Custom jeweler · Mary Esther, FL · By appointment
One-of-a-kind rings and jewelry, designed with you in Mary Esther
Diamond Works Jewelry is Mike and Betty Tarbuck's independent jeweler. Bring an idea, your own stones or a piece you saw. Mike designs it with you and makes it in house, by appointment, in person or by phone.
By appointment only. We closed our storefront, but not the business. We no longer do repairs or sizing (repair referrals).
- In jewelry since 1978
- 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
- Custom design made in house
- GIA-certified diamonds recommended
Sound familiar?
When nothing in the case is quite right
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“I couldn't find it out of the box.”
That's where custom design starts. Bring the idea and Mike will help you shape it, then make it.
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“We'd already visited several other shops.”
No sales floor. You sit down with the owner, the jeweler who'll make your piece.
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“Is this stone really what they say it is?”
We recommend GIA-certified diamonds, and a half carat from us is a full 50 points. How we grade honestly.
Three ways in
What are you starting with?
Pick the one that sounds like you. Each path ends the same way: a piece made for you, in house.
Start with an idea
A sketch, a photo, a feeling. Bring whatever you have, even if it's only a few words.
Bring
- Photos or sketches of what you like
- The occasion and your timeline
- A budget range, if you have one
What happens
- Talk it through with Mike
- Choose the stones and metal together
- Mike makes it in house
“… He remade my wedding ring into a fantastic high end ring. He took the time to design it and it looks fabulous! …”
Start with your own stones
Grandmother's diamond, a wedding set that no longer suits you, stones from a piece you never wear.
Bring
- The stones or the piece they're in
- Photos of designs you like
- Anything the piece means to you
What happens
- Mike looks at the stones with you
- Pick a new design for them
- Your stones are reset in house
“… Mike was so easy to work with and came up with a beautiful design. His price was very reasonable and service and workmanship was stellar!”
Start with a piece you saw
Something on a vendor's website, in a magazine or on a friend's hand. Tell us about it and we'll find it or make it your own.
Bring
- A photo or screenshot
- Ring size or length, if you know it
- What you'd change about it
What happens
- Describe it in your appointment request
- We special-order it or adapt the design
- Ordered or adapted, then ready for you
“Prior to coming into Diamond Works we had visited several other shops. Mike immediately made us feel at ease and was very genuine in wanting to help us find the right engagement ring and wedding band. …”
What we do
Custom design, bridal, diamonds and special orders
Custom design
One-of-a-kind rings, pendants and earrings, designed with you and made in house.
Engagement rings & bands
Custom or from bridal lines like Valina Bridal, plus men's and women's wedding bands.
Remounting your stones
Your diamonds and gemstones set into a new design you'll actually wear.
Loose diamonds & gemstones
Sourced through several diamond companies for the right stone at the best price.
Special orders
Seen it somewhere? Our supplier network can usually find it. Special orders are part of our daily business.
Insurance replacements
Replacing a lost or damaged piece? Tell us about it at your appointment.
What customers say
4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
Rating checked . Facebook: 100% recommend (12 reviews).
“… When I was originally looking for my wife's engagement ring Mike went above and beyond. He helped me create what I wanted when I could t [sic] seem to find an out of the box option. …”
“… Mike was so easy to work with and came up with a beautiful design. His price was very reasonable and service and workmanship was stellar!”
“… I can now speak to his fantastic abilities to design and produce a wonderful custom piece. Keep up the amazing work!”
“This should be your go-to place when you want brilliant design!”
How it works
From first call to finished piece
Request a time
Use the form or call. Choose an in-person appointment or a phone consultation.
Mike calls you
Usually within one business day. He talks through what you have in mind and sets the time and place with you.
Design it together
Choose the design, the stones and the metal. Ask anything about diamonds.
Made in house
Your piece is made in house, like all of our custom design.
About price
How much does custom jewelry cost?
Every piece is priced to its design and the stones you choose, so there's no price list. Mike will show you options that fit your budget at your appointment.
Our long relationships with vendors like Stuller and Quality Gold let us pass significant savings on to you, and we use several diamond companies to find the right stone at the best price.
“Less than half the price I expected to pay for custom work …”
Questions
Before you book
Is Diamond Works still open?
Yes. We closed our storefront, but not the business. Mike now meets by appointment, in person or by phone consultation, for custom design, bridal, diamonds and special orders.
Where do appointments happen?
Appointments are by arrangement in the Mary Esther area. When you request one, Mike calls you to talk it through and sets the time and place with you. Phone consultations work from anywhere.
Do you still do ring sizing or repairs?
No. We no longer do repairs, ring sizing, chain welding or watch repair. For repairs we recommend Aurum Jewelry Studio in Fort Walton Beach, (850) 862-9211, or Maddox Jewelers in Mary Esther, (850) 243-1202.
How much does a custom ring cost?
Every piece is priced to its design and the stones you choose, so we don't publish a price list. Mike walks you through options for your budget at your appointment, and our vendor relationships let us pass savings on to you.
Can you reset my grandmother's diamond in a new ring?
Yes. Remounting your own diamonds and gemstones into a new design is something we offer. Bring the stones to your appointment and Mike will show you what's possible.
Do you recommend GIA-certified diamonds?
Yes. We recommend GIA-certified diamonds. GIA is a nonprofit with no stake in where you buy, and its grading reports are the industry standard. We source loose stones through several diamond companies to find the right one at the best price.
Where we are
Mary Esther, by appointment
Mike and Betty both grew up in Fort Walton Beach, and Diamond Works has served this area since 1998. Appointments are set with you when Mike calls, and phone consultations work from anywhere.
We work with customers across Mary Esther, Fort Walton Beach and the Emerald Coast.
- Phone
- (850) 244-5252
- Appointments
- Monday–Friday. Start times 9, 10 or 11 AM, or 1, 2, 3 or 4 PM. Mondays preferred.
- Ways to meet
- In person, or a phone consultation
- Not offered
- Repairs, ring sizing, chain welding, watch repair
By appointment · in person or by phone
Let's make something that's only yours
Tell us what you have in mind. Mike will call you to talk it through and set a time.