“Beautiful selection and honest and knowledgeable salesperson. I came in looking to sell a piece and was given recommendations on where to get a better price. If I ever need anything this is the first place I will look or ask for advice from.”
“You always go into these establishments cautious, esp if your selling something. You should knw the value of what your selling so your not taken advantage of. Patrick at Brookside Pawn, is very honest, he's not out to take advantage of a seller, esp if the seller is uninformed of what they're selling. Connecticut is a small area to live and work in, u cant expect to have a good name and repeat customers if your don't treat them right, so if u want your transactions to go smoothly and get what you think is a fair or even better then fair deal, then dont hesitate to take a ride to Brookside, def worth the drive, dont bother with any of the other shops you see, most will take what they want, not even say hello, and send u on your way feeling regretful that u didn't go to Brookside in the first place,”
“Incredible place. Stella is a true artist. She's been doing glass for about 48 years now. She's 77 and still going. She also teaches classes if you want to learn the art of stained glass. Amazing place and an amazing women”
“European elegance by master jeweler Mark Salus. Unfortunately, jewelry customers these days have few choices but to work with chain stores, many times selling quality that is subpar.
My sister told me about Mark when looking for an engagement ring to set with a family heirloom diamond. Not only did Mark educate us on the value of the stone but he set the stone in one of his personally designed rings. Everyday I admire the quality of Mark’s craftsmanship and artistry when I wear my ring.
He is such a master jeweler that I had him set a stone in another ring of mine. He showed me my options and explained his recommendations and now have two incredible pieces that I would never have if it weren’t for Mark.
While I waited for a fitting, I read the articles in his shop about his journey to master jeweler and it reminded me that a fellow like Mark are few and far between.
If you’re looking for a drive thru cookie cutter jeweler you’ll not find that here. Make an appointment and he will devote his knowledge and expertise. And if you want a stunning piece of jewelry to purchase or need a repair than you must meet Mark.
Warm, respectful and knowledgeable sums it up!”
“Prom Dress: I WOULD recommend this store to any young lady that is curvy and top heavy.. My daughter was extremely discouraged because she wasn’t successful at other boutiques due to her curves. She found this store online and communicated with them on Instagram (thank you). She made an appointment. The atmosphere is beautiful and welcoming. My daughter had 2 dresses and got a 3rd one “just because”. She liked her 1st dress but the “JUST BECAUSE” dress was the ONE!!! ? We LOVED the color the elegance and how it fit her curvy body. Thank you to the salesperson. She made my daughter feel like a princess. Helped her with the dresses and attentive to our needs. WE ARE DEFINITELY A HAPPY CUSTOMER.. ??”
“Andy repaired my rings after having them cut off my fingers. He was kind, professionally, and very understanding. The rings look better now than they did before their removal! I will recommend him to anyone who needs resizing or maybe a new piece of jewelry to add to their collection.”