Stanly County’s Oldest Retail Business
Your premier jeweler in Stanly County since 1898
Starnes Bramlett Jewelers est. 1898
128 Years of Heirlooms
The Starnes Story began in 1898 when F.E. Starnes ventured from Union County to Albemarle in search of new ventures. The story goes: as he was riding into town, he fell and landed next to a horseshoe. He took the horseshoe as a sign of good luck, and established his business.
The business has survived through 3 different centuries over 4 generations of jewelers
Now, Dr. Christopher L. Bramlett is at the helm of the business. He took over Starnes Jewelers in 2022, and it became Starnes Bramlett Jewelers. Under this new name, he has continued the Starnes tradition of loyally serving the community. In January of 2024, John Parker Epps, the great-great grandchild of F.E. Starnes, joined the store ranks.
GIA trained gemologists
Held to the highest standards by the American Gem Society
Dr. Christopher L. Bramlett
Owner
Certified gemologist appraiser, 2001 Shipley award winner
John Parker Epps
GIA graduate gemologist, Registered Jeweler
Exquisite Vintage and Estate Jewelry
Natural and Lab Diamond Bridal Jewelry Selections
Expert Jewelry Repair Services Available
High-end Heirloom Pieces
We are more than just jewelers – we are industry leaders
In 2001, our own Dr. Bramlett was awarded the National Shipley Award by the American Gem Society. It is the highest honor bestowed by the most prestigious jewelers group in the country. Dr. Bramlett is the first and only North Carolinian recipient of the award, given to him for his contributions to the jewelry industry.
