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We have a variety of ethically sourced engagement ring styles that we hand make with recycled metals in house in stock now. Our wedding and anniversary bands are made one-at-a-time in our Durham, NC shop with recycled metals and ethically sourced gems. Check out our selection of handmade rings crafted with ethically sourced materials in our Durham, NC shop.

Our earrings are made one-at-a-time from recycled metals and ethically sourced gems by hand in our Durham, NC shop. We have a wide selection of pendants that we create in house from recycled metals and ethically sourced gems.
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Armed with an art degree, a small amount of equipment and a passion for design, Linda McGill began her jewelry career in her hometown, Durham, NC. It was 1976, and the start of Jewelsmith coincided with a time of booming growth in the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and RTP-Research Triangle Park).
These Jewelsmith designs are some of our most popular and most requested. Let your imagination be your guide and see what different color combinations of metal and gemstones look like in 3D!. If you don't see the combination you're dreaming of, contact us and let's talk about your options!. Send us a photo with the approximate dimensions (next to a quarter or dime) and the design you're interested in.
The first step in your new creation is to have a conversation with one of our talented designers who know just how to listen to figure out exactly what you want, even if you're not sure! If you have your own gems already, great! If you would like new ones, we have a large selection in stock, plus we can contact our trusted sources to send us several for you to choose from with no obligation.
Our award winning, signature "Parts" Collection is one of our most popular and enduring collections. No two "Parts" pieces are exactly alike and are all handmade in our shop using recycled metals. The necklaces can be started with one or just a few "Parts" and can be added to over time. You can get ready-made pieces to add or you can have us custom make exactly what you want using your gemstones or ours.
Fair Traded/Ethically Sourced: Not only is it our mission to uphold the highest level of ethical standards here in our shop, but we carefully choose suppliers with ethical standards that match our own. We also offer Canadian diamonds which pay their workers fair wages, contribute to the mining communities and maintain higher environmental standards, lab grown diamonds and moissanites.
Reviews (27)
George Linney Iii
George Linney Iii
Jan 20, 2022
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We have been shopping at Jewelsmith since engagement in 2001. One of my favorite Durham businesses run by a powerhouse of DRM women. 💎
Rita D.
Rita D.
Dec 09, 2021
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I love this store! They have a good selection of gifts, offer free gift wrap and are very pleasant!
Zoe Stuber
Zoe Stuber
Nov 15, 2021
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Excellent custom redesign of an engagement ring with Mary. I can’t say much else then it was super easy, professional, and the end result is beautiful!
Sue Reynolds
Sue Reynolds
Nov 05, 2021
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The best!!! They create the most gorgeous, unique, interesting jewelry! Not only is their work beautiful, but it’s so much fun to work with them.
Kat B.
Kat B.
Oct 15, 2021
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I have followed Jewelsmith for years, the artistry and craftsmanship of their jewelry is the best in the Triangle. When I wanted a ring to commemorate my achievement, I knew exactly where to go. I already had the stone and took it and the idea in my head and worked with Tracy Hayes (loveliest person ever!) and the entire team (absolutely brilliant!) to execute my vision. I never felt out of place, or dumb for not knowing specific terminology, and never felt pressure to do anything other than exactly what I was after. Just to be sure they got it right, they had me come back and look at a mold prior
Tonya Pike
Tonya Pike
Jul 02, 2021
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I was originally hesitant to make such an important purchase remotely but the virtual presses was easy and Katherine was so knowledgeable and helpful that it felt as if we were.there in person. The team worked hard to custom create my vision while staying within my budget. Thank you Jewelsmith!..I love my wedding ring. It is everything I imaged.
Rosa H.
Rosa H.
Jan 27, 2021
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I can't speak highly enough about my experience at Jewelsmith. I am working with Deloris but I'd be willing to bet that each designer is just as amazing. I originally found Jewelsmith because I wanted to create a custom wedding band for my fiancé. I ended up getting my engagement ring resized and appraised and will commission them for his ring.

Those experiences went so well, I referred them to my Mom. We lost my father earlier last year and she didn't want to just leave his wedding band in a drawer. Cue, Deloris. She turned my Dad's band into a stunning pair of earrings
Barbara
Barbara
Jan 18, 2021
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On a whim, I asked Jewelsmith to create new pieces from family rings that did not match my taste. Working with their team each step of the way, the finished jewelry literally took my breath away. I could not believe that they were the same stones. My vintage jewelry is now being enjoyed instead of sitting in the safety deposit box. THANK YOU to everyone at Jewelsmith for your craftsmanship.
Leah King
Leah King
Sep 12, 2020
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Jewelsmith has been around for many many years and never disappoints. Christina is a pleasure to work with, very patient & great with ideas. Also, the other staff is very helpful and friendly!
Whether you’re looking for something in one of their cases or to customize your own personal designs, they will help make you a spectacular piece of jewelry that you will love!
Johnnie Lee
Johnnie Lee
Jan 09, 2020
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Jewelsmith is simply amazing! Delouis and the other staff at Jewelsmith worked with us over the past 6 months to create custom wedding rings for our upcoming wedding in November 2019. The rings far exceeded our expectations. The level of customer service we received was truly exceptional. Jewelsmith has created several custom pieces for us over the past 20 years, so we did not consider doing business with any other jeweler for our wedding rings. We now live in New Jersey, and we still chose Jewelsmith. When a friend asked us why we were going to Jewelsmith in North Carolina to have our rings made
Daniel M.
Daniel M.
Dec 21, 2019
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I had a very special Roman coin that I wanted to have made into a pendant. Jewelsmith were the first people who came to mind for the job, as they had designed our wedding rings when my wife and I got married twenty four years ago. I worked with DeLouis Wilson, and she knew exactly what I wanted and how to bring that vision to life. The pendant is simply stunning, and I couldn't be happier!
Revi R.
Revi R.
Nov 02, 2019
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In a nutshell: Perfection, beauty, and integrity at a more than fair price. 

I have had 2 pieces of custom jewelry made at Jewelsmith in the past couple of years: a simple, modern diamond necklace, and a pair of intricate, vintage style sapphire and diamond earrings which they replicated from a pair of antiques. I've also had jewelry appraised and cleaned there.  

Most recently, for the earrings, Mary was the designer and Molly and Patrick were the designer/goldsmiths. I have found them to have a ton of expertise and creativity. I might say they are wizards - it seems they can make
Hally B.
Hally B.
Aug 15, 2019
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Tiffany was awesome - respectful, knowledgeable, and patient with me and my partner. We found exactly what we wanted without knowing what we were looking for. I would highly recommend Jewelsmith.
Madeline S.
Madeline S.
Jul 03, 2019
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Jewelsmith is a rare gem (no pun intended)
The artisans that ply their craft here are wonderful to work with.
I'm sure many people might think, "they're out of my price range I can't possibly afford custom made jewelry from them."
I was pleasantly surprised after meeting with the store manager:
I gave him an idea of what I was looking for and I was very clear about the price range I needed to adhere to.

In the end they produced a beautiful & unique piece of jewelry within my budget.

My beloved home city of Durham is very fortunate to have a place like Jewelsmith
Sam K.
Sam K.
Dec 04, 2018
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My husband and I bought our wedding bands from Jewelsmith. Patrick worked with us to take our vision and make customized pieces for us. He would take our thoughts and offer suggestions for what he could do and within our price range. My band consisted of alternating sapphires and diamonds and he engraved the remaining metal to match the engraving on my engagement ring. I would highly recommend Jewelsmith and working with their team.
Roger K.
Roger K.
Jun 20, 2018
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We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine:

Parking: 4
Location: 4
Decor/ambiance: 5
Customer Service: 5

Awesome service from Phillip Dismuke!!! I stopped by to grab some jewelry for myself and was assisted by Phillip! He was awesome. The showroom is so gorgeous and the stuff they have is really different. Its not like your normal mall chain stores. Jewelsmith does alot of the work onsite so its so convenient to have your jewelry worked on.

There is lots of great free parking outside and the location is ahhhh ok... its on a weird side of Durham (my opinion). Anyhow
Michelle P.
Michelle P.
Jun 07, 2018
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I got my vintage engagement ring sized and restored at Jewelsmith. They did an absolutely amazing job and are one of the only jewelers I would trust to work on unique, vintage rings. All the staff were wonderful as well- I never felt uncomfortable or pressured as I have at other jewelers. Thank you so much- I will definitely be recommending them to all of my friends!
Joce T.
Joce T.
Aug 27, 2017
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Excellent staff. My partner and I could not be more thrilled about our custom made engagement rings. Mary at Jewelsmith has been with us every step of the way and helped us design rings that reflect our aesthetics, values, and budget. I recommend this "gem" of a local business to everyone.
Jessalee L.
Jessalee L.
Apr 27, 2016
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Mary at Jewelsmith is wonderful. My fiance and I came in with very little idea about what we wanted, or about engagement rings in general. She was patient and informative, and super down to earth. As a person without any experience with high-end jewelry, I had been expecting to feel somewhat uncomfortable in a fancy jewelry store, and I was worried about being pressured into buying something more expensive than we wanted. Jewelsmith completely upended those expectations - Mary made me feel completely at ease, and even made the process fun. She was as interested in helping my fiance choose
Rhoda G.
Rhoda G.
Apr 15, 2015
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My fiancee got my engagement ring from a jewelry store from Charlotte and I was looking for a spot in the Triangle area to resize my ring. It was recommended that we look for a store that specializes in custom jewelry work. Jewelsmith popped up on Yelp as spot to check out and and it was convenient for me since it was close to work. When I came in, I was helped immediately and it took less than 5 minutes to confirm with the jeweler that they can resize the ring. They quoted me $55 which I thought was reasonable and I had to wait a week. Longest week ever! When I got my ring, it fit perfectly. She
Adam C.
Adam C.
Oct 30, 2014
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Patrick was absolutely fantastic to work with. After we got engaged, my wife and I wanted to work with a custom jeweler to design an engagement ring for her, but had very limited experience. Patrick was extremely patient throughout the process and worked with us through several iterations of the design until we had something that we were excited about. He was upfront and accurate with all estimates.

Later I wanted to give her a matching set of earrings and necklace as a wedding gift. We worked through one set of designs that ended up being too expensive (my fault for not providing a budget
Kristen S.
Kristen S.
Jul 02, 2014
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Phil is incredibly talented and great fun to work with. Cannot recommend him, and the rest of the staff at Jewelsmith, more highly.
Emma D.
Emma D.
Jun 21, 2014
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My husband and I ordered a custom engraved gold band from Jewelsmith, and it is beautiful. Their go-to engraver, who is based in Charlotte, does absolutely incredible work, all by hand. We worked with Mary, who is just so sweet. I had a few design changes even after we submitted the order, and she was extremely accessible, responsive, and accommodating. The best customer service.
Heather B.
Heather B.
Oct 08, 2011
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"World Class Jewelry Design With Hometown Approachability"

Visits: A couple of times a year for the last 13 years

I first discovered Jewelsmith in 1998 after having lunch with my husband at The Mad Hatter. At that time, Mad Hatter was located in the Erwin Square Plaza Tower. I had to walk past Jewelsmith to get to my car and I was captivated by the window display of jewelry...so unique and beautiful. There was a real security guard (aka he had a gun) guarding the front door. I was a little intimidated by his menacing presence so I didn't go in. However, the second time I had lunch
Stacy W.
Stacy W.
Jun 17, 2011
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It's a cute boutique. They have some really special and unique pieces in the store. But Jon and I ventured in on a recommendation from one of my coworkers who raved about this place. We knew they had exactly what we were looking for so that was our spot. They also give a nice discount to Duke Employees.

So we pick our rings. They arrive.

The first ring brought out to Jon wasn't even the correct one. It seriously could fit around the ankle of a rhino. The second ring that was brought to him ALSO wasn't the ring we ordered. That ring actually fit around two of Jon's fingers
Lee V.
Lee V.
Apr 30, 2011
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Linda and Co. are true masters at their art. I've worked with them since 1984 and I am always impressed by their artistry and precision. Whether buying something off the shelf or designing a custom piece, the experience is always a delight.
Los H.
Los H.
Apr 20, 2011
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Anyone who respects artists with great command of their craft must visit this place. Come one come all &, unless they're entirely unruly, bring the tads, too! Linda & her crew present a delightful array of dazzling works & will take great care in working with you on custom pieces as well.

Philip & Patrick are gems in their own right. It's wondrous to see them at work - the space includes windows that look upon open work-spaces! I was fortunate to be introduced to a brilliant opal Jewelsmith has come upon in their travels to source beautifully exotic gems to include