They moved! I found the new location and it's great. It was good to see the Today's Cargo crew again after a few years. They had just what I needed. read more

They are absolutely amazing! Brought my wife's wedding ring in to be resized and change out the diamond for a bigger one. The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The work itself was done to perfection and did not take long at all. I would highly recommend them. read more

Quick and efficient service. Very friendly staff. Took a repair in and they handled it fast and fair on price. Lots of options for gifts and anniversaries. Great location on King St. Street parking is available, of course. Give them a try for all your jewelry needs. read more

Stopped in for service recently and was just really disappointed with the customer service, lack of attention to detail, honesty and transparency, overall communication and professionalism. For these reasons, would not recommend this business and will not be back. read more

Todays cargo! What a cleverly named establishment. I was looking to get ring I was gifted cleaned and appraised. The ring is perhaps over 40 years of age and it was probably manufactured in South America. I contacted this business Monday morning and within the hour I was told to bring it in by Carla the manager. The service was free of Charge and took only one minute. I was told that the center stone is aquamarine and that the shank is silver. Upon entering my pup and I were warmly greeted by Lisa, she even received a treat. The store itself was well lit and stocked with beautiful jewelry. Jewelry repair currently has a 25% discount ... check them out! read more

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Stopped in here today because the whole store was 50-60% off. The selection was grade, and they had a wide range of jewelry varying greatly in size. The ladies running the shop were lovely, and I got 3 pieces that are gorgeous. Excited to stop in once they've moved locations! read more

Made the trip to Alexandria from Arlington to repair a lobster clasp on a Brighton bracelet. They did it for free and it took under 15 minutes. I didn't have the right tool for the job at home. Highly recommended and accessible off of public transportation. read more

This shop represents all that is right in the small business world- personalized, excellent customer service, quality merchandise and a welcoming atmosphere. Both of my daughters have had their ears pierced here and both had the BEST experience. I always enjoy looking at the lovely jewelry (nice spectrum of price, something for everyone and every age). Great selection of small gift items as well. Make sure to stop in and support this fantastic shop! read more

So pleased with the customer service and overall experience at Today's Cargo. We had my daughter's ears pierced today, she picked cute little pearl studs and Lisa made the whole process a wonderful experience. My daughter was beyond happy and couldn't believe it didn't hurt at all. Thank you very much, as a mom I appreciated such an intervention happened without tears or bad mood after. Will recommend this service to all my mom friends. read more

Almost two years ago, I read the fabulous reviews and decided to give this place a shot. What a great decision! Carla and her team are caring, competent jewelers. I've entrusted Carla with some major purchases, and she does not disappoint. More than that, she gives it her all. Just this week, Carla got a gasp out of my Bride when she showed her some earrings the I requested. I could not be happier with this small business, and I commend them to you. Happy shopping, Rob read more

They were able to make jewelry repairs in about 10 days, in December, before Christmas. They fixed the catch of a pearl bracelet, untangled a gold chain, and filed down a ragged edge of a gold bangle. Good customer service and reasonable prices. They have an incredible selection of real jewelry read more

When my 9 yr old told me she was ready to get her ears pierced, I was so excited and apprehensive - excited that she felt ready to up her ear bling game, but apprehensive as I've heard horror stories about common places to get pierced at the mall. We couldn't do a tattoo parlor as she's really scared of needles so I started to explore other alternatives. I'm so incredibly happy we found Today's Cargo as an option. We scheduled an appointment and when we showed up, it was so easy. They had a wide selection of earrings so picking the right style and size wasn't a problem. The piercer then handed my kiddo two huge hello kitty ice blocks to ice her lobes. By the time she went to pierce her ears, my daughter felt nothing! It's been two months since the piercing and we've had no issues or infections. I highly recommend this place as the experience was wonderful, and their other jewelry pieces were beautiful as well! read more

I gotta be honest. I find shopping in Jewelry stores really weird. They just make me feel odd. I don't know if it's the combination of too many expensive things to break... or if it's me being a guy... and I feel like the store attendants are just waiting for me to break down and plead for their help. Also... jewelry stores are all too quiet in my opinion. It's like a library on steroids. And I also feel like the attendants are trying to look away - cause they don't want to stare at you like you're gonna steal something... but they also have a side eye on you cause they're trying not to look away in case you steal something. They just make me feel quite uncomfortable... and this one was no exception. But they do get 5 stars... because take away my weird thing about jewelry stores... and I had a wonderful experience. There is a really wide variety of jewelry in this store. Everything from a 20 dollar pair of earrings to a 1200 dollar necklace. They pretty much have a piece of jewelry for all situations. The two woman attendants were both very nice. And once I was done awkwardly scooting around the store with my hands in my pockets, and finally decided on something, they were more than friendly and helpful. One woman took off the price for me, gave me better backs for the earrings I was purchasing, AND even wrapped it in wrapping paper with a bow on top. Can't argue with that! Until they open a hip young jewelry store where they play the beatles on vinyl, offer craft beers to their shoppers, and tone down the excessive amount of lighting and mirrors that jewelry stores usually have, I'll definitely hit this place up when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

I brought a yellow gold necklace and pendant in and asked about getting it reset in white gold & purchasing a white gold chain to go with it for my wedding. The woman who assisted me was incredibly kind, informative and was really honest with me and discussed getting the necklace and chain coated to make it the color of white gold. She could have easily skipped over that option and I would have been none the wiser. Instead of paying a few hundred dollars to get the pendant reset and to buy a white gold chain, the coating only cost $80. They completed the work well ahead of the promised date and it looks great! They cleaned it really well and brought the luster back to the stones and you would never be able to tell there is a coating on this necklace. I couldn't be happier with their service, their honesty nor the quality of their work. They have absolutely earned my loyalty! read more

Late leaving a review, but Carla and the folks at Today's Cargo were great for me. I needed an engagement ring special ordered with a quick turn around and they made it happen. Very helpful throughout the process and loved the finished product. My fiancé also came here to get my ring after and was happy with his service too, we can't recommend TC enough! read more

Outstanding service with great selections and reasonable prices, particularly in comparison to other, much more costly Old Town Alexandria jewelers. Carla has been patient, creative and supportive in designing jewelry that fits my style, and resetting inherited diamonds into a beautiful new necklace and ring. Bravo! Two thumbs, way up!! All the staff are delightful and helpful. read more

The staff at Today's Cargo are like family to me. They are the kindest, most helpful, and most genuine people - I would recommend them over any other jewelry store I've ever been to. They pierced my ears and my friend's, created my wedding band, my husband's wedding band, replace my lost earring backings, clean my jewelry, and more! They also have a great selection of jewelry and I love how their displays change with the seasons and holidays. read more

Sent a message to the business asking if they could fix a prong and reset the diamond in a ballerina setting AND do it while I waited. They said yes. I called ahead to confirm and ask about parking; I went in that afternoon. They were able to fix it that afternoon and even tightened a few stones. The store had plenty to look at in all styles and ages. I picked out another small piece to purchase and lusted after a diamond bracelet while I waited. I don't know how I had not discovered this store earlier since it has been in Alexandria for decades. Besides the weird store name, this place is perfect. I will return. read more

Update: I'm revising this review at five stars as management corrected the issue I mentioned below. The new stone looks brilliant and beautiful. Thank you Carla. This store has a really nice selection and great staff. I would give it 5 stars, but unfortunately I noticed something wrong with my two rings that I had them resize. They were both natural blue topaz rings. The size was just right, but both blue topaz gems turned grey. One of them has a very faint blue tint and the other is so grey, it almost looks like the stone fell out of it. All other jewelry repairs have been great and items I have purchased are of good quality. read more

Today's Cargo - Blue topaz ring repair - Jewelry Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We had an excellent experience with Today's Cargo. My bf and I were vacationing and stopped by VA since he grew up there. We walked down King Street and I spotted the most beautiful ring in the storefront window. Unfortunately the shop was closed at 4pm. I took a picture of the ring and the storefront sign. Fast forward back in SF. I emailed Today's Cargo and inquired about the ring. I asked for pictures and info and they graciously responded that they could ship the ring to me. All the while, I mentioned all of this to my bf. My 30th birthday was coming up and to my surprise, he bought me the ring! It was prettier in real life than in the window. The ring fit on my middle finger but looked better on my ring finger. So my bf shipped it back to Today's Cargo and asked them to resize it. A couple of days later, he got the ring back. Less than a week turn around and no charge for resizing! Can you believe that? Great service! I LOVE my ring and it means so much to me that they were able to go out of their way for me to have it. 5 stars! read more

Today's Cargo - Sterling silver, blue topaz and marcasite - Jewelry Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Some how all of our watch batteries seemed to have died all at the same time. I was looking for a local place to get them replaced and found Today's Cargo on Yelp. I popped on over one weekday before the holidays to drop them off. The shop is small and quaint, very cute. I was greeted immediately and let them know I needed new batteries for 6 watches. They got everything inventoried and told me they would give me a call when it was done. My husband and I got talking to some of the employees in the shop, they were very friendly and nice. They told me to expect the call in a few days since it was right around the holidays which I totally understood and had no problem with. The next afternoon I received a call letting me know they were ready! My husband picked them up after work and I was hoping it was not too expensive as I never discussed the cost with them. I was surprised to see that all 6 watches were just a hair over $60 with tax. Great friendly service and great prices means I will certainly be back! read more

Helped me get my Citizen watch repaired. Excellent communications regarding process as Watch was sent back to "factory" for the work. They gave options for cost of the work so I had a choice on how much to commit to the repair work. read more

Just moved to the area and used Yelp to help me locate a place to have my wedding rings sized. So following the many reviews of other fellow Yelpers that gave this place great reviews and and the very friendly messages I received from Carla prior to coming in. Let me just say that I am ECSTATIC about my experience there!! Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful! I got my rings back BETTER than they looked when I dropped them off!!! I will definitely go back to Today's Cargo!!! read more

Had a wonderful experience when I brought in items from my grandmother's jewelry collection. Clara was very knowledgable and worked quickly and pleasantly to provide me with helpful information regarding the pieces. Overall, the shop was beautiful and had a great selection of items at various price points that would appeal to all shoppers. read more

Carla and the stuff at Today's Cargo are magnificent! I located them new to the area in search for resizing and cleaning my late grandmother's Jewlery. My experience was so positive the my fiancé and I sought them out for our custom ring designs. Carla personally handled our needs, made calls to is, texted pictures whatever it took to give us exemplary service. Our wedding is 6/11/2017 and both of our rings have been designed and completed. The finished products are breathtaking! Stay tuned forI wedding pictures. I highly recommend Today's Cargo. read more

Today's Cargo - My engagement ring is breathtaking, these pictures do not do it justice! Today's Cargo- making lifetime memories for Mark & I! - Jewelry Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

These ladies were fabulous. I came in for a ring resizing, and I was nervous because I have heard horror stories of gem swapping and botched repairs..etc. This place had great reviews and with the amount of love that went into this ring, I was not going to take any chances. They were very professional. They wrote down descriptions and exact measurements so that I knew everything would be the same upon return. I couldn't bear not to have it for 1-2 weeks so I asked if they could rush it. It was only an extra 15$ and it was ready same day! It now fits perfectly and I got it back polished and glowing with no issues or damage to the ring. We will be using them again in the future. Sophia read more

BLUF: Do not trust them with anything important. They wasted a month of my time. I had to make three trips in. They didn't do any of the work but did manage to resize the wrong ring. I was excited by all the previous reviews but I had a terrible experience here. I dropped off two rings- one to be resized and one to be appraised (it was my dead grandmother's, we were thinking about incorporating the stone into our engagement ring). Carla says she won't be able to get to them until after the weekend because they are busy, which is fine. One week passed, nothing. Two weeks passed, nothing. I call in but whoever answered the phone couldn't tell me anything so we went in person to ask about the rings. Carla says they aren't done. Fine. Three weeks passed, nothing. Going into the fourth week of waiting for my two rings I call and again can't get a straight answer. At this point I just want them back so I can take them someplace else. Finally Carla calls me back and they have not done any of the work I asked for but they resized the wrong ring. Bottom line: nice staff, fun to browse, but absolutely DO NOT TRUST THEM WITH ANYTHING IMPORTANT. read more

What a friendly place! They took care of a necklace repair for me and a ring resizing. My necklace was broken in two places and they only charged $5 to repair the wire wrapping! A couple weeks later I came back for ear piercing (my hole had closed so it was a re-piercing) and I can't rave enough about it. The people there are delightful and they had a lot of unique pieces in the store too. A true gem in Old Town (pun intended). read more

Funky little jewelry shop on Cameron Street (just behind Town Hall in Old Town) They have nice pieces to bling out your ladyfriend and do excellent repair work. To wit, they took a 150 year old ring, replated it in platinum, resized and reset it for $200 bucks. And then they wouldnt hand the ring over until Carla the owner was satisfied it was perfect. That's a five star outfit in my book, especially when contrasted with some of the silly fuss and attitude Ive endured at Tiffany & Co over the years. read more

I've been Donna's customer for over 20 years, and through 2 location moves! She, along my hairdresser, knows more about me than my wife. Family friends? Definitely! If you want something in particular, they have it or will get it for you. I have NEVER been concerned about quality as I always get the best at the best price. Service and repair? Today's Cargo! Carla will also take care of you. I've actually seen her grow to become an expert in the field as well. If you need to buy for your SO or spouse, go to them and they will take care of you forever! You can trust Todays Cargo! I'm bringing my very good friend and his fiancee tomorrow to them so they can be hooked up with wedding bands! I am moving to Florida very soon. I will STILL be going to Donna and Carla for all my jewelry and gift needs! They make my life so much easier! read more

Stopped in here last month after hopping the metro from DC to pickup a nice necklace for my wife. We had walked past the window while exploring Old Town. I was promptly given a genuine welcome. The service is spectacular. I was able to comfortably roam the store and given assistance when needed. Best of all the selection is amazing and fits any budget. I was able to buy 3 necklaces and my wife loved them. I'm not too knowledgeable about jewelry but my wife adored the pieces and that's all that matters. Also, the young lady who helped me wrapped them up for me which makes this special little store my new go to. read more

I bought my wife's engagement ring & wedding band here and then went back to order my own band. Each time I stopped by, the staff has always been great. They've also been great about follow up cleaning and maintenance, without any hesitation. There was never any pressure to buy, which was huge for me. I got to learn about jewelry while I browsed, and just so happened to find great stuff while there. Highly recommend Today's Cargo. read more

I wish I had a store like Today's Cargo in NYC! Granted, I would have to have grown up in NYC for that to be the case, because the reason I feel so comfortable sending my engagement ring to them to be fixed is because my family has known and loved this store for years. One of my first "real" jobs was there, when they were in the small space on the corner of Cameron and Fairfax. Back in the day, they kept handwritten cards with info for their frequent customers so that husbands could be reminded what types of gems their wives prefer. Old school but I know the men of Alexandria were very appreciative of this service. I am pretty sure that if I walked in there today, even though I have not lived in Alexandria for 15 years, I would be greeted with a warm smile. And if I had one of my parents' Brittany Spaniels with me, they would absolutely recognize me. I have not visited their new location on upper Cameron yet, but I'm sure they continue to draw in repeat customers for fancy as well as fashion jewelry. read more

Love this shop! Best of real Old Town, right on King Street. Something for everyone, and the nicest, most helpful staff anywhere. Buy here with confidence, and browse with joy! Treasures abound in every corner. I love everything I get here. read more

Today's Cargo - I love my brilliant new Sterling silver ring from Today's Cargo. - Jewelry Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This shop is located on king street, right off of N Henry. Metered street parking is available. If you don't mind walking, there is a decent amount of free parking a couple of blocks down. I had the pleasure of working with Carla. She appraised a ring for me. She was very professional, personable and communicative. I was told it would take a month to complete, but received it back well before that time frame. I would definitely recommend their services. They also offer a wide selection of jewelry for those that are interested. read more

I love Today's Cargo. My favorite thing about this jewelry shop is that they literally have items ranging from $3 well into the thousands of dollars. Whether you come in just to window shop, spend a few dollars or spend big money everyone treats you well. It's the most pleasant little space. I like to just pop in, from time to time. From the inviting window displays to the spacious layout to the amazing assortment of fine and costume jewelry, I highly recommend Today's Cargo for anyone jewelry shopping or just hanging out on King St. You never know what you'll find, but you will always find a smiling face. read more

I loved my experience here. I had to get a ring enlarged a few sizes and they were nothing but kind and helpful. My ring was done just hours after I dropped it off! I checked around, and I think these are the best prices for quality work you're going to find in the DMV area! When I went to go pick it up (the same day) I was greeted by one of the workers, using my name and I couldn't be happier with how it looks. Amazing experience! read more

I came here for a crazy job - I have some 30-40 necklaces tangled together. Carla, the manager, was extremely helpful and answered my question very quickly. The job was extremely well done and only took 2 weeks (less than what I've expected). When there was a miscommunication, she offered to ship the last missing necklace to me for free as I live really far away (an hour away on public transit). I really appreciate her and other staff at Today's Cargo. Would recommend to anyone! read more

I was in need of a nice Garnet necklace for Her Birthday when I came across Today's Cargo. I was greeted as soon as I came inside. The staff was extremely helpful and tried to figure out what I was looking for and showed me a very wide variety of options and price ranges. They worked with me until I found exactly what I wanted. Everyone was so friendly making the experience that much easier and less stressful. They even wrapped it up and made it quite presentable! This place has just about everything you could imagine from a jewelry store and more! I will definitely be coming back. read more

Great and easy service when I came in today. I wanted an owl necklace for a friend and the staff was super accommodating and personable. Love it! Extensive selection of jewelry for all occasions and audience with respective prices. Great local business. read more