Purchased my fiancée's engagement ring here. Absolutely fantastic experience from beginning to end…read more Ron made everything simple, easy and hassle-free. The ring turned out absolutely beautiful. I would recommend BIG to anyone. My fiancée and I will most certainly be back for wedding bands, etc **UPDATE: went back to BIG for both me and my wife's wedding bands and just wow, absolutely perfect. I was able to use diamonds from my grandmothers wedding band for my wife's wedding band and it looks absolutely amazing. My wedding band is also fantastic and looks just as I imagined. Every experience we've had at BIG has been the best. Ron's hard work and dedication to BIG is apparent through the seamless experience and high quality jewelry. Thank you so much Ron!!! We will be back!!

Selling Jewelry. Owner took items into back room. Nothing was Weighed or Tested in front of me. Was…read morequoted a price. $1535. Seemed a little low. Owner irate when I asked about weights & refused to disclose. I left & got 2nd appraisal, everything tested & weighed in front of me on the counter. Offered $3310 on the spot. 80% of melt value. Beware. Patronize at your own risk.

Didn't have exactly what we were looking for, but plenty of gorgeous pieces and worth stopping by…read moreeven for a look at something shiny and a visit to the art gallery upstairs. Always a pleasure to meet a fellow Catherine :) Love the wide array of jewelry pieces they have and from different places

These folks are really nice - articulate intelligent advice and no upselling pressure; repairs are…read moreestimated first and fairly priced. Highly recommend them and would happily return to make a significant purchase.

I found my new jeweler!! Kerkula's Jewelry is a small shop that specializes in custom jewelry, but…read morethey also do in-house repairs. They're located in the Gay Street Commons and they buzz you in, so I think you need an appointment. I am new to West Chester and I needed to find a jeweler to complete a few repairs, but I was dragging my heels. Meanwhile, my boyfriend needed a link removed from his watch and he decided to try Kerkula's Jewelry, due to its 5.0 Google rating. After he called to confirm that they would be able to help, he told me that he believed the man he spoke to was black! I was very intrigued and decided to tag along. I dropped off several pieces and they were complete in less than a week! The work looks good, the pricing was fair and the customer service was top notch. They even agreed to meet my boyfriend outside of the shop to deliver his watch due to his work schedule and the tight turnaround he requested! Kevin does honest, quality work and he kept me informed the whole way. We will definitely be back for more repairs and probably a custom piece or two. He wants a custom pendant and one of these days I'll get a ring. Thanks Kevin and Talema!!

From the owner: "Kerkula's Jewelry is a retail jewelry store committed to enhancing your experience in purchasing…read morefine jewelry. Our expertise lie in custom jewelry whether hand carved wax pieces or 3D modeled, we manufacture then cast them all. With these resources available to us, Kerkula's Jewelry is able to offer you beautiful and unique diamond jewelry pieces at extremely competitive prices every time."

I had a very positive experience at Kaplan's. I was looking for a jeweler to repair the band of my…read moreengagement ring/inspect the ring for any wear and did an online search to find someone in the area. I saw on Kaplan's website that they have been operating for more than 35 years and felt secure knowing they've been trusted and successful for so long. The woman who assisted me in the showroom was very nice and polite event though I had just schlepped up in the heat from West Chester's campus -- I was not looking my best. Despite my appearance, she treated me like a valued customer. She let me know the estimated price for the repair up front (which is what I ended up paying) and a time estimate of two weeks for the work. While I thought that was a long time frame, even with the Labor Day holiday in the mix, I got a call several days early to tell me it was ready. The repair was done beautifully and with it all shiny and clean, it was the best my ring has looked in a very long time. I plan to return to Kaplan's and certainly recommend it to others in the area.

No they ripped me off my mother's tennis bracelet was ruined looked like stone replacing weird…read morecircular marks I don't trust them!!

This is a really cute store! They have many jewelry options, but not a big size selection.read more

This store has some amazing jewelry pieces. I wasn't so impressed with the clothing, but the…read morejewelry...wow! Everything from your trendy pieces to Hand of Fatima necklaces, you literally could find almost anything here! They even had some crystal necklaces for $26! Rings, stud earrings, bracelets, anklets....they have it all. I didn't buy anything today but I spent a fair amount of time looking and ended up getting a business card so when I want something I can come back (or snag it online!). The girl working also told me they do instagram sales as well, so definitely be on the lookout!

I stopped into this small jewel box of a shop for a small repair. It's a few blocks east of the…read moreItalian Market, but it feels like it's worlds away. Aleena Ea & her husband, Yan, have created a sparkling shop offering outstanding customer service & a gorgeous selection of fine jewelry. I'd been here before so I knew I'd have a few moments to while my piece was being repaired to browse the beautifully displayed jewelry, but, before I made my way through half the shop, my repair was finished. It was beautifully done & the piece polished so it looked brand new. Thanks, Sunshine Jewelry! I've stopped by several times in the past & again this weekend, 6/20/16, for another repair. Great to find the same friendly, professional, personal service as always. Glad some things stay the same.

I am thrilled with my service. I needed my engagement and wedding rings resized and have been…read moreputting it off for a while. I brought my rings in on a Saturday afternoon and they were ready about 24 hours later. They both look perfect. I almost cried putting them on my finger because I have missed them so much. I can't recommend them enough!

Unfortunately they didn't have what I was specifically looking for, but SUCH a cute shop with so…read moremany cute items to choose from, perfect for gifts. I am always a sucker for color-coded inventory! I could honestly buy half the store just because I like it so much.

This store is absolutely amazing! I've been coming here since this store opened. This store has…read moresomething for everyone! I have purchased pottery, jewelry, wall art, gifts and so much more! Even hair products for the men in my life! The owners, Katie and Jane, have made my shopping experience incredible every time I come in. Not only is the entire store beautiful, and affordable, but sometimes they even host dog adoption events as I recently learned they have partnered with a local rescue. I recommend this store to everyone for their gifting needs, and everyone I know who has stopped in has also shared a positive experience. Thank you Katie and Jane!

SCAM SCAM SCAM! Be prepared for prices to be more that 2x…read morefrom what is listed on their website. When I called to ask a question they said they were updating their website, and the price is different because "gold prices jumped". Yeahhhhhh.... not by that much. Nice try. What a waste of time.

WB Choice Jewelry is a great place to get your 14k gold chain welded, (My specific item) or any…read moreother jewelry piece you need fixed. They have skilled jewelers who can expertly fix your chain and make it look as good as new. The staff is friendly and helpful, and they provide excellent customer service. I'm sure you'll be happy with the results! Plus they are fast and efficient!

Bespoke has been the word in jewelry for some years now. Everyone wants custom, original,…read moreexpression of the one-of-a-kind individual. Handmade is pretty much this place's specialty, so bespoke is second nature for them, though ready-to-wear is plentiful in their cases, and repairs are welcome too. And this local business is not quite mom-n-pop, but aunt-n-nephew are close enough! I originally scouted Eastern Lapidary when looking for jewelry making classes in the area (FYI, the best I have found are tradesman type courses offered at Tuscarora Lapidary Society, or more crafty versions at Wayne Arts Center/Wallingford Arts Center). So "lapidary," to me, was synonymous with classes, though, duh, that's not the dictionary definition. When I read the reviews for this place, it was clearly a jewelry store, so I was bummed about the class idea, but curious about the store. I am glad I didn't look at their online offerings before going into the store. Online are a lot of mainstream designs, that are very different from the unique and interesting things at the store. I would not recognize what was in the store at all by their online inventory. Also I saw nothing on the website that was in the store, and vice versa, I was almost wondering if it was the right site. Maybe the store inventory is listed somewhere I missed? Regardless, I am happy to have made the visit to see everything in person, because it was very cool! At the store, I was welcomed by their cute dog. They are unpretentious and laid back here, which let me feel relaxed and at home. When I looked in the cases, they have some really amazing pieces. Everything I saw was one-of-a-kind, and when I spoke to Jonathan (the nephew), he showed me some cases where everything was made by his aunt, Kim, or by him. They had a rare coral slice pendant that looked like petrified wood, and it had a bail of gold and small diamonds furling down onto the coral. It was this juxtaposition of refined gold/diamonds, against the natural beauty of the rare, exotic coral that took it to that vibey level for me. It looked like things I saw in Bora Bora on my honeymoon, so chic! They also had a black pearl ring in white gold, such that the pearl was set sideways, going through the band in an amazingly beautiful way. That one was more like the ads in Bazaar or something, very refined. I cannot stop thinking about those pieces, they were art. They also had a case of antiques, which are cool on their own, but I could tell these folks would be up for some kind of customization of them if one wanted, a la Erica Courtney's "Re-purpose Re-love" style. They also had a gorgeous display of high-end geodes and other gem specimens in a case in the back. I love that kind of stuff too. I could have spent a lot longer in the store than I did. You can tell they put a lot of love and care into everything they do. Jonathan helped me with some gem id-ing on some pieces I brought. He was super kind to sit and educate me a while about it all. When I mentioned I hope to take classes someday at the Tuscarora Lapidary Society, he happened to have fliers for them right there. He said they are a great resource, and recommended them, so I am def going there now. Jonathan knew TONS about gems and how/where most jewels are mined, cut, where castings normally happen, etc. He was so kind to talk to me as long as he did, but I could have chatted for hours, it is all so interesting and he could answer every single one of my questions. I would definitely feel confident in putting my repairs or alterations in their hands, and I'd love to someday grab a handmade piece or two! The location is easy to miss on fast-moving route 3, if you're not paying attention. It's located northbound, past the intersection at Providence Rd (La Locanda). Just past that light, there is Audi, then VW, then Keenan Auto Body, all on the right, then, you're upon it. They're in this 70s style apartment building, with a marquee out front that has Allstate the most boldface to see first, but Easter Lapidary's sign is actually on top. It's up a slight hill, and they're right there in front. There was plenty of parking right by the store. Yes, the upper two stories of the place are apartments, and the ground floor is businesses (oddly, my friend's grandfather owned this building when we were kids, and I remember running up and down the steps). Worth a look! Special pieces, made with heart!

I took my 14 k gold watch to this store to replace the battery. The male proprietor failed to…read moreproperly close the back of the watch. Moisture entered and corroded my beautiful watch. The woman proprietor, Kim then sent my watch to an "expert" for repair. The watch is still destroyed. I doubt if these people would recognize an expert if they fell on them. They couldn't manage a battery replacement without demolishing my watch, idiots! Save your precious jewelry and go anywhere else.