Our story

A legacy of trust since 1949.

Three generations of gemological expertise, artistry, and a real interest in helping life’s most meaningful moments shine.

Meet Gary Megel

Master Gemologist and Diamond Mentor

Graduate Gemologist (GIA, in residence). Former diamond, gemstone, and pearl grading instructor at the Gemological Institute of America. Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain. More than fifty years guiding clients to the right diamond, which is rarely the most expensive one.

1949 The diamond trade begins

Gary's father joins the road as a traveling diamond salesman for C.A. Kiger, one of the renowned \u201c3 K's\u201d known for sourcing ideal-cut diamonds. The store opens in Colorado Springs five months before Gary is born. His parents leave road sales behind to build something that lasts.

1973 Gary joins the trade

Gary enters the diamond business and earns his Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America. He goes on to become an instructor there, teaching diamond, gemstone, and pearl grading to more than 1,500 students over his tenure.

Late 1980s to 2000s Diamond cutting in Colorado Springs

The family operates its own diamond cutting facility, a rare and hands-on precision that deepened the expertise behind every stone: rough crystal to finished gem.

2000s A new generation, a new vision

Jeanne and Katie join the practice, bringing a designer's sensitivity and a client-first approach that makes bespoke the heart of everything we do. Three generations, one shared purpose.

Today By appointment, by design

After relocating to Jamestown, North Carolina, Gary consults privately and by appointment. No storefront, no sales staff, and no overhead passed on to the client. One conversation at a time.

Trusted, graded, and reviewed

Reviewed by clients

Five-star rated on Google

Graded to standard

GIA Graduate Gemologist, in residence

Taught the graders

Former GIA grading instructor, 1,500+ students

Fellow, Gem-A

Gemmological Association of Great Britain

Our promise

How we work, and why people stay.

Transparent always

You will always see the full picture: origin, grade, market comparison, and price. No mystery and no markup theatrics.

Bespoke by default

Even our ready pieces can be tailored. If it does not feel like yours yet, we keep refining until it does.

For the long run

We are not the jeweler for one purchase. We are the jeweler for the next three generations of yours.

Rooted in Jamestown

We live where we work.

Our clients here began as neighbors, people who found out what Gary used to do and simply asked. Word travels: Gary still hears regularly from former Colorado clients who call when they are ready for a diamond, no matter where they have ended up.

Wherever you are in the Triad, or wherever you are calling from, a conversation is the right place to start.