Hurdle's Jewelry

Hurdle's Jewelry was founded in 1947. Though Hurdle's has moved locations in the last 64 years, it is still owned and operated by the Hurdle Family making it one of the oldest retail stores in Boulder.

We are a local family owned and operated four generation business with deep community roots. As members of the American Gem Society we adhere to the strictest gemological and ethical standards in the entire jewelry business. We can do everything, from the simplest repairs to the most intricate custom work. We also work with top designers from across the globe. Our goal is to provide our clients the very best experience and value. We want to be “Your Jeweler”.

We are a family owned and operated business since 1947. Founded by my grandfather, Chester L. Hurdle, who moved to Boulder from Milan, Missouri. He and his wife Bernice bought an existing jewelry store named Mosiman's. He then remodeled and opened in April of 1947 in the 1400 block of Pearl Street.

We are a local family owned and operated 4 generation business with deep community roots. As members of the American Gem Society we adhere to the strictest gemological and ethical standards in the entire jewelry business. We can do everything, from the simplest repairs to the most intricate custom work. We also work with top designers from across the globe. Our goal is to provide our clients the very best experience and value. We want to be “Your Jeweler”.

In 1953 he moved the store to the 1200 block of Pearl doubling the size of the store allowing him to carry fine jewelry, watches, china and crystal.

In 1957 the jewelry store moved once again to it's current location, 2 blocks east to 1400 Pearl. The building was remodeled in 1987 bringing us to our current design.

After returning from Korea in 1953, my father, Chester B. (Bud) Hurdle began working full time in the business. With his desire for knowledge in the field of jewelry he trained as a bench jeweler and also earned the title of Registered Jeweler with the American Gem Society (www.ags.org), an elite group of jewelers dedicated to gemological knowledge, ethics and consumer protection joining the society in 1962. Hurdle's Jewelry became the first jeweler in Boulder to join the American Gem Society and to date only one other jeweler has ever qualified to join. When my grandfather passed in 1969, my father continued to run the business with his wife Judy. After obtaining the title of Registered Jeweler with the American Gem Society in he continued to provide consumers with the high quality level of service and jewelry that Hurdle's Jewelry was known for.

In 1978 I began working full time. After receiving the title of Certified Gemologist with the American Gem Society and training to become a custom jeweler, I decided that being a jeweler was going to be my career. To date the jewelry store continues to grow and prosper offering the best service and jewelry available and continuing with the family tradition of excellence in the fields of Gemology and Custom designed Jewelry.

Services

Custom Jewelry Design – Our Motto is 'If you can Dream it, we can Make it'. We offer complete in house design and manufacturing using old world techniques and the latest in modern technology to create exquisite one of a kind creations. 

Jewelry Repair – From the finest heirloom to a simple costume jewelry piece. With 3 qualified jewelers on staff, we can repair just about anything. Typical turnaround time is 7 days.

Watch Repair – Our watch repair is handled off site and is hand delivered to assure it's safe keeping. We repair all fine makes and vintage watches and pocket watches. We also work directly with most watch manufacturers and can send the repairs directly to their authorized repair centers. 

Appraisals – By Appointment. Our appraiser is a Graduate Gemologist with GIA and is a senior member of (NGJA) National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and is available every other Thursday. Please call ahead to set an appointment.

Watch batteries – Including the ability to test for water tightness can be done while you wait. 

Consignment Services– We offer the opportunity to sell your estate jewelry on consignment at the store. We will examine your items and determine their ability to sell along with a price you will receive upon each item's sale.