While the shop is beautiful and they have unique pieces, Mr. Christopher doesn't want to listen to your wishes. I brought a green opal in to have a setting made so I could have a necklace. I wanted a very basic setting and not a lot of hoopla....this is where I should have gone someplace else and saved myself the INSULT!
Christopher doesn't do simple. Period. In fact, when I took Cinda's advice, and informed him that what he proposed to me was beautiful but not what I wanted, he looked me up and down and informed me, "Well, your a big girl and you need big girl jewelry. A small piece would get lost on your chest." (Ok, I have to admit, I'm not sure he meant 'big girl' as in overweight or 'big girl' I was 22 at the time!)
I was so offended that I 'agreed' with him and made some lame excuese to get out of the store. I stated that I would return later that week to pay for 'his' design. I made sure I took my opal with me and I have never been back. In fact, I called later that week and told his associate to take me off their mailing list because I would NEVER financially support him again with my business.
It's unfortunate really. I love his opals!