Business Details
20 Years
experience
Custom Jewelry Design & Gemstones in New Boston, NH
Tates Gallery was founded in October 2006 by James T. Cook and his wife Sarah, continuing a family legacy that began when James learned goldsmithing from his father in Amherst, NH. With 28 years of experience in jewelry design and manufacturing, we specialize in creating custom pieces that reflect individuality through advanced techniques like CAD modeling, 3D printing, and laser welding. Our in-house casting process and expertise working with 14k/18k gold, platinum, and sterling silver ensure precision in every piece. Our team includes James, who personally designs and handcrafts each item, Sarah managing daily operations and gemstone selection, and their sons Griffin and Brenden contributing with CAD designs and bench jewelry skills.We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to repair and restore delicate jewelry using heat-sensitive methods that protect gemstones. Our commitment to quality extends to curating American-made art from over 100 local and national artists, featuring pottery, glasswork, and sculptures. Customers appreciate our personalized approach to selecting diamonds and colored gemstones from a global network of trusted dealers. This multigenerational business maintains its reputation as 'the hidden gem in the woods' while adhering to the highest standards of jewelry creation and customer service.
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Laser Jewelry Repair
Engagement Ring Creation
Gemstone Selection
Art Curation
Wedding Bands
CAD Modeling
In-House Casting
Sterling Silver Work
Platinum Jewelry
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 28 years of experience in custom jewelry design and manufacturing
- Our family-owned business maintains multigenerational goldsmithing expertise
- We use precision laser welding to safely repair heat-sensitive jewelry pieces
- Our in-house casting process ensures complete control over jewelry creation
- We maintain personal relationships with global gemstone and diamond dealers
What people say
Amazing custom work
Personalized attention
Family-owned expertise
Beautiful gemstone collection
Laser repair success
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Transform your vision into reality through our personalized design process combining CAD technology and traditional handcrafting techniques. Our expert goldsmiths create unique pieces using premium metals and gemstones while maintaining complete customer involvement throughout the creation journey. Each custom design receives individual attention from concept to completion.
Laser Jewelry Repair
Restore damaged jewelry using advanced laser welding technology that protects heat-sensitive gemstones. Our 20+ years of laser expertise enables repairs previously impossible with traditional torch methods. This non-invasive technique preserves delicate materials while achieving durable, precise results for valuable heirloom and modern pieces.
Gemstone Selection
Access exclusive global inventory to discover perfect gemstones through personalized selection sessions. Our specialists guide customers through evaluating cut, color, clarity, and carat weight while offering trade-in options. We maintain relationships with trusted dealers to source rare stones while ensuring quality and authenticity.
In-House Casting
Produce intricate jewelry designs through complete in-house casting process for gold, platinum, and silver. From wax models to finished pieces, we maintain quality control at every stage. Our foundry capabilities enable rapid prototyping and modifications while ensuring dimensional accuracy for complex custom creations.
Art Curation
Explore rotating exhibitions featuring work from 100+ American artists in diverse mediums including pottery, blown glass, and sculptures. Our gallery provides carefully curated contemporary collections that complement our jewelry offerings while supporting emerging regional creators and established national talent.
People
James T. Cook
Designer Goldsmith
Second-generation goldsmith with 28 years of experience in custom jewelry design and manufacturing, personally creating each piece using traditional techniques combined with modern technology while maintaining family craftsmanship standards.
Sarah Cook
Operations Manager
Manages daily operations and assists customers with diamond and gemstone selections, leveraging extensive industry knowledge and business administration expertise to ensure exceptional client experiences.
Griffin Cook
CAD Designer
Specializes in computer-aided design for jewelry creation, transforming concepts into digital models to facilitate precise manufacturing while integrating modern technology with traditional craftsmanship principles.
Brenden Cook
Bench Jeweler
Applies technical expertise in jewelry fabrication and stone setting, contributing to the family tradition of meticulous craftsmanship through hands-on bench work and quality control processes.
Questions
How do you source diamonds and gemstones?
We work with trusted global dealers to provide certified diamonds and rare gemstones, personally selecting each stone while offering trade-in options and expert guidance.
Can you repair older jewelry pieces?
Our laser welding technology safely restores vintage jewelry that traditional methods couldn't handle, preserving delicate gemstones while repairing intricate metalwork with precision.
What metals do you work with?
We create jewelry using 14k/18k yellow and white gold, platinum, and sterling silver with in-house casting capabilities, plus offer alternative metals like tungsten.
How long does custom jewelry take?
Custom pieces typically take 4-6 weeks from design to completion, including CAD modeling, 3D printing, casting, and final polishing for perfect results.
Do you carry finished jewelry?
While we specialize in custom design, we offer select finished pieces including pendants, rings, and bracelets in precious metals, with new arrivals regularly.
Reviews (7)
Howard Roemer
May 31, 2022
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We met Sara today outside the store. What a wonderful lady. Cant wait to go back and see all their beautiful stuff!
Nicole Hackett
Apr 17, 2022
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Exceptional high quality jewelry, and outstanding customer service! They are always friendly and happy to help. Restored my wedding ring to look new again. Made a few custom necklaces for me and they are absolutely stunning! I highly recommend visiting this lovely shop!
Monica Harrington
Feb 23, 2022
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Tates Gallery is a fabulous jewelry and gift shop privately owned and run by an artisan jeweler. James Cook and his lovely wife, Sarah, run the business side by side and the custom work is extraordinary. Regardless of your budget, they will work with you to make your vision a reality. My family ordered in 2021 4 rings, 2 custom and 2 from a catalog, and we couldn't be happier. We all wear something from Tates daily and it is forever jewelry.
Emily
Aug 28, 2021
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Excellent jewelers! You have to stop by! They have such unique prices. Special gifts and so much more! The knowledge of jewelry and jewels is unmatched in other shops in the area. I've come here for customize jewelry, resizing, cleaning, and estate jewelry! They are always so kind, very helpful, down to earth people. Working with them is a dream come true. Highly HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Justin Macagba
Jun 22, 2021
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I can't say enough great things about James and Sarah. I went in with no clue on a gift for my mother for her birthday and left with a customized beautiful necklace. I was doubtful on a quick turnaround (I procrastinated) but they were able to get it to me with plenty of time to get it to my mother. If you are looking for a jeweler that is knowledgeable, reasonable and just genuinely great people to work with, then you will want to stop in here!
Matthew Burch
Jan 17, 2021
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We've been working with Jamie and Sarah for many years, and he's a talented artist. Their shop has an excellent selection of pieces from across New England. Well worth swinging by.
Krissa Johnson
Aug 14, 2019
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Exceptional Goldsmith second generation family business sensitive custom design at reasonable price points. Support small business and shop local. NH Bling
