I just got engaged to my girlfriend, and we found a fantastic engagement ring at Claude Morady. We had heard good reviews online, but when we went to the address, it was an office building. We were a little confused, but proceeded on and ultimately found the best, most relaxed, most comfortable jewelry shopping experience I ever could have imagined. Claude used to have a storefront as part of Antiquarius, which apparently burned down not too long ago. This was all news to me, as I knew nothing about jewelry before deciding to propose to my girlfriend. Anyway, he has set up shop in an office, down the hall from medical doctors, dentists, and business people. The end result is that you get 100% personal attention without the hullabaloo of a chic-chic store. My girlfriend and I sat down at Claude's desk and leisurely explored the great variety of engagement rings he had. He and his wife were very personable and friendly and there was no sales pressure at all. We had been to a couple other jewelry stores and although both had very nice sales staffs, neither could compare to the unique experience you get at Claude's! It felt like spending time with a neighbor who happens to have a nice jewelry collection. The whole process was smooth and enjoyable and we ended up with a fantastic ring at a very reasonable price. We love Claude (and Jen)! We'll be back for our wedding bands in a couple months!
Pros: Intimate, personable, wonderfully different shopping experience. 2 hours free parking in a lot 1 block East on Brighton Way if entering before 6.
Cons: Unusual location at first, but this ""con"" actually turns out to be a great thing in the end!
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