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Shortly after the Civil War, Colonel Joseph Herkner founded Herkner Jewelers in downtown Grand Rapids. He established a tradition of excellence that has earned the patronage and loyalty of generations of customers.

Still locally owned and operated, Herkner Jewelers maintains an unmatched reputation based on uncompromising integrity and a passion for offering exceptional service, quality and value that exceed customer expectations.

Our jewelry inventory, designs and custom made pieces, reflect not only our customers’ preferences, but also what we feel they may appreciate, but have yet to experience. As a result of this philosophy, we have been noted as having one of the largest selections of unique and stylistically diverse inventories of both Bridal and Fashion jewelry in West Michigan.

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Repeatedly voted Grand Rapids Magazine’s Best Jeweler in West Michigan, we serve those who aspire to the extraordinary and desire a personal relationship with an expert jeweler they can trust.

Herkner associates reflect the culmination of nearly 150 years of experience going beyond doing the basics well in order to do what is best for the customer. We seek to continually set the jewelry standard in West Michigan.

We welcome you to Herkner Jewelers.

Discover our heritage and find your inspiration. It continues to be our privilege to serve you.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following services do you offer?

Appraisal
Cleaning
Ring Sizing
Shipping
Stone Upgrades
Warranties

What kind of jewelry do you offer?

Antique Accessories
Antique Engagement Rings
Antique Wedding Bands
Custom Engagement Rings
Custom Wedding Bands
Designer Engagement Rings
Designer Wedding Bands

What is your average turnaround time for an engagement ring?

3-4 weeks

Reviews of Herkner Jewelers

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Lindsey Sent on 12/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Love our rings! They are amazing and prices were reasonable.
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Maya Sent on 06/12/2025
1.2 out of 5 rating

Extremely upset with our service

My Fiancé and his mom custom designed a ring here and it turned out beautiful BUT after less than 9 months of daily but careful wear, the band bent and a diamond on the band fell out. I do not wear the ring to workout, shower, do dishes, garden, or sleep and do not have a very hands-on job (sit at a computer most of the time). The metal is gold but we were never told of any precautions or concerns with the type of metal or design. We were never told to be cautious with wearing the ring daily or any risks associated with the design of the ring. Since this happened, multiple other professionals have told us the design and quality is poor, there is not enough support or prongs, all of the other diamonds were lose. Additionally, it was voiced by all the professionals we talked to that even with those concerns, what happened should never have after only 9 months and if it did, the fault is on the manufacture. Upon going to address these concerns with Herkner, we were told that the damage is "wear and tear" and they will not cover any repair costs. The associate we talked to said the damage was my fault and I should have known to not wear that ring type so often. She also did not know anything about how to utilize our insurance to cover the cost of repair but warned of the likelihood of our premium increasing so we should just pay the repair cost out of pocket now. We are very displeased with our experience, customer service, and the quality of a VERY expensive ring. I would NOT recommend this business and will be getting my ring repaired and likely redesigned elsewhere.
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