Business Details
37 Years
experience
Austin's Premier Jewelry Store for Vintage & Custom Designs
Abercrombie Gems & Precious Me was founded in Austin, Texas in 1989 by Ron Rosenberg out of a passion for unique jewelry and antiques. As a family-owned business building a relationship with the community of Austin for over 25 years, our mission has always been to cultivate a distinctive collection of jewelry ranging from estate and antique, contemporary and custom. We also are competitive buyers of estate pieces, loose and set diamonds, precious metals, and timepieces. In 2005, Ron's son AJ, himself a skilled jeweler, took over the business and has greatly expanded the retail and custom offerings at Abercrombie Gems & Precious Me. With a long-time, dedicated staff assisting him, AJ has made Abercrombie Gems & Precious Me the premier destination in Austin when it comes to one-of-a-kind jewelry, vintage bridal pieces, and spectacular custom designs.Our selection of Art Deco and other vintage bridal jewelry is the largest and best-curated in the city, and we also carry many other types of pieces from the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, retro, and contemporary periods. We specialize in building unique pieces using the highest quality gemstones and precious metals. Our experience and expertise combined with your preferences and desires can come together to create an eye-catching masterpiece. We take pride in offering free cleaning and polishing services, laser welding technology for platinum and silver repair, and expert appraisals. Our reputation in the Austin area speaks for itself, with testimonials highlighting our exceptional customer service, fair pricing, and craftsmanship.
Services
Vintage Jewelry Sales
Custom Design
Appraisals
Jewelry Repairs
Buying Services
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience serving Austin's jewelry needs
- Our team includes certified jewelers and expert appraisers
- We offer free cleaning and polishing services for all jewelry
- Our curated collection includes the largest Art Deco bridal selection in Austin
- We provide competitive pricing for buying and selling precious metals
What people say
Excellent customer service
Fair pricing
Beautiful vintage selection
Expert craftsmanship
Knowledgeable appraisers
Services
Vintage Jewelry Sales
We offer the largest and best-curated selection of vintage and antique jewelry in Austin, featuring pieces from Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods. Our collection includes unique engagement rings, bridal bands, necklaces, and luxury watches from renowned brands like Cartier and Rolex. Each piece undergoes expert evaluation to ensure authenticity and quality.
Custom Design
Our skilled designers create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces tailored to your vision using premium gemstones and precious metals. We specialize in transforming heirloom jewelry into modern designs while maintaining sentimental value. The process includes CAD modeling, stone selection, and hand-crafted execution with attention to intricate details.
Appraisals
We provide expert appraisal services for insurance, estate settlement, or personal knowledge. Our appraisers examine gemstone quality (cut, color, clarity, carat), metal purity, and market value factors. We assess diamonds, colored stones, vintage pieces, and luxury watches from brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe.
Jewelry Repairs
Our repair services include ring sizing, stone setting, prong repair, soldering, and re-shanking using advanced laser welding technology. We handle platinum, silver, and gold repairs while preserving antique pieces' integrity. Free cleaning and polishing services are available while you wait.
Buying Services
We buy gold, silver, diamonds, gemstones, luxury watches, and vintage jewelry at competitive prices. Our evaluation considers metal purity, gemstone quality, brand recognition, and market demand. We specialize in estate pieces, Cartier and Rolex watches, and antique diamonds but accept various precious items for appraisal and purchase.
People
Ron Rosenberg
Founder
Founded Abercrombie Gems & Precious Me in 1989 with a passion for unique jewelry and antiques. Built the business into Austin's premier destination for vintage and custom pieces before passing leadership to his son AJ in 2005.
AJ Rosenberg
Owner
Took over Abercrombie Gems & Precious Me in 2005, expanding retail and custom offerings. A skilled jeweler who maintains the family tradition of excellence while modernizing services. Known for exceptional customer service and fair pricing.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We specialize in vintage/antique jewelry sales, custom design, appraisals, jewelry repairs, and buying precious metals. Our services include laser welding, CAD design, and expert evaluation for diamonds and luxury watches.
Do you buy used jewelry?
Yes, we buy gold, silver, diamonds, gemstones, luxury watches, and vintage jewelry at competitive prices. We evaluate items based on metal purity, gemstone quality, brand recognition, and market demand.
Can you create custom jewelry?
Our skilled designers create bespoke pieces using premium materials. We offer CAD modeling, stone selection, and hand-crafted execution to transform your vision into unique, wearable art with attention to intricate details.
What are your business hours?
We're open Monday-Thursday 10am-5:30pm, Friday 10am-5pm. Saturday appointments available. Closed Sundays. Repairs don't require appointments, but appraisals and sales consultations need scheduled visits.
Do you repair jewelry?
Yes, we offer comprehensive repair services including ring sizing, stone setting, prong repair, and laser welding for platinum and silver. Most repairs completed while you wait, with free cleaning and polishing available.