Also keep up with the latest happenings here at the store and with our customers and often their pets too. Pets are welcome here in the store so we meet quite a few. T. S. Brown Jewelry has been designing and hand making jewelry since 1983 in the "Cotton Exchange" in historic old downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. We also feature the work of many other jewelry makers in the United States.We are specialists in poesy rings (also spelled posy or posie). We also feature the "Southern Gates" jewelry collection and the "Sailors Valentine" and "Compass Rose" designs.
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T. S. Brown Jewelry is operated by Tim and Sandy Brown. We combine our artistic abilities to create original jewelry in gold and silver. In addition to our original designs we also offer the work of many fine jewelry craftspeople from around the country. T. S. Brown resides by the Cape Fear River in The Cotton Exchange, a very old complex of buildings in historic downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. This is where cotton was traded and sent around the world on sailing ships. The Cotton Exchange before development.
Finger sizing is a very important part of your ring purchase. We find in our business that a wrong size is pretty much the only reason people are ever unhappy with their new rings. If you get the size right then you will almost certainly be happy with your purchase. Wedding bands are especially important to get right the first time, because a design often goes all the way around the ring making future sizing very difficult or impossible. Use this finger sizing guide to help insure that your ring fits just right.
The "profile" of a wedding band affects the look, the feel and the ring size that you will need. This classic profile has been popular for many years and was the style most likely worn by your grandparents. This style is often found on antique or ancient rings. But this flat profile is also favored by some modern jewelry artists as well.
Talk to us! We can answer any questions that you may have regarding finger sizing, availability of items, ship times, etc. Orders can be placed by phone or on this website. Our standard shipping is free. Some items are in stock and will ship the same or next business day, even if the listed ship time is longer.
Reviews (17)
Chelsea M.
Feb 14, 2022
I loved visiting this cute jewelry shop! I don't normally wear these two rings on the same hand/finger but I did for this photo! Everyone at the shop was very friendly and helpful. I love gold so I got the bottom ring first and then put in an order for the citrine stoned ring. Happy with both! Only slight complaint is I wish the ring with the stone came in a half size but I knew that ordering it. With that being said, they put a spacer on it for me! So I will be back for more jewelry!
Pam W.
May 05, 2021
After spending a limited lunch break, paying for parking to purchase earrings for mother's days gifts I dare say extremely disappointed on my return visit just now. No welcome. One person awaiting a lady who completely blocked the area I was struggling to see and left without acknowledgement as well. Will not return. Plenty other options. I have spent way too much $$$$ in this store. Waste of time.
Emily G.
Feb 12, 2021
Todd Brown
Jan 24, 2021
The absolute best! I've been buying jewelry here for well over 20 years. Very nice and helpful staff and beautiful jewelry that is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of whoever receives it. I have found some of the coolest designs for my wife and she always gets excited when she sees TS Brown on the gift box. Support this wonderful local business! You wont be sorry. (and no, I am not related to Tim and Sandy. Just a happy customer.)
Kylie Church
Jan 24, 2021
Lori Holcomb
Jan 07, 2021
Paul Kinzler
Dec 28, 2020
My wife's birthday was in two weeks, so I was concerned when the item I ordered was out of stock. I was told, the necklace I had ordered, may take two weeks before it arrived in their store. It, apparently, came in early. They shipped it right away, and my wife had a present to open on her birthday. Thanks for wonderful service.
Takita Rivers
Nov 18, 2020
Craig Stanionis
May 21, 2019
C. Mugs
Mar 24, 2019
Ann B.
Jun 05, 2017
I LOVE this store! Everything is so unique and some is even crafted right there in the store! The staff is the nicest you will ever meet! They recognized me from the last time I was there and asked about my family! If they don't have something exactly like you want just ask them! They try to make you the happy! They have special ordered things for me too! I cannot say enough!
Cathy Boles
Dec 19, 2016
T.S. Brown Jewelry has been my jeweler for many years. They are very nice - not pushy at all. They turn their price tags UP on their merchandise so you can see their jewelry is priced "right". They pay attention to tiny details and are helpful in every way. You feel at home in their store. I highly recommend this awesome store for the finest jewelry at affordable prices in Wilmington and surrounding areas. You will NOT be disappointed.
Bethany D.
Dec 16, 2015
I have purchased a number of pieces here, a ring, necklace, and earrings over the last few years. I love them all, high quality pieces. If I'm ever in the area, I stop in to have jewelry cleaned, they are very friendly. They don't have the trendiest jewelry, but I always find something classic or eclectic that I love.
David K.
Dec 28, 2014
Tom D.
Nov 24, 2014
Victoria J.
Nov 14, 2014
We have always had very positive experiences shopping with TS Brown, and have found the staff to be warm, helpful and accommodating. We travel to Wilmington every Summer, and we always make a special point of carving out an afternoon for our annual Cotton Exchange Shopping--which always includes TS Brown. We find their collection to be eclectic, with something for everyone and thus a full range of price points. We've even purchased a couple of one-of-a-kind pendants which I understand were made by either the owner or his wife.
I always receive compliments when I wear them because they are so clearly hand-made pieces. The quality and workmanship is far superior to anything I've seen in any of the chain jewelry retail stores. Last Summer we even brought friends with us and we all had a delightful afternoon; it was like being in a candy store, only for adults! We are most definitely life-long customers.
I always receive compliments when I wear them because they are so clearly hand-made pieces. The quality and workmanship is far superior to anything I've seen in any of the chain jewelry retail stores. Last Summer we even brought friends with us and we all had a delightful afternoon; it was like being in a candy store, only for adults! We are most definitely life-long customers.
S. Ann L.
Jul 10, 2014
This place is amazing! The staff is very nice and always goes out of their way to make your visit and your purchase exactly what you want. I wouldn't be swayed at all after reading Carson. D's review. It sounds like they got his order to him fast, agreed to help the guy out a bunch of times and then he freaked out when it looked different in person. Dude, things always look different online than in real life.
I wouldn't blame a store for not refunding your money before they got their item back either. What kind of world do you live in? This store has always gone above and beyond for me. They have a great selection of very unusual items, many of which are one of a kind, or made by them locally! Every time I wear one of their pieces I get so many comments and questions as to where I got them. Always my first stop when I'm in the mood for jewelry!
I wouldn't blame a store for not refunding your money before they got their item back either. What kind of world do you live in? This store has always gone above and beyond for me. They have a great selection of very unusual items, many of which are one of a kind, or made by them locally! Every time I wear one of their pieces I get so many comments and questions as to where I got them. Always my first stop when I'm in the mood for jewelry!
