I'm looking to buy a ladyfriend a piece of jewelry for her birthday. Any suggestions/experiences which stores to avoid or stick to?

3/23/2008 1:48:58 AM

neighborhood or regionally owned jewelry stores tend to have the best customer service imo but if you're going for a basic jewelry piece any of the chains will do. even if you don't know what you want, if you tell them your budget and some basics they can start showing you things and go from there.

3/23/2008 2:02:49 AM

bttmft

[Edited on March 23, 2008 at 10:37 AM. Reason : .]

3/23/2008 10:37:08 AM

http://www.etsy.com/ has unique stuff

3/23/2008 11:33:16 AM

How bad did you fuck up that you feel the need to bribe her with jewelry?

3/23/2008 12:11:07 PM

Didn't fuck up, but she made a really big deal about it being her birthday this weekend and since I've missed the previous oh, I dunno... SIX of them I figured I'd get something nice!

3/23/2008 2:52:35 PM

same places you'd buy a wedding ring.

what about bailey's or haydon and co? you can even prob go to someplace like jarod's

3/23/2008 4:03:20 PM

theres a place in cary near Ruth's Chris Steak House that has nice jewelry

3/23/2008 4:11:30 PM

cat banjo in cameron village

3/23/2008 4:39:40 PM

Unfortunately I live in Cincinnati so I was looking for a reputable (national) chain of stores so I could buy it here and she could get it serviced there?

Also, what are your opinions on the jewelry maintenance plans most stores sell?

3/23/2008 8:22:42 PM

i'm gonna go ahead and throw out chains =

i'm sure you could find a reputable local store???

3/23/2008 9:10:26 PM

I 'spose I coulda but then she'd have to ship the necklace back to me for service.

I ended up going with Helzberg Diamonds and got this:

http://www.helzberg.com/nav/i/category/jewelry/necklaces/journey+collection+at+helzberg/1-2ct+tw+graduated+round+diamond+pendant+1656900/r/metal+content/14kt/n/4294967260.do?sortby=ourPicks

I was pretty happy with it, I hope she is!!!

3/24/2008 11:42:11 PM

ohhh journey diamonds. nice!

3/25/2008 12:02:21 AM