Gilt
Portland, OR 97210-3211
Phone: (503) 226-0629
- Best of Citysearch:
- Vintage/Thrift Shop 2008, Jewelry 2007, Jewelry 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11:30am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Message from Gilt
Vintage jewelry, estate engagement rings, and artisan creations
- Unique Engagement Rings
- Local Artisan Jewelry
- Fine Vintage Costume Jewelry
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Editorial Review for Gilt – by Bevyn Rowland
In Short
Because it deals solely in vintage jewelry, Gilt has established itself as the place to go for couples who want to represent their love with something a little less mainstream. All rings date from Victorian (1880) to Depression era (1940), so customers are sure to get a ring with a style and past that no one has. The staff offers useful advice without being pushy.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoRings generally range from $200 to $10,000. An outside firm appraises each one, and most are sold below the assessed value--the appraisal and sales prices are clearly marked on each ring.
User Reviews for Gilt
04/19/2008 Posted by dsauce
I've been a fan of Gilt for nearly 10 years...even back in high school. Everyone there has always been so welcoming and down to earth, over the years they have become my favorite place for unique treasures. I was searching for a engagement ring and I knew Gilt would be the perfect place. It just had to be vintage. Not only because they are unique, beautifully handmade, and share a bit of history... also because it is the "green" way to go...conflict free hand cut diamonds and recycled too. After months of searching alas it arrived at Gilt! Unfortunately I was without my partner...drat! The girls wrote the ring's specifics down for me and kindly warned me that rings go fast. I took the card home to my now fiance and he said we'd go back the next afternoon. We did. MY ring was gone! I eventually got over it. I continued to visit knowing that something equally amazing would come through. Three months later I was proposed to. Guess what was inside the little red heart-shaped box? MY ring! The original one that I saw....Edwardian, platinum filigree, and Old European cut diamond! My tricky guy called them immediately and secretively purchased the ring! The whole experience has been fabulous and the surprise was absolutely perfect! I loved Gilt before and now I love them even more.
Pros: Unique, variety, affordable to all budgets, kind, helpful
Cons: None!
04/19/2008 Posted by nuitetjour
The owner Paula and the girls Jesse and Carley are incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and are never pushy. They have a large selection but will help you find the piece that's perfect for you, with a quality unrivaled in Portland. Though I do not have a large collection of jewelry, I do take pride in the pieces I have, all of which have been purchased from Gilt. Being a college student I appreciate the variety in their collection which always includes something in my budget. I give all of my closest friends gifts from Gilt and they never fail to impress. Not only do I recommend Gilt for gifts and personal pleasure, but I wouldn't be surprised if you became a lifelong fan as I have. Not only do they have a beautiful selection of estate pieces, their support of local artists does not go unnoticed, the upstairs features many independent artists. Make sure to strike up a conversation with the girls in the shop, they really are the one in a million types.
Pros: friendly, knowledgeable, unique, location, atmosphere.
Cons: none.
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