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Old 04-29-2013, 11:31 PM
 
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I am looking for a jeweler in Minneapolis. I prefer to avoid the mega chains and purchase from high-quality local businesses. I'd rather pay more for good quality than pay less for artificially manufactured/low quality stones. So far, the only place I've found is J.B. Hudson. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments about these types of shops in the area? Specifically I am looking for places that sell gemstones other than diamonds. I only mention this because many places here seem to be focused on wedding jewelry, which is not what I'm looking for. Thanks for the tips!
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Old 04-30-2013, 10:58 AM
 
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Not sure about gemstones other than diamonds, but I bought my wife's engagement ring at Knox Jewelers in Uptown which would otherwise fit the bill of what you're looking for. High quality, not a chain, good service and selection.
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Old 04-30-2013, 03:09 PM
 
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I haven't been there in years, but Bergstrom Jewelers in downtown Mpls took care of me very well. A longtime family friend recommended them, as he bought a lot of jewelry there. They took a lot of time with me in their office looking at loose diamonds and settings. Don't know about non-diamond gemstones.

I looked them up at Bergstrom Jewelers - Home and it looks like they're in St. Louis Park. It's probably worth checking them out.
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Old 05-04-2013, 06:51 PM
 
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I love J. B. Hudson. Here are couple I really like as well:

Bigger:
The Jewelry Exchange
3090 Courthouse Lane, Eagan, 55121.
651-688-2200

Smaller:
White Bear Jewelers
4421 Lake Avenue South
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-429-6822
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Old 05-12-2013, 03:43 AM
 
Location: North Minneapolis
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James Hunt Designs

Custom Wedding Ring Designer & Goldsmith | James Hunt Designs | Stillwater, Minnesota

Since 1968
Questions/Answer: What if we don’t know what we want? Come on over. Take a look at the pictures and samples. We can talk. I can do some sketches. Then you can go home and think about it. You might want to read the letters from customers. Many of them had no idea what they wanted before they came to see me. They found it to be a really fun and rewarding process. So will you.

Custom, beautiful jewelry!! He is huge into educating you on metals, stones, the process, and more. I LOVE JAMES!! He can do anything No overhead to pay for like those big chains stores too...
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