Venus by Maria Tash Inc.

08/26/2008 Posted by me2be

Oh my Gosh!!!! Venus by Maria Tash is the place to got for all your piercings... Wonderful people and the jewelry are made of genuine Gold or Platinum and genuine stones. The piercers are gentle and informative. I got my nose pierced and now will have them do my navel.

Pros: Ambiance, Service, Jewelry,

Cons: None

08/23/2008 Posted by KenziELizabeth

Got my VCH done today, I will never go anywhere else to get a piercing!!!!! I was very nervous as this is one of my favorite parts of my body, but I had read so much great stuff about Meg and Maria Tash, and when I called to make the appointment, I knew I chose the right place, Meg put me at ease immediately on the phone. When I went in for my appointment she continued to make me feel completely comfortable, it was a fun experience! The piercing was smooth as silk, and I can't wait to visit again. Gorgeous jewelry as well! There are two different locations I went to the Broadway location.

Pros: Beautiful jewelry, awesome people, pretty piercings....

08/17/2008 Posted by LL83

Venus by Maria Tash is AMAZING! I went in today and both Maria and Meg were a delight. They were not pushy about buying and the piercing experience was painless and BEAUTIFUL!! After a string of two bad ear piercings--this couldnt have been better. I would highly reccomened this place to anyone looking for beautiful jewlery or a great piercing job. My two girlfriends went as well (one for a nose and one for upper ear) and had a GREAT experience as well! Super clean and professional.

Pros: Clean, beautifuly, friendly, not pushy

Cons: wish i could afford everything :)

08/14/2008 Posted by Susan9

While in NYC for the weekend I happened to walk by & saw the jewlery displayed in the window of 653 Broadway. I do have my navel pierced & thought that maybe I would find something nice & had to check it out. I didn't find anything nice.....I found something beautiful. Though there were many styles/designs to chose from, I was looking for something in particular when it came to the color of diamond. So instead of just saying "this is all we have", Maria actually had a piece customized for me. While talking with Maria & piercer, Meg, I decided to have my right ear cartilage pierced. I went back to the hotel that night & decided that I wanted MORE! So I headed back the next day & had more piercings done by Meg. The other pieces of jewlery I purchased are beautiful as well. I don't feel I can go anywhere else now for my piercings/jewlery purchases. Venus by Maria Tash is the BEST place for piercing/body jewlery. Not only is the store immaculate, but Maria, Meg, & other staff were very professional, yet down to earth. I felt extremely comfortable talking with them about the piercings I wanted & very comfortable being pierced by Meg. I tell everyone I know that if they are going to NYC that they need to stop by Maria Tash. Even if they aren't looking to be pierced they may end up finding something stunning to buy. Or they may be absoulutely captivated & decide they want the experience of being pierced in the BEST place in NYC. I actually went back a few weeks later just to have my left ear cartilage & right tragus pierced. Meg was at their other location on East 4th St. but another piercer (who's name I forgot, sorry) was very professional & good as well. Now I want my left tragus pierced. You can guess what that means.......another trip to NYC (hopefully soon) to see my friends at Venus by Maria Tash!

Pros: clean store, professional & friendly staff & owner, service

Cons: none

07/29/2008 Posted by emmielee

I had a VCH piercing done at Maria Tash on 653 Broadway. I researched numerous places before going. The original draw to the place was the nice website in combination with the fact that there were female piercers there. When I arrived they were very friendly and were more than happy to show me options for the piercing I had requested that were pretty and fit my budget. I felt good about the environment and customer service I received and ended up with a beautiful piercing and jewelry that I am very pleased with. Rob, a male associate, did my piercing even though I had thought I would have a female piercer, I'm glad he did it. He was very pleasant and reassuring and talked to me about everything in advance and again, extremely nice person and experienced piercer. I'm trying to think of what I want pierced next so I can go back! Note: This is my 3rd piercing including ears, second piercing was a nostral piercing and it hurt sensationally more than the VCH piercing. As a matter of fact I kept waiting for more pain but it was very mild compared to the nostral piercing I had previoulsy done. They are fantastic and I would recommend to anyone interested.

Pros: Clean, helpful, experienced and professional

Cons: A little pricey but after all you do get what you pay for! Worthy of the price.

07/12/2008 Posted by controller33

I can't say enough about the service and work at Venus. I had 2 custom made navel pieces which turned out to be well above my expectations. It was difficult to find quality navel jewelry until I found Venus on the internet. I live in VA so everything needed to be done over the phone. The main piece I was looking for was a ruby and diamond curved barbell that I couldn't find anywhere. I knew what I wanted but I couldn't find it. When I called the 1st time, I explained to Maria what I was looking for. Maria and the staff created exactly what I was looking for. The clarity and color of the diamond and ruby were excellent. The length of the barbell I requested was a little longer than I really wanted. I called Meg and explained the issue. There was no problem, I mailed the piece back to Venus they shortened it to the perfect size and mailed it back to me. I was so happy with the 1st piece I had a large diamond and saphire clicker made and was just as satisfied with the results. The staff at Venus are some of the most helpful people you could asked for. Most of my conversations were with Meg (she's a sweetheart to deal with) or Kevin. They were always willing to spend time and answer my questions on both the jewelry and my piercing (this is my 1st piercing so I had many questions). Maria, it was a pleasure working with your establishment, I was sorry when I recieved the clicker and didn't have a reason to call any more. Thank you! You should add a "meet the staff" link on the web site so those of us outside of NY can see who we're talking to.

Pros: I would say everything starting with customer service, staff, workmanship, quality gemstones and materials

Cons: None

06/22/2008 Posted by Soleres

The service at Venus was excellent. As soon as I walked in I was helped. I knew exactly what type of piercing I wanted so all we had to do was pick jewelry and I couldn't have gone wrong with their selection. My piercer was so professional and relaxing that I could have been getting a dozen pierces and it still wouldn't hurt(that much). Though I thought it was going to be a little expensive from past reviews the pricing for my piercing and stud was actually really good. They even showed me what to buy and how to help heal my piercing. Overall I think Venus is a great place to go and I would recommend them to anyone. I know I'll be going back.

Pros: Friendly and very helpful employees, nice jewelry selection

Cons: None that I can think of

06/16/2008 Posted by EHS37

On Friday I went in for a VCH/HCH piercing. When I walked in there I was happy to see that the place looked clean and professional. I spoke with Meg and she answered any and all of my questions. Before she pierced me we had a consultation and learned I didn’t have the right anatomy for the piercing I wanted. She gave me a couple of alternatives. She explained them in detail and even drew pictures. Together we decided on the right piercing for me. My piercing went smoothly and Meg was extremely patient with me. She had a great sense of humor and was very professional. I couldn’t expect a more smooth or better experience that this. I would definitely recommend any of my friends to her.

Cons: A Little Expensive (But Worth It)

04/03/2008 Posted by sambamc

Excellent, excellent service. This was my second time getting a piercing and my first time getting a 'serious' piercing. I spoke both with Ms. Tash herself and my piercer, Meg, both of whom were very professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and forthcoming regarding what I needed to know about the risks of the piercing that I was getting. I was a bit nervous and Meg took the time to allay my concerns. Before we began, I was instructed as to what to expect regarding aftercare and recovery time. As far as the piercing itself, the instruments were sterilized and/or removed from their wrapping in front of me, gloves were used and changed frequently, and Meg took the time to ensure that the piercing was perfectly centered and kept me fully informed. I couldn't have hoped for a better experience.

03/28/2008 Posted by Randala

Today I went to 653 Broadway and got my upper cartiledge pierced. Rob was my piercer and he was the most comforting person in the world. He explained to me how clean everything was, and how to keep my piercing clean afterwards. Rob used a needle instead of a gun to decrease the pain. There was NO pain. I am extremely impressed with this place and would recommend it to anyone/everyone. I will be going back in the future.

Pros: Friendly people, very clean!

Cons: a bit pricey.