Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Jewelry Store in Southern Maryland
Established in 2002, Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts has become a trusted name in Southern Maryland's jewelry industry. Our team of certified professionals, including a Graduate Gemologist and master jeweler with over 30 years of experience, specializes in crafting heirloom-quality pieces and providing expert repair services. We offer custom design consultations, watch repairs, and insurance appraisals while maintaining a curated collection of designer jewelry inspired by the Chesapeake Bay region. Our commitment to quality extends to complimentary jewelry cleanings and a meticulous approach to every repair, from simple chain fixes to intricate reconstructions.As a locally owned business, we prioritize community engagement through charitable initiatives like our annual Breakfast at Sniffany's event supporting animal shelters. Our in-house financing options through Synchrony Financial Service make luxury jewelry accessible to all clients. With both traditional hand engraving and modern CAD/CAM technology, we combine heritage craftsmanship with contemporary innovation to create personalized pieces that tell unique stories. Our exclusive Penny James collection showcases nature-inspired designs crafted in precious metals and genuine gemstones.
Services
Jewelry Repair
Custom Design
Watch Repair
Jewelry Appraisals
Hand Engraving
Gold Buying
Jewelry Financing
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of jewelry repair expertise with certified professionals
- Our in-house custom design studio creates personalized heirloom-quality pieces
- Exclusive Penny James collection features handcrafted Chesapeake-inspired jewelry
- Certified gemologist provides accurate insurance appraisals
- Community-focused business supporting local charities through annual events
Services
Jewelry Repair
Our expert jewelers handle all repair needs from simple chain fixes to complex reconstructions. With over 30 years of experience, we ensure each piece receives meticulous attention using professional-grade tools. Services include ring sizing, stone replacement, and clasp repairs while maintaining your jewelry's integrity and value.
Custom Design
Transform your vision into reality through our custom design process. Using both traditional hand-drafting and CAD technology, we create unique pieces in gold, platinum, or silver. Clients participate in every stage from concept sketches to final casting, ensuring perfect realization of their personal story.
Watch Repair
We service all watch brands from basic battery replacements to complex mechanical repairs. While simple services are completed on-site, intricate repairs are handled by our certified Ohio-based partner facility with full insurance coverage during off-site work. Timely estimates ensure transparent service.
Jewelry Appraisals
Certified appraisals by GIA Graduate Gemologist Shari Mesh provide accurate insurance valuations and estate documentation. Monthly appointments include detailed written reports with photographs, meeting industry standards for replacement value assessment and documentation requirements.
Hand Engraving
Our master engraver offers traditional hand engraving unavailable at most shops, creating unique designs on jewelry and metal items. This specialized service complements machine engraving options for personalized messages on watches, flatware, and commemorative pieces.
People
Heather Maertens
Owner & Master Jeweler
With over 30 years in the jewelry industry, Heather established Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts in 2002. A Southern Maryland native, she combines technical expertise with creative vision as both master jeweler and designer of the exclusive Penny James collection.
Shari Mesh
Certified Gemologist
GIA Graduate Gemologist Shari Mesh provides expert jewelry appraisals with 20+ years industry experience. She specializes in insurance valuation and estate assessment, offering monthly appraisal services at the Maertens location.
Questions
What jewelry repair services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive jewelry repair services including chain soldering, ring sizing, stone setting, and intricate reconstructions using both traditional and modern techniques.
Can you create custom jewelry designs?
Yes, our custom design service transforms your ideas into unique pieces using hand-drafting, CAD technology, and precious metal casting in gold, platinum, and silver.
Do you offer jewelry appraisals?
Certified appraisals by GIA Graduate Gemologist Shari Mesh are available monthly for insurance and estate valuation purposes with detailed documentation.
What financing options are available?
We offer in-store financing through Synchrony Financial Service with approved credit for qualified purchases and custom jewelry projects.
What community initiatives do you support?
Our annual Breakfast at Sniffany's event supports local animal shelters, and we create special jewelry collections benefiting Calvert Hospice and the Brem Foundation.
