We picked this apholstery shop because of their wonderful reviews. We made the right choice. So…read morevery friendly & accommodating! Their materials are beautiful & they have a huge selection! Our chair seats look awesome! I will refer everyone to this business.

I love this place. The quality and variety of fabrics is stellar. The owner is very into selling…read moreyou stuff and talking, so go in knowing how much fabric you will need and be prepared to dicker (isn't that part of the fun?) The owner also builds furniture and can recreate rockers, etc for restoring old furniture. I've been to all fabric stores in this area and always go back to Ajram.

As a beader, this store is a dream come true. Every item I need from the wires, beads, threads,…read moreneedles, etc. are all in one place. They even carry ultra-suede for my beaded embroidery. The completed projects on display are pure eye candy for me. They also sell some gorgeous completed items for the non-artistic. The only slightly downside to this location is the parking, but it is worth walking a few blocks to visit.

I don't make jewelry. I wear it, though. I haven't ever purchased beads, or even really taken the…read moretime to think about the different types of beads before. But one day, I decided-- 'What the hell. I'm gonna go see what Beadology Iowa is all about.' And I'm glad I did. This store definitely deserves some Yelp love. First off, the storefront and sign are eye catching. And while Beadology Iowa changed names like a decade ago, this go-to bead store has lived in Iowa City for over 30 years. I walked in and was greeted with a smile. (That's always the best, isn't it?) As a non-jewelry maker I was amazed to see the different materials the beads were made of? Like; stone, pearl, metal, organic, glass, chrystal and one-of-a-kind flamework beads. WOWZA. Beads. Beads. Beads. Everywhere! Organized chaos of every color and from all over the world. There was eclectic jewelry for sale throughout the store-- which was made in house? I believe. Plus, an assortment of tools for jewelry making and other supplies. The staff appeared to be super knowledgeable, but I mean-- it's not like I'd have known :) The thing that really impressed me was just how passionate everyone I chatted with seemed. They were definite artists pumped to educate me on their craft. Classes are offered-- which I definitely need to hit up sometime. Wirework, stringing, knotting, flame-work, glass work, etc... Beginners and professionals are welcome! (Just be warned parking COULD be a concern at this location!) Overall, this rainbow store had a non judgey, creative vibe. And even thought I knew nothing, I felt ok coming in just to peruse while an obvious avid customer shopped along side me. I'll definitely come back for some custom accessories, perhaps a repair -- or a class!

There is a certified gemologist on the floor, they test gold and silver and offer a fair price. I…read morefound the staff to be personable and accommodating. The atmosphere is clean and bright and pleasant.

I'd put six stars if I could! I'm a frequent flyer here and the staff are respectful, patient and…read moreprofessional. When you walk in the store is set up by merchandise areas of their own. It's floor plan is well placed, and the doors and floors are clean. Their merchandise is the best you can get for the prices they display. I paid out on a bracelet of mine I pawn that suprised me as well. This is not your ordinary pawn, check into cash store. It's more, they have an awesome layaway plan for broke individuals like me, 10% down, I think, then a very comfortable payment plan each month. It's now Christmas in July for $1 down and payments until December!!! That's not all, they installed a Wheel of Discounts that you can spin once every visit towards that days purchase! (Limited on certain items for the discount) You don't even have to pick the merchandise out prior to spinning. $150 discount limit per spin. I have purchased a 12 string guitar and brought it back the same day, and they let me trade for another that was less hard to play. I brought it back for another store credit and they didn't get irritated at me at all, cuz I can be irritating. The boss lady just smiled, treated me like family. I now have $240 store credit and kinda gonna let it ride for now. No, they don't pay you interest, on your store credit balance. They aren't made of money, but they do know how to run this very successful business.

Scott did a colored aluminum cutout for me for a wedding gift to my new wife. The work was…read moreoutstanding, professional, and spot on with both time and budget. Scott kept in great contact throughout the process, working with me to create this unique piece of art, and had many great ideas on how to bring my original thoughts to life artistically. She absolutely loves it, and now we have an incredible and durable piece to commemorate our special day. Excellent work and very professional on all counts.

I have checked around and Alex has the best payout if you are selling Silver or gold. The following…read moreis in response to the negative review I just read. His dog (behind the counter) has never growled or hardly looked up all the times I've been in his shop. If I had that type of business, I would definitly have a dog in the shop. Paul M

Have been to 5 different coin shops in the Cedar Rapids area since 2009 and Alex at AAB and Coin is…read morethe best to work with. Best prices and best sell back offers.

Did cost effective work Fixed a broken necklace link…read moreRepair was complete within 2 days

I had the best experience with Hands Jewelers this past week…read more A friend gifted me a vintage watch and it needed a new battery. Also, the piece's second hand had detached and was skating freely across the watch face. The associate who greeted me was very enthusiastic about seeing a Tony the Tiger watch and quickly presented me with service options. Sensing my concern about cost of fixing the second hand, she offered an alternative. She also told me the item would be ready by the end of the week but I was called for pick-up well before that timeline. Now, for just over $10, I have the watch up and spinning. Raise your hands for Hands!