I had been wanting to buy myself an unconventional but beautiful ring, something individual but also something that I would never get tired of. I looked around at both vintage jewelry stores and some new/modern places, and just wasn't liking anything, everything was either too glitzy or too mundane. I read about Little King online and liked their work, so I went in. Michael and Jennifer would not have been more wonderful, they both talked with me about design and I also got a great education about colored stones. The place has a warm, individual atmosphere, you feel like you are visiting old friends right away, there is no attitude or pretention. I had a lot of ideas in my head, I was utterly confused (unusual for me; I know what I like in other types of jewelry, but I'm at a loss when it comes to rings), and the second I walked into their store, I found a ring that I loved - the combo of purple-blue and green colored stones was unconventional and modern, but the setting felt very vintage, which was ideal. I still went through lots of ideas with them, even though this ring was perfect. Jennifer even brought in samples of other colored stones for me, before I finally decided. They were creative, respectful, patient, and also, so much fun to talk to. I usually know what I want pretty quickly, but after all of my sketches and discussions with them, I wound up going with that first ring that I saw in their store, I really couldn't improve on it (and, I used to be an accessory designer!) But, I could not stop thinking about the ring in the store. Jennifer said that sometimes, a piece of jewelry just jumps out at you, and that this one really did. When I finally decided on the ring in the store, I put it on, and it fit perfectly, too (I had been trying it on my pinky until then! Every day, I look at it on my hand, watch it change color in different light, and SMILE! I will only be going to Michael and Jennifer from now on.
Pros: Great one on one service, will work with your budget, very creative.
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