Bartel Jewelers

Fabulous! The owners are great, the prices are amazing and the quality of the pieces is superb!
You can’t go wrong visiting this store for any of your jewelry purchasing or alternation needs.
Worth dropping in for a visit just to be amazed.

I’m glad that I get to be the first re review, as I’m a HUGE fan of this place. Also listed as Bartel’s Gallery in the phone book, this is a quaint family owned Jewelry and Antique shop in Frontenac on the other side of Clayton from the main plaza, in Le Château village. The owner’s son Mark is the main contact at the site, and he’s fantastic to work with.
There is no pressure, and no question too stupid, which is a big deal for being a young person that knows NOTHING about jewelry. I went in on the referral of a friend to look at buying my engagement ring, and was instantly greeted with a no pressure sales attitude. A few Logistics notes for you:
1.) It’s primarily an antique shop with antique (very unique) jewelry throughout the shop. It’s not your standard 15 glass lit case store with a bajillion options.
2.) While Mark and his store have GREAT options, it’s more of a «I’ve got an idea, now go make it or find it» kind of shop. I would suggest getting ideas elsewhere if you have a specific piece, and then take it to him and he’ll make it better.
3.) I wouldn’t call this a buy same day you shop location, definitely give yourself some time to look.
Mark is a great guy, instantly understanding how important jewelry purchases can be. He doesn’t expect anything out of his customers, and it always up front and honest about quality of his own pieces as well as some industry knowledge of other main stream and local shops
I will buy all my jewelry from Mark. My wife loved her custom engagement and wedding ring, and everytime we go in she sees something else (go figure) she wants. If you’re looking for specific items in the antique line Mark will either have it or find it for you through his extensive contacts. Be sure to go in and see him. Hours are Monday — Friday during normal business times. If he’s not in when you get there he’ll be back soon usually bringing back some great new items. I’ve been made a fan of small boutique jewelers as opposed to those Sam’s Club locations like Shane Co. and Jared. One stop in and you’ll think the same thing.