I've used Saleena at SAZ multiple times over the years. Here are a few of the things that she's…read moredone: Resized my wife's ring that was a family heirloom. Fixed my watch. Fixed a broken prong and replaced the missing diamond from my wife's wedding ring. She's also helped a few of my friends create custom engagement and wedding rings. Saleena has always been professional and cares about your jewelry. I highly recommend her and can 't say enough good things about her. Thank you, Saleena!

Saleena has been providing me with jewelry appraisals for years now. She is incredibly skilled and…read morea pleasure to work with!

This place is fabulous. The grandson now runs the place, and has the skill, knowledge and fairness…read morewe expected of our neighbors in the old days -- when we knew the people we did business with. They rejuvenated the cushions - seat back and sides -- of my 1970's Henredon couch (originally my mother's, bought here in Seattle). Knew just what to do, didn't try to scam me or do a halfway job, and was exceptionally reasonably priced. I brought in a plywood base to a family heirloom rocker this morning, asked if I could have it before Thanksgiving and he had it ready 4 hours later. Really a great place!

AW Hoss and Son has done our reupholstery projects for over 25 years. Their work is consistently…read moreexcellent. Most recently, they put new foam in our barstools. I'll be bringing more pieces soon.

Larry appraised a diamond infinity band for insurance purposes. He was fast, professional, and…read moretransparent in both his pricing and process. For faster response, I'd recommend emailing him directly via his website, rather than requesting a quote through Yelp.

Larry was wonderful! He made me feel at ease! I have never had anything appraised before but…read moreeverything was quick and easy. Since I only had one ring to have inspected I was able to come in, sit with him for a half an hour while he worked and leave with it the same day. He gave me some great information about what to look for in future purchases which gave me peace of mind. The building he is in has a garage on that same street and the parking was only $6 an hour when I went in November 2023. I'm not somebody that likes driving in cities, but he wasn't far from the freeway, the garage made parking easy and he was worth the drive. Great value! It is worth every penny to find somebody you trust to handle such things. I highly recommend him and know where to go with any future needs.

Promet Restoration is an impressive working shop filled with projects as magnificent as the grand…read morepiano down to the humble dining chair. Tynis, the owner, is the type of man who's easy to trust with your valuable things. He met me exactly at our appointment time: drop-off and pick-up, he quoted the price upfront, and he's pleasant to talk with. I was the customer with the humble chair and remain super impressed by their piano restoration. As you can see from the pics, the repair is 100%! I'm very happy with the outcome. Equally, I'm happy it wasn't my job to get all the slats into the proper holes at the same time, seamlessly. Highly recommend.

They do great work on restoring antique pieces. Their workmanship is one of a kind. They have been…read moredoing this for over 35 years from a long line of European masters.

This past two weekends, a friend and I took Ars Obscura's Basic Bookbinding Class. M.H.R taught the…read moreclass and I must say, this was the most amazing experience I've ever had in a teaching environment. From the very start, we were welcomed into the bindery by M.H.R and Joel. We knew we would be spending the day here, so we brought our own snacks and drinks. The bindery studio is small, organized and compact. It has a wonderful vibe - you know good work is being done here. We were immediately at ease. M.H.R was ready for us - all of our materials were on the table. Joel left for the afternoon to run errands, leaving us to our devices and that's when the learning began. Before getting started, we were walked through a review of different types of bindings. M.H.R wanted to ensure that our expectations were level and we both understood what we would be creating in this experience - a great way to start. M.H.R is incredibly wise and detailed in their craft. No question is unanswered, no curiosity left unexplained. As an amateur bookbinder, I thought I had the "basics" down, but I was wrong! I quickly understood that I had room to improve on even the smallest techniques. Within the first hour, I knew that this class was worth every hour and penny spent. Over the next two weekends (2 days, 14 hours), we created the most beautiful case bound books. The first day is all about the text block - folding, sewing, gluing, etc. The second day was the case - cutting boards, measuring spine, adhering the bookcloth and then applying gold tooling using the Quickprint machine. M.H.R's instruction is hands-on. We're first shown the technique and then asked to perform it on our own books. Throughout, M.H.R was with us checking on the progress, answering questions and challenging us to try again in order to improve on our technique. When the whole project came to an end, I was sad to learn that my book would need to stay in the press overnight. Fear not - M.H.R packaged the book wonderfully and mailed it to me the very next day (I live a fair distance from Seattle) along with a note via email thanking us for spending time in their bindery. This was a fascinating opportunity that I would do a thousand times over. I hope M.H.R decides to teach more advanced bindings at some point - I'll be the first return customer! Some notes: Joel was there later in the afternoons, but was quietly working on projects while listening to some pretty smooth tunes on the radio. He was very kind and I got a 60s/70s vibe from him. The studio has various animal skins (goat, calf, python, to name a few) hanging here and there. We found it added to the character and didn't bother us at all, but I'm sure some folks might take offense so I figured I'd tell you. There are plenty of places nearby to have a snack break or eat dinner. The bindery is focused on binding, not eating, so don't expect to find a vending machine ;) The phone would ring after 5pm while we were there and it would go to voicemail as this was after hours. They were very polite the one time I heard them answer the phone. I encourage you to check this place out, it's a unique, rare gem with a timeless feel in an age where everything is manufactured.

A professional and premiere service! I've book looking for…read morea quality bindery in Seattle for some time now who actually does above average work and Ars Obscura seems to be exactly what I've been looking for! All of my interactions with Mia have been incredibly positive as she is a very friendly and professional women to deal with. Its not so easy trusting someone with your beloved books but this wasn't an issue for me after feeling well assured that my antiques were in the hands of someome who was genuinely interested and devoted to the work that they do. The quality of the work itself has exceeded my expectations which is why I felt compelled to write this review along with the fact of how wonderful my overall experiences have been in general. I highly recommend this service for those looking for a craftsmen who is an expert at what they do and who wouldn't settle for anything less.

Have used North American Gemological for 10+ years. They have always gone beyond expectations in…read moretheir reviews of my jewelry appraisals. I am grateful for their expertise.

I had a pink sapphire sent in and I couldn't be happier they did a great i plan on using them again…read morein the near future.

My 1870 Book case was damaged during the move from HI to WA. We had shipped it from England without…read moreany issue but this time it was heavily damaged. They were very thorough in examining the damage, decided it couldn't be done in the home and took it back to the shop and delivered it back. Wow! I didn't think it could be repaired but they did. I am so happy with their work and personal character. I highly recommend them!

These guys are the real deal…read more The post of our foot board split because of stress after a long period of separating over time because of humidity/lack of humidity. This piece was made by a national, very well known, high quality manufacturer of furniture. We reached out to Cypress Tree because of a recommendation from the manufacturer. They did a fantastic job. It looks great. Not only did they repair the split, but they shored up the post to prevent future separation. You cannot see where the split happened. Good as new. We highly recommend them for complex furniture repair.

I have known Jules (aka Julie) for almost 40 years. We are both in the jewelry business and I have…read morepurchased from her many pieces that I treasure. She is so honest and has an amazing sense of taste and design. I live now on the east coast, but I still send Jules jewelry that needs repair. I also purchase from her (long distance) gifts for family, and myself. Without hesitation, I recommend Jules Vanderburg Jewelry. janice parsons beadshop.com

I broke a gold chain yesterday and saw I could fix it here. Through Yelp, I got a quote on the cost…read moreof getting it fixed. I got a response back within 12 hours. I talked to Jules in the morning and she let me come by, same day. She fixed it quick. She was so nice and helpful. Thank you Jules for the quick response! So happy the chain is fixed already!