About Creative Jewelers

The store was founded in 1943 by Garvin Whitt, and was later sold to Howard and May Walker under the name “The Time Shop.” In 1987, Billy Hammock purchased the store and changed the name to Creative Jewelers. At the time, the store was located at 113 North Seminary Street, but Billy moved into the current location at 216 North Court Street in 1997. We love being a part of the downtown Florence scene.

Creative Jewelers specializes in bespoke jewelry. Our full-time artists can custom design anything that you dream or desire. We always take walk-ins, or we can schedule a free consultation.

During this time, we will sit down with the client and discuss what they want in their design, and offer any ideas or suggestions on the design. We use CAD-based 3D imaging software to create all of our pieces, in the presence of the customer. They have creative control over every detail to make sure it’s exactly what they envisioned. Once we have achieved the look for their jewelry, we have the item manufactured in a few short weeks.

We also offer services like insurance, appraisals and more.

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Upon completion, we contact the customer to let them know their dreams have come to fruition! We always make sure the customer is 100% satisfied with the finished product.

Custom jewelry may be our forte, however, we also sell fine lines of engagement rings, diamond pendants and necklaces, gemstone jewelry, and fine silver jewelry. Along with jewelry, we are also Florence’s prime destination for luxury handbags.

We carry Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, and much more. All of our handbags are pre-owned and 100% authentic and verified. We also buy and sell coins, including investment-grade gold and silver, and vintage American currency.

Along with the retail side of the store, Creative Jewelers prides itself in our knowledge and expertise. Billy Hammock is a Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and graduated in 1997.

Billy is also a Diamond and Gemstone Grader, and an Insurance Appraiser. Co-owner Brandi is also pursuing a degree through GIA in Diamond Grading.

Lastly, Creative Jewelers is also your go-to place for expert jewelry repair. Whether it’s a ring sizing, appraisal, stone setting, or just a prong re-tipping, you should feel comfortable in leaving your prized jewelry in our safe hands. We’ve earned a reputation as a trusted jeweler, and we intend to keep it that way. We always make sure our customers are satisfied with their repair.