Reader's Choice Awards - Reader's Choice Shopping

POSTED: Monday, Dec. 08, 2008

Best jewelry store: MJB Jewelers

FIRST PLACE

MJB JEWELERS

Location: 1600 Broadway, 734-8230, hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

From the boss: "We truly treat each person individually and give really good customer service. We have a warm, fun environment and people like to come in just to visit. We have a great staff and a great working relationship and people can feel that. Monte (Falen) and I have been in the store together for 12 years. We're not married but everyone thinks we are." Jenny Cobain, manager

Reader rave: "We've been shopping for our jewelry at MJB for years. Their people are friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. We've purchased new jewelry there, had them appraise old jewelry, and even had them fix my wife's wedding ring. We recommend them to any of our friends who are looking for a good, local jeweler." Joel Harris, Laurel

Highlights: Many customers are surprised by the contents of this little house on Broadway when they walk into MJB Jewelers and see cases of jewelry loaded with color and attractive pieces. For 12 years, shoppers at Monte Falen's store have found delightful bijoux, much of it one-of-a-kind.

Searching for the perfect gift? We suggest a peek in the dream case where all the five women on staff place their favorite pieces from the store. Even gift wrap is special here, with beautiful ribbons and bags and a special touch intuited from customer input to make the gift fun and personal.