Ritzi Jewelers

Ritzi Jewelers has been serving your jewelry for generations. Ritzi’s has 21st century technology with with the history and charm of 19th-century decor. Stop in and see us and choose from new and current selections of fine jewelry and gifts in our store or create a one of a kind piece with our new CAD/CAM 3D jewelry design program.  Looking for something specific and need a special order, we can help you with that too.

Ritzi’s specializes in excellent customer service that includes watch and jewelry repair and the sourcing of custom pieces  from the smallest to the largest. Ritzi’s also carries a varied selection of semi-precious jewelry, wedding and anniversary gifts and watches. All watch repairs are done on site by a Certified Master Watchmaker, CMW21. Excellent quality and service guaranteed

To assure our customers that we continue to provide the most current information, styles and service techniques, Ritzi Jewelers maintains membership in the following associations.The mission of the Indiana Jewelers Association is to promote the safety, advocacy, business, ethical and education interests of the retail jewelers of Indiana for the betterment of the jewelry buying public.Jewelers of America is the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry retail marketplace. Their primary purpose is to promote consumer confidence in the jewelry industry. Since 1906, they have been advancing the fine jewelry industry through advocacy in public, government and industry affairs; and have been the leader in the development of high ethical, social and environmental standards among the retail jewelry trade. Jewelers of America also provides members with a wealth of products, services, and cost-saving opportunities — specifically designed for jewelry retail professionals.

The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) is the premier organization dedicated to the timekeeping or horology industry. Our goal is to promote the highest standards of workmanship in the horological crafts. It is the role of AWCI to: Promote the horology industry Support clockmaking and watchmaking schools and provide continuing education Provide professional services to members Set a standard of excellence through certification

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing the commercial, industrial, civic, and general interest in Franklin County, Indiana.Encouraging Revitalization and Restoration of Brookville Indiana, using guidelines established by Indiana Main Street Association.

Ritzi Jewelers provides an insurance appraisal with all bridal and engagement diamond rings purchases. Appraisers will charge different fees depending on their expertise, difficulty of the assignment, etc. No single fee structure exists nor would it be fair to suggest what an appraiser might charge. Some charge for the items major diamond size (for example – more for a larger center stone and less for smaller stones). Others may charge a flat fee per item. And, others may charge by the hour. In most cases, a fee that is based on a percentage of the appraised items value is considered unethical in the appraisal industry. In this case, an incentive may exist to inflate the value for a higher fee. If an appraiser quotes a price as a percentage fee this would indicate that industry standards are not being followed. Keep in mind that the most expensive appraiser may not be the best, nor is the least expensive person necessarily the worst. However, with anything, you generally get what you pay for. The short “one-line” appraisal with a value is not enough information to describe your items in detail, has not photos and may not be enough for to satisfy your insurance company. An insurance appraisal is required when an item of jewelry is to be scheduled separately on an insurance policy. Standard coverage may cover some perils, but is generally low. A separate insurance rider on any single item of jewelry will generally cover theft, loss, fire, etc. You will need to refer to your actual policy for explanation of coverage. A proper appraisal will give you proper documentation of your piece(s), photos of your pieces in their current state, inscriptions or certifications, replacement value and other pertinent documentation.

Ritzi’s also offer in-house watch repair, battery replacement, complicated repairs etc. Please stop in and have Jim take a look at your timepiece. Jim is a certified Master Watchmaker and has traveled to Neuchatel, Switzerland. He holds a degree from Gem City College in watch repair, clock repair, jewelry repair and hand engraving. He also earned certification from the WOSTEP school in Neuchatel, Switzerland in complicated watch repair and the basic watch repair courses where he graduated first in his class. Jim was also the executive director of the American Watchmakers-Clockmaker’s Institute in Harrison, Ohio from 2000-2012.