Hartman has reworked a couple pieces of jewelry for me in the last year, appraised my engagement…read moreand wedding rings, and sized a John Hardy ring. I have always found them to be knowledgable, prompt, and fair. They are organized and methodical when scheduling, calling you for pick up, and returning phone calls. The selection of pieces is more unique than you will find at a Jared or other chain store- however they carry classic and beautiful pieces which you would expect to find in a jewelry store located in Old Town Warrenton. They are my "go-to" for any type of cleaning or repair.

I went to Hartman Jewelers on the recommendation of a local native to Warrenton friend of mine. I…read moremade an appointment as I had a ton of silver from my parents and wanted to see the value The owner and staff couldn't have been more accommodating to me. The owner took the time to explain sterling silver vs. silver plated and after 45 minutes, I left with a nice check for the sterling silver they bought from my stash. I believe the check would have been more if I had opted for store credit. Left very pleased and would highly recommend this store for all your jewelry needs. p,s, Owner actually talked me out of doing something with one of the watches because it would have cost more than the watch was worth! I love that!!

Thanks to Karen at this wonderful storybook of a jewelry store we got the perfect wedding rings!…read more She knows just the right thing and I felt totally confident selecting the right ring after her help! Carter and Spence is the perfect place for those looking to avoid the pedestrian offerings of the big box stores! Shop local and get a truly special keepsake!

Cute little jewelry store. Sell lots of things at various price ranges. They sell Brackish which I…read morelove. The owner for very friendly despite the fact she was very busy and by herself on a Saturday. I guess my only suggestion would be to be open one night later than 5. Wanted to go back but hard to get there before 5.

R.E. Piland, Goldsmiths - does not have a traditional brick and mortar store front. Instead, you…read morewill find them at fairs and festivals - such as the Maryland Renaissance Festival, or craft festivals such as the Sugarloaf Craft Festivals. Rob Piland is an extremely talented Goldsmith/Jewelry Designer. He specializes in Celtic designs. He makes everything from rings, wedding rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, torcs, and more! I commissioned Rob to take a Celtic Dragon Torc design he had just come out with - but to replace the eye area which normally would be silver - with Emerald green colored jewels for eyes. The Torc looks amazing - Rob is making a couple of tweaks to the Torc - I should have the completed work in about a month. Check 'em out on the web!

I invested in a gold ring, and the entire experience has been disappointing…read more First I had to wait months for the order, and when it arrived... the casting was downright sloppy (with flack and discoloration) and the wrong stone had been set (faceted instead of the signature cabochon style used in almost all of his pieces that I had reasonably assumed). I was told the sloppiness was due to an apprentice having cranked it out in a rush over holiday workload- so, you know, THAT made me feel better. In deliberating whether to keep or revise it after so much waiting, I asked if a cut stone was much more valuable than cabochon and got a very vague reply of essentially: "sometimes but not always." Thinking the value close and wanting the more masculine look, I paid to ship it back for resetting. An opportunity for proper council/communication from the vendor had been dropped. Another several weeks followed. At one point I was called and asked questions about my preferences already answered in an email I'd sent which had been "skimmed." Even after reiterating what I was hoping for, my input was ultimately ignored. I received the final ring only to find the stone to be of shockingly disappointing quality in cut, clarity, and color, relative to all the other pieces I've collected. It is dull, muddy with occlusions, and has a crack down the side of it. I feel personally slighted by this. Moreover, it is set so badly that it is loose enough to rattle loudly and be easily rotated in its setting. The vendor's pride had been bruised, and I was thus given what must be the cruddiest stone in the drawer. In subsequent communication I just learned that the faceted stone had been worth 5 times the cabochon's value- which means that I'd been initially charged a price based on that much higher valuation of a cut stone! This had not been communicated to me when I was deliberating what to do with it. Now I'm stuck with a shoddy ring that gives no pride or joy, that I technically overpaid for, and a bitter taste in my mouth. This vendor should be embarrassed by the way this has been handled from start to finish, and by the sloppy product he produced. *Update: took the ring to a real jeweler to be fixed and they were appalled by the poor craftsmanship and poor quality of the stone. Validation. If you want an overpriced silver ring by a craftsman with an inflated ego, go for it; but if you want to spend thousands on a piece of gold jewelry, find a real jeweler... there are plenty who craft in this pseudo-Celtic style with more talent and care.

I brought my wedding ring in to be resized. As they looked it over, I was told that the channel-set…read morediamonds could use reinforcement as well just to make sure they stayed secure. Sounded like a good plan to me. When I went to pick up my ring, the sizing was perfect (and at a reasonable cost), and the ring looked terrific. However, the manner the channels were reinforced changed the essential look and shape and feel of the ring. What once was a smooth cusp across the surface had become this stair-stepped ribbon of ridges. It no longer looked like my ring, nor did it match my wife's ring. I expressed my disappointment, noting that I had not been informed of the intended change. The jeweler, Jim, was on-site and attempted to smooth the ridges a bit. The problem was lessened, but not resolved. So we talked more about my expectations and how it might be accomplished. Jim agreed to give it another go. When I returned later in the day, Jim had corrected the problem, built up the channels, and returned the ring to its original aesthetic. I am very happy with the results. What's more, in dealing with the problem, the staff at Warrenton Jewelers were professional, polite, and eager to make things right. All in all, a good experience, and I'd recommend their services to others. One last comment: I did a little browsing while they looked over my ring. This place is far more than a jewelers. I saw a station for tux rentals, several items of clothing, some eclectic art, small gifts, etc. Pretty cool shop!

Great ideas for Christmas. Would be 5 stars if the store were open per website. Closed on…read moreSaturday 12/27 despite posted open til 4pm. Please post holiday hours somewhere.

My fiancé and I had AQ Jewelers make my custom engagement ring. The whole process was super easy. I…read moreshowed Stephanie and Andrew what I wanted, they coordinated the pick up date with my fiancé, and sent us the CAD drawings for final approval. It's such a stunning ring, and it's exactly what I wanted! Stephanie is amazing at crafting beautiful and durable rings. I also bring my ring in for cleanings and tightening whenever I need, and there's no cost for that since I got the ring from AQ. My fiancé and I just went back to order our wedding bands. Highly recommend AQ Jewelers!!!

I trusted Stephanie with resizing several sentimental pieces of jewelry--three rings and a…read morebracelet, including a family heirloom that belonged to my great-grandfather. When I first met with her, I asked if it was even possible to make my great-grandfather's ring a few sizes smaller. I specifically asked whether resizing it would affect the stone or the integrity of the ring because it was an antique that had been in my family for years. I explained that I had waited a long time to have it resized because I wanted to make sure it was done correctly. Stephanie assured me it would be "not a problem." She told me to trust her and to read all of her good reviews. I told her that her reviews were the reason I chose her business. I also explained that I had never had jewelry resized before and asked several questions about the process. She told me that she needed to cut out the extra silver from the band in order to bend and make the rings smaller, then soldering them to melt the metal back together. I was excited to finally be able to wear these pieces, and she made me feel confident that they were in good hands. After examining everything I brought in, she told me the work would take about a week. I told her there was absolutely no rush because I wanted to make sure she had plenty of time to do the work carefully, so I actually left my jewelry with her for an additional week. She was pleasant at the beginning of our meeting but then became noticeably snappy, repeatedly reminding me that I would need to bring the yellow receipt to pick up my jewelry. That was understandable. When pickup day arrived, I called a few times. During my first call, she sounded busy and told me she wasn't finished working on my rings but that they would be done by closing time. She said she would call when everything was ready, and once again reminded me--rather abruptly--that I needed to bring the yellow receipt. As closing time got closer and I still hadn't heard from her, she finally called to say my order was ready for pickup and again reminded me to bring the yellow receipt. I assured her I hadn't forgotten. When I arrived, she informed me that one of my rings had not been resized to the size I requested because she "didn't have enough time." This was confusing since I had already given her an extra week beyond her original estimate. It made me wonder whether my order had simply been forgotten. She told me she had just finished working on it. I asked why she hadn't mentioned over the phone that one ring still needed more time. She admitted she should have told me and said she would take care of it. Unfortunately, the ring she needed to resize again was the one that had belonged to my great-grandfather--the same ring I had explained meant so much to me. Having to resize it a second time was very concerning because repeated heating and soldering can increase the risk to the stone and gradually thin the silver. I left the ring with her for additional MONTH. When I got it back, it was still too big, and the silver had been soldered and buffed so thin that I'm honestly afraid to wear it. If Stephanie wasn't confident that she could resize these pieces properly--especially a sentimental family heirloom--she should have been honest with me from the beginning. I would have appreciated her telling me the job was beyond her comfort level or expertise so I could have taken my jewelry to someone else. Or chosen not to have it done at all. Instead, she accepted the work, assured me there would be "no problem". Overall, I am not happy with any of the resizing work. The seams on the resized bands are not smooth or seamless, and the workmanship looks rushed rather than carefully finished. Stephanie asked whether I was happy with my rings, and I honestly told her I wasn't. She tried polishing them to make them look better, but they were still uneven and bumpy. Another issue that disappointed me was that I was never given the silver that had been cut from my rings during the resizing process. Since this was my first time ever having jewelry resized, I didn't know I should ask for those pieces, and they were never offered or returned to me. I later learned that many jewelers return the precious metal that is removed, so I was surprised to find out mine had been kept without any discussion. My great-grandfather's ring is now essentially unwearable for me, and I never received the silver that was removed from my rings. I trusted Stephanie with sentimental family heirlooms based on her reputation and reviews, and unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. Her rates were extremely overpriced and were almost triple the amount other jewelers quoted but was willing to pay thinking the results would be exceptional base on the reviews.

Neat, tidy, and cozy store. Very helpful staff and excellent service. I brought in my husband's…read morewatch for repair. I had never been to the store before, but will gladly recommend them in the future. The watch was promised to me Christmas Eve to be picked up. I received a call on Saturday (The day after I dropped the watch off) That it was ready for pick up. The repaired watch was to be a Christmas present and Princess Jewelry made it where it could be. Highly recommended!

I consider myself a bit of a regular at Princess. As a watch geek, I have to have my watches…read moreserviced regularly, and Princess always does the job right. The staff is helpful, and the prices are fair. Anything from a basic battery or band adjustment, up to a full maintenance service, they got it covered. If it's outside what they can service, they're always up front about it, too. I'll keep coming back as long as their standard of service stays this good!

Vallie's Vintage Jewelry is the spot where Madison's Barber Shop used to be. Inside, I instantly…read morethought of my grandmother. Though she didn't wear much jewelry at all, she had a Cameo. I forgot that until I stopped in here. Also the screw back earrings for non pierced ears. The had the jeweled bug broaches also. Interesting place.

WAY OVERPRICED!!...She is selling $50 items for $200- $500. She does have a beautiful assortment…read moreof vintage jewelry, but the bang is definitely NOT worth the buck. The owner is not very knowledgeable in regards to antique jewelry or the history. Plus prices should stay at least somewhat competitive, but this is OVERKILL!

My fiancé's grandparents live in Luray and every time we visit, I've wanted to go into Shenandoah…read moreMoon, but we always run short on time. Not this time! I finally went inside and was not disappointed. Susan was so sweet and extremely helpful. She obviously cares about her work and her customers. I was looking for a peridot necklace, as it is my daughters birthstone, and Susan had loose stones but no jewelry. She made me a necklace right in the store! She showed me all my options and was upfront with pricing. The necklace is beautiful and I'll love it forever. We also got an adorable hand dyed tie-dye onesie for our daughter (hand dyed by Susan!) and matching socks! This store is a gem in Luray. Highly recommend visiting! Thank you for everything, Susan!

I enjoyed shopping the eclectic selection of this small shop. I really liked the large selection of…read morefine scarves and jewelry handmade locally and internationally. The store has a great selection of beads and jewelry making supplies. There is also some clothing for people and American girl dolls. Susan (the owner) has carefully catalogued the source of seemingly every product in the store. She was even able to tell me the name of the tribe in Thailand that silversmiths who handmade my gorgeous earrings are from. Unfortunately, I forgot pretty much immediately. This would be a 5 star review, but the things that make this shop such a refreshing find are also negatives for many shoppers. The store is really small. The space is set up nicely, so even in the small space, shopping feels like a treasure hunt. A small shop also means limited selection as far as styles and sizes of clothing offered. Overall, I had a lovely experience shopping at Shenandoah Moon and would recommend visiting the shop.

Had to have a necklace repaired and they dkid an awesome job. I prefer to go during the week,…read moretraffic is a little heavy on weekends.

Watch battery repair and info on jewelry repair. Very pleasant staff. Will return for repairsread more