed. Beverly greeted me at the door and somehow she knew I was the person that called earlier that day. She said she that they were waiting for me and were hoping I would make it in time. As Beverly collected my broken strand of pearls, Michael noticed my sorority letters and showed me some of the custom pieces he created for members of my organization. He also informed me that the store was having an end-of-summer sale and that many of the pieces in the store (including gold, diamonds and other precious stones) were being sold at deep discounts to make way for new fall and winter pieces. I didn't even know people had seasonal jewelry, so they definitely put me on to something. Lol! I took a look around the shop and noticed piece after gorgeous piece.... Many of which were crafted by Michael himself. What really got my attention were the rubies he sold in THE richest shade of red I have ever seen. I shared with him that although ruby is my birthstone, I've never purchased one for myself because all of the rubies I've ever seen are different shades of dark pink, fruit punch, magenta, or colors of that nature but that I had never seen rubies of such a high quality and pure color red. He showed me a few more of the ruby pieces he created, but I found a particularly stunning ruby bracelet hidden in one of the cases. From the moment I put it on, I knew I had to have it. I purchased the bracelet, but noticed a small defect in one of the stones. I mentioned to Michael that I wanted to wear it to an upcoming sorority event that weekend. He took the bracelet, identified which stone had the flaw, and guaranteed me that he would have it back to me in time for my event. As I continued to shop, I noticed a diamond tennis bracelet with containing a set of some of the clearest diamonds I've ever seen assembled on a piece of jewelry. The design was simplistic but elegant and (bonus!) the stones were set in a way that kept the prongs from snagging the wearer's clothing. I tried on a few other bracelets that had more complex and interesting designs and noticed that they too were crafted to not snag the wearers clothes. I really appreciate that level of detail because there's nothing worse than having a beloved piece of jewelry that is an ever-present detriment to your wardrobe. Beautifully and skillfully crafted jewelry aside, it was really the shopping environment that made this such a great experience for me. I was allowed to shop freely, not followed or watched suspiciously, and I didn't feel pressured to buy anything. I learned later that in addition to owning this shop, the two shop owners also co-pastor a church together and you can really feel their witness by the kindness and courtesy that they display to their customers. This store in a gem (no pun intended) in the community and I'm so grateful that small businesses like this one still exist.

I'm so pleased with everything. My jewelry look brand new!!! The experience was absolutely…read morewonderful from the point of entry to exit.... My new jeweler for sure!!! Thanks a million!

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. I was in and out in 5 minutes for a small but a little…read morecomplicated print job. FedEx turned me away with no assistance but Wendy and her team took the time to understand what I was trying to accomplish and helped me do it. Highly recommend!

Wendy and her team do great work! They have limited hours right now (11-3 on weekdays), but Wendy…read moreis easily accessible by email and makes sure to follow up on the progress of your project. The prices seem reasonable given the quality of the prints and the fact that this is a local business so I encourage you to support small during this time!