Garlands Goldworx

My wife wanted a new ring. Kris and James work with you to determine your price range, and then make jewelry that is just awesome to look at. I am just a guy, but even I thought «wow» when they showed us the new ring.
Several pluses:
–Great communication (I was keeping it a secret from my wife, so Kris gave me her cell phone and she emailed my work address)
–No high-​pressure sales tactics
–They will educate you (color and shape of diamond, etc.)
–I knew I wasn’t getting ripped off (I know this sounds strange, but I know little about diamonds and jewelry, but should I have this ring appraised by an independent jeweler I am certain it will have more value than what Garland’s charged).
We will definitely be going back. Awesome little business.

From outrageously cool to subtle and classy, these guys get it right. Kris and James have made a few pieces for me. For some, I asked for James to take full artistic liberty and go big — and he certainly can deliver. For others, I asked for a more subtle approach for everyday wear. Today I picked up a ring that has tremendous emotional attachment, as my daughter brought back the stone from Africa last year. I wanted to be able to wear this special piece in more formal and conservative settings, and found a style that I liked from Tiffany. James did a wonderful job translating this into a gorgeous ring, dealing with the imperfections of the stone that he had to work with.
Kris and James are pros, and they’re also just darned good people. I’d recommend Garlands for price, quality and the artistry that they bring to their products. They listen, and they deliver.

This Jeweler is as good as it gets! I just picked up my ring and it is beautiful, unique, and more than I expected! If you want something truly special and one of a kind, there is no other place to go.
I had looked around a bit in person and on line at rings and prices. All the mall stuff looks about the same. I wanted something different and special.
So, I called and spoke to Kris at Garlands Goldworx (James’ wife) I let her know the size of stone I was looking for and what my budget was. She let me know about what I was looking at price and quality wise, then she went to work locating stones for me. She actually even sent a few back that she didn’t like before she had me come in to view a couple. They were both beautiful. I chose one.
Then the mounting… I’m not very creative. However, I know the style of settings I like and the style I don’t. I emailed Kris some I liked and we talked it over (shes so patient). Then I went back in and talked to them both.
James being such an artist, I asked him to take the styles I like then, take artistic liberty and create one for me that was special. He understood what I liked and created something unique. He designed a wax mounting for me to come in to approve and make any changes I wanted. You will not see anything like he creates at the mall, I promise you.
Now, you may think this would cost more than the average mall prices. Actually, I had thought that also. Before I started working with them. WRONG. The stone they found for me would have cost MUCH more at the mall and other places like Kantor. And would not have been near the quality of stone they found me. Not to mention the beautiful CUSTOM mounting. Seriously.
Also, if you have gold pieces that are broken or you don’t wear any longer, they will take it in trade towards the gold in the mounting.
Kris and James are both GIA certified. Nice, nice people too. They understand the cut of a stone, other places hardly ever even talk about the cut. The cut gives you the sparkle. They know what they are doing. They have been in business, at the same location for 27 years. garlandsgoldworx DOT com
You owe it to yourself to visit them and talk to them. Guys, if you’re thinking about popping the big question, have your special lady’s ring custom made. She will love it!