Wares Jewelers - Bradenton (FL)

5 /5 Hilda Reyes: I can’t say enough good things about Cole and this amazing family-owned jewelry shop. We brought a few things to repair at the shop, including my partner’s grandfather’s old wedding ring that was missing a stone and they did a phenomenal job. The ring was beautifully restored while still keeping its charm, and now it’s something he can proudly wear and pass down in the future. It’s rare to find such skilled craftsmanship paired with genuinely kind, trustworthy service. Highly recommend supporting this local gem!

1 /5 Brittany Holmes: Working with Wares Jewelers, owner, Bob, has been a total nightmare. We bought an engagement ring from them a few years ago, used our own center diamond and purchased the setting through them, along with two natural diamonds. In addition to two more rings (3 total). Not even a month after getting the ring, the diamond came loose. When we brought it in, Bob said it was “normal wear and tear” and that we should expect to come in every 6 months. That didn’t sit right with us, but we trusted him. Since then, the diamond has continued to come loose every 4–6 months. Every time I brought it in, Bob would just take it to the back and tighten it quickly, no paperwork, no service record, nothing. I wish I had documented every visit, but I didn’t think I needed to. Also, we found out Bob isn’t even a certified gemologist. We submitted the appraisal he gave us to our insurance company (USAA), and they wouldn’t accept it. So now, after all this time and money, we don’t even have proper insurance on the ring. My husband and I aren’t usually the type to leave reviews, but after three years of the same problems and feeling like the blame was put on us, we felt we had to say something. We’re honest people who came in looking for help, and instead we just kept getting the runaround. I feel bad for the new owners, they’re probably going to lose a lot of customers because of Bob’s erratic and unprofessional behavior.

5 /5 Laura Miller: I couldnt be more pleased with the custom design jewelry from Ware’s Jewelers. Everyone at the store is so welcoming and makes you feel like youre a longtime friend. Aydan was instrumental with helping me with designs and was most accommodating when I had him going in circles trying to make up my mind. They are so trustworthy. I have never had any doubts about their integrity. I highly recommend Ware’s Jewelers.

5 /5 Sarif Arnold: Wow!!!! What an impressive business. I went in yesterday to have a necklace fixed. It was a simple fix, just the little O connector that my son breaks more often than not. The second I walked in, I was shocked. This was the busiest jewelry store I have ever seen. They had as many workers as they did customers. And EVERYONE was nice! A man greeted me and told me to step forward to be helped. Another gentleman approached me and asked what I needed. Not only did he fix my son’s necklace, he reinforced it to make it stronger. He then helped me clean the necklace. It was so busy I didn’t get much of a chance to look at the jewelry they had for sale but I did see some beautiful pieces and now want to go back. I’m not sure if they just sell jewelry and fix or they also purchase jewelry because it looked like a customer was doing just that. They know what they are doing. It’s a well oiled machine. Very organized, friendly and I will certainly be back AND recommend this place to everyone! Thank you so much Ware’s Jewelry!

5 /5 Ron Gibson & Jerry Unland: I have been to Wares Jewelers multiple times. On each visit I have been treated as a valued friend. Service is prompt, economical and reliable. They are particularly good at tracking items left in their care. I have complete confidence whenever I leave something with them. They are a great neighborhood resource for shopping and repair of family valuables.