I do have to say this is by far my favorite gem store! Not only can I learn how to make jewelry,…read morethere's so much quality here that it will knock your socks off! I just bought so many beautiful beads to make necklaces!! The owners are very lovely and had a fantastic sale. Everyone there is so willing and ready to help answer any questions! They even said I can come in and make my necklaces at the shop at some tables there as well, even if they don't have a class going on. These are lovely lovely people, I am honored to hang out with such royalty! If you want to experience a cup of kindness and taste it's sweetness as it goes down, come to this gem gallery and you'll experience it for yourself. One time I came in and there was a wonderful jazz band playing with treats and everything. Are you kidding me? How lovely!

I took the three silver smith courses here, and absolutely loved it!! I am now making rings,…read morenecklaces, bracelets!

I've been going to Monique for a few years now on recommendation from a friend. She has a…read morebeautiful store in a great location in downtown Wayzata. She specializes in doing custom pieces. I wanted to upgrade my ring for my 10th anniversary. She was able to make me a beautiful ring and find a very hard to find stone all at a great price and quickly! She also took my old stone and made it into a beautiful pendant. I've also brought items for repair and she did an amazing job! The other part is she has amazing Swiss chocolate available at all times! Yum! I highly recommend Monique. The quality and prices are second to none!

Monique is a terrific jeweler and person! She is very honest, and knowledgeable. They have a great…read moreselection of diamonds, jewelry, etc. Her pricing is very fair! We traded a necklace in, and purchased a beautiful ring with our sons' birthstones...

I cannot say enough good things about Artelle and the wonderful Stuart and Ellie who own and…read moreoperate it. The short version: amazing customer service, very personable, expert craftmanship with difficult requests with platinum jewelry, all done in a super fast turn around time (like less than two weeks for modifying and making major fixes to four rings). Long version: I came into their shop with a laundry list of repairs and modifications to do to a number of rings, including two platinum rings and a VERY old family ring. Ellie is an absolute dear and even talking to her for a couple minutes makes it feel like you're talking to an old friend. She is so empathetic and sweet. Really just a darling and it's a joy to talk to her every time. Stuart is clearly an expert in his craft. Sometimes you can just tell when someone has really honed their skills in a particular area, not by telling you how experienced they are, but by simply demonstrating deft expertise and earned confidence; that's Stuart. He was so precise in looking over my rings and identifying the problems that I would have never known were there (basically all the accent stones on my engagement ring were loose in addition to one that had fallen out). He was able to explain the sort of work that needed to be done to my ring and explain why in clear terms that made me feel very comfortable and confident that he was really going to take care of my ring. He is not shy about telling you if something is poorly made or not structurally sound lol But I appreciated the candor because I knew the ring would be better off after his work. One of the items on my list was modifying my platinum wedding band that I had gotten made custom through another company and wasn't terribly happy with it. We discussed what a custom design process through Artelle would look like and I know that when I eventually get a new band made that fits my original vision better than what I got, that he will be able to make it happen. In just a couple minutes of discussing the ideas I had and what I wanted, it was clear that he could see the vision I had and would be able to make that a reality. But until such a time as I can commission that, he was able to make some modifications to my existing wedding band to help the design flow better and be more comfortable. I had thought it was a long shot to ask for the sort of modifications I did to the band but he made it work and it looks sooo much better now. One thing that gave me great confidence in Artelle is Stuart and Ellie were clearly not trying to upsell me on services or trying to get money out of me. I had also brought in an older gold ring with a center peridot that has basically never been maintained (old family ring). When talking about trying to clean and polish the ring, reshape, etc Stuart was pretty clear that it would cost more to try to polish the stone than buying a whole new center stone would cost because of its fragile nature. He had said that it could be done, but that it was expensive and probably not worth it outside of sentimental reasons. I was very appreciative that they didn't just say a simple "Sure, we can do that" and quote me the price without explaining the process of what would have had to be done. I tend to trust places that are honest in saying a service that would make them money is not worth the expense to me, the customer. Finally, I had another very old family ring that had never been maintained. As he was examining it, he was able to give me information about the ring that I never knew, like the rough age of the center diamond and the likely time period the ring was made due some details he spotted while examining it that clued towards very old crafting methods. So that was super cool. He touched up the worn-down setting and polished everything up so it looks unrecognizable now after 50+ years of tarnish and daily wear to suddenly glowing and looking new again. It meant a lot that he treated this ring with the utmost care and had warned me of its fragility as well after constant wear without ever having gotten maintenance. I wish I had taken pictures of the ring before I brought it in because it's quite the transformation! So overall, 11/10 would recommend.

I had matching rings made for my daughter and me a few years ago from silverware I had which Stuart…read moremelted down. We collaborated on the design process. We are absolutely in love with these rings. Stuart and Ellie are so talented and professional. I highly recommend Artelle.

Brittany has a great collection of permanent jewelry. She's great at helping people bring their…read morevision to life. Her suite is lovely, and it's a no pressure situation. She also does pop up events around the Twin Cities. Highly recommend!

Dana (the owner) is my favorite jeweler and Edina Diamond Center is my go-to place when I need a…read moreunique gift or repairs to jewelry I already own. Truly limitless possibilities - Dana has everything from beautiful estate and antique pieces to new rings, brackets and necklaces. She also does repairs and custom made pieces. Lots of designer engagement rings and Dana specializes in finding something beautiful for any budget. I was there last week just to pick up my wedding band that was cleaned and polished and came home with far more than I had planned on - who can resist when perfection calls your name?! Not me!

I had 3 heirloom rings sized and apprqised there. Never purchased thier products but i would…read morehappily do more business there. They gave me a deal for multiple items and charged me way less than any other jewler in the area quoted me. Very professional and knowlegable. Would reccomend

Best place anywhere in Minnesota! Had a great experience with them! They worked with me to make the…read morejewelry fit my budget, and the customer service was honestly AMAZING. Everyone was super helpful, easy to work with, and made the whole process really easy. Definitely recommend checking them out if you're looking for jewelry!

Highly recommend this place!…read more Good selection of lab grown diamonds. This equals lower prices, which makes things more affordable. Family owned and operated, they are all really nice. It can get a little busy on weekends, so would recommend off peak hours for stopping here.

Bound Nolo is such a fun spot! The location in north loop is very central, decor is adorable, and…read morethe staff is beyond friendly and helpful when putting together your pieces! It's truly more than just shopping...it's a whole experience. I love their charm bar for creating custom necklaces/bracelet stacks, permanent jewelry, keychains, and even DIY trucker patch hats. They're always hosting fun events too, so definitely check out their social media to see what's coming up next!

I'm so excited for all of these businesses!…read more Everyone was so welcoming and very excited to share information about their crafts! I'd never had dirty soda before, and it was delicious, I will definitely recommend this to more people. As for the desert, I've yet to try it, but it looks very well designed and I can't wait to pair it with some coffee. My favorite is definitely the hat though. I'm a sucker for cool hats and these patches are very cool. I even got a hot sauce pin!

LOVE THIS PLACE! The people who work at Lotus Beads are wonderful!! The service and ambiance make…read moreit the right place to have a class and relax. You can easily spend an hour at Lotus looking through The selection of beads, jewelry, stones and other beautiful items. The beads are high quality and the value and pricing of the beads won't break the bank! Lotus Beads is my happy place! I definitely recommend that you stop by and peruse this beautiful space!

I was visiting the Mall of America and remembered to bring my coupon for $5.00 off. So I found some…read moreitems that were extra expensive but with a coupon wanted to support small businesses. Unfortunately the cashier denied me use because i hadn't separated my full price from discounted items. Clearly i spent over $25 and feel ripped off. Never again will i visit this rip off store. Just give me that $5 off!