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A little Abby's history...

John and Diane Carom started Abby's at his mother's kitchen table in 1983 with a $400 investment, first selling gold jewelry to family friends and co-workers at their offices and homes.

In 1985 with more an "old world" customer satisfaction philosophy, John opened the doors of Abby's Gold and Gems with humble beginnings.

The business grew slowly into a full-service jewelry store, progressive in its efforts and maintaining an emphasis on high quality and customer satisfaction.

Abby's has become a destination for over 23,000 customers since its move to 197 Morgantown Street in Uniontown in 1989.

Since its inception Abby's has remained a family operation run by husband and wife with daughter and son, sisters, nieces and nephews, helping all along the way.

Plus we have great affiliations...

Abby's is a proud member of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce.

Abby's belongs to the prestigious Jewelers of America (JA) and adheres to JA; code of Professional Practices.

Abby's has employers with Certifications from the Gemological Institute of America's distance learning program.

Abby's has been a member of the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) since 1997. IJO conducts two national conferences each year for cooperative training and education. Abby's always attends with multiple employers for their education and training.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following services do you offer?

Appraisal
Cleaning
Diamond Certification
Payment Plans
Ring Sizing
Shipping
Stone Upgrades
Warranties

What kind of jewelry do you offer?

Antique Engagement Rings
Antique Wedding Bands
Costume Accessories
Custom Accessories
Custom Engagement Rings
Custom Wedding Bands
Designer Accessories
Designer Engagement Rings
Designer Wedding Bands

What is your average turnaround time for an engagement ring?

3-4 weeks

Reviews of Abby's Gold and Gems

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Joy Sent on 02/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We can't say enough wonderful things about Abby's. John, Diane, Danette, and staff always go above and beyond for us. Abby's is family owned and operated and that is exactly the treatment you get. Every time we go in there we get treated like family. John went out of his way to make sure that my engagement ring was everything I had dreamed it would be. Our wedding rings were equally as special. We have and will continue to recommend Abby's to everyone we know. Any guy that is looking to propose to the love of his life, we recommend going to Abby's for that perfect engagement ring, as well as your wedding rings. You will be glad you did. We are so lucky to be a part of the Abby's family.
Joy and Mark King
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User2408771 Sent on 03/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Couldn't possibly say enough great things about John and his staff at Abby's. After visiting a couple chain jewelers in search of the perfect engagement ring, I just could not settle on a design that I fell in love with or service that made me want to go back and work with. After visiting Abby's for a half hour..I knew exactly what I loved and had all my options displayed to me. It's amazing how many variations of a similar style are available. Everyone is so professional but yet you leave there feeling as though you just made several friends. All the employees genuinely care and value your opinion. After going to look, my boyfriend (now fiance!) said, "I can't believe we wasted our time going anywhere else." We couldn't be happier with the experience...or my ring!! :)
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Alexandra Sent on 02/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
After getting the "okay" from my now fiancé, then boyfriend, to start looking at engagement rings, I knew that I wouldn't trust anyone other than John Carom and the staff at Abby's Gold and Gems. John not only was professional and courteous, but he also demonstrated his expansive knowledge of jewelry and gems by educating me about the wide range of selections. I went in looking for something a little different, but still timeless and that is exactly what John put together. We discussed colored diamonds and non-diamond center stones, and how to set these in a ring so that they would be the focus. Soon after my appointment with John, my fiancé went to discuss the options with him, and he raved about the professionalism, expertise, and the quality of service, as well as quality of the jewelry. John put together the perfect custom designed ring for me, but the service did not end there! After my fiancé proposed, John asked for me to come back in with the ring so that he could then explain to me how to care for my new precious piece of jewelry. We were both completely satisfied with our experience and could not imagine going anywhere else!
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User1795206 Sent on 09/04/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My Husband not only bought my engagement ring from Abby's, but with their help, he also designed it. It is beautiful and exactly what we both wanted. After getting engaged, I met with the owner so we could meet and he could see how the ring fit and teach me how to clean it. During that first meeting, we also received a gift bag full of coupons and deals, and a bracelet (which I actually wore during the wedding). Everyone at Abby's is courteous and friendly and they do a GREAT job at getting to know their customers. Beyond that, they are punctual with everything they do. We had our wedding bands engraved and my engagement ring resized, and both times the rings came back sooner than we were originally expecting. Their work is beautiful and you always leave with what suits you best. I would highly recommend Abby's Gold and Gems to everyone I meet. I can't wait to continue my business with them in the future!
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Ryan Sent on 04/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I was very impressed with my experience at Abby's. John went over and above my expectations and was extremely accommodating. I worked with John to have my fiancee's grandmothers ring "revamped" and was blown away by the high quality of work that was performed. No detail was left untouched. I highly recommend Abby's!!
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Liz Sent on 11/14/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I could not say enough wonderful things about Abby's! John and all his staff are trustworthy, friendly and makes us feel like their only customer every time we walk into their store. Their attention to their customers is like none other. When we first met with John he explained everything we would need or want to know about diamonds and was very open with us about understanding our budget. I would highly recommend Abby's to anyone that is looking for excellent customer service, a trustworthy store and beautiful jewerly.
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Lindsay Sent on 08/08/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Abby's Gold and Gems provided and continues to provide my fiance, Travis and I, with so much kindness and support during his pursuit for the perfect engagement ring. This family owned business will forever be in our hearts for the measures that they took to meet his many requests, and mine. The staff catered to the women of our families who assisted Travis during this wonderful event and they are still moving mountains to produce the wedding bands of our dreams. Because of the impact that Abby's had on Travis during this experience, he is absolutely positive that his future purchases will be from John and his phenomenal staff. Abby's- Thank you so much for such amazing service, exquisite quality, and the profound memories that changed all of our lives forever.
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Jennifer Sent on 08/04/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The entire staff at Abby's was absolutely amazing during the entire process of shopping for my perfect engagement ring. I went there with several (very different) ideas in mind and they spent countless hours helping me search for my perfect ring. Not only did they help me with the stock in store, but also with looking through catalogs, possibly creating a ring, and contacted me when an estate ring that I may like came into the store. I ended up choosing a classic emerald cut with baguettes. Abby's provides excellent quality jewelry and is very fairly priced. I definitely recommend them and will return for future purchases.
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Keven Sent on 05/15/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Abby's Gold and Gems is a phenomenal establishment! I have been a customer at Abby's for numerous years and have purchased many items from them. I have received nothing but exceptional service from John and his extremely professional staff. They have always gone above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction as a customer. I recently purchased an engagement ring and wedding ring from Abby's. It was a wonderful experience. John and Wendy provided me with a lot of information regarding diamond quality (clarity and color), diamond cut and also the many different ring settings. They wanted to be sure that I was educated on the subject before I made my decision. I felt like they had my best interest in mind while helping me to choose the perfect ring for my fiancée. I would highly recommend John and his staff at Abby's Gold and Gems, not only for your wedding and engagement rings, but for all of your jewelry purchases! I have no doubt that you too will be completely satisfied!
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Kimberley Sent on 05/11/2013
5 out of 5 rating
BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE JEWELRY AT GREAT PRICES! AFTER YOUR PURCHASE THEY SEND YOU A PERSONAL HAND WRITTEN NOTE. THEY ALSO SEND DICOUNT POSTCARDS. I WILL BE GOING BACK. NO COMPLAINTS FROM ME.
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