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5 Best Jewelry Stores in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Updated · 6 min read

We compared 18 jewelry stores in Columbia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Jewelry stores in Columbia run from a Gervais Street watch and diamond house to mall stores at Columbiana Centre and an independent in Irmo. Together they hold more than 3,400 Google reviews, with ratings from 4.8 to 5.0, so the real decision is what you are buying: a Rolex, an engagement ring, a repair or a redesign of a piece you already own.

Short answer: Sylvan's Jewelers has the largest review base, with more than 1,500 Google reviews at 5.0 stars, and it carries Rolex and Tudor. Carolina Fine Jewelry Inc in Irmo also holds a 5.0, while Jared Jewelers, KAY Jewelers and REEDS Jewelers sit at 4.8. Ask each store for a written estimate.
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Columbia jewelry stores side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Sylvan's Jewelers 5.0 ★ 1,567 Rolex and fine watches View ›
2 Jared Jewelers 4.8 ★ 859 Engagement rings and custom design View ›
3 KAY Jewelers 4.8 ★ 533 Gold exchange and diamond upgrades View ›
4 Carolina Fine Jewelry Inc 5.0 ★ 275 Custom wedding rings and repairs View ›
5 REEDS Jewelers 4.8 ★ 265 Watches and mall convenience View ›
5 Best Jewelry Stores in Columbia (2026)

Where to shop, store by store

Sylvan's Jewelers logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Sylvan's Jewelers

5.01,567 Google reviews

Sylvan's Jewelers is a jeweler and watch store at 740 Gervais St. Google lists it as a jeweler, appraiser, designer, engraver and repair service, and its site shows engagement rings, wedding bands, estate pieces, custom ring design, appraisals, engraving and repairs. It also lists Rolex, Tudor, Tissot, Hamilton and NOMOS among its watch brands, and its site says it has been in business since 1893.

What people praise

  • Reviewers mention a Rolex representative on site and Hamilton watch orders handled to the customer's satisfaction
  • One reviewer had a cracked engagement-ring band repaired and says the estimate was explained clearly with no pressure
  • A reviewer praises the new Gervais Street showroom and its easier parking
  • Reviewers say staff treat browsers and buyers the same

Worth knowing

  • Google hours show Monday to Saturday only, so it is closed on Sundays
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating5 / 5
Review volume1,567 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Sylvan's has the largest review base here, and its site lists Rolex, Tudor, Tissot, Hamilton and NOMOS. It suits Rolex shoppers, engagement-ring buyers and anyone with a repair, though you should ask for a written estimate on custom work.

Website+1803-779-2250 Directions

740 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201

Jared Jewelers logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Jared Jewelers

4.8859 Google reviews

Jared Jewelers is a jewelry store at 343 Harbison Blvd in the Parc3 area of Columbiana Centre. Its store page lists a custom design studio, on-site jewelry and watch repair, engraving, ring sizing, jewelry cleaning and trade-in upgrades. Google also lists it as a diamond dealer and gold dealer.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe patient, no-pressure help choosing a ring, a bracelet and a necklace
  • One reviewer says a sales associate also handled a return and exchange after a partner preferred a different ring
  • The store page says most ring sizing can be done the same day or within an hour
  • Open seven days a week

Worth knowing

  • Sunday hours are shorter, noon to 6 pm
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume859 · 92nd
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Jared is a practical choice for ring shopping and routine services such as sizing, cleaning and engraving, all listed on its store page. Reviewers focus on patient, unhurried help from the sales staff.

Website+1803-407-5105 Directions

343 Harbison Blvd Parc3, Columbia, SC 29212

KAY Jewelers logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

KAY Jewelers

4.8533 Google reviews

KAY Jewelers is a jewelry store at 100 Columbiana Cir, Ste 1246, in Columbiana Centre. Its store page lists maintenance and repair, custom and special orders, diamond upgrades, gold exchange, appraisals and financing options. Google also lists it as a diamond dealer and silversmith.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say staff helped them find a ring size and try on different styles and cuts
  • Several reviewers describe a welcoming, detailed shopping visit
  • The store page lists gold exchange and appraisals alongside new purchases

Worth knowing

  • Friday and Saturday hours run to 8 pm, but Sunday is noon to 6 pm
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume533 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: KAY fits shoppers who want to trade in or exchange old jewelry as well as buy new, since the store page lists both. Ask about the terms of any trade-in or financing before you commit.

Website+1803-749-8837 Directions

100 Columbiana Cir Ste 1246, Columbia, SC 29212

Carolina Fine Jewelry Inc logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Carolina Fine Jewelry Inc

5.0275 Google reviews

Carolina Fine Jewelry Inc is a jewelry store at 1068 Lake Murray Blvd in Irmo. Reviewers describe it as a place for engagement and wedding rings, gifts, watch batteries, repairs and redesigned pieces, and one reviewer says it is not a chain store.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a custom wedding-ring process, including custom engraving
  • One reviewer had a platinum diamond ring sized and a husband's wedding ring refurbished, and calls the repair work quick and thorough
  • Another reviewer says two pieces were redesigned and look much better
  • One reviewer calls the store very reasonably priced

Worth knowing

  • Open Monday to Saturday only, and Saturday closes at 2:30 pm
  • It is based in Irmo rather than in Columbia itself
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating5 / 5
Review volume275 · 81st
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for custom wedding jewelry and repairs if you are happy to travel to Irmo. Its 5.0 rating rests on a smaller review base than the larger stores here.

Website+1803-736-0415 Directions

1068 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063

REEDS Jewelers logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

REEDS Jewelers

4.8265 Google reviews

REEDS Jewelers is a jeweler at 100 Columbiana Cir, Spc 1040, which one reviewer calls the Columbiana Mall location. Google lists it as a jeweler, watch store and watch repair service, as well as a gold dealer and diamond buyer. Reviewers mention watches, earrings and engagement rings.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says the watch range runs from budget-friendly to luxury
  • A reviewer who bought an Omega watch praises the associate's knowledge of the line and the lack of pressure
  • Another reviewer says staff went out of their way to help find a wife's engagement ring, with a celebratory drink and photos

Worth knowing

  • Mall hours apply, including Sunday noon to 6 pm
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume265 · 75th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: REEDS is worth a look if watches are the main goal, since several reviewers talk about them. Check the repair and trade-in terms in person.

Website+1803-732-0551 Directions

100 Columbiana Cir Spc 1040, Columbia, SC 29212

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How to read the scorecards

Rating is the business’s Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, set against other Columbia jewelry stores. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency shows how recently customers have been leaving reviews.

What affects jewelry prices in Columbia?

Jewelry pricing depends on the piece, not the store: the metal, the stone, the brand and whether the work is new, custom or a repair.

Jewelry stores near you in Columbia

Sylvan’s Jewelers is on Gervais Street. Jared Jewelers, KAY Jewelers and REEDS Jewelers are on Harbison Blvd and Columbiana Cir, around Columbiana Centre. Carolina Fine Jewelry Inc is on Lake Murray Blvd in Irmo. Each listing shows a phone number and directions.

What to ask before you buy or repair

  • Can you give me a written estimate before any repair or redesign starts?
  • What is the return or exchange policy on this piece?
  • Is ring sizing or engraving done in the store, and how long does it take?
  • Do you offer trade-ins or gold exchange, and on what terms?
  • Is the stone or watch accompanied by an appraisal or documentation?

Frequently asked questions

Which Columbia jewelry stores sell Rolex watches?

Sylvan’s Jewelers lists Rolex collections on its site, and reviewers mention a Rolex representative on site. REEDS Jewelers draws watch shoppers too, with one reviewer describing an Omega purchase.

Where can I get a ring resized or repaired in Columbia?

Jared Jewelers lists on-site repair and ring sizing on its store page, and KAY Jewelers lists maintenance and repair. Reviewers describe ring repair at Sylvan’s Jewelers and ring sizing and refurbishment at Carolina Fine Jewelry Inc.

Can I have a custom ring designed in Columbia?

Sylvan’s Jewelers lists custom ring design, Jared Jewelers a custom design studio and KAY Jewelers custom and special orders. A reviewer at Carolina Fine Jewelry Inc describes designing a wedding band with custom engraving.

Can I trade in old gold or diamond jewelry?

KAY Jewelers lists gold exchange and diamond upgrades, and Jared Jewelers lists upgrades and trade-ins for jewelry bought there. Terms differ, so ask for them in writing.

Choosing a jeweler

Pick Sylvan’s Jewelers for Rolex and fine watches, Jared Jewelers or KAY Jewelers for services at Columbiana Centre, Carolina Fine Jewelry Inc for custom wedding work in Irmo, and REEDS Jewelers if watches are the goal. Get any repair or custom estimate in writing first.

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