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Innovative Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Offering jewelry makeovers, custom jewelry, and original ready-
Before and After Magic 🪄
How satisfying are these before and after transformations? This is one of our favorite things that we do here at Jewelsmith. We take your unworn jewelry and transform it into something beautiful that you'll want to wear every day.
The jewelry in your drawer deserves a second life. Our 15% off Makeover Event ends Saturday, Aug 1.
Visit our website to make an appointment for a free consultation. 🔗
jewelsmith.com/pages/jewelry-makeovers
100% Made by Humans
For 50 years, Jewelsmith has been designing and handcrafting jewelry in-house right here in Durham, NC. You can even watch our goldsmiths at work from our showroom. We believe in the power of the love, creativity, experience, and collaboration that makes each piece of jewelry we make special.
Want to get started on your own one-of-a-kind custom project? You still have a few days to take advantage of our Makeover Event, ends Aug 1.
jewelsmith.com/pages/jewelry-makeovers
Lab Grown or Earth Grown? 🤔
One of the most common questions our gemologists get is, "How can you tell the difference between lab grown and natural diamonds?"
Katherine explains one of the ways an experienced gemologist can use strain patterns for identification. Both of our gemologists have had specific training in this method. In addition, we use an approved lab diamond screening device called Sherlock Holmes 4.0.
At Jewelsmith, all the gemstones we stock whether loose or set in jewelry were created by the earth, but we're happy to source lab grown diamonds for your special custom piece.
Need help finding the perfect gemstone? Our gemology team will be happy to help. Check out the link in our bio. 🔗
jewelsmith.com/pages/contact
Also, check out our blog article "Should I Buy a Lab Grown Diamond?"
jewelsmith.com/blogs/news/should-i-buy-a-lab-grown-diamond
Her Mother's Diamonds, Reborn 💍
She walked in with two sets of diamonds: her own, and her mother's. She walked out with one ring that holds them both.
Tiffany and Denis reimagined the gemstones into a vintage-inspired rose gold setting, an oval diamond center flanked by rounds, smaller diamonds tracing down each side, and Denis's milgrain detail outlining every edge.
The verdict? Two "oh wows." Two "oh my goodnesses." We're calling that a win. 😄
Got heirloom stones sitting in a drawer? Tell us in the comments what you'd want us to do with them. 👇
Our Jewelry Makeover Event runs through Aug 1 — 15% off your new mounting. 🔗
jewelsmith.com/pages/jewelry-makeovers
Jewelry care tips for the summer. ☀️
Our designer Mary is here to share some helpful tips to keep your jewelry safe and shining this summer.
While an occasional dip in a chlorinated pool is OK, prolonged exposure to chlorine can dissolve the metals that are mixed with pure gold to make the different karats like 10K, 14K, 18K etc. When those other metals are gone, they leave a spongy lattice of the pure gold that is brittle and prone to cracking. The concentration of the chlorine makes a difference, too. Chlorine bleach cleaners, for example, can have this effect even faster than pools and hot tubs.
At the beach, if your jewelry slips off while you're enjoying the waves, it can be very hard to find it. Also, over time, the saltwater can cause the steel springs in some types of clasps such as lobster claws and spring rings to corrode and fail. This is not something that happens immediately, and again, a dip in the ocean every once in a while, won't cause a catastrophic failure. But if you spend a lot of time in seawater, it's something to think about.
Check out the link in our bio to learn more about how chlorine affects your jewelry in our blog article. It contains detailed information about how this happens, how it affects your jewelry, what types of jewelry are most vulnerable and how to prevent it. 🔗
jewelsmith.com/blogs/news/this-common-household-chemical-can-destroy-your-jewelry
Have more jewelry care questions? Ask away in the comments. ⬇️
A little Jewelsmith magic. 🪄💍
Now through August 1st, get 15% off the mounting when you reset, repurpose, or redesign your old jewelry.
The jewelry in your drawer deserves a second life. Transform unworn or inherited pieces into something handcrafted and completely yours.
Create a new heirloom from old or even broken jewelry.
Combine meaningful pieces from loved ones into a new design that honors them all.
Recycle or reuse the precious metals in your new design or receive recycle credit.
Visit our website to learn more and set up a free design consultation. 🔗
jewelsmith.com/pages/jewelry-makeovers
Everything about this ring tells a story 💍
Tiffany hand selected this indicolite tourmaline at the Tucson Gem Show just for Roberta.
The gold tells its own story. It was refined using our Same Molecule Refining Process, which means the gold in Roberta's ring is literally the same gold from her inherited heirloom pieces. It's not a same-weight substitute from a mixed batch like most refiners use.
Phil brought these stories together into one ring, and today Roberta gets to wear this beautiful and meaningful piece.
Drop a 💙 if you have gold sitting in a drawer that deserves a second life like this. And if you do, our Makeover Event is running now through Aug 1 with 15% off your new mounting. Visit our website. 🔗
jewelsmith.com/pages/jewelry-makeovers
We have to say thank you. 🐂🏙️❤️
We are so thankful to the Durham community for voting Jewelsmith as INDY Week Durham County's Best Jewelry Store for the 18th year in a row. Congratulations to all the Indy Best of Winners!
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Thank you for 50 years of your trust and for allowing us to share in your celebrations and milestones. Here's to the next 50!
Born of the moon and the stars... and Phil's brilliant creativity 🌠
The luminous glow of moonstone paired with rare meteorite results in earrings that are undeniably out of this world. Every meteorite reveals its own natural crystalline pattern, formed over millions of years, making each truly one of a kind.
Nature's rarest gifts, elevated by human artistry. This is the wearable art we create in-house every day. Try these on today! Visit our website to make an appointment. 🔗
wears it with a delicate gray diamond strand creating a remarkable look. masterfully captures her timeless grace.
07/16/2026
Passing the love & knowledge of jewelry to our future🎓
We were honored to participate in the Summer Scholars career event. Katherine and Christian were both very impressed by the curiosity and interest of the scholars! Gemologist Katherine said, "It was so much fun to see how enthusiastic the students were about the gemstone samples we brought!" Goldsmith Christian enjoyed, "seeing how the different age groups approached their questions and how interested they were about the jewelry making process."
Breaking down barriers to educational equity, The Emily Krzyzewski Center equips underrepresented students in Durham with the skills to succeed in college, launch meaningful careers, and lead change in their communities.
Jewelsmith is a proud part of the Durham community. We love to connect, share and inspire young people. Check out our website to learn about all the ways we give back. 🔗
jewelsmith.com/pages/giving-back
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2200 W Main Street Ste A170
Durham, NC
27705
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |