Academy Engraving & Awards

I’ve been coming to this shop for the past two years and change, and I absolutely love it there. The woman who owns the place is incredibly sweet, and she always offers a glass of water, a cup of tea, hot chocolate, etc. the moment you walk in the door. You feel less like you’re walking into a shop and more like you’re walking into a relative’s home. She never leans over your shoulder while you’re browsing, but if you ask for help, she’s always happy to help you choose something that you’ll really, really like – she’ll never pressure you to buy something that you don’t want, even if you ask her to take something out of the case and ultimately decide against it. If you are a dog lover, or an animal lover in general, then you will love this shop for that reason, as well! They have two poodles, and they are the sweetest little ambassadors. They love belly rubs!
As for the selection of jewelry in this place, it is phenomenal. They have a wide variety of stones, and their prices are awesome. I bought a beautiful ruby pendant during my first visit there for about $ 30, and a large rainbow moonstone pendant a few days ago for about the same amount (I was convinced that both pieces were going to be at least twice as much as they were… this is what I mean when I say their prices are awesome!). There are some more expensive pieces, to be sure, but most of their inventory is very affordable.

I am a jewelery fanatic,. .. I love silver with turquoise, amethyst, amber, tourmaline, malachite, marcasite, moon stone, smoky quartz,. .. I can go on and on. Bottom line, it must be unique, none of this cookie cutter, «Got it at the mall, and everyone else has it too», stuff. I don’t like to see my jewelry on other people, unless that was the way it was intended as in a matching gift or what have you.
This woman’s shop is FANTASTIC! Her selection is impeccable, … her prices are sometimes more than fair, … the quality is superb, … her customer service amazing, … the return policy … You don’t love it? You have a receipt? You bring it back, and pick something that you do love.
This store is a Gem, in more ways that one. If you are shopping around in Chester, which is a beautiful place to spend the day walking around, shopping, and having some lunch or dinner, please be sure to stop in. You will not be disappointed.
Oh, one warning, she does have two poodles,. .. the most docile creatures I have ever seen! We sometimes bring them treats from the gourmet pet place next door. They love it! ;)