In 1960, Milton Peter Demetre, a young Air Force Officer at the time, founded American Metals Company which specialized in the purchase  of Precious Metals (Gold, Silver, and Platinum) from small jewelry stores around the country. American Metals Company was a pioneering company in the quick and efficient purchasing of Precious Metals, and soon became one of the most respected companies in the industry.

In 1980, with the knowledge and experience he had gained over the years about jewelry from operating American Metals Company, Milton Demetre also decided to open a retail jewelry store. He bought and renovated a beautiful historic old bank building at 253 King Street, Charleston, SC, and opened M.P. Demetre Jewelers. He also moved the offices of American Metals Company to this building. M.P. Demetre Jewelers became one of Charleston’s most respected and popular stores and is today a nationally known luxury jewelry store with loyal and satisfied customers from every area of the country.  American Metals Company and M.P. Demetre Jewelers continue to be operated and run daily by Milton Demetre, his wife, Virginia, and son, Peter Melton Demetre.

When shopping for your watch and jewelry needs from M.P. Demetre Jewelers, you can feel confident that you are dealing with a family run business that strives to provide customers with excellent and honest service, and jewelry and watches at a great value. Known for large selections and expert knowledge of their products and considered one of the premier watch destinations in South Carolina, M.P. Demetre Jewelers is the place to find the perfect piece of jewelry or watch for a loved one or yourself!

M.P. Demetre Jewelers specializes in beautiful, quality jewelry at affordable prices. Some of our pieces are made by the finest designers in the jewelry industry today including Robert Lee Morris, Roberto Coin, Jenny Perl, and others.

M.P. Demetre Jewelers specializes in beautiful, quality jewelry at affordable prices. Some of our pieces are made by the finest designers in the jewelry industry today including Robert Lee Morris, Roberto Coin, Jenny Perl, and others.

We have a wide array of bridal jewelry for you to choose from as well as mounted and loose diamonds. No matter your jewelry need, M.P. Demetre Jewelers can find or design the right ring or jewelry for you!

To visit one of our exclusive suppliers of beautiful Engagement rings, wedding bands, and jewelry please visit the Unique Settings Website to pick out your ring today, or visit our store to see our wonderful selection of beautiful jewelry!

All rings can be made  in 14K, 18K Yellow or White Gold, and Platinum and are in stock, or can be ready in days!  Please contact us for any pricing or questions!