Client Stories: Real-Life Custom Transformations at Jae's Jewelers Coral Gables
At Jae’s Jewelers, every custom jewelry piece begins with a story — one filled with emotion, creativity, and meaning. Since 1945, our family-owned Coral Gables jewelry store has had the honor of transforming ideas into wearable works of art. From heirloom redesigns to engagement rings and milestone gifts, we’ve spent nearly eight decades helping Miami clients celebrate their most important moments with custom craftsmanship and personal connection.
Each design we create reflects more than beauty — it reflects a bond, a milestone, and a memory. Here are just a few stories from our community that capture the spirit of what makes Jae’s so special.
Story 1: Heirloom Revival — Preserving Grandma’s Legacy
A longtime Miami family brought us a worn gold necklace that had belonged to their grandmother. Though the chain was too delicate to wear, it held deep sentimental value. Together, we envisioned a transformation that would honor the past while embracing the present.
Our team carefully removed the original gemstones and reset them into a pair of elegant, modern earrings. To add a touch of brilliance, we incorporated lab-grown diamonds — a nod to sustainability and innovation that complemented the vintage design.
The finished set was stunning: timeless yet contemporary, sentimental yet practical. The family told us that wearing the earrings made them feel as though Grandma’s love was right there with them — a daily connection to their heritage, reborn in gold.
This project perfectly reflects what Jae’s Jewelers is known for: preserving family history through artistry, precision, and care.
Story 2: The Unique Engagement — A Rare Spinel and a Perfect Fit
One of our favorite recent projects came from a Miami groom who wanted something truly unique for his proposal. He envisioned an engagement ring that would stand apart from traditional designs — one that embodied his fiancée’s individuality and his own adventurous spirit.
After exploring gemstone options with our Graduate Gemologists, he fell in love with a rare, deep pink spinel — a gem prized for its brilliance and rarity. Using 3D printing technology, our designers modeled a bezel-set engagement ring with a sleek, modern silhouette and perfect proportions for daily wear.
When he saw the finished piece, he said it captured exactly what he had imagined. The proposal was a success — and the bride later told us she couldn’t stop staring at the sparkle that symbolized not just love, but thoughtfulness and creativity.
This story highlights how modern technology and traditional craftsmanship blend seamlessly at Jae’s to produce engagement rings as unique as the couples who wear them.
Story 3: Milestone Cufflinks — From Broken Watch to Timeless Gift
When a client earned a major promotion, his family came to Jae’s with an idea: transform his late father’s broken watch into a meaningful keepsake.
Our team repurposed the watch’s metal and components to craft custom cufflinks, engraving them with subtle career-related motifs and initials. The design honored both professional success and personal memory — a symbol of progress rooted in legacy.
The client described them as “the most meaningful gift I’ve ever received.” It’s stories like these that remind us jewelry is never just an accessory — it’s a celebration of identity and connection.
Crafted with Integrity and Expertise
Each of these stories represents what Jae’s Jewelers stands for: personalization, trust, and craftsmanship. All of our custom pieces are designed and finished on-site by our expert goldsmiths and Certified GIA Gemologists, ensuring the highest level of quality and ethical standards.
Whether you’re redesigning an heirloom, creating a modern engagement ring, or marking a milestone achievement, our team is here to bring your story to life — one gemstone at a time.
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At Jae’s Jewelers, we believe the most beautiful jewelry carries meaning. Visit us at 237 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, or call (305) 443-7724 to start your own custom journey.
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