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Who We Are...
 
We specialize in personalized customer service and excel in FUN! In fact, if you don't have FUN! shopping in our store and giggle out loud at least once, please let us know...we'll try harder!
 
Our store is always eclectic (We search the world over...!), often quirky (Yeah, baby!), usually fun (Woohoo!), and constantly changing (What's new, pussy cat?)...so we hope you will return often to see what's new and fun and quirky!!
 
Please check our FAQs' link on our homepage for lots of helpful info! Feel free to use our "Contact Us" page link or email us direct at Mary@gemsandknots.com if you have any questions! Thanks for stopping by! (Mary & Jim)
 
What Our Customers Are Saying....
 
"Just wanted to let you know that I found my lovely vintage Swarovski squirrel in the mailbox today. She's beautiful! Thanks so much for getting it to me so quickly. I can't wait to create something with her, for myself! LOL!" - Sabrina
 
"Just a short note to say thanks for the great service. The little glass cameo was perfect. Thanks again!" -Dave
 
"Thank you for your refund on my shipping.  I was so impressed and touched by your honesty.  It is so rare to see these days.  Particularly in business." - Jane
 
 "I received my order and Love, LOVE, LOVE your items! I absolutely adore the chicklet beads!!! Thank you for getting my order to me so quickly. Love your products! I told my friend about your website and I'm sure she will be ordering from you also. I will definitely be ordering from you again. Thank you!" - Heidi
 
"Ooooo...went to your website. You do have an eye for the unusual and since I've usually gone by the beat of a different drummer, it works for me!! Your site is professional but your descriptions are what reel us in and capture your attention. In what can be a very non-personal experience shopping on the internet, you make purchasing a more personal experience and, in my book, that makes for a top notch salesperson! I will be sure to register as I know I'll be back. In my quick look, I saw some things that were just begging to be put into my shopping cart!" - Kathleen
 
"Hello! I just wanted to say that I received my order today and I loved it! The beads I ordered are beautiful, and the special little surprises and special touches in my package were adorable! I love your attention to detail. You clearly love beads more than anyone I have ever met! Many thanks!" - Kate
 
"I just wanted to send you a quick thank you. I just recently purchased 12 of your seahorses in pink, purple, green, and blue. There are being used as weights on bookmarkers. I am part of a book club that recently read 'A Seahorse in the Thames' and I wanted to make something useful as a reminder of the book! These worked beautifully! I can't stop looking at it and can't wait to take them to the next meeting to hand them out. Thank you for offering such a wonderful product!" - Nancy
 
"I just wanted to tell you how much I like your site. Your shipping policy and the fact that it was clear and easily located made a big difference in my decision to order, as did your 'About Us' page. Your prices and your awesome selection are the reason I'll mention your site to my friends. Thank you! You are definitely getting 'bookmarked'!!" - Betsy
 
"Hello, Mary! I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I received the moon, art nouveau woman, and purple flower buttons, along with the strand of beads. They are all just wonderful and I love them! I also wanted to take the time to thank you for the wonderful extra 'goodies' you include with the orders. It's this type of gesture that really makes repeat customers! I have been in the jewelry making and crocheting/felting business for awhile now and can count on one hand the number of people I've purchased items from that go 'that extra step'...and you are one of them! Best regards!" - Kat
 
"Just received all my lovely beads. Very happy! Thanks for the prompt delivery! I am glad I found your site and will definitely be a return customer once I have exhausted this supply." - Rhonda
 
"I received the beads today and they are gorgeous! Thank you for the extras. I will be buying from you again in the future, but probably from your website as you offer more there. Thank you again!" - Kim
 
"I received my order this week and wanted to thank you for the gifts included. They were a lovely surprise! And the flower beads were all that I had hoped for. Thank you again!" - Mary W
 
"I just wanted to thank you for the dragonfly charm you sent me with my coral moon face button. You are one of the nicest sellers I have had the pleasure of doing business with. I appreciate your kindness in this day and age." - Betina
 
"Just want to say many thanks. Your beads are beautiful. Didn't expect them sooo nice and the shipping was fast also. I will be buying more from you. Thanks again!" - Linda