Question 1

What jewelry repair and customization services does Today's Cargo offer?

Accepted Answer

Today's Cargo provides pearl and bead restringing, watch battery replacement, ring sizing, jewelry cleaning, custom jewelry design using CAD/CAM software, and general jewelry repairs. Appraisals and ear-piercing are available by appointment only.

Question 2

How did Today's Cargo get its name and what is its history?

Accepted Answer

The shop was founded in 1973 by Gladys Irvin, who began selling Thai jewelry from a card table at Alexandria's flea market. She chose the name Today's Cargo because each day's inventory consisted of whatever jewelry had arrived in that day's mail shipment up the Potomac River. The business relocated several times before settling at its current Old Town Alexandria location in 2007.

Question 3

What types of jewelry and merchandise does the shop specialize in sourcing?

Accepted Answer

Today's Cargo sources hand-selected merchandise globally, including pearls from China and Japan, Italian gold and sterling, German and Italian cameos, handmade jewelry from Mexico and Thailand, and Lithuanian amber. The shop maintains a large rotating collection of estate and vintage jewelry, along with seasonally changing gift items.

Question 4

Does Today's Cargo have a family-friendly atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the shop explicitly welcomes children and pets and is known for maintaining a real family atmosphere. The store policy is to display all price tags face-up so customers can see prices transparently without feeling intimidated.

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