Handcrafted Heirloom Jewelry Created in North Carolina

Hand Engraved Fine Jewelry Crafted by Goldsmiths on North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Every piece is designed, engraved, and finished in our studio to become tomorrow's family treasure.

Meet the Artists: Kathryn & Ben Stewart

“Crafted with tradition, shaped by skill, carried through time.”

Modern Heirloom® jewelry is the life’s work of Ben and Kathryn Stewart. For over thirty years, they have worked at the bench in their Outer Banks studio, combining masterful goldsmithing with iconic hand engraving. Every piece is designed, engraved, and finished by hand to become a family treasure. Experience the artistry of true craftsmen where old knowledge meets present hands.

Modern Heirloom ® creates hand engraved jewelry, bespoke engagement rings, artisan wedding bands, and heirloom quality treasures designed to be worn today and treasured for generations.

“From Vision to Jewelry”

Masterful Stonesetting by Ben Stewart

Precious Materials

We work in sterling silver, gold, and platinum. All gemstones are hand-selected for cut, color, and Unique qualites. Our diamonds personally selected by Kathryn Stewart, a GIA-certified Diamond Grader (DG), ensuring exceptional quality, integrity, and brilliance.

Masterful Goldsmiths

“Our Modern Heirloom® goldsmiths craft treasures with masterful skill, meticulous design, and artistic intuition. We create pieces which carry the legacy of old knowledge, the intention of present hands, and the promise of future memory.”

Premium Support

For personalized assistance or to explore our Modern Heirloom® creations, visit us at Silver Bonsai Gallery in Manteo, NC, where our studio and gallery bring craftsmanship to life, or connect with us online for inquiries and guidance.

“Skill, Story, Legacy.”

“Request a Customized Design and Discover How to Create Your Modern Heirloom®.”

“Every Modern Heirloom® begins with a vision. We craft most pieces to order, allowing you to customize the details—from metals and stones to engraving and finish—so your jewelry feels uniquely yours. With careful handcrafting and thoughtful design, each piece becomes an enduring treasure made to carry meaning into the future.