Yankee Goldsmiths — Local services in Newport

I have not a lot of good things to say about this store. Scott is a nice guy, does good work, and is honest. However, I used to be friends with Rusty and know a lot more about the negatives of this store than I am willing to write publicly. One thing I can say is that you get what you pay for. The silver jewelry tarnishes FAST because it is not finished properly. I have seen silver purchased from here looking horribly tarnished in just a few weeks while silver from another independent jeweler looked great for years. Both stored and used similarly (until the Yankee Goldsmith piece looked too bad to be worn). Avoid this store and buy somewhere else. There are plenty of good independent Jewelers in the area that will do right by you and...

Rusty! My ring is absolutely beyond perfection!!! Thank you so very, very much! What a treasure I will have for the rest of my life... not to mention for whoever inherits it when i leave this ol' world! For those reading, please ignore my ugly old hand and look at Rusty's craftsmanship! I trusted him with my late parents' wedding rings as well as my own band, and my dearest cousin's diamonds earrings (which I inherited) and THIS is what he created for me! Forever I will be grateful to this talented goldsmith! Rusty, Joy, & Scott are truly worthy of your trust and a pleasure to work with! Do not ever hesitate to walk through the doors of their business in Newport Maine. I'm sure you will be very...

Good Afternoon, I want to share a wonderful story with you. My Mother passed away a couple days ago, She left me a diamond ring that she treasured. I brought this said ring to Yankee Goldsmith in Newport to get sized. They were so super understanding not only did they have it done the next day, but they cleaned and buffed it. It's so beautiful, I cried with gladness. Thanks to Yankee Goldsmith this is my treasure. Love you guys. Stay...