I wanted to convert a vintage bag chain into a necklace, but was struggling to find proper hardware…read morethat would look good with the chain. (Ex. Size, color, plating) I had checked craft shops and stores, but couldn't find anything that was a good match. Earlier during a quick trip to Chapel Hill, I remembered this shop was in the same mall as Mulberry Silks and we decided to stop in during our next visit. It's kind of across from Mulberry Silks and is near a ladies boutique and the CBD cafe. The shop offers jewelry making tools, beads, closures, and some pre-made items as well. There is a small workspace where you can make jewelry there and I suspect that they may hold workshops or classes from time to time. (There are signs saying that the staff could also try to design/help create custom jewelry pieces for customers if they are interested.) I believe we've run into the owner both times I've gone in and she's usually working on something but will look up and greet customers. If they have questions, she is happy to help. I like that there are closures and jewelry parts available that are 18 KT plated gold, and in addition, there are some gold filled ones as well. We did ask the owner to take a look at our chain to see what size of the 18 KT plated closures would fit or suit the chain we brought best. She pointed out two sizes and felt we could go either way. We didn't have the proper tools at home to install the hardware onto the chain, so the owner was gracious to let us use the workspace and tools to attach the hardware to the chain. Prices for the hardware were reasonable. Also I appreciated that she had the workspace available for us to utilize when we needed the correct tools to add them to the chain. With regard to parking, it can be a toss up. There are a few surface lots you can park in, but one of them is shared with Harris Teeter and can get full.

After seeing a few other bead stores the area, Firefly is sensational. Not only is it beautifully…read morelaid out, but the selection of beads is amazing. And then there's the owner, Melanie ---- so helpful, accomplished, and personable. Melanie creates some wonderful pieces of jewelry. Anyone having ideas for creating something from beads will have a hard time deciding which ones to use; however Melanie is there to help in any way. If I could give more than five stars, I certainly would.

I wanted to check out the earrings here because my friend has so many cute ones from the store but…read morewhen I walked in, I wasn't greeted, the two employees were right at the entrance and it's a really small store as it is. One was sitting on the floor restocking and chatting animatedly with the other standing right near her, blocking half of the store. I checked out the earrings at the front of the store but at that point, I didn't feel like checking out any further. Didn't see any prices but some were cute. Customers service is why they lost a lot of the stars. Don't think I'd go back that that location

I always love bringing out-of-towners here, as it's a fun little jewelry boutique where you can…read morealso pick up a great gift. The other day I bought three pairs of earrings for less than $35, which is a steal compared to some of the other stores down the street! The staff here is always extra nice, and play fun music every time I've been in.

I have had my watches serviced here and been impressed by the service. I just dropped them off and…read morewalked down to the Regulator to poke about for a bit and then they were ready, less than an hour later! I have also had a very fragile antique ring repaired here. An Nguyen was very patient in discussing what I could expect from the repair. I appreciated his honesty and willingness to attempt the repair anyways. Additionally, I have two friends who have had engagement rings designed by An. He really takes time w each client to get to know their style and what is going to make them happy for years to come. Both of those lucky girls ended up w amazing, one of a kind diamond settings that perfectly matched them. Supporting local artists and having a piece of jewelry that you will love for a lifetime, doesn't get much better than that!

I've had my wedding ring repaired here. An had it fixed in less than 20 min, all shiny and…read moreeverything. He even cleaned my engagement ring for me too! While we waited, I loved daydreaming about some of the other pieces in the shop. I was eyeing a particularly gorgeous ring that would be a perfect anniversary present. **hint hint** (In case my husband happens to read this review)

I was in the area getting lunch nearby and I noticed all the pretty jewelry in the windows and…read morewanted to see what was inside. They have beautiful pieces inside with many selections. I saw many pieces I could have purchased.

I've been going to Wentworth and Sloan for probably 15 years now…read more They are the only people that I take my jewelry to since I've started going there. I highly recommend anybody going to them. They do a great job on everything I've ever taken to them to have done whether we have been something sized or something repaired. And they're always happy to clean any of your jewelry anytime you like. I recommend everybody to go check them out.

I have an antique ring with gold plating that had worn off. I wanted to get it down to its original…read moresilver finishing and they did it within 24 hours for only $25. I didn't even need to make an appointment. I love a business that takes pride in what they do and run it honestly. I will definitely be back for any jewelry-related fixes.

The staff at Olmaz jewelry are professional and easy to work with. I have purchased at least five…read morepieces of jewelry as well as bringing in other jewelry for repair and have no complaints. I will continue to do business with them as I am confident in their professionalism.

I took a family watch into the shop for an estimate. Everyone was friendly, kind, and informed. I…read morewill return to them when I decide to fix my watch. Sherry

I just picked up a ring that was resized that originally they told me would take three weeks to do…read more It ended up taking three months. I went in to check it took 10 minutes to find and at some point, they looked kind of panicked that they didn't actually know where it was. Finally, three months later, I called to check and the owner calls me leaves a message that they misplaced it in another pile and it has been ready, they just didn't call. Finally as I pay $120 for a slight adjustment the girl tells me if I use a credit card they are going to pass the service charge onto me. This is absolutely insane for a business that charges an exorbitant amount of money for their jewelry. She argued with me trying to educate and Millenialsplain to me why they were passing the cost on to me. I understand there is a service charge with a small business, but this is an establishment that has been in Chapel Hill for a while. Shame on you for bad business practices!

Bracelet had a few areas where gold plating needed replated. As you can see in the pictures the…read morebracelet was returned in worse condition than provided. It is now so tarnished that it can't be worn without staining

I've had this business create a ring for me and repair a ring for me. I described what I wanted and…read moreasked for an estimate and a drawing before the work was done. The jeweler did the work without giving me either. I didn't like that he took it upon himself to decide what I'd like without talking with me as agreed. I did like this ring. The repaired ring is another story. I asked that the prongs be tipped because the stone was loose. The repair took weeks longer than promised. When I got the ring back, I saw that the jeweler had again made a decision without consulting me first. Instead of tipping the prongs as agreed, he created a new setting and a new leaf probably because the ring was damaged during the repair. The new leaf did not match the original, and the jeweler insisted it was the original, all while the original leaf and leftover gold from the repair sat in a bag on the counter between us. Worse, the setting was crooked. The jeweler insisted it had always been like that. I told him I'd worn the ring for 40 years and it was never like that. I spent six months trying to find someone to repair the damage, but no one would touch it. Finally, a friend of the jeweler's convinced me to take it back to him, and he agreed to repair it free of charge. The setting was straightened somewhat, but it has since crumbled, and the ring is no longer wearable.

I found this quaint little gallery during the Third Friday Art Walk, and I was pleased to see so…read moremany different mediums (and artists) represented. I ended up purchasing a piece for my home for a great price. I'm really glad I found them.

Our family was in town for a soccer tournament, and my son wanted to find a pair of handmade…read moreearrings for his girlfriend. I found The Artisan Market at 305 while doing some search on Yelp. What a great shop! It's small, but they offer a wide variety of local-made items included pottery and jewelry. The prices are reasonable, and the staff is very friendly. The next time you're on the hunt for a special gift, or simply want to treat yourself to something special, I highly recommend you visit The Artisan Market at 305.