Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Jewelry Store in Fort Collins Since 1944
Garwood's Jewelers has been a trusted name in Fort Collins since August 1944, offering exceptional jewelry services and products to generations of customers. Founded by Cloyd C. Garwood, our store has maintained a commitment to quality craftsmanship and personalized service under three generations of family ownership. Our team of certified gemologists and expert jewelers specializes in custom design, on-site repairs, and appraisals, utilizing advanced techniques like laser welding for precision work. With over 80 years of combined experience, including formal training from institutions like the Gemological Institute of America, we ensure every piece meets the highest standards. Our inventory features a diverse selection of engagement rings, wedding bands, designer sterling silver, and gemstone jewelry to suit various tastes and budgets.As a non-commission business, we prioritize customer satisfaction over sales pressure, offering transparent guidance for life's important milestones. Our insurance-covered repair services include ring resizing, vintage restoration, and pearl restringing, with documentation and claim numbers for every item. Located in Old Town Fort Collins since 1944, we continue serving local families and their heirlooms with the same dedication established at our founding. Our history of excellence, from Earl Reider's watchmaking expertise in the 1950s to current owner Randy Reider's Certified Gemologist status, demonstrates our enduring commitment to the community. This legacy of trust and craftsmanship positions us as Fort Collins' premier destination for both new jewelry acquisitions and heirloom preservation.
Services
Jewelry Repair
Custom Design
Appraisals
Wedding Bands
Diamond Jewelry
Gemstone Setting
Vintage Restoration
Pearl Restringing
Watch Repair
Engraving
Details
- Year established: 1944
Highlights and features
- We offer 80 years of continuous family ownership and jewelry expertise
- Our team includes Certified Gemologists with formal GIA training
- On-site repairs completed in-house using laser welding technology
- Non-commission sales environment focused on customer needs
- Insurance-covered repair process with detailed documentation
Associations and certifications
- American Gem Society
Services
Jewelry Repair
Our expert jewelers provide comprehensive repair services including ring resizing, prong rebuilding, and vintage restoration. Using specialized tools like laser welders, we maintain structural integrity while preserving aesthetic value. Repairs typically take 2-4 weeks with full insurance coverage during processing.
Custom Design
Transform family heirlooms or create new pieces with our custom design service. Certified gemologists work closely with clients to develop unique jewelry concepts, offering CAD modeling and wax prototyping for personalized engagement rings and special occasion pieces.
Appraisals
Accurate jewelry appraisals conducted by certified professionals for insurance, estate, or resale purposes. We evaluate diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals using current market data, providing detailed documentation with photographic evidence.
Wedding Bands
Curated selection of traditional and contemporary wedding bands in various metals and finishes. Our specialists assist with customization options including engraving, stone accents, and comfort-fit designs for personalized bridal jewelry solutions.
Vintage Restoration
Preserve historical jewelry through meticulous restoration techniques. Our master jewelers repair intricate filigree work, replace missing components, and refinish antique pieces while maintaining original craftsmanship and patina characteristics.
People
Randy Reider
Owner
Certified Gemologist with 40+ years experience, Randy leads our jewelry operations. He apprenticed under his father Earl, graduated from GIA courses, and continues the family legacy since purchasing the store in 1993.
Debra Reider
Co-Owner
Active in daily operations since 1993, Debra ensures exceptional customer service while managing store operations. She maintains continuity in our family-owned business philosophy established in 1944.
Bradley Reider
Jeweler
Third-generation jeweler trained at New Approach School and through apprenticeship. Bradley specializes in precision stone setting and modern fabrication techniques while honoring traditional craftsmanship standards.
Earl Reider
Founder
Retired founder who began as watchmaker in 1954. Earl's expertise from Bradley University training shaped our technical standards before passing leadership to Randy in 1993, maintaining quality across generations.
Questions
What jewelry repair services do you offer?
We provide ring resizing, prong rebuilding, vintage restoration, pearl restringing, and stone replacement. Most repairs take 2-4 weeks with full insurance coverage during processing.
Do you create custom jewelry designs?
Yes, our certified gemologists work with clients to create custom engagement rings and special occasion jewelry using CAD modeling and traditional wax prototyping techniques.
Are your appraisals accepted by insurance companies?
Our certified appraisals include detailed documentation and photographs that meet insurance requirements for coverage of diamonds, gemstones, and precious metal jewelry.
How long have you served Fort Collins?
We've been a family-owned Fort Collins business since 1944, providing continuous jewelry services across three generations of ownership.
What makes your store different?
As non-commission jewelers with 80 years local experience, we combine certified gemology expertise with personalized service focused on your specific needs rather than sales targets.
Do you repair vintage or heirloom jewelry?
Yes, our specialists handle vintage restoration including filigree repair, component replacement, and patina preservation while maintaining original craftsmanship integrity.
