Avant Garde Jewelers
Austin's jewelry experts specializing in custom design, engagement rings, and fine jewelry since 1976
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- Family-owned jewelry store serving Austin since 1976
- Custom pieces made in-house with onsite master jewelers
- Custom jewelry costs less than designer retail due to no retailer mark-up
- Free consultation for custom design with sketches and CAD renderings
- Onsite jewelry repair and resizing services
- Lab-grown and natural diamond options with education guides
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About Avant Garde Jewelers
Avant Garde Jewelers has served generations of Austin families as a trusted custom jewelry designer and retailer since 1976. The family-owned jewelry store specializes in engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewelry featuring both lab-grown and natural diamonds. From initial consultation through master craftsmanship, every custom piece is created in-house by skilled jewelers dedicated to capturing each client's unique vision.
The custom design process begins with an in-store consultation where clients discuss ideas, share inspiration photos or sketches, and explore stone and metal options. The team creates detailed sketches and, depending on the design, produces wax molds and CAD renderings within days. After client approval and design refinement, the chosen metal is cast, finished, and set with diamonds or gemstones by the practice's master jewelers. Custom pieces cost less than designer retail because they bypass the traditional retailer mark-up.
Beyond custom design, Avant Garde offers an extensive selection of finished engagement rings in styles including solitaire, halo, hidden halo, vintage-inspired, cathedral, and bezel settings. The store stocks lab-grown and natural diamonds, provides jewelry repair services on-site, offers flexible financing options, and supplies comprehensive education guides for diamonds and gemstones.
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Can I use my own heirloom jewelry for a custom design?
Yes. Clients can choose to use their heirloom or existing pieces of jewelry to create a fresh new custom design that fits their style. Alternatively, customers can start from scratch. The team collaborates closely to create a custom design suited to the client's taste and budget, whether incorporating existing pieces or beginning with new materials.
Does Avant Garde repair jewelry?
Yes, Avant Garde provides onsite fine jewelry repair services. The store handles resizing, repairs for both custom and existing jewelry, and modifications. Customers appreciate having trusted in-house service that maintains the quality and integrity of their pieces.
What engagement ring styles does Avant Garde offer?
Avant Garde carries a curated selection of engagement ring styles including solitaire, halo, hidden halo, bezel set, vintage-inspired, cathedral, twisted, three-stone, and east-west settings. Rings are available with various diamond shapes including round, oval, emerald, princess, marquise, asscher, heart, and cushion. Each style can be customized or selected from finished inventory.
Does Avant Garde offer financing options?
Yes, Avant Garde provides flexible jewelry financing options to make custom designs and fine jewelry purchases more accessible. Clients can inquire about available financing plans when discussing their purchase or custom project.
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