Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Jewelers in Vacaville, CA
Since 1972, Thornton & Sons has been a family-owned and operated business dedicated to providing exceptional jewelry services and products. Our 50-year legacy is built on superior customer service, onsite jewelry repair, and custom design expertise from master jeweler John Thornton. We specialize in transforming your ideas into unique pieces using advanced techniques like hand-carved wax molds and precision casting.Our inventory includes designer lines such as Simon G., Coast Diamond, and William Henry, alongside battery-free Citizen watches and Australian opal collections. Recognized as Solano County's Best Jeweler, we combine tradition with innovation to create timeless treasures while maintaining transparency in pricing and ethical business practices.
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Jewelry Repair
Watch Sales
Scrap Gold Buying
Designer Line Sales
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of expertise in custom jewelry design and repair
- Our master jeweler creates bespoke pieces using hand-carved wax molds
- We provide transparent pricing for scrap gold evaluations
- We carry exclusive designer lines like Simon G. and William Henry
- Our battery-free Citizen watches feature five-year warranties
What people say
Best Jeweler in Solano County
Award-winning jeweler
Custom designs brought to life
Expert jewelry repair
Wide selection of designer lines
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Transform your vision into reality through our three-step process: hand sketch conceptualization, wax mold carving, and precision gold casting. Each piece receives meticulous stone setting and polishing to create one-of-a-kind jewelry that perfectly matches your specifications.
Jewelry Repair
Our master jeweler provides comprehensive repair services for all jewelry types. From simple resizing to complex restoration work, we utilize advanced techniques to maintain structural integrity while preserving aesthetic value through careful polishing and detailing.
Watch Sales
Discover our selection of Citizen Eco-Drive watches that never require battery changes, featuring men's and women's models with five-year warranties. We also offer William Henry's distinctive accessories including knives, writing instruments, and luxury metal jewelry.
Scrap Gold Buying
Receive transparent, competitive pricing for unwanted gold jewelry. Our experts assess purity and weight to provide immediate quotes, ensuring a straightforward transaction with no hidden fees or valuation gimmicks.
Designer Line Sales
Explore exclusive collections from renowned designers including Simon G.'s customizable gold pieces, Coast Diamond's bridal rings, and Kabana's mother-of-pearl creations. Our curated inventory features limited-edition items and signature collections unavailable elsewhere.
People
John Thornton
Master Jeweler & Owner
With 50 years of experience, John Thornton leads our custom design team. His expertise in wax mold carving and gold casting transforms client visions into wearable art. Recognized as Solano County's top jeweler, he personally oversees every custom creation.
Questions
How does your custom jewelry process work?
Our three-step process begins with hand sketching your concept, followed by wax mold carving, and concludes with precision gold casting and hand-finishing to create your unique piece.
What repair services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive jewelry repair including resizing, stone replacement, clasp repair, and restoration of damaged pieces using professional-grade equipment and techniques.
Do you buy used gold?
Yes, we offer competitive pricing for scrap gold with transparent evaluation based on purity and weight. Bring in your unwanted gold for an immediate quote.
What designer brands do you carry?
We feature exclusive collections from Simon G., Coast Diamond, Kabana, William Henry, and Citizen watches. Our inventory includes limited-edition pieces and signature collections.
Are your watches covered by warranties?
All Citizen Eco-Drive watches include a five-year warranty. We also provide documentation for manufacturer warranty claims on other branded timepieces.