If you are looking for a hands-on, customized experience where you work with everybody down to the owner, the person crafting your piece, and a support staff that has been there for years helping community members add one of a kind-pieces to their collections then you should work with this family-owned and operated business. No two pieces are the same and if you don't see it on their site they can create it especially for you. With the help of the staff at Bashinski Fine Gems & Jewelry, my husband was able to craft a beautiful, vintage-inspired ring that literally stops people on the street daily. I proudly tell them about how my husband picked it out on his own (with the guidance of the incredible staff) and when we went to pick our wedding bands they added tiny, beautiful details to pull all three rings together. Every time I walk into Bashinski Fine Gems & Jewelry I am reminded of the difference between working with a small business and a large corporation. They remember my name, spend time cleaning my piece and talk about the part they played in picking it out for me. You don't get that kind of service from Tiffanys or Kay Jewelers. Recently my husband completed his service in the military and to commemorate his time he worked with Stephen to find a set of earrings that symbolized that part of our life. Having spent a majority of his active duty time in Africa, Stephen suggested a set of beautiful tanzanite earrings. His knowledge and perfection with the gems he handpicks is incredible. I don't know if I can ever thank the staff at Bashinski Fine Gems and Jewelry enough for the pieces they've added to important moments in my life. This has truly been a 5 star, one of a kind, experience.