Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Jewelry & Watch Repair Services in Midland, TX
Cristiani's Jewelers has been serving Midland, Texas since 1969 with a legacy rooted in craftsmanship and family tradition. Founded by Amindo Cristiani, a skilled Italian immigrant watchmaker, the business was passed to his son Mike who established the Midland location after wartime service. Mike's son David expanded the business in 1993, opening an Austin branch in 2005 with his wife Carlene. Today, David's daughters Courtney and Paige manage Austin operations and marketing, maintaining the family's commitment to quality. Our team combines modern technology with traditional techniques for jewelry and watch repairs, offering services like ring sizing, prong repair, and battery replacement.We specialize in preserving the structural integrity and aesthetic value of treasured pieces while providing personalized service. With over 50 years of local experience, we serve Midland and Austin clients through both walk-in and appointment-based models. Our expertise extends to luxury brands and timepieces, maintaining partnerships with renowned jewelry designers. The business remains dedicated to ethical practices, transparency, and preserving generational craftsmanship. This enduring family legacy continues to define our approach to customer service and technical excellence.
Services
Jewelry Repair
Watch Repair
Ring Sizing
Battery Replacement
Prong Repair
Pearl Restringing
Rhodium Plating
Watch Maintenance
Band Sizing
Strap Replacement
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with over 50 years of local jewelry repair experience
- Combine modern technology with traditional craftsmanship techniques
- Offer comprehensive services including ring sizing and watch maintenance
- Skilled watchmakers trained in multiple repair methodologies
- Personalized service approach for each customer's unique needs
Services
Jewelry Repair
Our jewelry repair specialists combine modern technology with traditional techniques to restore both structural integrity and aesthetic value. Services include ring sizing, prong repair, soldering, and rhodium plating. Most Midland repairs complete within several days, ensuring quality finishes for treasured pieces.
Watch Repair
Skilled watchmakers provide expert maintenance for automatic and quartz timepieces. Services include movement replacement, battery changes, band sizing, and strap replacement. Our Midland location maintains expertise across various watch brands and models to keep your timepiece functioning accurately.
Ring Sizing
Professional ring sizing services ensure perfect fit while maintaining structural integrity. Our jewelers handle precious metals and stones with care, offering both resizing and prong repair services to preserve your jewelry's appearance and durability.
Battery Replacement
Expert battery replacement services for quartz watches maintain water resistance and functionality. Our technicians use specialized tools to access watch movements while preserving case integrity, ensuring proper operation of your timepiece after service.
Pearl Restringing
Specialized pearl restringing services restore the beauty of fine jewelry. Our craftsmen use professional techniques to restring pearls while maintaining original design elements, ensuring secure fastening and natural drape for your treasured necklaces.
People
Amindo Cristiani
Founder
Italian immigrant and trained watchmaker who established the family's jewelry legacy in the 1930s, passing his expertise to subsequent generations.
Michael Cristiani
Founder
Son of Amindo Cristiani, established the Midland location in 1969 after wartime service, building a reputation for quality craftsmanship in West Texas.
David Cristiani
Owner
Third-generation jeweler who purchased the business in 1993, expanding to Austin in 2005 while maintaining Midland operations and family traditions.
Carlene Patton
Co-Owner
Business partner with David Cristiani, contributing management expertise from mortgage industry experience to develop the Austin location's appointment-based model.
Courtney Cristiani
Marketing Director
Third-generation team member managing Austin location operations and digital marketing initiatives, continuing the family's commitment to modern business practices.
Questions
What jewelry repair services do you offer?
We provide ring sizing, prong repair, soldering, rhodium plating, pearl restringing, and other jewelry restoration services using both modern technology and traditional techniques.
Do you repair watches?
Yes, our skilled watchmakers handle automatic and quartz watch maintenance, battery replacement, movement replacement, and band/strap adjustments for various timepiece brands.
How long has your business been operating?
Since 1969 in Midland, TX, with Austin location opening in 2005. Our family's jewelry expertise spans three generations since the 1930s.
What are your business hours?
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-3pm. Austin location operates by appointment. We're closed weekends and major holidays.
Do you work with luxury jewelry brands?
Yes, we service various luxury brands and timepieces, maintaining partnerships with renowned designers while preserving your jewelry's original quality and craftsmanship.
