Comments on: Where in Duluth to engagement-ring shop? http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2012/04/23/where-in-duluth-to-engagement-ring-shop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-in-duluth-to-engagement-ring-shop Duluth Minnesota Blog and News Mon, 20 May 2013 14:01:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 801lorax http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2012/04/23/where-in-duluth-to-engagement-ring-shop/#comment-58679 801lorax Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:24:06 +0000 http://www.perfectduluthday.com/?p=54422#comment-58679 If you want a unique or even custom designed ring, I would look at some local artists. You could probably get something cool made with local stone from Grace Hogan. Donalee Designs also has some nice options. Check out their work at Waters of Superior in Canal Park. You might also check out Monica Hansmeyer's work (Seven Sister's Jewelry) at Sivertson's also in Canal Park. Good luck! If you want a unique or even custom designed ring, I would look at some local artists. You could probably get something cool made with local stone from Grace Hogan. Donalee Designs also has some nice options. Check out their work at Waters of Superior in Canal Park. You might also check out Monica Hansmeyer’s work (Seven Sister’s Jewelry) at Sivertson’s also in Canal Park. Good luck!

]]> By: Sun Dog http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2012/04/23/where-in-duluth-to-engagement-ring-shop/#comment-58624 Sun Dog Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:45:36 +0000 http://www.perfectduluthday.com/?p=54422#comment-58624 I just met someone who is a jeweler. His name is Orlando Gomez and the person who introduced us said he is very good. He does repair and resetting work and is unique. He owns a business name Eslabon Jewelers in the Skywalk. I just met someone who is a jeweler. His name is Orlando Gomez and the person who introduced us said he is very good. He does repair and resetting work and is unique. He owns a business name Eslabon Jewelers in the Skywalk.

]]> By: dbrewing http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2012/04/23/where-in-duluth-to-engagement-ring-shop/#comment-58534 dbrewing Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:06:37 +0000 http://www.perfectduluthday.com/?p=54422#comment-58534 Jeweler's Bench, Jeweler's Bench, Jeweler's Bench..... Jeweler’s Bench, Jeweler’s Bench, Jeweler’s Bench…..

]]> By: bluenewt http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2012/04/23/where-in-duluth-to-engagement-ring-shop/#comment-58522 bluenewt Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:46:02 +0000 http://www.perfectduluthday.com/?p=54422#comment-58522 I would like to have a jewel reset. Is it expensive? Who do y'all recommend for that? Same folks, or is there someone who specializes in resetting old stones? I would like to have a jewel reset. Is it expensive? Who do y’all recommend for that? Same folks, or is there someone who specializes in resetting old stones?

]]> By: BadCat! http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2012/04/23/where-in-duluth-to-engagement-ring-shop/#comment-58521 BadCat! Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:35:46 +0000 http://www.perfectduluthday.com/?p=54422#comment-58521 Conrad, you're not the only one (I didn't want to comment, lest people think that I just complain about local businesses). I went there for my wedding rings and was not at all pleased with the experience. If you go there and get treated well, good for you, but if not, there are plenty of other jewelers in town. Conrad, you’re not the only one (I didn’t want to comment, lest people think that I just complain about local businesses). I went there for my wedding rings and was not at all pleased with the experience. If you go there and get treated well, good for you, but if not, there are plenty of other jewelers in town.

]]> By: adam http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2012/04/23/where-in-duluth-to-engagement-ring-shop/#comment-58516 adam Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:51:26 +0000 http://www.perfectduluthday.com/?p=54422#comment-58516 There is a box outside of Super One. It costs 50 cents, you dummies. There is a box outside of Super One. It costs 50 cents, you dummies.

]]> By: schmem http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2012/04/23/where-in-duluth-to-engagement-ring-shop/#comment-58512 schmem Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:12:49 +0000 http://www.perfectduluthday.com/?p=54422#comment-58512 Plus one for John Marxhausen. In addition to making gorgeous jewelry, he makes a lot of contributions, both cash and in-kind to a lot of local charities and good causes. A great guy... Plus one for John Marxhausen. In addition to making gorgeous jewelry, he makes a lot of contributions, both cash and in-kind to a lot of local charities and good causes. A great guy…

]]> By: Conrad http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2012/04/23/where-in-duluth-to-engagement-ring-shop/#comment-58510 Conrad Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:53:44 +0000 http://www.perfectduluthday.com/?p=54422#comment-58510 We never went to Jeweler’s Bench, sounds like we missed out. We never went to Jeweler’s Bench, sounds like we missed out.

]]> By: Conrad http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2012/04/23/where-in-duluth-to-engagement-ring-shop/#comment-58509 Conrad Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:50:15 +0000 http://www.perfectduluthday.com/?p=54422#comment-58509 I must be one of the few that had a bad experience at Security. I shopped last fall. Out of the five or so stores we went to our worst experience was at Security. I think we were in a unique position since we went in to each store as if we had just started looking. We had family diamonds we were reusing so it not only was about buying the rings but also assessing the rings we had and coming up with ideas for the diamonds we had. Security didn't look to tell use what we had, they made us talk to multiple people which meant we had to start over a few times, they had things on their website that when we went to in to the store cost $800 more then the site ("ah, we have nothing to do with that sir," is the answer I got). We finally decided what we wanted to do, which the gentleman thought we could do and he would check with his guys to see if they could do it, and we never heard back from him. Maybe if you have a big money project they would be more helpful. We finally bought from Garon Brothers because they had what we wanted. It was a mixed bag with them. The gentleman behind the counter was awkward and sometimes rude, but the guy who we thought was the owner or manager who sits in the back was extremely nice and helpful. Even though we didn't buy from them in the end, we had a very good experience with Salmela Jewelers in Grand Rapids MN. They were very knowledgeable, spent the most time with us, and was the most honest and informative out of all the places we went. They were extremely personable and friendly. I must be one of the few that had a bad experience at Security. I shopped last fall. Out of the five or so stores we went to our worst experience was at Security. I think we were in a unique position since we went in to each store as if we had just started looking. We had family diamonds we were reusing so it not only was about buying the rings but also assessing the rings we had and coming up with ideas for the diamonds we had. Security didn’t look to tell use what we had, they made us talk to multiple people which meant we had to start over a few times, they had things on their website that when we went to in to the store cost $800 more then the site (“ah, we have nothing to do with that sir,” is the answer I got).

We finally decided what we wanted to do, which the gentleman thought we could do and he would check with his guys to see if they could do it, and we never heard back from him. Maybe if you have a big money project they would be more helpful.

We finally bought from Garon Brothers because they had what we wanted. It was a mixed bag with them. The gentleman behind the counter was awkward and sometimes rude, but the guy who we thought was the owner or manager who sits in the back was extremely nice and helpful.

Even though we didn’t buy from them in the end, we had a very good experience with Salmela Jewelers in Grand Rapids MN. They were very knowledgeable, spent the most time with us, and was the most honest and informative out of all the places we went. They were extremely personable and friendly.

]]> By: mevans http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2012/04/23/where-in-duluth-to-engagement-ring-shop/#comment-58508 mevans Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:08:20 +0000 http://www.perfectduluthday.com/?p=54422#comment-58508 I've heard good things about Security, but if you are looking for something one of a kind, I would highly recommend John Marxhausen. All custom designs and he is great to work with. I’ve heard good things about Security, but if you are looking for something one of a kind, I would highly recommend John Marxhausen. All custom designs and he is great to work with.

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