I've been to Hawkins & Hawkins on two occasions to have custom jewelry made. A channel set mothers…read morering with four stones and the pair of earrings made from ancient Roman coins set in gold. These two pieces have become heirlooms. Mark's attention to detail shows in the jewelry he makes. My wife and I are very pleased with the quality of work.If you have an idea on a piece of jewelry that you would like to create or can't find that special piece, go talk to Mark. He can make your idea of reality.

I took my original 1/4 diamond engagement ring my husband got me back in 1991. I wanted the diamond…read moreput into a pendant and Mr. Lomax showed me this pendant he had with the pink/blue tourmaline stones and said he could put my diamond in this pendant. I fell in love with it and picked up the pendant this past Saturday. It turned out great and I will love wearing this everyday. I have a beautiful pendant with sentimental meaning that I will be able to pass down to my daughter one day.

On August 26, 2024, I hired Mr. Lomax to work on a few different projects. He fixed a gold chain…read morewhile I waited and did a great job. Next was my daughter's ring. It is a small promise-type ring in a swirl design. She caught it on the washer and lost one of the tiny diamonds, pulling it up and out of round. He was to replace the diamond and make it round again, lowering the swirl that was lifted up. Then came my project. He was to remove the head (diamond and prongs setting) of one ring, place it in another ring, and move the swirls out further on that ring. He would also need to remove the smaller diamond from that ring. I would have the platinum shank left from the first ring and the smaller diamond from the second. This would take 3 weeks--a bit long, but okay. The invoice says it was promised on the "15th." After 3 weeks, he called me and asked me what he was supposed to be doing because he couldn't read his own writing on the invoice. I explained it to him, and he seemed to remember. He was having some family issues and said it would be another 3 weeks. I think he could hear the displeasure in my voice. He texted me on the afternoon of Saturday, Sept 21, with a picture of my finished ring. I thought it came out great. I picked up our rings the following Monday afternoon. I asked him for my ring shank and loose diamond. He could not find them. He said he would look and get back to me right away. I was very concerned because the ring shank is platinum. When I handed my daughter her ring, and she put it on, she realized that he may have replaced the diamond but did not fix the ring because it was still out of round. The swirl was still lifted. I discovered that my ring wasn't sized. I realized it must have been an oversight as it wasn't listed to be done on the invoice either. We decided we didn't want to wait another 3 weeks for him to "fix" something, so we went to my out-of-town jeweler. They were able to fix her ring within minutes. Mine- well, that's another story. When they went to resize it they discovered that the prongs were so loose the diamond was spinning around inside the setting. Since I now live out of town, they fixed it for me that afternoon. I texted him on September 24 to inquire about my missing shank and on September 25 to remind him that I was also missing the diamond from the other ring. I did not receive a response. I texted him again on September 28 to ask about my missing parts. I did not receive a response. I texted him again on October 10 and realized he must have blocked me. I was not harassing at all in my inquiries. On November 25, Mr. Lomax called me to say he had my ring shank. He didn't know why he had it, but it was there with my name on it. I asked about the loose diamond and he was confused and said he knew nothing about a loose diamond. He said he would be open the Friday after Thanksgiving and then back to regular hours. I picked up my ring shank on December 2. I couldn't believe my eyes. I have no idea why, but he cut my platinum band. I'm left with two-thirds of a ring shank. I was shocked. There was NO reason for him to cut my ring like that to remove the heading. He didn't use any platinum in the ring he placed the heading. I asked him again about the diamond, and he had no clue. There is no talking to this man, he dismisses you.

My 90 year old father asked me to get a new watchband for his watch. I am from out of town. I found…read moreHoneycutt on Google. I was taken care of as soon as i arrived. Very nice and hospitable employees. They were able to find one just like the one being replaced. They checked at my request to see if it needed a battery. Turned out to be a winding one. They cleaned it and set the time.

Sydney was amazing! She worked with me for months to redesign my mother's pearls so that family…read moremembers could all enjoy beautiful earrings and a necklace. She has a great sense of design and went above and beyond to help me and my family members.

Don't waste your time. They offered 30% under spot price for gold and silver, which is an insult…read morewith the market where it is. To make it worse, the guy behind the counter was armed and had a massive attitude, acting like he was doing us a favor while low-balling us. Every other reputable dealer in town quoted us higher. Do your research before walking in here--they'll try to take advantage of you. Never coming back.

Great guy to work with. I sold some coins and sterling silver flatware. Would definitely recommend…read moretheir service.

The selection is good. The shipping is great. They communicate well if there are any questions…read moreabout your order

From the owner: Improve your style with high-quality jewelry and accessories from Maren's Fine Jewelry & More in…read moreSouthern Pines, NC. This storefront and online seller carries a wide array of fine jewelry from top brands, including Southern Gates®, Brighton®, and Pandora, ensuring quality with every purchase. Whether you're looking for the right gift for your loved one or you're wanting to treat yourself, Maren's Fine Jewelry & More has something for everyone. Choose from a huge selection of eye-catching bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and fine jewelry. They also supply unique and affordable Pandora charms that you can add to your personal collection. Find impressive accessories, handbags, and bath and body products at this locally owned and operated shop. They offer one-of-a-kind options that you won't find on the shelves of any other big box store in town. Whether you're looking for fragrances, lotions, and soaps, or keychains and travel accessories, this shop has everything that you need. In addition to supplying high-quality accessories and fine jewelry, this local store believes in giving back to the community. They dedicate their personal time to supporting causes, including Habitat for Humanity, The Boys & Girls Club, the American Heart Association, and various animal shelters in the community. Reset your wardrobe with help from Maren's Fine Jewelry & More...

Tomorrow marks 37 years of marriage for us! One of our many blessings is finding Patricia, early…read moreon in her career as an artisan. She designed and made our wedding rings and bands and to this day they're beautiful! No trip to NC could be complete without visiting her. You'll be amazed at her attention to detail and ability to unearth from you, what you can't describe with words. Patient, non-pushy and willing to make it your dream. Quality work that lasts and lasts.

Patricia did a great job repairing my diamond bracelet. It has worn a bit thin after many years of…read moreuse, and she placed a small chain over the clasp for an extra layer of security. She also replaced a stone in a much-loved turquoise ring. I highly recommend her!

Had brought a watch in for repair approximately a year ago. Have had to bring the watch back a…read morecouple times since because it quit working and they did get it working again with no clear explanation of what was going Wrong . This last time I brought it back they said it was the battery, even though they had replaced the battery in it not long before. I questioned it, and they said they received a bad batch of batteries. not particularly enamored with their professionalism.! Hence 3 stars

I took my watch to be cleaned and my 18 year old Seiko Premier looks like new! Great service, I…read morewill definitely go back again.

This is a lovely shop across from the post office. Mindy I think her name was helped me and…read moreanswered my questions. I'm new to the area and thankful I found a jewelry shop nearby. Go in and see the puppies. They are big, but sweet.

From the owner: Jewelry Design, Bridal Jewelry, Pearls, Watch repair/batteries, In-house jewelry repairread more

This store is tucked in the back of Lavendar Restyle Market…read more I wish I had taken photos of some of the pieces in this place so you could all see how stunning their items are! One of the owners restores and designs jewelry and the other is a sculptor. Their jewelry pieces are some of the prettiest pieces I've seen and I could have bought a lot of beloved pieces while there. The sculpture is also beautiful and I'd love to have a few pieces in my home. The jewelry designer was there working on a piece and was friendly and very down-to-earth. This is the place to go if you want a unique, beautiful piece of jewelry that isn't advertised on TV ad nauseum as "the" gift to give any given year.

From the owner: We restore, reconstruct, redesign, design, melt, fabricate, cast, repair, string, appraise....all…read moreonsite work...custom jewelry! We buy, consign, as well as have our custom line of jewelry...ATELIER131 !

In the past year I have had several pieces of jewelry repaired. They did a beautiful job and I…read morewill be going back again.

Gemma Gallery lost out on a large sale as well as the potential for a custom project. I was bopping…read morearound the villages today and decided to check this store out because of a pair of earrings I saw in the window. I was also excited at the advertisement of them being a custom jeweler/gemologist, as I have a Diamond I need reworked into another design. I walked in and was barely greeted by the person working because she was on the phone having a personal conversation about whatever. I was trying not to listen, but it didn't seem important. As I browsed, I found 3 pair of earrings and a ring I was interested in, but she continued her phone chat. She let me look for about 10 minutes without asking if she could show me anything or offering to help in any way. Just continued to talk to her friend on the phone. This was not a teenager and for all I know, it may have been the owner. Regardless, I left, shaking my head at the lack of service and super disappointed because the pieces I liked were unique. Now I won't get them, because I WILL NOT be shopping here after this experience.