Family owned since 1991
A Family Jeweler, Three Decades In
Kaya Jewelers was started in 1991 by Kerim and Belinda Kaya. Kerim came to New England from Istanbul, Turkey; Belinda is a Massachusetts native. They began with arts and crafts and simple sterling silver jewelry. Year by year their love of gemstones and fine jewelry grew, and so did the business, into our two stores in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH and Newburyport, MA.
More than thirty years and thousands of rings later, we are still a family business in every sense. Kerim has been at the jeweler's bench for over three decades. Their son Devin grew up in the store, playing in the back during the holiday rush and selling on the floor by high school. After college he came back to help lead the business, and today he designs many of the pieces in our cases. The next generation of craftsmanship is already on its way: his brother Taner is in jewelry school in Oregon, training to take over the bench.
Real Expertise
Our team includes a GIA-certified gemologist, diamond grader and appraiser, along with skilled goldsmiths, silversmiths and platinumsmiths. When we tell you about a diamond or a gemstone, you are hearing it from people trained to know.
Our Own Bench
Sizing, repairs and finishing are done by our own jeweler in our Newburyport workshop, never sent off to a stranger. Modern tools like laser welding let us repair delicate pieces with precision old methods could not match.
Designed With You
Many of the pieces in our cases are designed in-house, and we use CAD/CAM 3D design so you can see a custom ring before it is made. Whether it is an engagement ring built from scratch or a family heirloom given new life, it is made to be yours.
Gem Collectors at Heart
We love fashion, we love trends, and we love the timeless. Above all, we love beautiful jewelry that holds up over time. We buy gemstones from all over the world, and many of our favorites are not in the cases at all. They are tucked away in our safe, waiting for the right person and the right design. If you are looking for something truly special, just ask what we have been saving.
Our Promise
Every customer deserves our respect and all the time they need, whether you are choosing an engagement ring or replacing a watch battery. Our community has voted us one of the area's best jewelers year after year, and we do not take that lightly. Our promise is the same one Kerim and Belinda made in 1991: honest advice, quality you can trust, fair pricing, and a jeweler you can count on long after the purchase.
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4 Market Square, Portsmouth, NH · 41 State Street, Newburyport, MA
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