Gypsy Jewel — Local services in Boulder

Let me preface what I'm about to say with the following: I've purchased A LOT of stuff at this store. Mostly jewelry, for my wife, because she really loves their stuff. But then we decided to branch out and get something different than jewelry. We decided to purchase a quilt. Well, once we got it home we noticed some small stains on it-- and we loved the quilt so much that we probably would have lived with that-- but then we noticed the spot where it was frayed and decided to return it for a refund because a frayed spot will only worsen with time. The owner's daughter was an extremely nasty woman and refused a refund. She said they would only offer store credit and wouldn't be swayed from that position, despite the fact that they sold us a crappy piece of merchandise. Now, in my book-- if you sell something that turns out to be crap and a LOYAL customer who has spent a LOT of money in your store, calls you on it-- you should give them their money back, regardless of whatever policy you're trying to rigidly stick to. Simply because they are a loyal customer. It's simply a good business policy to take care of your loyal customers. Apparently Gypsy Jewel feels differently. So now we're sitting on a $200 store credit for a place neither one of us want to spend any more money at, because of their attitudes. I can't promise that my wife will never shop there again, but I sure as hell will not. So... fair warning to all of you. Inspect anything you buy thoroughly before you give them your hard-earned money. If you don't, you might have to find out why they're called gypsies. Last point to the story-- I wandered into the place a week after the incident to see if they had put the quilt up for sale again. And not only had they put it up for sale again, it was now $275 instead of $200. I guess that alone tells you everything you...

Wander over to the west end of Pearl Street, fortify yourself with a great cup of coffee from Spruce Bakery, then cross the street and enter the portal of Gypsy Jewel. It's a world onto its own, attended by beautiful artistic women who will weave stories about the objects in the store - just ask.

There are gifts there for every budget. I can bring my nieces in, who will happily load their arms up with glass bracelets from India, and the total bill is under $10. Or there are exquisite earrings and necklaces fit for a Maharaja and his wives, scarves of the finest yarns that feel like clouds around one's neck, and hidden little treasures waiting to be discovered - all under the benevolent eyes of a giant Ganesh who sits in the corner. There is even a fine carved swing outside where you can sit and rest before wandering across the street to Piece Love and Chocolate.

Going to Gypsy Jewel is shopping at its most pleasurable. It is a family business, not a faceless retail operation. It is unique to Boulder. The colors, the textures, the unexpected -- to walk into the store, to spend a few extra moments to look around, to talk with the owners, to peek into the cabinets, to try on jewel after jewel -- reminds us of why we love markets. Shopping...

Update! This place INDEED sells fake "semi precious gem stones " I've had numerous pieces taken to a reputable jeweler and was told everything I brought in, was not what it had claimed to be. Incredibly disappointing and more than infuriating. To think of the money that was spent on this junk makes me sick. If you're going to buy "amber" be sure and bring a black light (the easiest and most convenient way to test authenticity). Even the 925 stamps were bogus. Not to mention how inappropriate the owner is but that is a different, awful story of its own. Don't support this "locaĺ" It's all a fraud, she's a fraud. You really can't trust thlll lo 9 bouler

Sells FAKE stones! The amber ring my husband bought me, and paid way too much for, is FAKE! I couldn't believe it. I suggest others get theirs tested. Also, 3 of the 5 rings I purchased, broke within 2 months. I loved this store at first! I hope to bring awareness with this review. I so badly don't want anyone else to spend an exorbitant amount of money on fake stones. I believe in the healing powers of stones and crystals, and never want to believe that someone could be dishonest, that works with such. Please! Spare yourself disappointment and upset and test your pieces...