About Dempsey's Jewelers

Get to know us.


Dempsey’s Jewelers is here for you whether you are purchasing in our store, or on this website. We want you to know the Dempsey’s difference.

Dempsey’s Jewelers has served upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia for over thirty years. This business started in 1976 as a Repair & Fabrication Center for area Jewelry Stores. Wanting to serve the public, Dempsey and his wife opened the retail store in April of 1993. Working as the only Master Goldsmith, Master Stone Setter and Caster of fine jewelry, Dempsey began his journey. The store quickly grew from just two employees to a staff of fourteen. When entering Dempsey’s you will find unmatched service coupled with a friendly staff, goldsmithing and designing are the elements that truly gleam from this family owned business.

"I love that I can help in such major events in people’s lives. Hearing their stories, their events, and what lead them to the store; then taking all of that in and helping them create a piece of jewelry which captures all of those moments, is what drives me."

– Chris Jordan

Come experience the Dempsey’s Difference.


We are a business of “FIRST”. First to bring true custom jewelry to Johnson City, First to incorporate laser technology, First to implement CAD CAM designing, First to employ CNC milling of waxes, First to serve the area with 3D printing of models for casting, First to have four Goldsmiths working in one store…..and on we can go. We take pride knowing you trust us. In return we promise to always do your work right and at a fair price. Honesty is of high value here. We call this the Dempsey Difference.

There are several good stores in the area, all we ask is you come by, let us meet you and if we can be of service to you we would honor the opportunity. A wonderful selection of hand-selected, unique jewelry awaits you. Exquisite Jewelry Designs and Masterful Repair capabilities fill the store as soon as you walk in. Our friendly staff will welcome you and your business will be most appreciated. Drive up to our front door and come in and meet our staff. Once more we call this the Dempsey’s Difference.

Have an idea of something you’re looking for? If it’s not in stock…..we’ll design and make it. Just share your thoughts with us and we’ll do the rest. Keep Dempsey’s Jewelers in mind when you are ready for that extraordinary piece of jewelry or just need something fixed. We are the “dreams come true designers”. Our expert goldsmiths, stone setters and designers will take care of your family treasures with great skill.

Trust, honesty, professional service and confidence will be felt when visiting Dempsey’s Jewelers. This is the Dempsey’s Difference.

Come visit us, you’ll understand ……. the Dempsey’s Difference, too – Johnson City.