Business Details
Your Trusted Jewelry & Watch Repair Experts in Richmond, VA
Established in 1865, Cowardin's Jewelers has served Richmond, VA, as a family-owned business dedicated to excellence in jewelry craftsmanship and repair. Our legacy began with William H. Cowardin, a skilled watchmaker and jeweler who built a reputation for honesty and precision. Over five generations, we've preserved these values while expanding our expertise to include modern techniques in custom design, fine jewelry repair, and timepiece restoration. Our team of experienced bench jewelers and watchmakers combines traditional artistry with contemporary technology to address complex repairs and bespoke creations.We specialize in services ranging from ring sizing and prong rebuilding to watch battery replacements and heirloom restoration. Located at 4909 West Broad Street since 1986, we remain committed to providing personalized service and maintaining the trust of our community through transparent communication and meticulous attention to detail.
Services
Jewelry Repair
Watch Repair
Custom Design
Diamond Jewelry
Gemstone Jewelry
Ring Sizing
Timepiece Restoration
Highlights and features
- We offer 150+ years of combined experience in jewelry craftsmanship and repair.
- Our in-house bench jewelers complete most minor repairs while you wait.
- We specialize in custom design and restoration of heirloom jewelry pieces.
- Family-owned operation maintaining traditional values of honesty and service.
- We provide expert watch repair including battery replacement and crystal work.
Services
Jewelry Repair
Our skilled bench jewelers handle all aspects of jewelry restoration, from prong rebuilding and chain repair to stone resetting and custom modifications. We specialize in preserving the integrity of heirloom pieces while ensuring structural durability. Our in-house capabilities allow most minor repairs to be completed while you wait, with transparent pricing and expert craftsmanship.
Watch Repair
Comprehensive watch maintenance and restoration services include battery replacement, crystal repair, band adjustments, and mechanical overhauls. Our technicians work on both modern and antique timepieces, using precision tools to ensure accurate timekeeping and functionality. We prioritize same-day service for standard repairs while maintaining the highest standards of care for valuable or complex watches.
Custom Design
Transform your vision into reality with our custom jewelry design service. Collaborate directly with our master jewelers to create unique engagement rings, commemorative pieces, or personalized adaptations of existing jewelry. We guide you through material selection, design refinement, and production, ensuring your final piece reflects both artistic vision and technical excellence through handcrafted execution.
People
L. Taylor Cowardin
Fifth-Generation Owner
Great-great-grandson of founder William H. Cowardin, L. Taylor Cowardin continues the family legacy through expert craftsmanship and customer service. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in custom design and historical jewelry preservation.
Brian Cowardin
Co-Owner
Third-generation jeweler Brian Cowardin brings decades of experience in fine jewelry repair and watch restoration. He played a key role in relocating the store to its current West Broad Street location in 1986, maintaining operational excellence.
Questions
What jewelry repair services do you offer?
We handle ring sizing, prong rebuilding, chain repair, stone setting, and heirloom restoration. Most minor repairs completed while you wait.
Do you repair watches?
Yes, we perform battery replacement, crystal repair, band adjustments, and mechanical overhauls for modern and antique timepieces.
Can you create custom jewelry designs?
Our bench jewelers collaborate with clients to create bespoke pieces, from engagement rings to commemorative jewelry, using traditional craftsmanship techniques.
How long has Cowardin's been in business?
Since 1865, making us Richmond's longest-operating family-owned jewelry store with five generations of continuous service.
