Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Jewelry & Rock Shop in Sulphur Springs, TX
Hampton House Jewelry & Rock Shop has served the East Texas region for over 25 years as a premier destination for fine jewelry, custom designs, and rock-cutting services. Our team combines technical expertise with artistic vision to create bespoke pieces, restore vintage treasures, and provide certified repair services for jewelry and timepieces. With a commitment to integrity and excellence, we treat every client's possessions as if they were our own, offering personalized consultations and leveraging advanced techniques like laser welding and gemstone recutting.Our in-house experts, including Rolex-certified horologist Angela and lapidary specialist Wes, bring decades of combined experience to every project, whether designing heirloom-quality jewelry or leading fossil-hunting expeditions to the North Sulphur River.
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Vintage Restoration
Watch Repair
Rock Shop
Fossil Expeditions
Lapidary Services
Jewelry Appraisals
Clock Repair
Gemstone Polishing
Consignment Sales
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in custom jewelry design and restoration
- Our team includes certified experts in diamond setting and gemstone polishing
- We provide personalized consultations for creating heirloom-quality pieces
- Our fossil-hunting expeditions combine education with hands-on discovery
- We guarantee excellence through board-certified lapidary and repair services
Associations and certifications
- Rolex
What people say
Exceptional craftsmanship
Personalized consultations
Expert restoration work
Knowledgeable staff
Unique vintage collection
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Our certified designers create one-of-a-kind pieces using traditional techniques and modern technology. Clients collaborate directly with master jeweler Angela to transform ideas into wearable art. We specialize in repurposing heirloom materials to create contemporary designs that maintain sentimental value while meeting modern standards of durability and beauty.
Fossil Hunting Expeditions
Led by expert lapidary Wes, our guided expeditions to the North Sulphur River teach fossil identification and collection techniques. Participants learn to identify geological formations while searching for unique specimens. We offer both group and private expeditions with equipment guidance and transportation requirements clearly outlined for safe, educational experiences.
Vintage Jewelry Restoration
We specialize in restoring antique and vintage jewelry to its original glory using precision techniques that maintain historical integrity. Our services include clasp repair, prong replacement, and cleaning that preserves patina while ensuring structural soundness. Certified restorations come with documentation verifying the use of period-appropriate materials and methods.
Watch Repair Services
As Rolex-certified horologists, we provide complete maintenance and repair for luxury watches and antique timepieces. Services include movement cleaning, crystal replacement, and water resistance testing using specialized equipment. Our technicians maintain strict documentation standards to ensure authenticity and value preservation for high-end mechanical watches.
Lapidary Services
We offer professional lapidary services including slabbing, shaping, and polishing of rough stones. Clients can bring personal rock collections or select materials from our inventory for custom cutting. Our facility handles everything from basic tumbled stones to complex faceted gemstones, with options for creating custom jewelry settings from processed materials.
People
Angela
Master Jeweler
With over 25 years of experience, Angela specializes in custom jewelry design and restoration. She graduated from the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology and has received multiple local awards for her craftsmanship. Her expertise includes working with heirloom materials to create modern designs while maintaining sentimental value.
Wes
Lapidary Specialist
Wes leads our rock-cutting services and fossil expeditions with extensive geological knowledge. He personally sources unique stones for our inventory and provides expert lapidary work. His educational expeditions combine technical instruction with hands-on discovery, making geological science accessible to enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Questions
What custom jewelry services do you offer?
We create custom pieces using heirloom materials or new components. Services include CAD design, wax modeling, and hand-fabrication techniques. Our certified jewelers work one-on-one with clients through every design stage.
Do you buy used jewelry?
Yes, we offer consignment services for estate and vintage jewelry. We provide professional appraisals and handle sales with transparent commission structures for sellers.
Are fossil expeditions suitable for children?
Our North Sulphur River expeditions welcome all ages. We recommend adult supervision for younger participants and provide basic tool kits for safe fossil collection during guided trips.
What watch repair certifications do you hold?
Our horologist maintains Rolex certification for servicing luxury timepieces. We handle mechanical repairs, movement cleaning, and crystal replacement for both modern and antique watches.
Can you repair broken heirloom jewelry?
Yes, our certified restoration services specialize in repairing damaged antique jewelry. We use period-appropriate techniques while reinforcing structural integrity to preserve family treasures.
What lapidary services are available?
We offer slabbing, shaping, and polishing services for rough stones. Clients can bring personal collections or select materials from our inventory for custom cutting and polishing projects.
