Armbruster Jewelers is a family-run jewelry shop based in Cedarburg that has been in business since 1884. The business repairs jewelry, restores antique jewelry and watches, appraises jewelry, replaces insurance, and gives complimentary cleanings and inspections. The jewelers can also create custom designs. Customers say that the staff answer every question and care about their customers.
Barnes Jewelers has been serving the Milwaukee community since 1986. The shop carries a selection of vintage and antique jewelry. The jewelers handcraft custom jewelry, engrave jewelry, repair jewelry, and appraise jewelry. The shop has a Certified Gemologist Appraiser who has more than 35 years of experience. Barnes Jewelers is a member of the American Gem Society. Customers say that the staff give quality customer service and great selection of jewelry.
The founder of Diane's Designs has worked in the jewelry business for more than 40 years. The business sells wedding and engagement rings, mountings, fashion jewelry, bridesmaid jewelry, religious jewelry, and men's jewelry. Diane's Designs engraves jewelry, designs custom jewelry, cleans jewelry, and sizes rings. The company is a member of the Independent Jeweler's Association and the West Allis Chamber of Commerce.
Gigi of Mequon has been serving the Milwaukee area for more than 55 years. The business specializes in wedding styles and carries jewelry from designers including Diane Cotton, Erickson Beamon, Erin Cole, Lela Rose, Paris, Christina Sabatini, and Bora. The company also sells handbags, apparel, and bridal gowns. Gigi of Mequon won The Knot Best of Weddings from 2008 to 2012, and the company has received praise for its large selection of accessories and great customer service.
Founded in 1969, J.P. Haase Jewelers sells fine jewelry, loose diamonds, engagement rings, necklaces, and bracelets. The West Allis jewelry shop is accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. Customers say the company has outstanding customer service with a close attention to detail,, reasonable prices, and a unique jewelry selection.
JRS Jewelry Repair Shop sells and repairs gold and silver jewelry and watches in the Milwaukee area. The company also buys and sells gold. Customers say the jewelry shop employees are honest and friendly and the shop has affordable prices.
Since 1926, Kloiber Jewelers has sold fine jewelry, engagement rings, and wedding bands. The company appraises jewelry, inspects and cleans jewelry, engraves jewelry, recuts gems, restrings pearls, and repairs watches and jewelry. Customers can schedule an appointment for a personal shopping experience at home or in the office. Top 10 Wedding Vendors rated Kloiber Jewelers a Top Jewelry Store in Milwaukee. Customers attest to the company's excellent customer service and dedication to its customers.
The team at Powers Jewelry Designers have more than 180 years of combined experience. The Milwaukee jewelry shop's Master Goldsmith trained at the Alan Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts. The company buys from vendors including Meirat Fashion Jewelry, Camelot Bridal, Overnight Jewelry, Kattan Jewelers, Triton, and Quality Gold. Customers have praised Powers Jewelry Designers for its fast service and friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Shallow Jewelers has been serving the Milwaukee area for for more than 80 years. Based in West Allis, the family-owned business' jeweler has more than 35 years of experience. The company sizes rings, sets stones, repairs chains and clasps, restores heirloom jewelry, restrings pearls, and cleans jewelry. Shallow Jewelers has two certified jewelry designers who redesign pieces and build jewelry from scratch.
Steven Paul Design is a nationally award-winning studio that creates custom jewelry. The business starts the process by meeting with its client to discuss designs, then renders the design, creates a wax model, and casts the piece. The company won Best in Show 2007 from the Wisconsin Jewelers Association, First Place Jewelers of America Design Competition 2008, and many other awards. The business, based in Delafield, is accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.
Tasha Rae Jewelry has been serving the Milwaukee area since 2003. The company sells one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry and designs custom jewelry. Tasha Rae works with precious metals, stones, and found materials to create custom wedding, anniversary, holiday, birthday, and graduation pieces.
The Jewelry Center specializes in wedding jewelry and carries wedding selections for any budget and style, including wedding bands, engagement rings, and bridal sets. The company also carries loose diamonds, watches, birthstone jewelry, religious jewelry, and designer jewelry. The Jewelry Center repairs jewelry, appraises jewelry, repairs watches, and buys jewelry. The company is certified by the Gemological Institute of America.
A jeweler operates a retail store that sells jewelry. These stores can also offer extra services, such as watch repair, engraving, and ring sizing. Some jewelers specialize in specific adornments, such as vintage jewelry, while others offer a full lineup of brand-named jewelry items.
A bench jeweler is a professional who creates or repairs jewelry. The term bench is used in the title to describe the type of bench related to the type of jewelry work performed. Some types of bench jewelers include goldsmiths, silversmiths, engravers, and bead workers.
Jewelers buy wholesale gold and jewelry-making supplies from vendors and finished jewelry from other jewelers. Some jewelers may also buy jewelry from individuals to sell as used jewelry or break it down into raw materials to make new adornments. Additionally, some artisan jewelers may get gemstones and metals online or through private sales.
Jewelers buy diamonds and gemstones from various sources, including directly from mines, from gemstone wholesalers online, or in the jewelry district of larger cities. Jewelers can also find diamonds and gemstones to use when making new pieces by disassembling vintage jewelry.
Some small jewelers offer financing through an outside lender. Some may also offer a layaway option as an alternative to financing. This enables buyers to put jewelry on layaway and make payments rather than paying for expensive items in a lump sum. Larger retail jewelers sometimes offer branded financing through a store credit card.
Jewelry stores typically use a jewelry cleaning solution paired with an ultrasonic cleaner to get rings clean. The solution softens deeply ingrained debris, and the vibrations from the ultrasonic cleaner remove dirt from the surface of metal and gemstones. Jewelers then polish and steam rings to enhance the shine.
