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.

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.

Great products and great customer service! Every time that I go to shop there, I usually find…read moresomething I really like and walk out pleased with my experience and purchase!!

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!!

Everyone who works there is amazing! The staff is professional and friendly. Mr. Hartman is a fun…read moreguy and he did an amazing job on my custom piece! My mom's engagement ring was soldered together with the wedding band. I had them taken apart. The wedding band looks like a new ring! Then, I had them use the gold and diamonds from the engagement ring to make a pendant. It is beautiful! I will definitely use them again for any of my jewelry needs.

Love this cute little pottery studio! Super helpful employees and very good selection of paint your…read moreown pottery! Will be visiting again with my nephews when they come up for summer break! Great family friendly activity with affordable pricing!

Tried to take our family of 7 to do the pottery. Unfortunately, when we arrived the business had…read morewhat appeared to be 2 to 3 employees and 15 to 20 customers. Of all the folks inside, only one was wearing a mask. Folks were somewhat spread out, but it was impossible for our group to maintain 6 feet of separation from the group next to us and employees were walking around the entire place and interacting with all customers without masks on. When I asked the employee why they weren't following or enforcing the mandated mask requirements, she said they didn't have to because they were occasionally sipping coffee. Yeah, right. We decided it wasn't worth it to risk ours and our community's safety to stay. It's a shame because it looked like it would've been fun. There was a large selection of pottery styles to choose from. I've you've been vaccinated, already had COVID, or have an affinity for places that don't prioritize customer safety, it may be worth checking out. Otherwise, paint at your own risk.

This shop has VERY limited business hours (something like Thursday - Saturday only) and is on the…read morepricier side of the vintage market. But for a little antique shop on Main Street in quiet Front Royal, they have the booming selection of any multi-vendor vintage mall: Saarinen and Bertoia, Eames, Danish modern, Catherineholm, you name it. There's also a decent selection of vintage clothing and accessories. If you're a bargain hunter this probably isn't the place you want to pick up your Saarinen Tulip dining set (though it is available and in excellent condition), but if you're looking for a mid-century ceramic vase to round out your collection, Vintage Swank is a recommended destination.

Walking in the door (or glancing in the window) is a nostalgia trip, of the best kind. Think…read more"Father Knows Best," Rob and Laura Petrie, and Mad Men seasons 1-3. Great barware, linens, aprons, home decor of all kinds, feather hats, and wool coats with real fur collars. Prices are all over the lot. Sometimes you're surprised how low they are (martini shakers from about. $15) and other times everything's on sale. The Bakelite jewelry can be in the hundreds. The owner and her mom run the shop (hours are limited, so call first) and know their stuff. It's a fun place to shop!

We felt welcome and important as soon as we walked in - the only store of FIVE that we visited to…read moremake us feel that way. The gentleman was masked upon our arrival, and sat us down to start the process of looking at engagement rings by educating us on diamonds and how to shop for them. He was thorough, thoughtful and engaging, and we learned a ton. And compared to a disastrous experience at Elite Jewelers just across the hallway, the choice on who to recommend was fantastically clear.

This place totally depends on what you're looking for. If you're going in for an interesting piece…read moreof jewelry for a bday or Xmas gift, it's great (my fiance has gotten me a few nice things here). It's a bit pricey, but they're more unusual items than what you see everywhere else so it's worth it. HOWEVER! DO NOT go here for engagement or wedding rings, or if you'd like polite, pleasant people helping you. We stopped by to look at wedding bands, which were boring and not that pretty btw, and the manager/owner/whatever was as rude as can be. He kept insulting my ring, saying that it was done all wrong and horrible, etc. etc. and that he could have given us something better "for less." His "for less" was about 1k over what was paid for my ring, (which also appraised at twice that), and wasn't anything even close to what I have in quality. They don't carry platinum, and obviously don't really know what they're talking about when they say a near-perfect diamond in a platinum setting that has been appraised, certified, insured and everything else up the wazoo is no good. Bottom line: The guy is a total jerk and will piss you off, but there are a few nice pieces.

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.

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!

Welcoming and attentive. The store has a variety of items with a wide range of price points. I have…read morealso had a number of things repaired and the prices are beyond reasonable and the turn around time is quick. Definitely recommend for a one of a kind piece.

Mystique Jewelers is the Gem Of Middleburg, as I often refer to it as the Tiffanys of Middleburg…read more Whenever I am in Middleburg, I always enjoy venturing into the store to see what new exquisite pieces they have on display. I have been fortunate to observe on many occasions the exceptional experience and attention to detail Mystique's owner and staff provides each person who walks through their doors. Recently my wife had work done by Mystique on her rings and she was ecstatic with both the service and the work. Do yourself a favor next time you are in Middleburg, take the time to stop in and enjoy an exceptional experience.