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Handcrafted Heirloom Jewelry Created in North Carolina

“Mythic Treasures. Crafted by Hand. ”

At Modern Heirloom®, we create handcrafted fine jewelry with a modern sensibility—pieces shaped by hand, guided by tradition, and made to carry meaning forward. Designed and crafted in our Outer Banks studio, each work reflects a quiet balance between past and present.
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Modern Heirloom® Jewelry

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

Modern Heirloom® jewelry features iconic hand engraving and heirloom quality jewelry  created by Ben and Kathryn Stewart and their small but powerful team at Silver Bonsai Gallery. Working together through all stages of the jewelry making process from design to creation to create each piece. In our NC Studio the artists, enjoy working closely with each client to design create beautifully unique and personal pieces all while creating original collections available in our gallery where we also provide expert repair and restoration in silver, gold, and platinum. Crafted with tradition, shaped by skill, and carried through time each Modern Heirloom® creation carries the unique beauty through the artistry at the root of Ben and Kathryn’s story as creators and as artists.Old knowledge. Present hands. Future memory.
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Ben Stewart working on hand-engraved jewelry in the Modern Heirloom studio
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.

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Crafted this Fantastic Deco inspred Modern Heirloom® Gents ring . Set with Aquamarine in honor of his mother's beautiful blue eyes. We love seeing into the universe and making the perfect story
Deco Garden Signet
Deco Garden SignetHand cut Bead and Bright Set
Each piece embodies a numen—a presence or force that gives an object meaning. Handcrafted in metal and stone, these jewelry artifacts gather significance over time, becoming personal treasures to wear and remember
Moonstone Relic
Moonstone RelicMoon over Manteo ˜
Lorien Moon features moonstone with a soft blue sheen set in silver, combining hand-crafted artistry with natural beauty. Moonstone is believed to enhance intuition, emotional balance, and new beginnings, making each piece a wearable symbol of calm, clarity, and timeless elegance.
Brianna Flynn
Brianna FlynnModels
Arcane Relic Numen features a glowing aqua stone crafted in silver and gold, meticulously shaped by hand. Its engraved winged accents draw inspiration from the intricate scrollwork of Italian ornamental design, creating a wearable artifact
Arcane Relic Numen
Arcane Relic NumenAqua , 14K yellow, and Sterling

Modern Heirloom® | Masterful Goldsmiths Creating Timeless Fine Jewelry

Fine jewelry crafted with intention. Hand-fabricated, customizable designs with expert engraving and heirloom restoration.