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Hamilton Hill Jewelry In the beginning, there was the team of Michael Hamilton and Sarah Hill. Sarah brought the jewelry and gemology experience, Michael brought a lifetime of interest in design. Both brought a passion for funky, diverse Durham (before it was DURM and a mecca for "creatives"). What do HH team members bring to the table? Valuable experience with jewelry, gemstones, goldsmithing, customer service, administration, bookkeeping, art, personal style, and more, some of which even comes in useful from time to time!
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HH chief goldsmith Ken Weston brings over 50 years of jewelry making and restoration to the table. He can expertly guide you through repurposing pieces or creating something original based on an idea or inspired by a special stone. Also bringing vision and skill for custom projects is Kai Hill of HH and Kai Hill Metalsmith.
Thank you for allowing us to commune with you as you celebrate special occasions; inherit family treasures; explore personal style; discover the thrill of design in the form of jewelry. Designing for simplicity requires vision and talent. The styles of the talented designers we work with vary greatly, but the commitment to design integrity and simplicity of form is a common theme. We delight in understanding their influences, learning about their processes and strive to share information and inspiration with you.
If you're in the Durham, NC area, our staff will be happy to inspect, polish, and clean your jewelry any time. We strongly suggest you visit us twice a year for this free service. You will notice soap, lotion, skin-oil build-up on your stones, particularly between prongs and other settings. Removing the build-up with the soft toothbrush will work wonders.
This site is updated nightly to add new items and remove sold items. Product availability, therefore, may differ from the status indicated. Feel free to contact Hamilton Hill to learn of plans for replenishing certain items or to place an order for items not currently in stock. Jewelry in original condition may be exchanged for store credit within 14 days of sale.
Reviews (10)
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Cheryl Alley
Jun 14, 2022
Sarah and her team at HH are top notch. Everyone gets the 5 star treatment and their attention to detail and to creating a first class shopping experience is what sets them apart. A visit to HH is always a highlight when I visit Durham.
Sam Jamison
Apr 08, 2022
Amazing experience from beginning to end! Sarah and Ken did a great job taking my vision for an engagement ring from concept to reality. They were attentive to my needs throughout the process and shared frequent updates so I could come along with them through the creation of this ring. I'll definitely be going back to them with all my future jewelry needs!
Jordy Yarnell
Feb 13, 2022
Sarah is a truly wonderful human. I reached out to her while my wife and I were on the hunt for my wedding band. Sarah was incredibly accommodating and supportive. She was reassuring with difficult sizing, and the ring fits absolutely perfectly. Sarah had a wide selection of unique men's bands, offered us a fair price, kept us well informed of our order, and put so much thought into every detail - from offering engraving to including a stately ribbon around the ring box and a buffing cloth to maintain the finish (since we can't visit her in person as much as we'd like to). The selection of jewelry she curates at Hamilton Hill is stunning. We are a difficult pair to shop for and left with plenty of treasures added to our wish list.
Mike Zimmerman
Dec 08, 2021
Sarah and Ken resized a ring that was of special significance to me. They were incredibly kind and helpful. It was so refreshing to deal with good people who care about their work. I am now a customer for life.
Malik Rifi Saidi
Sep 17, 2021
I'm not one to write reviews, but my experience in this establishment was worthy of one. A wonderfully curated store, with some of the most unique jewelry I have ever seen. Shopping here was not only a feast on the eyes but also a learning experience guided by the owner (Sarah?). I will undoubtedly shop here again and hopefully one day I can take advantage of their custom wedding ring service (fingers crossed).
Jill G.
Jun 30, 2021
I cannot say enough about Hamilton Hill Jewelry. My husband and I designed my wedding ring there with Sarah 7 years ago with multiple very special family stones as well as some purchased ones and we also purchased my husbands band. My wedding ring is stunning! Sarah made this such a special and memorable experience for us. Recently I commissioned a bracelet for a very specific & special purpose and Sarah and Ken were remarkable at listening to my design purpose and then helped me to translate what that looked like in my head into a piece of jewelry that is so beautiful and so special to me. Sarah is such a lovely person.

She is friendly, knowledgeable, current, professional, always so personable and is such a good judge of style in terms of matching items to my character and personality. Ken is so talented with design and what he is able to create and craft with his hands is magical. I highly recommend Hamilton Hill! It is a special place with very special people.
Chloe Beach
Jun 05, 2021
I got my engagement ring resized here and it was such a great experience. Kai and Sarah are so incredibly friendly on the phone and in person. The ring was reshaped, taken down 2 sizes, and now fits so perfectly! Even in Covid I felt incredible safe as appointments were made, they were efficient, and the end result is better than I could have imagined. They showcase gorgeous jewelry, I 10/10 would recommend! Thank you so much!
Emily Levy
May 22, 2021
My partner and I had a great experience working with Hamilton Hill for our wedding bands! Within 20 minutes my partner found a ring that he loved. Despite the fact that I was both picky and clueless, Sarah was extremely patient as we worked through various options and figured out that I was looking for. She then connected us with Kai, who designed and created a custom ring for me that is SO beautiful and perfect! I can't recommend them enough, especially if you're looking for a for a low-pressure environment.
Laura Jackman
Mar 09, 2021
Hamilton Hill is our favorite jewelry store. Sarah (and everyone on staff) is lovely to work with. You can expect a warm, personal shopping experience regardless of if you're selecting something special or simply browsing. The collection is beautiful and the store is immaculate. Strongly recommend!
Diana Rowe
Dec 26, 2020
We purchased our wedding rings from a Swiss designer that does not have retail outlets in the US. When we asked the designer where to service and size our rings, Hamilton Hill Jewelry was at the top of the list. It was certainly worth the drive from Charlotte to Durham. Sarah and the team were extremely professional and offered great customer service.

They resized my husband's band and redid the brushing. It looks beautiful. (I should note that I brought this ring to four jewelers in Charlotte, all of whom had reservations about doing the sizing because of the unique design.) The team at Hamilton Hill is highly skilled and knowledgeable. And the selection of jewelry is forward and high-quality with respect to design and elegance. The collection is not what you find at a typical jewelry store. For future jewelry purchases, we will be making the drive back to Durham!