Let Us Express Your Imagination! Regular Business Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday  -  10am to 6:00pm Saturday  -  10am to 2pm Wednesday & Sunday -  Closed Services that we provide: Expert Gold, Platinum and Sterling Silver Jewelry Repair Custom Jewelry Designing Special order jewelry, gifts and accessories Stone replacement (We or you provide) Antique Jewelry Restoration Appraisals for Insurance purposes and estimates of value for your own information Pearl and Bead Stringing Watch battery replacement (any from anywhere) Engraving And: We pay top dollar for scrap gold and gemstone jewelry - including diamonds! _________________________  NEW PAYMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE through G.E. Money _________________________ COME ON IN FOR A VISIT! Items we sell: Fine Jewelry:  Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver Diamonds, Precious stones and Pearls - Loose or Mounted Designer Replica Sterling Silver and Vermeil Jewelry Pandora Like Sterling Silver, Murano Glass, Dichroic Glass, Crystal Charm Beads Bridal jewelry and special order gifts Childrens jewelry and gifts Tungsten, Titanium and Stainless Steel Wedding Bands and Accessories Masonic jewelry Class Rings and Graduation Gifts Military jewelry and Gifts Engravable Jewelry, Gifts and Accessories Citizen Watches - The Best Warranty in the Business! Remember: If we don't have it, we can order it or MAKE IT! Win one of these each quarter at the MWR Texas Hold'em Poker Tournaments on Ft. Leonard Wood!	Hello, I'm Laura and welcome to my web site!  It's a constant work in-progress, but I hope to provide a site where you can see examples of our custom designed jewelry and unique inventory.  I am a master jeweler and have been in this business over 30 years.  Which means I can do just about anything concerning jewelry repair, restoration and design. Voted Best Jeweler in Pulaski County, I excel in the repair and restoration of gold and silver jewelry.  If you've been told by other jewelers that 'it can't be done', give me a shot at it.  I love a challenge! If you are looking to design a exclusive piece of jewelry, you and I will sit down together and discuss your desires.  I will begin by sketching what you describe, taking note of any particular stones, forms, flourishes, and textures that you wish to include.  Then, when I have translated what you want on to paper, for a fee, I will carve in wax a three dimensional version.  After your approval, I will cast through the lost wax process your one-of-a-kind treasure in gold or silver.  Costs can be reduced if you have your own metal and stones.  Otherwise, I can provide everything including metals, diamonds, and precious stones.  I also have a special collection of uniquely cut colored stones.  My sources are world-wide so if we don't have it, we can find it! I wanted to write a paragraph about my store manager, my right arm and dear friend, but she didn't want her name mentioned.  I must say that, without her help and persistence, I would not be able to keep cranking out the repair and custom work.  She keeps the customers happy and me focused!  Come in and meet my shy store manager (LOL!!!!).  My shop is located in St. Robert, Missouri just 5 miles north of the main gate of Ft. Leonard Wood in Pulaski County.  This is the third store location I have opened.  My husband is retired military so I've had to move the business several times during his career.  My first store was in Jacksonville, Alabama  just north of what was Ft. McClellan.  My second was in Jacksonville, Arkansas two miles from the main gate of Little Rock Air Force Base.  Between times, when I had no store front, I contracted my services to stores like Kay's, Gordon's, Carlisle & Co. and J.C. Penneys (Zales).  I also did custom work and repairs for individuals wherever we've been and, because of our travels, I still have clients all over the country. We have stopped moving around, thankfully, since my husband retired and have been here for nearly 10 years.  Laura's Jewelry Designs, LLC is listed and rated with the Jewelers Board of Trade, is an IJO (Independent Jewelers Organization) Master Jeweler, and is a member of Jewelers of America, AGTA (American Gem Trade Association), Missouri Jewelers Association and the St. Louis Area Better Business Bureau. Right now, the best way to reach me is either by email:  ljdesigns@artlover.com or by phone ;  573-336-0171 So, if you've been pondering an idea for a piece of unique jewelry and have an interest in designing it and getting it made, contact us and we'll get the ball rolling! Payments can be made by Mastercard, Visa, Discover by telephone, and by PayPal online.  We have very affordable payment options through G.E. Money as well as a convenient layaway plan. Come in or Email us to sign up on our Preferred Customer List! Benefits include early notices of special events and sales, PLUS:  Exclusive Preferred Customer-Only Sales and After-hour Events..
We're easy to find.  You don't need a GPS.  As a matter of fact, the GPS doesn't know where we are!  Use this old fashioned map! Directions: St. Robert is located in central southern Missouri (Pulaski County) 130 miles west of St. Louis and 70 miles east of Springfield on Interstate 44.  Take exit 161 and head north on Missouri Hwy Y.  Laura's Jewelry Designs is on the left about a quarter mile north of Cracker Barrel.   Please call if you have any questions. _______________________________________________   Why the Swan?  Most people know the story of the "Ugly Duckling".  It is about an orphaned 'duckling' that, after enduring much abuse, grows into an elegant swan.  It's similar to pieces of jewelry that have been worn and have lost their original charm (or never had it to begin with). I can make the story of your pieces of jewelry have a happy ending by transforming them, through the custom design process, into something new and beautiful.  Now let's transform YOUR old jewelry!	New! New! New!  Charm bead bracelets!  They're better than the Pandora brand because they don't cost as much! You'll love the selection (Thousands!!!) and price of our heavy sterling silver charm beads.  Go to Page 3 to see samples and find a link to the website!   They're selling so fast we can't put them online!  Our NEW line of Sterling Silver Designer Replica Jewelry is finally here!  Exquisite designs you've seen the celebrities wear in affordable Sterling Silver and Vermeil (yellow and rose gold plating) using Cubic Zirconias instead of diamonds.  Only you will know the difference!   Answers to Questions are Free!!! To ask a question about custom designed jewelry or any other jewelry related topic, please email us:  ljdesigns@artlover.com An informative site that can show examples and processes of fine jewelry making:  www.khulsey.com/jewelry/kh_jewelry_info.html To get ideas, a mounting or even a complete piece of jewelry, here are a few links to companies we're doing business with:  www.stuller.com www.overnightmountings.com www.mmasilver.com www.ninacci.com www.uniquesettings.com www.leoingwer.com www.stargems.com   For designing a high school class ring: www.artcarved.com
This lovely ring I made from scratch (wax).  All the colored stones are natural sapphires and the center is a diamond. It's what I call a "happy" piece of jewelry.	Have you ever seen a stone cut like this hot pink topaz?  Like the color, the cut makes you think KAPOW!  The diamonds also add their share of bling on this pendant!
This stunning cornflower blue sapphire is uniquely set in two colors of 14 karat gold.  It is accented with four bright white diamonds.	This is one of my pride and joys: a 7.46 carat deep teal Tourmaline.  It's set minimally in a custom 14 karat mounting.
We brought this mounting from the blah to the bling by adding a diamond circle journey pendant. A soft golden South Sea Pearl crowned in yellow gold filigree with a wide diamond accented bail. Exquisite!	This is one of my favorite designs. A super heavy 14 karat gold Art Deco reminiscent ring set with an orange or Padparadscha Lab Sapphire and 8 diamonds. Come in and try it on!