St. John & Myers

The only jeweler in Central Kentucky with expertise in antique & period jewelry, custom design AND restoration of antique & period jewelry.

St. John & Myers features one-of-a-kind pieces of antique, vintage, and period jewelry in every price range. Our 'sweet spot' is 1860-1960; a 100 year span of great jewelry.

We are always buying estate jewelry, from one piece to entire estates. We also restore and appraise antique, vintage, and period jewelry.

In the world of fine jewelry, Louis and Olivia Johnson Scholz would be a pair of perfectly matched diamond earrings with a flawless certification. In other words, they are a rare find—two individuals who shine brightly on their own yet who complement each other when paired.

The husband and wife team have come together professionally to create their shared lifelong dream—St. John & Myers, one of the preeminent antique and period jewelry salons in the United States. Named as a tribute to their mothers, St. John & Myers is the only store of its kind in more than a 300-mile radius. Louis and Olivia personally select each piece of jewelry they offer, and each piece has passed the stringent St. John & Myers test.

To pass the first St. John & Myers test, the piece must first be of unquestionable quality. Louis is an expert judge of quality gems. He has more than 25 years of experience as a gemologist and an even broader background in fine jewelry. This enables him to create custom pieces. A sought-after speaker as well, Louis also has an in-depth knowledge of historical periods and the jewelry each period produced.

To pass the second St. John & Myers test, the piece must be an exquisite, one-of-a-kind piece that couples wearability with timeless design. Olivia has impeccable taste, and having grown up in Lexington, understands the area’s unique style. She also understands that no woman wants to attend a special function and see someone else with the identical jewelry. Unlike national chains or even high-end designer lines, this is not likely to happen with a piece of jewelry from St. John & Myers.

To pass the final St. John & Myers test, the piece must also be worthy of the discriminating tastes of the salon’s clientele, who value the history of each piece of jewelry and understand the difference a gemstone’s origins has on its long-term value and appreciation.

Established in 2007. After being led all over the world on the wings of adventure, co-founder Olivia Scholz finally found herself being called back home. Returning to get married and start a life with her husband to be, she introduced Louis to Lexington in 2003. St. John & Myers Jewelry was founded in 2007 by Louis and Olivia Scholz. In Fall 2012, they moved from their original location on Old Harrodsburg Road to their current location on Old Vine Street ( where Surgener Jewelers used to be located).
The store, St. John & Myers Jewelry is dedicated to their mothers. It is the culmination of a shared dream to offer an experience as unique and memorable as their one-of-a-kind jewelry. They scour the world for unique, soul-stirring, timeless jewelry to match every style and taste.