A J Martin Estate Jewelry Etc

Could not ask for a better experience! One for the books for sure!
I went in a couple days prior to my boyfriend and I going in together to see if there was anything that caught my eye. Dustin helped me at first and the owner, Amy, came over shortly and pulled out any ring I asked to see (which was probably too many to count) when I told him my boyfriend was probably going in without me because our schedules didn’t allow for us to be in together he told me he would keep my selection separate in preparation for him! Luckily we were able to go together and the moment I walked in the door, without hesitation, he pulled out the few I had narrowed it down to.
I was also informed that the owner helped my fiancé with the proposal idea! It was wonderful!
When I went back in to have it dropped off to resize I was so happy to get to chat with Dustin! He was so friendly, personable, and funny we ended up chatting for an hour and a half!
Just picked my ring back up and I could not have been more pleased! Not only was it free to have my ring resized but it took so little time for it to get done! When other places I had looked at said it would be 2+ weeks. A.J. Martin’s had it done in less than a week!
Thank you Amy and Dustin for a wonderful time and a memory that will last me forever!

My fiancé and I chose A. J. Martin because we wanted a vintage style engagement ring and the selection and service of a local independent store. A. J. Martin has great art deco styles. We brought in our family diamond and Dustin helped us choose a gorgeous setting to complement it. Amy was very friendly and entertaining at our initial visit, and Dustin made sure my ring was finalized as quickly as possible once the setting was ready. Dustin personally handled and transported our diamond when it came time for setting it which gave me peace of mind as opposed to it being mailed off. I LOVE my ring, and my fiancé and I were very pleased with our experience at A. J. Martin!

I found this shop heavily over priced moderate quality jewelry, condescending and combative service and no written policies so all deal are subject to her whim. No doubt you’ll read a nasty response below to this review, a fine example of her customer service.
** Response to below — Firstly, with no written policies the option should have been given to refund with a common 15% restocking fee. The circumstances were extenuating as there was a painful death in my immediate family and the ring purchase was for the deceased.
The owners note was crass and the ring was 50% paid off at that point $ 225, was there a need to be rough over a couple hundred dollars?
Also, in the private note sent she was bullying and rude. I was left shaking and sick to my stomach, I could hardly feel like doing any further business with the store.
I even toned down my review for the sake of your feelings and I wanted to shake off the ill feeling doing business with you created; you distorted that into entirely different scenario, completely distasteful.
If you’re proud of the service you provide then ignore my opinion, I am entitled to it. I paid for something from your store and was dissatisfied with both the service and the product. If you feel there is room for improvement, then improve. You can’t bully people into higher ratings.

An interesting experience, I will say that.
First off, the store itself had a lot of character and was very cute. I found that there was a lot of selection if you are looking for affordable estate jewelry. I was pleased with what I found, but the service is what ultimately led me elsewhere.
The customer service: The owner and her associate did help my boyfriend and I find what we were looking for, but there were plenty of rude remarks from the owner that rubbed me the wrong way. I know she was probably trying to be entertaining, but she first insulted my age, our budget (said we were poor), and then went on to insult my boyfriend’s grandmother’s diamonds (that were wanting to incorporate to a ring).
When making a large purchase, I also want to feel good about the business I am supporting. This store did not do that. If the customer service boosted my confidence instead of making funny jabs at me, I would have likely came back.

Great store, especially at Christmas time, when Amy’s store is like a rolling holiday party. Where is else in Tennessee can you shop for your anniversary present while waiting for organic produce from your local farmer?

I inherited several rings from my sweet mom when she passed away in 2005.
Three rings had beautiful stones but just weren’t my style. (2 were moms «mothers rings» and one gorgeous diamond ring was actually the ring guards for her wedding band.)
I took all 3 rings to AJ Martin and asked them to come up with something unique that no one else would have.
I can’t tell you how much I love this amazing creation! I have moms stones on a ring that’s very «me»!
I would never go anywhere else for jewelry, fun gifts or an afternoon of browsing in a fun place!

We eloped in Las Vegas this spring and about three days before we left we got our rings here. AJ herself helped us and we couldn’t have had a more perfect experience. She was sassy yet helpful, spend the better part of an hour and a half letting us look at almost every ring in the store. She added some wonderful personality to an experience that SHOULD be memorable. We had gone to other jewelry stores and found the salespeople to be pushy and generic. For such a momentous occasion it was wonderful to be treated like friends while we made the big decision. In the end we walked out of there with two beautiful rings, and spending less than $ 1,000 total. Go check them out!

Wow! What a great experience! A.J. herself was not present, but her amazing right-​hand man Dustin was — and he was immensely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. This is a great little shop tucked away in a strip mall on West End by Ted’s Montana Grill and Chipotle. Walking in, you’ll see tons of incredible vintage costume jewelry, then glass cases filled with vintage estate jewelry, particularly rings in a wide price range. There were so many beautiful rings, and Dustin helped me narrow it down and handpicked the ring I didn’t even know I sought. Also got a singular band that was unlike anything I’d ever seen, because I was so pleased with Dustin’s help and charm. If you’re curious about what their inventory looks like go to their website to check out a portion of their selection in their Etsy shop. One of the rings I tried on is listed there, alongside many other lovely pieces. Highly recommended, and you’re supporting local business — what more could you ask for?

I truly enjoyed my shopping experience with AJ Martin over the weekend.
I was looking for something around $ 200 and unique. The shop offered items from under $ 100 to well over $ 1000. The selection was pretty diverse. There was a nice selection of traditional diamond products as well as other gem stones.
I typically end up picking Art Deco pieces and she offered a nice selection.
The shopping experience itself was also pleasant. Some jewelry stores are pushy and want me to put on every single item. I was allowed to go at my own pace and browse freely.
If I’m ever in Nashville again, I would definitely go back.

What a great Unilocal find! So glad we stopped into this amazing jewelry store! My husband and I found the perfect ring! It’s even nicer than the ring I lost. Great prices, great service and a great little shop!

Amys store is a quaint little store full of suprises, it has always been great for me to pick up gifts for friends and family weather its a novelty or jewelry, you can always depend on her honesty, she is a kind and direct person that always helps me with direction, as half the time I havent a clue what to buy as you are spoiled for choice once your in there, she always helps me see sence on any purchase, and Iam always happy when I leave, not to mention, you leave with words of wisdom,

AJ Martin makes a gal dream of things that she never knew she could dream. I shop here for my girlfriends and sisters during the holidays. There is a great selection of budget-​friendly choices for the discerning girls in my life, and while I’m there I typically fall in love with at least one of the Estate pieces. This past birthday my man bought me an amazing sapphire ring which I love. I want all the jewels!

This place is great if you…
1. are bored with/​hate the look of contemporary engagement rings
2. like vintage jewelry
3. don’t want to spend a fortune
4. don’t mind talking to an older, eccentric lady who smokes and drinks
The first time we went to AJ Martin was around Christmas-​time of last year. There was an empty bottle of wine on the counter, and the owner (AJ?) looked at us and said, empty wine glass in hand, «I’d offer you a glass of wine, but there’s not any left…» Then she pressured us into looking at bigger and bigger diamonds for my engagement ring, when I’d told her I wanted something small.
All of this aside, this place is fantastic because it is so DIFFERENT than other jewelry stores in the area. They have a wide selection of engagement and wedding bands that range in price from $ 300 to $ 30,000. If you’re like me and hate the look of most diamond rings at Kay Jewelers of equivalent, go here! If you’re looking for an alternative to a diamond ring, go here! But be prepared to advocate for what you want — she can be pushy and convince you of something else, but this is pretty typical in the jewelry industry, I think.

I bought my wedding ring here. One of the diamonds fell out within 6 six months and I was charged $ 50 to have it fixed. When a diamond fell out AGAIN a few months later, I went back to have it fixed and said I didn’t think I should be charged — and I wasn’t. But when I picked up my ring, I was told that this was the last time that they would fix it and that’s just the risk you take with estate jewelry, and don’t come back again asking to fix that ring. Well, guess what? A diamond fell out again not three weeks later. Maybe I bought a lemon, but they don’t stand behind their products. I was so mad every time I looked at my ring with the stone missing, now I wear a different ring. I would not buy expensive jewelry from this store.

AJ Martin is great! I got my fiancé’s ring here AND our wedding rings. AJ is a hoot! It’s so nice to go into a jewelry store (as a guy) and find a proprietor that isn’t pretentious or only interested in blowing your budget. She’s got a wonderful sense of humor and is very easy to get along with. I may only buy jewelry from her in the future.
AJ Martin has loads of antique and estate jewelry but she can also get custom items made. Come here if you’re looking for something unique!

A J Martin has a huge selection of styles and prices, from playful glitter earrings, to silver chains strung with precious stones, to pastel bangles made of reeds. The less expensive items are displayed on racks near the door, and include large dangly earrings (my favorites were the $ 16 golden leaves), long beaded necklaces ($ 18-​$ 25), and retro plastic bracelets. The owner was gift wrapping something for another customer, and they were having a funny conversation about whether or not she knew what she was doing.
Deeper into the store, laid out in glass cases, you’ll find the genuine silver jewelry, most of which seemed to have a more funky than classic style. A J Martin also carries glass vases and tumblers, along with some girls’ jewelry. According to the sign outside the store, they offer a student discount.