Looking for a Local Jeweler/Silversmith Can anyone recommend a local jeweler or silversmith? I have a ring made by a Torpedo Factory artisan many years ago that needs to be resized. I used to use Towne Silversmith until they closed and I dread the national chains. There has to be someone in the area!
theetaxmancometh replied:
https://www.achikian.com/ I had rings sized at this shop in Vienna off 123. Great shop. Family run. They did the resizing perfectly. Actually one other place turned me away and said they couldn’t do the work on my particular ring. I brought them to achikian and they did it perfectly.
Custom jeweler recommendations? My wife and I picked up a loose stone while travling in Brazil a few years ago. At the time we did not realize that the stone would be the birth stone for my daughter we had a few months ago. We have been meaning to get it done up as some piece of jewelry but can't seem to find someone we like.
Anyone have any recommendations around the area? DC metro area is fine. Doesn't have to be NOVA.
nunzie replied:
Achikian Goldsmiths in Vienna. They do everything in-house, as the owner is a goldsmith. http://achikian.com
High quality Cobbler in NOVA? Preferably in the Fairfax area. One of my favorite pairs of leather bottom dress shoes is in need of new soles and heels. I see "shoe repair" places all over but I don't want to just pick one ever since a tailor messed up my suit... Does anyone know of a cobbler who takes pride in their work and won't perform a poor job?
Id rather not replace my leather bottoms with rubber.
cantwakecarl replied:
I used this guy twice to resurface dancing shoe soles and a for a few repairs. He also carries leatherworking and repair supplies. Good work and I loved his prices: Guarantee Shoe Repair 131 Church Street Northwest Vienna, VA 22180 (703) 938-8881