Unique and beautiful gemstone jewelry. Staff and owner are knowledgeable and helpful. A visit is an amazing experience.

This is the sort of store I tend to love, because they tend to sell sterling silver gemstone jewelry, which is a weakness for me. I was somewhat disappointed in their selection, though. First what I found was silver plated, not sterling, but I found in the cases they had some sterling pieces. Most of it was rings and earrings, though I think they had a few necklaces and bracelets. There was citrine (not really my favorite, but can be lovely), moonstone, peridot, garnet, and a bit of amethyst; there may also have a few others. Some of the items they had came in the same setting with different stones. The two women working seemed friendly enough; one offered to get out anything I may have been interested in looking at but otherwise they weren't pushy or anything. They have a section of the shop in the back that has cloth and tapestry amongst other things. I didn't leave with anything, but not mad I stopped in. read more

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Stumbled in here, spent $188, just to find out the butterfly necklace is actually from shein. the shop owner told me some made up story about a jeweler that makes multiple pieces in her shop from somewhere outside of the US... yeah turns out it's just shein jewelry. super disappointing to find this out, especially considering i thought i was supporting small artists and is the only reason i commit to the prices i paid. do better, stop scamming people. read more

The Little Mahatma - Nice selection of jewelry but fake stories made up about where they came from considering a good portion is actually from shein. - Jewelry Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Fellow Yelpers, get your sweet bottom's to OTR, check out this store then review the hell out of this place. It's gorgeous, it smells amazing, everyone is friendly and the prices are more than reasonable. This is the type of small shop that I want to go to just to linger in and soak up. Yes, I bought a waving cat from the window. Mint Green. read more

Love, love, love this little shop. It's full of jewelry and fancy little bags...think Judith Lieber replicas. Prices are good, and owner is very nice. I always stop in when I'm in Otr. Attended a charity function where the auctioneer had a beaded purse that had $10,000 on it and she gave it to a $10,000 donor. I asked where she got it, and she wouldn't tell me. I found it here, and it wasn't $10,000 either. So now I have the bag! Ha. Stop in and have a look....you'll be glad you did. read more

Great experience everytime I go! The owner is very hands on and helpful. All the products are cute and unique

My boyfriend and I were waking around in over the fine looking for things to do and a place to eat when we stumbled along the little Mahatma. The window was so beautifully decorated in jewelry and purses and bling that I had to stop in. We were pleasantly greeted and bought a couple rings and I liked the place so much that I brought my best friend the next day and we bought a couple more blingy rings. I use to live close to the store and I never knew it was there and apparently they have been in the same location for almost fifteen years. Sorry it took so long to find you. I will make up for lost time immediately. Thanks so much. read more

The Little Mahatma - My new bling - Jewelry Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

First, I've been shopping at The Little Mahatma for over 25 years. I used to buy from Gloria when the shop was basically a closet in The Carew Tower. Today, I stopped by to treat myself to some new amethyst earrings to match an amethyst ring that I had previously purchased at this store. When I went to pay for my item, I was told that I was going to be charged a 3.5% surcharge fee because I was using a credit card. Yes, I know that fees are charged to businesses for the privilege of being able to accept credit cards for payment. I'm sure that those fees add up. However, you anticipate that fee and price the items in your store accordingly to compensate. I had two debit cards in my wallet as well, which would have not incurred a fee, but honestly, it left such a bitter taste in my mouth that I just walked out of the store without purchasing the earrings. I will not be back. There are just too many places to buy unique jewelry--both online and brick and mortar stores--to justify an extra fee for using a common form of payment. I've spent hundreds of dollars over the years at The Little Mahatma, but today was my last visit. ***Please note that the two salespeople were perfectly lovely. It's not their fault that they're asked to enforce a surcharge.*** Share review Edit review Remove review read more

Great selection, nice people, decent prices. Check them out if you are in Cincinnati.

It's small size is deceiving! A great little shop with a ton to look at! Beautiful and unique gemstone jewelry fills every case. You're sure to find something you can't live without as well as gifts for everyone on your list. Just make sure you leave yourself enough time to look!! read more

Do the gifts you give matter? This store is so sweet to me. The jewelry found within the glass cases is one of a kind, from various parts of the world. They have wall pendants, incense, essential oils, blankets, and other interesting finds. Today I purchased the most beautiful Navajo opal and coral ring. I had my eyes on it for months and I took the plunge today. Maria is great, she always helps me find what I'm looking for! read more

The Little Mahatma - Navajo ring beautifully created by Ben Begay and found at The Little Mahatma. - Jewelry Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is one of the most unique shops in the Gateway Quarter. The items within have a Middle Eastern vibe to them and are absolutely beautiful. When you first walk in you are greeted by the strong smell of incense and a friendly salesperson. They have jewelry, scarves, decorative items, tarot cards, and gifts for anyone you could think of. I won a gift card to the store and my fiance had been wanting to get tarot cards so we made a visit. Their tarot cards happened to be 50% off that day (what a deal!) and they even had tarot cards for dummies, which is exactly what we needed. Because of the bargain we were also able to buy some incense so now our apartment smells lovely! I was disappointed that their hours did not match what was listed on their website and door. We arrived with what we thought was an hour left before the store closed but was told, very nicely, that the store was closing right then. The salesperson was friendly and did not rush us but it was still slightly awkward. If you are looking for a unique gift, make sure to stop by The Little Mahatma. read more

I stumbled into this store one day while wandering around downtown as a teenager. It's not a very well known store, and in my opinion doesn't have a great location as it's tucked away on the first floor of the Carew Tower away from the mall and away from other stores. This store is also SOOOO small. I mean literally about an 8' x 8' box. All over all of the walls is tons of stuff and then a tiny desk with cash register in the middle. Inside the tiny box is a huge selection of Indian themed jewelry, clothing, decorations, incense, and accessories. I love the rings that they have here, about eight years ago I bought a silver ring with what they called a moonstone in the middle. It's almost like an opal but with a little more glimmer and color. I still have the ring and wear it often even though the silver has bent a little over time to form to my finger! read more

I love the wonderful selection of unique items. I found a pair of earrings for my sister, she was so pleased to get a gift that was beautiful and handmade, and would not be found anywhere else. read more

We had a great experience here! It took us forever to find rings in this part of town. We even tried some street festivals but no small jewelry was to be found! Finally we found this store and were met with so much variety and amazing customer service. Thank you for such wonderful memories! read more

Very nice jewelry, but the customer service left something to be desired. The woman working here requested that we not open the unlocked cupboards and said she would help us, then proceeded to help multiple other customers that came in after us. When we requested her help again, she spoke badly about us to other customers and acted annoyed. It was very unprofessional and unfortunate considering the product at this store is something that I would have otherwise purchased. read more

I've been shopping here since it was an even tinier store in the Carew tower. They have great jewelry and I've been wearing a ring from their since 7th grade. They have a good selection of I sense and knicknacks. It's where I get all my Tibetan prayer flags! read more

I am sad to hear that Little Mahatma is moving to Clifton, but I think they may do well there. Where it is now in the Gateway Quarter, is its third location in the downtown area. I started getting stuff there when it was in its first location which was a very tiny shop in the Carew tower. The owner travels all over the world to buy unique one of a kind jewelry. I tend to buy jewelry only when I travel or a craft shows, so it has the type of jewelry I would tend to buy. Some of their items are very inexpensive, but I have found from the jewelry I have bought during travels, some of my most inexpensive jewelry I get the most compliments on. They do have some better pieces too, but nothing that is overly expensive. If I cannot figure out another present for my nieces this is my place to go to. If you get something there there is little chance anyone else in Cincinnati or even I would think the US will have the same piece. I have to limit my visits there since when I am there I am very tempted to buy something for myself which I don't really need. read more

My friend and I stopped in here today while Maria was working. She was absolutely wonderful and spent an hour with us chatting and helping us pick out the perfect rings. If you're looking for gemstone rings, this is your place! read more

I will be visiting Cincinnati again for this shop alone. There are so many beautiful pieces in here. It's very small, but I could spend all day in it. read more