Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Jewelry & Watch Repair Experts in Dayton, OH
James Free Jewelers has been a trusted name in fine jewelry and timepiece services since 1940. Our family-owned business combines international expertise with personalized care, offering custom design, expert repair, and luxury jewelry sales. With GIA Certified Gemologists and master watchmakers on staff, we ensure precision and integrity in every service. Our Dayton and Cincinnati locations provide on-site facilities for jewelry restoration, watch servicing, and estate appraisal.We prioritize transparency, offering competitive valuations for gold, diamonds, and Swiss timepieces. Our community-focused approach includes a watch battery charity program supporting local organizations monthly. With over eight decades of experience, we remain committed to craftsmanship, customer trust, and innovation in jewelry artistry.
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Watch Repair
Jewelry Appraisal
Estate Jewelry Sales
Watch Battery Replacement
Diamond Certification
Gold Valuation
Timepiece Servicing
Heirloom Restoration
Luxury Watch Repair
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of jewelry and watch expertise.
- Our team includes GIA Certified Gemologists and master watchmakers.
- We provide on-site jewelry and watch repair services.
- We support local charities through our watch battery program.
- Our family-owned business prioritizes personalized customer care.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Rolex Watchmaker
- Certified Breitling Technician
- Authorized Frederique Constant Repair Center
- Certified Master Watchmaker 21
- Certified Clockmaker
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Transform your vision into wearable art with our custom design process. Our GIA Graduate Gemologists help select perfect gemstones, while CAD technology ensures precision. Expert craftsmen cast in precious metals and set stones for heirloom-quality pieces.
Watch Repair
Our Rolex-certified watchmakers perform complete overhauls and basic maintenance. Services include water resistance testing, movement replacement, and case refinishing using genuine parts. Two-year warranty on Rolex servicing.
Jewelry Appraisal
Get accurate valuations for diamonds, gold, and estate jewelry from GIA Certified Gemologists. We assess carat, color, clarity, and marketability to provide competitive offers for unwanted pieces.
Estate Jewelry Sales
Sell your pre-owned jewelry through our consignment service. We handle authentication, pricing, and marketing while ensuring secure transactions and fair market value for your items.
Watch Battery Replacement
Quick battery replacements for quartz watches with complimentary charity program participation. Water-resistant models receive basic service to maintain integrity. Starting at $15 with no appointment needed.
Questions
What jewelry services do you offer?
We provide custom design, repair, appraisal, and estate jewelry sales. Our watch repair services include battery replacement, overhauls, and certified Rolex servicing.
How are diamond values determined?
Diamond worth depends on carat weight, color, clarity, cut quality, and current market demand for similar stones.
Do you buy pre-owned jewelry?
Yes, we purchase gold, diamonds, and estate jewelry with on-the-spot offers from our GIA Certified Gemologists.
Are your watchmakers certified?
Our technicians hold certifications from Rolex, Breitling, and Frederique Constant, with specialized training in luxury timepiece repair.
How does the watch battery charity program work?
We collect voluntary donations for battery replacements, with 100% funding monthly local charities like Catholic Social Services and Gift of Adoption Fund.
