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Since our company was first founded, we've always taken pride in providing a truly unique and personalized shopping experience. At our store, you'll interact with a polite, experienced, and professional sales staff. We know everything about our products - and while we're always here to answer your questions, we'll never push you or try to upsell you on a product you don't really want.

And with unique, one-on-one personalized shopping available from Helen, her daughter Buffy, or another one of our trained staff members, you'll have someone with you every step of the way - if that's what you'd like! We carry some of Lalique's most iconic designs with a beautiful selection of decorative objects.
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Michael Aram is an award-winning American artist who has dedicated his career to craft-based design. Inspired by a trip to India at age 25, he established a second home and workshop there, where he continues to draw creative inspiration. Although best known for his work in metal, Aram works across all materials with a focus on objects made by hand.
Lalique is a French glassmaker, founded by renowned glassmaker and jeweller Rene Lalique in 1888. Lalique is best known for producing glass art, including perfume bottles, vases, and hood ornaments during the early twentieth century. From its founding until the 1900s-1910s, Lalique was one of France's foremost Art Nouveau jewelry designers.
The First Place has been known as the best source of designer jewelry in Wichita since it was founded in 1973, by sisters Helen Galloway and Donna Jabara Baker. Today, the store has expanded and moved locations - but maintains the same selection of breathtaking, luxury jewelry that has made it a Wichita staple for more than 40 years.
Reviews (16)
Bradly Kathol
Bradly Kathol
Nov 18, 2021
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I have loved seeing Helen since the late 70’s when she was on Kellogg , and now in her new location. Very few shops live and practice such wonderful customer service, and fulfill your wishes with a wonderful selection of desirable gifts!! She is a Wichita treasure!!
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Favour France'S.
Oct 13, 2021
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Anna Smith
Anna Smith
Sep 28, 2021
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I Had An Awesome experience.. The Ladies Was Awesome.. The Owner is Awesome/ A Jewel . I Can't wait to go Back in There again.. There Are Enough words to Express my Joy I Had in that Store.
Gwen Mies
Gwen Mies
May 14, 2021
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I met the nicest ladies when I went in to buy a gift. They have beautiful items to choose from. I found the perfect gift!! Thank you so much! You made my day!!
Shelby Breit
Shelby Breit
Mar 03, 2021
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Great place, great environment. I have grown up going here, and I can say that without a doubt, this is the real deal. First class service from entry to exit.
Alexia Corrine
Alexia Corrine
Jan 27, 2021
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The owner, Helen Galloway, is by far the most miserable human being I have ever come in contact with. She is blatantly rude to everyone. I have heard many rumors about her and now I now that they are true from my own experiences. The way she is treating people, this business won’t last much longer. Customer service is a very important part of a business and she is so disrespectful to everyone. I would never in a million years recommend this place to anyone. NEVER COME HERE.
Emily Kruse Logan
Emily Kruse Logan
Aug 24, 2020
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My future husband and I were excited to come here to look at engagement rings. It was our intention that he would come back to purchase if we found the one. We started with a friendly employee who let me try on a few options. Not long after we arrived an older employee came up to us and very rudely said “I need my employee for customers who plan to buy something”. There were maybe 2-3 other people in the store. It really damped the excitement of looking at rings together. If you want to be treated with respect and feel good about large purchases and life events, don’t go here!
Paula Marler-Gurnsey
Paula Marler-Gurnsey
Feb 07, 2020
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I collect Lalique fish and I received two for Christmas. One of the colors was one I already had and they were kind enough to order one I did not have and graciously make the exchange. All the ladies are delightful and obviously enjoy their job.
Kellie Kupfersmith Ochsner
Kellie Kupfersmith Ochsner
Dec 03, 2019
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Wonderful place to shop, all ranges of prices. Staff are so great! Love this place!!! You are sure to find a gift here!!!
Adrianna Elzinga
Adrianna Elzinga
Nov 26, 2019
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They had a promotion for "FREE jewelry repair and cleaning", so I thought I'd go! I needed a small stone setting, as one of the stones on my engagement ring was pushed down further than the other stones (would simply be a process of taking the stone out of the prongs and fixing it back in correctly). I went in and was not greeted, so I had to go over to the group of women chitchatting and stare about aimlessly until I got their attention. The eldest lady there, who I found out is Helen Galloway, asked if I had gotten my engagement ring from the store, and I told her I had not. She asked where I
Sam Ludwig
Sam Ludwig
Aug 24, 2019
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The BEST. Everyone was friendly & very helpful. Helen made me feel like a million bucks, so looking forward to going back. Top notch jewelry!
Araceli Amador
Araceli Amador
Aug 23, 2019
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I love that I can find Classy and original gifts. Also the ladies that work there are really polite and nice. They transports you to another time 60' ,70'. Love it!!
Barbara Salmeron
Barbara Salmeron
Jul 11, 2019
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Helen and her trusted buyers bring unique items from all over, not normally found in regular stores or within Kansas.
Matt Young
Matt Young
Jul 03, 2019
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I stopped in today for a Silver Anniversary gift. They helped me pick out the perfect necklace and earrings. So many beautiful things to see in this store.
Suzanna Nicholson
Suzanna Nicholson
May 08, 2019
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Did a great job sizing 4 of my rings and the owners and staff are wonderful!!
Ishmael Morris
Ishmael Morris
Oct 19, 2018
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Classy store with a large selection of unique items I haven't seen at many other places locally. Definitely worth stopping in if you are nearby, Helen and her staff are very friendly and helpful!