“My wife and I had a wonderful experience purchasing a beautiful watch from Fink's in Durham. Ike & Anna were WONDERFUL and provided excellent customer service. They were both very attentive and welcoming for our young son throughout the transaction. Five stars!”
“My experience with Ms Reese was very joyful and helpful experience. One of the best that I’ve had since coming into this business. I am a loyal customer of this establishment and really enjoy the friendliness of all the associates. But I give Ms Reese a thumbs up for my experience this morning. She’s been a blessing to my day.”
“So happy I went to Jewelsmith for my custom engagement ring, they were able to take my ideas and feedback and create something beyond what I could’ve hoped for. Tracy was an absolute pro, I will never go anywhere else for any other pieces I might want or need. The entire process could not have been better!”
“Fantastic experience at Jared’s! They resized my husband’s wedding band quickly, beautifully, and for a fair price. Other shops quoted nearly double or a two-week wait. Sharon was wonderful to work with, and Mike, the assistant manager, even resized my watch on the spot and shared great tips about watch care. Excellent service all around!”
“I had a watch that was over 30 years old & needed a refresh. It that had stopped ticking, & the silver band & face was scratched.
When I got it back from Reeds it looked like a completely new watch. They brought it back to life. The face of it looked amazing & the silver had so much shine I couldn't believe it was the same watch. Their customer service was also great when I left the watch & picked it up.
If I ever need service again Reeds Jewelers will always be my jewelery store. I highly recommend! Kudos to them! 10 STARS!!! ?”
“Don’t even bother going to a chain in the mall or anywhere else - this is THEE place to go to!!By far the best experience at any jeweler I’ve ever had! My fiancé (then boyfriend) and I came here in Jan 2024 to look at engagement rings and found them via google. As soon as we entered the shop we’re were met with the most warm hello from Regina! We didn’t know anything really about jewels or rings and she was so sweet, patient and informative of on the different diamond options. She went over lab vs natural diamond, and the different cuts and clarity to help us understand what it all means.When designing my engagement ring she took her time with us, we never felt rushed or overwhelmed. When the diamonds and band we ordered to try on she would let me take my time to see what I liked. What was also amazing is that the actual John David who makes the jewelry came out and chatted with us as well about everything we needed to know about engagement rings making the experience that much more special and cool!They made the ring shopping experience extremely enjoyable and made our engagement experience very memorable. It felt amazing to be able to know the people who were making my ring and felt go to support a small local business.We’ll 110% be going back for our wedding bands as well.”
“This is my second time coming to this store and the customer service was wonderful both times. Andy and Briza were amazing, very helpful and so willing to find that special piece at a great price. 10/10”
“I love this place! Not only do they have unique crystals but also a lot of unique ancient beads. The best part of this place are the women working here! Yesterday, two of them gave me invaluable advice about my artwork and how to confidently sell myself as an artist! ?”
“This is the best Kay Jewelry’s around. The staff is professional and very knowledgeable. Dana, Jay, and Deb did a great job at helping me decide on what I wanted. Highly recommend.”
“I went here to get a ring repaired and another ring sized. I'd been to a competitor a couple of years ago to get one of these same rings repaired. What a completely different experience. The sales people at Hamilton Hill were very warm and friendly. The goldsmith who was going to do the actual repair met with me, explained what he would be able to do and gave me a choice with the estimated cost. It was by far less expensive than the estimate I received from the competitor. I am very, very happy with the result and so glad I chose Hamilton Hill.”
“I don't think they're at this address anymore. I went by on Saturday & no signs of this business. If your shop has moved please change your address in your Google profile. Thanks.”
“The atmosphere and staff are always lovely! Smitten carries a few of my bakery's products. Thanks for supporting local, Nancy & all! ???Visit them for beautiful outfits, unique gifts & local food products!”
“An at Aterlier N is the best around. I worked with An to design an eternity band for my wife, and was so happy with his work that we also had him re-do my wife's engagement band. His work is breath-taking, and his customer servie is superb. Nowhere better for bespoke jewlery!”
“Such a fun place with a variety of whimsical, unique things! The vintage clothing is priced reasonably too. Definitely would recommend stopping in if you're in downtown Durham.”
11AM - 5PM
319 W Main St, Durham
Jewelry Stores
“Wide selection of rare items. My wife loves the Fulani earrings. Artist are actually there selling their art during shows. Ask for Hakim by name he is always helpful and he can look at a face and see challenges far in advance in time to keep things in check. They have a line of deodorant that does not hurt my sensitive skin. There is even a knowledgeable notary public there or on call just a few minutes away.Some of my favorite items are the hand bound journals the bamboo spears and staffs with the crystal or glass tips.My wife loves the henna artist that can come to the store and create henna works of art that are breathtaking.The unique collection of books like "Fatina and the gold Adornments" by S.M. Sheikh.Then, there is the jewelry. One of a kind artisan made pieces that stand out in a crowd. The bags like the over the shoulder denim two tone blue bag put such a smile on one customers face I had to take a picture. ? Exotique is one of thoses stores that you have to visit several times a year to get the full breathe of the items that are constantly brought up and replaced with a seemingly endless supply of eclectic gems from over 40 local artists from around the world. Where else are you going to find a Nnenna Freelon's grammy nominated cd selling next to an 8 year olds first commissioned very beautiful art "two dogs". I took pictures but go see for yourself and let me know if I am off even a little bit.”
11:30AM - 5:30PM
305 E Chapel Hill St #3301, Durham
Jewelry Stores
“Well worth a stop! Creative variety of items by local artists and creators. Most items were mid-priced and affordable, which is exactly what we were looking for. They rotate items frequently, so it's a place to visit over and over again.”
11AM - 7PM
728 9th St, Durham
Jewelry Stores
“More than just clothes! They have great earrings and other house items that would make for great gifts. I recommend checking this store out for holiday gift shopping.”
“What a great little shop full of treasures!The staff are always so nice and sweet! They’re very helpful and knowledgeable about all the metal types, metal allergies and what is safe for those with sensitivities. Staff here are always bright and make you feel welcomed.The pricing on almost everything is very affordable! Depends on what you’re looking for (of course)Rings from $5-$60+ (from fashion to sterling silver, sterling silver with genuine stones and gems, 14 karat gold rings— the whole nine yards!)Earrings from $6-$100 again is every metal you can think of and every stone imaginable (almost— I’m pretty sure!) I’m talkin’ earrings like studs, dangles, fancy sparkly ones, awesome colorful funky earrings, pop culture reference earrings, cool unique metal designs and simple Huggies , hoops I can go on and on…Music boxes, jewelry boxes, mugs, cups, bags, soaps, magnets, trinkets,hair accessories — There is something for EVERYONE and I do truly mean? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? !!This company is very welcoming of folks from all walks of life and every kind of identityThere’s always something to be found at Light Years ❤️Truly one of the best gems here in the triangle ? ( I’m saying this as a NC local)Gonna miss having such a great place nearby..Best of wishes to the company and the staff.Much love from South Africa!”
“Great Jewelry repair store. I went here twice with two large orders of some of my mothers very nice jewelry that needed some repairs and the team really took care of my precious pieces that mean so very much to me. The repairs were completed in a reasonable timeline and everyone was very responsive and respectful. Ray helped me the most and made me feel like my jewelry was in good hands. Will go back again for future repairs. Thank you all!”
“This location has stellar customer service! I visited on Saturday 5/10/25 to try and get a replacement for a lost earring. The earrings were highly sentimental to me since my fiancé had customized them with each detail having symbolic meaning personal to us. So when I realized I lost one and found that the style was no longer available online, I decided to visit in person to see if anything could be done. The sales associate that assisted me was so caring and truly went above and beyond to help. She checked through all of the stores stock and was able to find the correct stones but not the setting. She called another location and was able to secure the desired setting/frame, but that store didn't have the correct stones. This amazing associate made arrangements so that the stones from the Southpoint location could be taken to the North Hills location to be mounted into the correct frames. Myself and my earrings are whole again. I hope the associate that helped me sees this because I cannot thank you enough or explain how much this act of kindness meant to me. I think my fiancé will continue to buy Kendra Scott items for each anniversary after this experience!”
“This store is lovely and so beautiful, I go in every time I’m at the mall! Staff is so nice and clothes are very stylish. However, I must say their clothing is very overpriced and not the best quality, so I would recommend the sale section for sure!”
“I visited this place for the first time this afternoon to get my ears pierced. When I first arrived, she welcomed me warmly and answered all of my questions kindly and in detail. When I mentioned that my earlobes were uneven, she carefully redrew the dots each time and asked if I was okay with the placement. It didn’t hurt at all, and she was incredibly gentle and kind! I’d love to come back in six weeks to buy earrings. My ears are a little sore right now, but that’s completely normal after getting them pierced. I highly recommend this place! ????”
“The manager was the sweetest person ever. The flower of my charm had come off and I didn’t have warranty on it and she still replaced it. I just paid $8 for the warranty on the new one!! Last time I came the employee wasn’t the nicest and wasn’t able to accommodate me (understandably so since I didn’t have warranty) which today totally made up for it!!”
“The manager there, Angelique, was more than helpful. I had a broken bracelet. She replaced it. All I had to do was have her find my information in the system. That was it! So easy. The store is beautiful, the staff is always smiling and they treat you like a friend.”
“I was a National customer but their customer service has changed for the worst. I can to Picasso, where I met Shannon. She was very polite and helpful. This is were I will be taking my business from now.”