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Best Places To Get Your Jewelry Cleaned In Minnesota

Jewelry is one of the longest-lasting investments anyone can make. Most families have unique pieces that are treasured and passed down for generations. In order to preserve the memories, jewelers will recommend at least an annual cleaning and inspection to ensure that your rings, necklaces, bracelets and watches remain in good working order and continue to sparkle for many years to come. Below is a sampling of some of the best jewelry stores throughout Minnesota. Whether your intent is to simply maintain your current jewelry or to continue to add to your jewelry box, check out any of these stores for a unique and rewarding experience.
Shopping & Style Cleaning, Chappuis Jewelry
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Chappuis Jewelry
413 Central Ave. N
Faribault, MN  55021
(507) 334-7114
www.chappuisjewelry.com

Price: Free jewelry cleaning while you browse
Hours: Mon to Wed, Fri – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thurs – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A family-owned operation nestled in the historic downtown Faribault shopping district, third-generation owner Nate Chappuis carries on a proud tradition of offering both custom-created jewelry and some of the biggest names in manufactured jewelry. Former owner, Patrick Chappuis (Nate's father), also still comes in on a part-time basis for watch repair and other jewelry consultation. One look around the store will make it clear that this family takes their craft very seriously. You owe it to yourself (and your jewelry) to take a trip down to Faribault to give the Chappuis family a visit.

Shopping & Style Cleaning, Silver Jewelry
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Charlemagne Fine Jewelry
1262 Grand Ave.
Saint Paul, MN  55105
(651) 699-1431
www.charlemagnefinejewelry.com

Price: Free jewelry cleaning while you browse
Hours: Mon to Wed – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thurs – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Charlamagne Fine Jewelry in St. Paul offers a unique shopping experience focused on custom pieces, no matter your budget. Whether you are thrifty college student looking for a unique gift or a professional working with a larger budget, you won't be disappointed. These folks are so certain that you will be amazed by the possibilities, free cleaning services are available while you browse their store. Repair services are also available. Swing by and see what they can come up with for you.

Shopping & Style Cleaning, Rings
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Consumer Direct Jewelers
2575 Fairview Ave. N., Suite 210
Roseville, MN  55113
(651) 628-9944
www.consumerdirectjewelers.com

Price: Free jewelry cleaning while you browse
Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri – 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wed – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Proudly boasting to be one of the only family-owned manufacturers open to the public, Consumer Direct Jewelers in Roseville offers advanced computer-based custom jewelry design and a large selection of completed jewelry for purchase. With "while you wait" repairs available, you can have your jewelry cleaned and back in your hands before you leave the store. Restoration of heirloom jewelry is also available, as well as casting in white or yellow gold. For a different type of jewelry experience, check out Consumer Direct Jewelers in Roseville.

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Shopping & Style Cleaning Gerber Jewelers
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Gerber Jewelers
945 Grand Ave.
Saint Paul, MN  55105
(651) 222-8585
www.gerberongrand.com

Price: Free jewelry cleaning while you browse
Hours: Mon to Sat –10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Gerber on Grand boasts the largest selection of wedding and engagement rings throughout St. Paul. Also offering Swiss watches, rubies, sapphires and emeralds, this shop has a selection that's hard to beat. Gerber Jewelers' in-house professional jewelry designer (and also owner), Rafic, is always more than happy to sit down with you and help craft exactly what you are looking for. Also offering cleaning, in-house repairs and engraving, this is one shop you need to stop in and see for yourself.

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Knox Jewelry
2921 Lyndale Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN  55408
(612) 823-8752
www.knoxjewelers.biz

Price: Free jewelry cleaning while you browse
Hours: Tues,Thurs – 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wed, Fri – 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat –10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Knox Jewelry in Minneapolis is a family-owned and operated business that stands behind its product. They carefully craft each piece in-house, so they are uniquely prepared to maintain and repair any jewelry on location. Their combination of industrial-strength heated ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaners guarantee to offer you a more complete cleaning than any home kit, and jewelry cleaning is always free. Stop and have them take a look at your jewelry to be sure, and be sure to browse their hand-crafted works of art.

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Rich Rein, previously featured in magazines like Midwest Outdoors and Outdoors Weekly as well as a contributor to MyBuckStory.com and covering the Minneapolis fishing scene for Examiner.com, is a Minnesota transplant doing his best to enjoy the state's multitude of fishing opportunities while holding down a career as a software developer by day and a firefighter/EMT by night. His work can be found at Examiner.com.

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