Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We started Metal Art Studio Fine Jewelry in 1990
What is your primary product or service?
Designer jewelry, custom jewelry design, and expert jewelry repair
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
1. We carry amazing designer jewelry from $100
2. We design and create in-house. Our clients have input opportunities at every stage, guaranteeing the end product is personal and meaningful.
3. We have expert jewelers who repair, refinish, or rebuild on site. In fact, you can see their workbenches from the front of the store.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location. Keeping our store this size allows us to give you the best customer service.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We're in downtown Grand Rapids on Monroe Avenue (1 mile north of Devos Place)
What type of payments do you accept?
Master Card, Visa, Discover, cash, check, old jewelry and gold
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Carol Wagen and Scott Carey co-own and run Metal Art Studio.
What are your hours of operation?
Tu-Fr 10-5, Sat 12-4, and by appointment
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
There is no higher compliment than a referral. I love it when a person comes in my store and says they were sent here by another happy customer.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"You know a design is good when you want to lick it."
Steve Jobs