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Aide-mémoire Jewelry

Aide-mémoire Jewelry

Seattle, WA
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    Dani Sent on 10/17/2020
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    Lovely, ethical jeweler

    The folks at Aide Memoire helped my fiance and I select the perfect wedding bands (even over video, during quarantine!). They really know their craft and not only offer several great styles but are also open to custom work with many different metals, stones, etc. The price point is extremely reasonable for the quality of work as well. Highly recommend!
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    Kelly R. Sent on 08/30/2022
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    Beautiful Wedding Bands

    I ordered a men’s wedding ring from Aide-mémoire in the spring and couldn’t be happier with my purchase. My wife and I went into the shop beforehand to discuss ring options, and the staff was very informative and easy to work with. There was no pressure to buy anything and they were more than happy to let us think more about the ring options before we purchased. We love how eco-friendly their products are while also being affordable and high-quality. 10/10 recommend this place to others!
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    Ln Sent on 12/27/2021
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    Fantastic customer service and high quality jewelry

    Fantastic customer service and high quality jewelry. My never ending questions were answered quickly and politely with great feedback and suggestions. Aide-Memoire's jewelry is beautifully designed, from simple and classic to customized and unique. I'm thrilled to support a small business that focuses on recycled and ethical jewelry.
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    Olivia Sent on 07/11/2018
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    Earlier this year my partner and I started doing on research on engagement rings and after doing lots of looking around Aide Memoire really stood out to us. We met with Alaina in the spring and did not really know what to expect since neither of us has purchased jewelry before. When we arrived at the shop, it was cozy and tucked in a small building. Alaina let us into a bright and well-decorated room and offered us some chocolate peanut butter cups. Throughout our appointment, she was friendly, knowledgeable and kind. We had a truly wonderful experience and ended up with a ring that not only fits my style and what I had been hoping for but was in our budget, is woman owned, environmentally and socially conscious and the ring constantly gets compliments! We cannot wait to go back to get our wedding bands made early next year. If you are looking for a personal and local experience when you are ring or other jewelry shopping, this is your spot.
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    Lauren M. Sent on 04/11/2019
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    You should use Aide-memoire !

    My partner and I love supporting local artists, because they tend to care more about fair-trade and sustainable products. We came across Aide-memoire after doing some research for wedding ring options in Seattle, and were sold when we read about Aran's commitment to ethical jewelry. This was truly a fabulous experience from beginning to end, and we couldn't be happier with the rings that we have now. Even though I opted for a more simple engagement ring and wedding band, I was so thankful for the amount of options there were to pick from!
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    Sara Sent on 07/14/2018
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    We are are so pleased with the wedding band we purchased and, just as importantly, the process of purchasing it. My fiance chose the wood textured wedding band, which is unique and stunning! Alaina was great to work with and we love knowing the ring was handmade by Aran. Their company philosophy aligns with our values, which made us feel even more confident in the purchase. The process took less time than was quoted and we were very pleased with that, too. Thank you for a great ring-purchasing experience! We highly recommend this business!
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    Ezra Sent on 12/29/2016
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    I was interested in one of Aide-memoire's rings but I live too far from Seattle to dream of getting there to try it on. So, I emailed and was told that they could send a sample to me. In wearing it around the house, I discovered that I actually liked the look of the back of the ring better than the ring itself. I asked Aran if she could do that and she said yes. So, for a very reasonable price, I have a custom ring I like. Aran and Alaina went out of their way to make sure I got my ring in time for my engagement party as well. Thanks!
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    Nora Sent on 04/09/2018
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    We discovered Aide-Memoire after looking for a local jewelry maker in Seattle, where my partner is from. We were immediately smitten with the beautiful designs they had, and knew we had to drop in to see if they were just as gorgeous in real life. From the moment we arrived at the shop we felt so special and taken care of. Alaina was super helpful and let us try on so many different rings and styles until we could find the perfect fit for us both. She graciously answered our many questions over email and ensured that we were getting exactly what we wanted. When the rings arrived in the mail, we were completely smitten! We are over the moon with our rings and love them both so much. They're unique and classic at the same time, and uphold all the values we hold dear when shopping for jewelry (eco-friendly, conflict-free, etc.). Most importantly, they are stunningly beautiful! If you're looking for wedding rings and are in Seattle to try some on, make sure you check out Aide-Memoire.
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    Ray Sent on 07/08/2017
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    Simply stated, my experience with Aide-Memoire was absolutely wonderful: I have a bespoke work of art that I can wear everyday, and the Aide-Memoire customer service and value were impeccable. I found Aide-Memoire because I was determined to choose a source for conflict-free, sustainable wedding rings, and I am convinced that I found the best one. I had some ideas about customized rings that I shared with Alaina at Aide-Memoire, and with her help we customized a ring I love at a very reasonable cost. In fact, I am not located near Washington and we did the entire transaction via email. I tried on their test rings to get the correct sizing and had my ring resized before it was finished. If you can go to their Seattle studio, all the better, but it was not necessary for me. My fiancee and I also have worked with the jeweler that is the big player in conflict-free wedding rings (initials B.E.), and, hands-down, Aide-memoire is better in terms of eco-consciousness, *price*, and artistic design subtlety. From direct experience, I can also say that Aide-memoire is also more accommodating with regard to customizations. I customized my ring substantially to remind me of my wonderful fiancee, and this beautiful result I now have will be a happy reminder.
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    Hannah D. Sent on 02/09/2019
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    Beautiful jewelry

    We were delighted to have Aide-mémoire Jewelry craft our wedding rings and to support this woman-owned business. We made two visits to their shop in Seattle, during which they worked with us to discern the type of metal and style of ring design that would be best for each of us. The results were just what we had hoped for. We’re proud to wear our wedding rings every day!
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    Tess Sent on 10/05/2016
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    We ordered our wedding rings from this vendor, because they had the best selection of simple, modern bands in a variety of metals and finishes. We also appreciated that they use recycled metal. Our rings arrived ahead of schedule and just as described - we can't wait to wear them!
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    Janelle S. Sent on 11/12/2018
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    One of a kind ring!

    Aran’s designs are like no other. my husband lost his first band & we spent months looking for the right replacement. Finally we found Aide Memoire and we ordered my husband’s ring, an Ancient textured band, after a consult in their adorable studio in Wallingford. He couldn’t be happier with the ring. It fits to perfection and looks custom, but with an affordable price tag. The whole process was so intimate and each interaction handled with care and attention to detail. We will definitely work with her on future jewelry purchases and couldn’t recommend the experience and product highly enough. Thanks Aran!
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    Gage Sent on 12/03/2015
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    My mother gave me a diamond (formerly my great-grandma's) to use when I proposed to my , then, girlfriend . My girlfriend found Aide-memoire on etsy and immediately fell in love with Aran's work. After I proposed with the tab from a beer can, we set up a consultation with Aran at her studio in Wallingford. From the beginning we were impressed by Aran's commitment to her values (which we align with), from the use of recycled precious metals and gems to the sustainable, fair trade sourcing of diamonds. After working with Aran to come up with a design proposal, I handed over the diamond and received a fair-priced quote within the week.
    I picked up the finished ring 5-days ahead of schedule. When I first saw it, it brought tears to my eyes. The ring was everything we ever wanted. Because it was finished early , I was even able to surprise my fiance by re-proposing (with a ring this time)! I can not recommend Aran highly enough. We are setting another consultation up with her in the near future to pick out our wedding bands! Thank you Aide-memoire!
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    I'm incredibly happy with the spectacular original engagement ring that Aide-Memoire created for me! They were a joy to communicate with, and their website is extremely informative and engaging. They worked with me to create a gorgeous custom engagement ring that my fiancee absolutely loves. I'm especially pleased with their emphasis on environmental stewardship and equal rights. Highly recommended!
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    My fiance and i went non traditional with him proposing without a ring so I got to pick my engagement ring. I first saw Aran's rings on Etsy and LOVED her style, and was even happier that she was local to Seattle! i was specifically looking for a small simple engagement ring with a non-diamond stone; while I liked that she used recycled diamonds, i more liked that she had plenty of other gems and lab made stones. I was able to find the style I wanted and also fell in love with a unique wedding band. She was fantastic to work with, her and her assistant answered emails very promptly and were thorough with answering questions, for an online vendor they definitely made me feel confident about buying something without trying it on or seeing it in person . She agreed to make both rings as a set and they arrived exactly within the quoted time. Im beyond thrilled with how they turned out! My finace was impressed as well and we ended up getting his ring from her as well. She now has a studio space so we were able to make an appointment for a consult sinces shes in our area. Shes even more awesome in person and she really knows her stuff. She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, she didnt try and push any particular thing onto us and was very helpful to my fiance who had very little idea of what he wanted.
    I cannot recommend her enough!
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    Jennifer Sent on 08/18/2017
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    I can not speak highly enough about Aran and her team. Having had her previously create my husband and my wedding bands, and being very pleased with her work, I asked Aran to take on a big custom project. She reset 15 of my late mother's diamonds (one solitaire stone and 13 small stones) into three rings and 8 necklaces, one of each for her daughters and nieces. Each of the rings and necklaces came out beautifully. The quality is outstanding. Aran and Alaina were such a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process. I had a personal video consult with Aran, after which she created drawings of exactly what I wanted and gave so many options for each piece. Alaina helped me get the stones insured and shipped. Overall communication was exceptional. Aran was able to create exactly what I wanted and I can not be more grateful. I recommend her 100%.
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    Chris Sent on 09/20/2015
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    For our recent wedding anniversary we worked with Aran at Aide-mémoire to reshape our original engagement bands into new rings. My wife had a clear vision of what she wanted, I was flexible and only had a vague idea. We provided pictures of rings we liked, she offered input and helped us make a decision. In the end we were both really happy with the result as Aran exceeded our expectations with a beautiful set of rings. On top of that the process of setting appointments was easy and she was great to work with. The price was extremely reasonable for what she produced. We couldn't be happier with the experience.
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    Rebeccah L. Sent on 10/20/2018
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    Local, Eco-Friendly, Gorgeous!

    We decided we wanted locally, ethically made rings at a reasonable price. I was enamored with their website, and the pieces were even more alluring in person. Every interaction, they were courteous and responsive. The physical business is inconspicuous and somewhat difficult to find. We asked a neighboring business and they didn't even know there was a jewelry maker nearby! My husband and I both have simple, rose gold wood-textured wedding rings. They are beautiful, comfortable, durable, and - above all - unique. I feel they truly capture our story. I've told my husband that I want any future jewelry to come from Aide Memoire!
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    My fiancee and I absolutely love our wedding rings made by Aran of Aide-mémoire jewelry. We knew we wanted something simple but beautiful, as well as eco-friendly. She made the selection process easy and fun, as both of us were on the fence about some features. We could not be happier with the final product. I would highly recommend Aide-mémoire to other brides and grooms who appreciate the artistry of Aran's unique rings.
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    Sara Sent on 01/30/2014
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    We now have the perfect ring for my husband: a charming rustic, hammered palladium ring (gorgeous!). Well-made and beautiful. Artist/seller was awesome to work with.
    Promptly communicated timeline for completion (and it was ready early!). Timely with back-and-forth emails. Worked with me (then my husband) to get the ring the perfect size and engraved. Again, absolutely beautiful! Truly produces a quality product!
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