OQZO Metalsmith

Jewelry Store

Hillsborough, NC

OQZO Metalsmith offers beginner metalsmith fundamentals, guest-instructor workshops, and open studio access in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

  • Beginners learning jewelry-making fundamentals
  • Jewelry artists needing equipped open studio space
  • Students seeking stone-setting instruction

Carolina Jewelry Appraisers

Jewelry Store

Carrboro, NC

Carolina Jewelry Appraisers provides GIA-certified gemological appraisals for insurance, estate, divorce, and resale purposes throughout the Triangle.

  • Insurance documentation for rings, earrings, necklaces, watches, or bracelets
  • Inherited jewelry requiring sorting, cataloging, photographs, and value ranges
  • Jewelry valuation for divorce, bankruptcy, tax matters, or estate distribution

Rush service is available at additional cost

Creative Metalsmiths

Jewelry Store

Chapel Hill, NC

Creative Metalsmiths represents 21 artists and specializes in handmade custom jewelry, wedding and engagement rings, limited editions, and one-of-a-kind pieces.

  • custom wedding rings
  • custom engagement rings
  • one-of-a-kind jewelry

Melissa Designer Jewelry

Jewelry Store

Hillsborough, NC

Melissa Designer Jewelry offers handcrafted fine jewelry and custom design from its Hillsborough showroom and design studio.

  • custom-designed jewelry
  • handcrafted fine jewelry
  • lab-grown diamond earrings and rings

Olmaz Jewelers

Jewelry Store

Chapel Hill, NC

Olmaz Jewelers is a family-owned Chapel Hill boutique offering Gabriel & Co. bridal jewelry, fashion jewelry, repairs, and appraisals.

  • Gabriel & Co. bridal jewelry
  • Lotus engagement rings
  • fashion jewelry

Pandora Jewelry

Jewelry Store

Chapel Hill, NC

Pandora Jewelry, founded in 1982, offers hand-finished charms, bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces.

  • Pandora charm and bracelet purchases
  • Pandora rings, earrings, and necklaces
  • In-store jewelry engraving

Rings True

Jewelry Store

Carrboro, NC

Rings True creates custom engagement rings and heirloom redesigns in Carrboro using natural or lab-grown stones and complimentary insurance appraisals.

  • Custom engagement rings
  • Custom wedding bands
  • Redesigning inherited jewelry

The Crystal Garden

Jewelry Store

Chapel Hill, NC

The Crystal Garden offers one of the Triangle area's widest selections of crystals and gemstones, plus hand-crafted jewelry, at its Chapel Hill store.

  • crystal and gemstone selection
  • hand-crafted jewelry
  • gifts involving minerals, crystals, or metaphysical items

William Travis Jewelry

Jewelry Store

Chapel Hill, NC

William Travis Jewelry designs gemstone jewelry in Chapel Hill, including Burmese ruby and cognac diamond bracelets.

  • Burmese ruby jewelry
  • Cognac diamond bracelets
  • Sapphire jewelry

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Jewelry Store

Chapel Hill, NC

Shinola

Jewelry Store

Chapel Hill, NC

Shinola offers Detroit-assembled watches and monogrammed full-grain leather goods for personalized gifts.

  • Personalized gifts for men
  • Engraved watch gifts
  • Monogrammed leather wallets and card cases

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FAQ

How long does a custom engagement ring take in Orange County?

Rings True says custom projects typically take 10–12 weeks from deposit; expedited work is available for an additional fee.

What does a formal jewelry appraisal include?

Carolina Jewelry Appraisers includes cleaning, damage inspection, measurements, gold-content verification, gemstone identification, photographs, and a detailed written document.

Can local jewelers use an heirloom stone in a new ring?

Rings True accepts clients’ heirloom stones for custom creations and also offers heirloom and estate jewelry redesign.

Where can I buy lab-grown diamond jewelry near Chapel Hill?

Melissa Designer Jewelry features lab-grown diamond earrings and rings, while Rings True offers natural and lab-grown diamonds and gemstones for custom projects.