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Independent jeweler in CT?

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Does anyone know of any reputable independent jewelers in CT?  My grandmother just offered me my great-grandmother's diamonds from her wedding band, and I need to have them reset (the original band is from the 1920s and is very brittle).  I'd rather take them to an independent jeweler to be reset, rather than to a chain.  My family used Bernie Fields in Middletown for years, but then they moved to Westbrook and then closed.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  TIA!
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  • GracefulMeadow86GracefulMeadow86
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    edited December 2011
    raymond's jewelrs in watertown. he made my e-ring with FI's grandmothers diamond and it came out amazing! he will also be making my wedding band. he is wonderful!

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  • xoxobxoxob member
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    edited December 2011
    IDK if you're willing to travel to NYC, but the people who made my e-ring are amazing  and nice and wonderful to work with:

    http://www.littlekingjewelry.com/
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  • jennylove810jennylove810 member
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    edited December 2011

    Simply Majestic in Mystic!  I used to work there a couple years ago and they are fabulous.  Chuck, the owner, is also the jeweler and he does really fantastic work.  He made my engagement ring and I recommend him to everyone who asks.  Plus it's in Mystic, and the weather is gorgeous, so you can make a little mini road trip of it! :)

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  • starrbuk13starrbuk13 member
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    edited December 2011
    not sure what area you're in, but Marks of Design in Shelton is great.  my mom has used Kate for lots of things over the years.
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  • crushme8602crushme8602
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    edited December 2011
    I'd definitely recommend Jewelry Design out of Danbury. They are awesome and have the shop right on premise so you can actually see what they are doing to your ring as it's being done :)
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  • baystateapplebaystateapple member
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    edited December 2011
    Wow, you ladies are quick!  You've all given me so many great ideas -- thank you!  I'll have to check all of these places out and talk them over with FI.  Thanks again for all the help!
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  • tammyo21tammyo21 member
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    edited December 2011
    We used Christine Jaworski out of West Hartford.
    She works out of her home and does AMAZING work....860-570-0087.
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  • ZoeTheDogZoeTheDog
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_connecticut_independent-jeweler-ct?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:65Discussion:5f3af662-facc-41ae-a661-0f36f732ca29Post:0eae11d8-7594-4ae5-b6a4-f195cd906d6f">Re: Independent jeweler in CT?</a>:
    [QUOTE]not sure what area you're in, but Marks of Design in Shelton is great.  my mom has used Kate for lots of things over the years.
    Posted by starrbuk13[/QUOTE]

    LOVE her...
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  • ZoeTheDogZoeTheDog
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    edited December 2011
    FI went to school with the family at Baribeault Jewelers in West Hartford and Glastonbury.  Great family, expensive but very trustworthy. 
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  • sniksasniksa member
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    edited December 2011
    Monarch Jewelers in Farmington and Canton are great.  My family has had several things made there before.  I am actually planning on doing the same thing with the diamonds from my great grandmothers ring, and although not ready to really take the plunge yet (we're not getting marreid until next august) they've already been really helpful!
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  • christikaochristikao
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    edited December 2011

    My mom/aunts usually go to Valentine's in Milford. 203-877-3351.

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  • sloanaczsloanacz
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    edited December 2011

    I second Majestic in Mystic.

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  • ZoeTheDogZoeTheDog
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_connecticut_independent-jeweler-ct?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:65Discussion:5f3af662-facc-41ae-a661-0f36f732ca29Post:7f87516a-f83b-4d6d-bee4-a6438ab32eaa">Re: Independent jeweler in CT?</a>:
    [QUOTE]My mom/aunts usually go to Valentine's in Milford. 203-877-3351.
    Posted by christikao[/QUOTE]

    They are redoing their location, looks like it's going to be REALLY nice! 
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  • AmberLyn9AmberLyn9 member
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    edited December 2011
    Not to give you more options....George Preisner's in Wallingford is amazing. He's actually my parent's jeweler. He reset my dad's grandmother's diamond in my mom's engagement ring. He's not afraid to tell it like it is either. He'll be very direct and up front with you.
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  • christikaochristikao
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_connecticut_independent-jeweler-ct?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:65Discussion:5f3af662-facc-41ae-a661-0f36f732ca29Post:e1c345fb-1eaf-4e7e-8e5d-b5037a38b012">Re: Independent jeweler in CT?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Independent jeweler in CT? : They are redoing their location, looks like it's going to be REALLY nice! 
    Posted by ZoeTheDog[/QUOTE]

    <div>I wonder when they're going to be done. I haven't driven by that side of the Post Road in months. </div>
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  • ggmaeggmae member
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    edited December 2011
    My parents swear by Valentine's in Milford. My aunt swears by Hebert Jewelers in Milford.
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  • ZoeTheDogZoeTheDog
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_connecticut_independent-jeweler-ct?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:65Discussion:5f3af662-facc-41ae-a661-0f36f732ca29Post:d3225aa2-dc29-446f-88b3-f01639334b0e">Re: Independent jeweler in CT?</a>:
    [QUOTE]My parents swear by Valentine's in Milford. My aunt swears by Hebert Jewelers in Milford.
    Posted by ggmae[/QUOTE]

    Oh I heart Heberts I can't believe I didn't think of them...Joe and Louise are fabulous.  We got FI's ring there. 
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  • JTink0609JTink0609
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    edited December 2011
    Swedes Jewelers in East Windsor CT
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  • Tink8331Tink8331 member
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    edited December 2011
    Go to the diamond district in NYC.  You will save major money.  My ring was custom made and it is so incredible.  They made a new mold for my ring and everything is perfectly aligned and set.  It is worth the train fare.
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  • smore154smore154
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    edited December 2011
    If you are looking for another place in middletown, Malloves is great. They have this man who literally sits in the back and will custom make or reset anything you want. I've never been dissapointed there, and neither has anyone in my family!
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