Gold & Gems has been in business since 2008, owned by Elena Gyoerkoe. After attending school with GIA for my gemology certification in 2005, I originally started out buying and selling small collectibles and jewelry on eBay from estate sales and yard sales. During the gold party craze, I was able to collect some beautiful estate pieces. I was elated to later discover Etsy, as I felt the buyers were more appreciative of the jewelry I had to offer. In 2011, my family moved to the small town of Rutherfordton, NC where I opened a small storefront in the heart of the downtown Historic District of Rutherfordton where we DBA as Lani's Hidden Treasures Consignment Boutique. Small town like is a lot different from the Miami, Charlotte and Anaheim cities where I previously lived, but the people sure are friendlier! I enjoy meeting and talking with my customers. Many of them feel like family since they visit so often and have watch my children grow up in my shop since they spend a lot of time with me as I work when they are not in school. My daughter has been with me at my shop ever since she was born, so many of my customers come to visit her as she seems to have become the shop "mascot".
In addition to my jewelry in my shop, I also carry children's clothing, ladies clothing, shoes & gowns, vintage and antique collectibles, designer purses and accessories, and NOS vintage buttons. I have a little bit of something for everyone. I do have another Etsy shop called BeyondTheButtons with a sample of the buttons that I have.
I enjoy what I do and enjoy sharing my finds with those who can appreciate them.
Above, you will find pictures of my shop including pictures of jewelry that I have not yet listed on Etsy since there is so much. If you see anything that catches your eye in the pictures, please do not hesitate to contact me for additional information and a price quote.