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Originally from Centralia Washington I moved to Alaska in 2003 with my husband Rick who was serving in the Armed Forces at that time. I got into the jewelry industry by happenstance. While applying for a job at a gift shop, I was recommended to meet the owners of a wholesale manufacturing jewelry company.
Custom crafted one of a kind masterpieces are made by the owners and artists, Bill and Rita Bishop, who together design each peice individually to feature these unique wonders. The Pieces with a -0- price are pieces that have been sold but offer a nice example of design ideas. We continue to make more of these pieces throughout the year.
Please enjoy these monthly updated pieces of jewelry we custom craft for our store. They are things inspired by the staff at Bishop's Jewelry and reflect our flare for the creative and unique. These pieces are a first look for our customers and are available to purchase in the store. We hope you can find something hear that fits your unique style or fashion.
Sometimes people will ask us for a written appraisal so they can sell their jewelry. We are happy to help with this! But our experience is that unless the jewelry has a very high value, the sales price you receive may not justify paying for a written appraisal. We will advise you if are one of the few that will be benefitted by a written appraisal.
When you decide that it is time to clean out the jewelry closet and get new pieces, please consider Bishop's Jewelry. Our selling process is simple, fast, and safe no matter what it is you bring in. Our client's satisfaction is our main goal. We offer fair appraisal values, and offer a wide variety of new options to choose from.
Reviews (17)
Tyler Mitchell
Jan 14, 2022
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Shawn Chura
Jan 01, 2022
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Jake King
Dec 20, 2021
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Bishop’s was the only jewelry store that we went to when looking to find what we wanted that didn’t make us feel like we were wasting their time. Then when I decided to get a custom ring made they helped me through every step and made the process easy. And I ended up with exactly what I asked for and on time. Great place to get your loved ones the special piece that will express your love.
Brian Decker
Nov 17, 2021
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They were wonderful. I brought in 2 rings and a gold chain. They repaired the necklace and tightened the diamonds in the ring. When I picked them up they looked beautiful, shiny almost like new. I didn't expect that. I think they went above and beyond and we're a very fair price. Kudos to Bishop jewelry.
Megan Jones
Nov 13, 2021
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Michele Arpino
Oct 31, 2021
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I text the company on a day they were closed regarding how long engraving services would take to complete, they replied quickly and the same day. I dropped a ring off to be engraved in the morning and the job was completed the same day, which was a pleasant surprise since I wasn’t expecting it to be completed for a week. Happy customer! Thank you so much! Also, every one of the staff is always friendly and knowledgeable!
Naomi Rambo
Aug 29, 2021
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Eric Story
Aug 27, 2021
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Emily Davidson
Jul 22, 2021
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Cindy Reason
Dec 18, 2020
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My husband had an infinity heart necklace made at Bishops Jewelry for my birthday. It was very beautifully done but it was lighter than the clasp so it would always be turned on my neck. I talked to the manager and we came up with a solution. I brought an old ring in and we put the diamond from the ring into the heart of the necklace and she bought the rest of the ring from me to help with the costs. Now my necklace stays in place and I have a beautiful piece of jewelry! Thank you so much!
Cheri W.
Jun 26, 2020
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Something about a small town jewelry store where they know who you are and what you like. Recently I was in the have my jewelry cleaned and they reminded me of a item on my wish list I loved and that it was on sale. I didn't purchase the necklace but I appreciated they reminded me and just give such great service.
Heidi S.
Dec 28, 2019
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I've bought a few pieces from Bishops Jewelry Gallery. Mostly custom pieces but also a few other pieces they had. I've had them for years and I absolutely LOVVEEEEE everything I've received! Everything is beautiful and the quality is exceptional. I always go to this store when I visit Alaska. Super happy with my purchases!
Mandy F.
Jun 22, 2018
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We were here from out of town when I realized the diamond in my engagement ring was loose. We decided to try out Bishop's based on reviews and I'm so glad we did. The people were incredibly nice...and they fixed AND cleaned my ring in under 10 min. Amazing service if you're in town and need someone trustworthy!
Maria M.
Jul 30, 2017
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Bishops Jewelry is absolutely excellent. The price is fair, always on time and high quality work. I had an intricate designed snake ring that caught on a suit jacket. It bent out of shape and lost a few stones in the deformation area. They fixed it to a brand new condition. You can't tell where the damaged happened. They've resized, gold plated and redesigned earring clasps for me as well. Highly recommend this business for any jewelry needs!
Elizabeth W.
Dec 15, 2016
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Leandra H.
Sep 22, 2016
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My fiancé and got our custom engagement ring from here, and had an incredible experience! Jason walked us through the whole process and made the experience unforgettable. We sent him our budget, photos of our ideal ring and he helped us build it from scratch. He showed us multiple options and was very patient when I asked for multiple mock-ups of the ring. We never felt pressured to go over budget and Jason was friendly, professional and accommodating. Would 100% buy from them again! Thank you so much Jason for helping to bring our vision of the perfect ring to life!
Jason S.
Mar 23, 2016
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Had my fiancé's ring done here. Billy, Carrie and Rita were all very professional and helpful with the process. It was a custom job, they showed us pictures of what the ring would look like and even printed a 3D model of the ring for my fiancé to try on before they made the ring.
I would recommend Bishop's to anyone, nothing like a family owned business you can trust.
I would recommend Bishop's to anyone, nothing like a family owned business you can trust.