I've lived in Atlanta for 36 years and am extremely familiar with who all the players are in the jewelry and design marketplace in the city. Bar none, Laura Powers is the best jewelry designer and consultant that I've ever run across. She brings over 25 years of jewelry experience, including time at Tiffany's, to her own shop without all the pomp and circumstance of going to a mall or gallery........or their dreaded retail pricing. In choosing a jeweler and designer, there were several factors that made working with Laura a great experience for me. First and most importantly, I trust her implicitly. In going through the design and estimate phase for a custom engagement ring and wedding bands we were doing, Laura was very upfront about costs, worked within my budget guidelines, and actually gave creative suggestions to increase the quality and look of the rings, without going overboard on cost. Importantly, through all of this, I never felt like I was being "up sold," which was absolutely my experience with a couple of other places I had considered using. Next, Laura is extremely patient. I can't profess to be an expert on jewelry and could only read so much about the "C's" on-line, not to mention, we were creating pieces, so I had a lot of concerns about how things would turn out. I asked a LOT of questions and she patiently and professionally educated me on the process of piece design, jewel selection, production, and time line of the finished pieces. Lastly, Laura is a joy to work with. She's so positive and upbeat and whether I'm spending a couple of hundred dollars, or thousands of dollars, she treats me the exact same with a high level of professionalism and a welcome client. I highly recommend doing business with Laura.
Pros: Easy to work with, consultative, trustworthy
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