The lady that owns this place is so terribly rude. We came in to window shop and saw a sign about selling gold in the front. I haven't ever seen someone get so defensive, abrasive and unpleasant over a singular question before, especially one that is directly related to her "we buy gold" sign out front. If you're reading this lady - take a day off or hire someone to do customer service, because the vibe you're bringing is ugly. read more

We made the mistake of visiting this shop over the weekend after attending the Scottish Festival. The store was cute with interesting jewelry and a nice young guy working the counter. The owner/manager (not sure who she was) was awful! She did not treat the young guy with respect and honestly made me feel like a hostage. The young guy saw me looking at a bracelet and overheard me comment that I wished it were just a little bit different. He was super nice and offered to restring the bracelet to my liking. So kind! The older woman BURST out of the back room and started LOUDLY telling everyone in the shop that she had been in a meeting and started asking people how she could help them. The young guy had been calmly helping everyone before her chaotic vibes burst into the room. She took over helping me and talked super fast and really loud and kept telling me it would take a long time to restring the bracelet and she acted like I was a huge inconvenience. I kept saying not to worry about it and I would look around the shop some more. She would not allow that. She was beyond worried about it. She was so abrasive. She kept commanding the young guy to go in the back room and look for some special bowl of beads. He went back twice but could not find what she was asking for. He looked terrified to tell her that he could not find her special bowl. Why didn't she just go get it herself? Why would she not allow me to look around the store? Why is she so loud and abrasive? She finally went to the back room to search for her special bowl and my friends and I bolted out of the store so fast. When we were passing through the threshold of the door to outside I could hear the woman YELLING from the back room for us not to leave!! It was so scary for me and I am sure every day working there is scary for the young guy. I sure hope he gets a job working somewhere else. If she was not the owner, I sure hope the owner takes this review into consideration. The shop itself and the items being sold were great, but I honestly am afraid to ever go there again because of that woman. read more

We bought some lovely xmas earrings and started a new tradition on our family! we love it so much we are coming back to buy some more to my cousins and aunts. The owner makes the jewelry and she is sooo happy and friendly! Def coming back for more! read more

Spiral Studios - Jewelry Near Me - Hillsborough, North Carolina

One of the best places in Hillsborough to buy handmade gifts and jewelry, it's so incredible to visit, and the owners have been doing this for a long time & it definitely shows! The craftpersonship in the work they do is exquisite and I love everything they do. They've expanded services since I initially started going there, but it's one of my favorite places, to go when I need a wonderful jewelry item, or even just to browse, it's that gorgeous! Seriously, make it to Spiral Studios, you won't be disappointed! read more

I came in to just get a necklace for a birthday gift, I ended up getting so much more , some of the pieces are one of a kind and I had to have them. The owner was more than helpful and I actually feel I have a caring friend there rather than a smiling face just wanting my $$ you usually get at other shops. I will be coming back again and again. read more

Exceptionally beautiful & unique hand-forged jewelry pieces. Classy store. Uber talented owner & artisan, Jeannine, has a brilliant eye for combining different metals & stones together to create one-of-a-kind statement pieces sure to become timeless favorites. I own several pieces, earrings & necklaces from Spiral Studios, and always get lots of compliments when I wear them. And each time I visit, there are always lovely new products. More importantly, her work is high quality & durable (I'm a bit rough on jewelry). Great place to shop for gifts too. Can't go wrong with a surprise from Spiral Studio! Highly recommend! read more

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I was given a piece of sea glass of sentimental value to a 16 year-old and instructions to turn said sea glass into a pendant for her birthday. Callaway Jewelry was suggested, so I checked it out. The shop is little, but sparkles from all the sterling silver jewelry adorning the counters and their tops. The jewelry on display was really beautiful, even if not all of it was my taste; I think that two people with totally different styles could walk in to Callaway Jewelry/Sprial Studios and they would both find something they liked. I spoke with Catharine Callaway about the custom piece and was shocked by the low, low price she quoted for the work. I asked her to draw me a little sketch of what she had in mind for it, and since it looked good and the price was right, I left the sea glass in her hands... ...her very capable hands! The gifter of the necklace was really pleased with the work and astounded at the price as well (I had it sent directly to her, which was nice and convenient). My only complaint is that throughout the process-- from talking to her in her shop to speaking with her over the phone later-- is that Catharine seemed generally annoyed with me. But maybe I was being overly sensitive, because she really did put a lot of effort into the piece and had it done early. read more

My friend and I were in North Carolina for a girls' weekend, and happened upon this beautiful store! The store features custom designed jewelry, as well as other artwork. It was a beautiful store, with gorgeous designs! I splurged and bought myself a beautiful necklace and earring set, especially after engaging in the most delightful conversation with the store owner -- who was also the jewelry designer and artist. She offered us wonderful recommendations for dining and otherwise enjoying the last few days of our weekend in NC, and, thanks to her recommendations, friendliness, and attention, we had a wonderful trip -- and left with a gorgeous memento. We will be doing this trip annually, and Spiral Studios will definitely be a every-visit stop for us. read more

Beautiful custom jewelry; owner is the artist. Stopped in just before closing on a Saturday; Jeannine was very welcoming. Found a gorgeous set of earrings and a pendant. Prices are extremely reasonable and pieces are beautiful and unique. Can't wait to visit again! read more

I did my most important Christmas shopping at Spiral Studios this year, and I am very pleased with the quality of the jewelry that I selected as gifts for my daughters--and, let's be frank here--myself! These are lovely pieces of art that will last a lifetime, and they're not from a big box store, they're creatively designed and handmade by a local artist. read more