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Gilger Designs

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👍👍 From marriage twenty years ago to our final installment Above & Beyond our wildest dreams. Design uniquely exquisite. I LOVE every ring Gilger's placed on our five fingers. We think of you daily! People often mention ring, Gilger, process,


Address

236 Main St, Ames, IA 50010

Website

www.gilgerdesigns.com

Contact

(515) 232-0678

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (40 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 4 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM

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  • 5/5 Stephanie J. B. 3 years ago on Google
    From marriage twenty years ago to our final installment Above & Beyond our wildest dreams. Design uniquely exquisite. I LOVE every ring Gilger's placed on our five fingers. We think of you daily!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abigail R. 1 year ago on Google
    Gilger is an absolutely AMAZING family-owned business. We had both of our wedding rings custom-made from them, and they offered creative design suggestions, reasonable pricing, and friendly care and warmth throughout the process. The rings they made are absolutely stunning! We stop back in here all the time to catch up, discuss our love of rocks, and get our rings cleaned. I couldn't be happier with our choice. Consider supporting this sweet, talented family :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cassie M. 3 years ago on Google
    I had been dreaming up an idea for my mother's ring & Gilger Designs did amazing work making that dream come to life!! I'm completely obsessed & had so much fun with the process!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Austin H. 4 years ago on Google
    I worked with all the wonderful people at Gilger to have a custom engagement/wedding ring designed. They were all so helpful in the process and willing to work with my ideas, wants, and budget. You will feel very supported and cared about during your time there, it’s almost like working with family. I can’t say enough good things about them and I plan to go back for any jewelry needs in the future!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zac R. 3 years ago on Google
    A friend recommended Gilger and I had an engagement ring designed and made there and the process was so much easier than I would have imagined. It seemed like it would be overwhelming, and Justin made the process simple. So easy to work with. They’re very talented artists/jewelers. “She said yes by the way* And we also had our wedding bands made there and were very pleased with the results!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan R. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for an engagement ring. My now fiance had a rough idea of what she wanted. Justin turned that rough idea into a masterpiece. My fiance can't stop talking about her ring. She loves it (and I think it looks amazing too).

  • 5/5 Macen Van A. 1 year ago on Google
    The entire staff at Gilger Designs is very friendly and accommodating. They are extremely knowledgeable and are able to communicate the history and methodology of jewelry making to a layman. They were able to turn my idea into a reality and explain the process along the way. If you need anything simple to ornate, they are capable and willing to make it happen for you.

  • 4/5 Caitlin P. 1 year ago on Google
    I went after a recommendation from my mother-in-law who had a necklace made here and had a good experience. To be honest, my initial experience was frustrating. Their communication after I stopped in to have a mother’s ring designed / quoted was non-existent unless I called to check in (which I had to do multiple times). After a 2-3 weeks of trying to get information I had almost given up. I am glad I didn’t have to as they ended up reaching out and really pulled through. After they got the design started and a few adjustments made per my request- their turn around time was fast and the quality of their work is amazing! I would like to think that maybe my initial experience was bad timing as I know this is a family owned business and during the process they had a few people out unexpectedly. Even with my initial frustration I am glad it worked out they made my ring. Not only is it beautiful but it is a one of a kind handcrafted piece that was half the price of their competitors. Their prices are so much better, that I ended up buying a gold chain for a pendant I have which was also half the cost of their competitors. I will be using Gilger again for future jewelry needs. To be honest if it were not for the initial Communication I would have given a 5 star rating.

  • 4/5 soeyesays 2 years ago on Google
    I'm a regular guy; but, I did recognize the significance of my upcoming silver wedding anniversary. These sweet people helped me find something simple, yet quite stunning. My purchase was wrapped with kindness and gratitude. Gilger's hometown staff made me feel right at home. I'm grateful they made what might have been drudgery into a blessing.

  • 5/5 Laurel C S. 1 year ago on Google
    I asked for a replica to be made of a ring that held great sentimental value for me, but that was damaged and I wanted a different size. Justin did an amazing job recreating the ring for me and I'm very happy with it! I would absolutely recommend Gilger Designs!


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    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Repair services
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
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    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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