About us
Meet Mike and Betty Tarbuck
Diamond Works Jewelry is an independent jeweler owned by Mike and Betty Tarbuck. Mike has worked in the jewelry business since 1978 and started Diamond Works in 1998. Both grew up in Fort Walton Beach.
Mike Tarbuck, owner and jeweler
“I started in the jewelry business in 1978 with Jewel Box in Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther, FL.”
Mike Tarbuck
- 1978
Starts at Jewel Box in Santa Rosa Mall, Mary Esther (later Carlyle & Co.).
- 1983
Becomes a jeweler for Goldsmith Jewelers.
- 1998
Starts Diamond Works as a contract jeweler, doing repair work for many local jewelry stores, and builds his own customer base.
- 2005
Opens the Diamond Works store at Park Place Plaza in Mary Esther, with Betty's and friends' support.
- Today
The storefront has closed, but not the business. Mike meets customers by appointment for custom design and special orders.
Betty Tarbuck, owner
Betty helps Mike choose merchandise that isn't carried in "every other" jewelry store, while still keeping the basics and popular styles. If you have a special request, she wants to hear it.
Together they're committed to customer satisfaction, superior service and high-quality jewelry. Mike and Betty both grew up in Fort Walton Beach, so this is their hometown, and their customers are their neighbors.
“Our goal is to have every customer happy. … Our reputation is our most valuable item to us! And our best advertisement is our satisfied customers.”
Betty Tarbuck
“This should be your go-to place when you want brilliant design!”
“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. …”
And Hudson
Hudson joined the staff in October 2017 as Greeter and Loss Prevention Manager. Since the store closed, in Mike and Betty's words, "He will miss our customers."
And for the men: “Let our Diamonds Work for YOU.”
Questions
About appointments
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.
Who makes the custom pieces?
We do all of our custom design in house. Mike has been in the jewelry business since 1978.
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.
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.