What’s the best way to find a reliable independent jeweler if I don’t live near Masterpiece Jewelers?
Use the old-fashioned way of simply asking the people you know in your area what independent jeweler THEY have a relationship with- co-workers, family, friends and neighbors all have horror-stories of incompetence, indifference and disappointment with mall stores, national chains, etc. but they will give a glowing review of the local independent jeweler they feel comfortable with and know they can trust completely.