In October 1962 Jimmy and Elvira Fortescue, with financial and moral support from their parents, opened for business in the beautiful historic district of downtown Washington, North Carolina. In the 1980's sons Jim and Perry joined the business and later grandchildren came in while in school and worked part time.
#1 in Diamond Sales on the Inner Banks! Washington Jewelers carries and has available a large selection of certified diamonds by EGL and GIA. Four associates on staff have Certified Diamondologist Degrees with the Diamond Council of America.
Our full time jewelry repairman on staff has over 25 years experience, and is a graduate of Holland School for Jeweler by Master Jeweler Homer Holland.
As an associate of an international company, we are able to acquire some of the best diamonds and fine jewelry in the world directly from the source.
