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"I've seen people bring diamonds in here that Glashutte Automatic Tourbillion GSH-32 like frozen spit. That's not what you want on your hand."An accomplished goldsmith, Buskala designs rings, sets diamonds and can repair or resize just about anything."A lot of knowledge of the industry has passed away over the years," mused the jeweler as he tipped a customer's diamond ring a little while later. "I can do things the old-fashioned way or with a laser. In fact, Glashutte Automatic Tourbillon GSH-20 can do a lot of things with a laser I never thought I'd be able to do. ... I can do things most jewelers won't bother trying -- they'd just as soon sell you something new."

That flexibility has served him well over the years.While Buskala readily admits that jewelers are among the first to know when the country is in a recession, he points out that the demand for repair work goes up when the economy goes sour."I think it Glashutte Automatic Tourbillon GSH-21 out," Buskala said, noting that the addition of a gift shop next door in 1994 also helps bring in business.Jacques Luer said he brings all his "valuable stuff" to Buskala's, making the trip from Moose Lake whenever necessary."John's the only one who can either fix it or knows where to send it," Luer said.

"And he tells me right up front what it's worth, what it will cost, if it's of any value and whether it's worth fixing."Last Thursday Luer was in Cloquet to pick up his latest find, a 120-year-old English Lever pocket watch. Buskala got it working again and Glashutte Automatic Tourbillon GSH-22 filed down a key so Luer could wind and set the watch himself.As he left the store, Luer called Buskala "a treasure" to the community.For Buskala, it's all part of the job, a labor of love."I do it because I enjoy it," he said. "Maybe I do too many things because I know how, but I like it. A lot of our customers are friends, too."