Donna and Lee have a wonderful consignment shop in Cary, NC. I have worked with them for years and have found them to be fair, very honest, and very helpful. They offer a mulch-faceted approach, a one stop shop, if you will. I have bought jewelry from them, sold jewelry with their help, and had them make jewelry pieces for me. I have always been pleased. Quality store, quality people. I would and have recommended them to all.

It has been such a pleasure working with Joint Venture Jewelry over the past 10 years - celebrating special occasions and "just because," helping to "recycle" some inherited pieces and even creating earrings to match the wonderful fire opal pendant we found in your collection. This tanzanite is just amazing - the color is so intense and the size is wonderful. This one will be an heirloom that I pass on to my daughter - so excited to have found it with you.

Years ago I purchased an estate ring that just never looked and felt quite right on me. When I discovered the emerald center stone was chipped, I decided to replace it with my birthstone, a sapphire. Because the ring was insured, I was not sure who would be willing to work with my insurance company and also have the expertise to restore the ring properly since it required some delicate labor. I heard about Joint Venture through word of mouth and once I met Donna I knew I was in the right place. She confirmed my hunch that the sapphire would be a beautiful option. After I made only one phone call to my insurance company, Donna handled the rest of the interactions with my agent. The entire process could not have been more pleasant or smoother in general. It only took a few weeks once we got started and I am thrilled with my new ring. I got to choose the exact stone I wanted and finally the ring really feels like it belongs to me! I highly recommend JV to anyone who wants something unique and reasonably priced, but what I value most about the experience is the outstanding customer service. Thank you so much! I'll be back.

Joint Venture Jewelry came highly recommended and for good reason. From the minute I walked into the store I had a good down-home feeling. They have a very personal approached that made me feel so comfortable. Jennifer and Donna were very open to help me find the right engagement ring. I truly felt like I was been helped by family. The whole staff helped usurer me to find exactly what I was looking for in a virtually painless process. I feel very secure about my purchase and very happy with Joint Venture. This will be my go-to Raleigh jewelry store from now on!

The first time I came in to Joint Venture was last year around Thanksgiving. I had seen the store online and I had been receiving tempting emails which finally bought me into the store to purchase a beautiful diamond and sapphire ring. And that was just the beginning. Over the past year I have made several purchases and even redesigned a ring. I brought in 4 different diamond rings that I just didn’t like anymore and Donna helped me create a custom award-winning beautiful ring! The staff at Joint Venture is very knowledgeable and working with them is always a lot of fun. We have a jewelry party every time I visit!

I have been approached by so many people in stores asking to see my necklace. Everyone has asked for your name and are amazed to see how lovely this turned out. I even had another jeweler ask if he could make a copy!! I can't tell you what pleasure I receive and the closeness I feel to my parents wearing my Mother's wedding band and her diamond every day. To think that these pieces of jewlery have been locked away in my safe deposit box when all along I could have been enjoying them. Many thanks for your wonderful idea!

I recently received the check for the round ruby and diamond ring I had consigned with you. I wanted to thank you for selling this piece for me! I’m so glad we could finally get the "full" price for it. I really appreciate your help. Happy New Year to you.

My mother and I recently inherited rings that originally belonged to my great grandmother. They were in HORRIBLE shape- bent, broken, scratched, you name it! My mother lives in Ohio, and had taken her ring to several jewelers who told her that her ring was most certainly beyond repair. She sent it to me here, and I took these pieces to Joint Venture Jewelry in the hope that they could be restored. What a beautiful job they did! Never could we have imagined that these rings could be restored to their original splendor. We both proudly wear them now, and are constantly receiving compliments. We are more than pleased with the service we received at Joint Venture, and will certainly be returning for all of our jewelry needs!

Many many thanks to Donna and Joint Ventures! We found our perfect engagement ring there at a great price! Donna worked to find us exactly what we were looking for - they have a great selection and great prices. Thanks so much for all your help!

The ring is absolutely gorgeous!! I can't wait for him to give it to her! The champagne was such a sweet touch! The ring is now insured with the company you suggested to Scott and locked in our safe for safe keeping! I can't thank you enough for all of your help with my diamond and the insurance company etc. Thank you also for putting the diamond back in my ring...it looks perfect! Scott is thrilled with the ring and it is even prettier than the Scott Kay one!! Whew!!! It's been a long time coming...I have been looking at engagement rings at Joint Venture for about a year now...I never dreamed he would end up with a custom, one of a kind gem like he did...that goes for Gretchen as well as the ring!!!

First off, she did say yes and loves the ring. I wanted to take a minute to thank you for all of your help, advice with my engagement ring and the bottle of champagne.

I first learned of Joint Venture through my mother and we drove from Wilson to have a family stone turned into an engagement ring. Lee helped us find the perfect setting for a diamond that has been in my family for a number of years and showed us many combinations until we found the perfect compliment to the stone. Once my fiancee put on that ring she hasn't been able to stop looking at it sparkle. We currently live in Richmond, Virginia and plan to return for future jewelry. Thanks so much for helping me with this great milestone in my life.

I cannot stop looking at my hand! After 13 years of marriage, two children and the resulting lack of disposable income… I FINALLY have a wedding set that is TO DIE FOR! I love it! Thank you SO MUCH!

The opportunity to work with your entire team has been incredible! From my first visit to learn about consigning jewelry I had inherited, to my extraordinary visit today to pick up my MASTERPIECE, I have enjoyed working with your team! Everyone was so willing to "bend over backward" to take care of me! As a result, my charm bracelet is "bling-ier," my wedding set is phenomenal and my "pocketbook" was not damaged in the process. Wow! I can only imagine how much fun life would be if all shopping experiences were so exciting!

I am confident that my new bauble will inspire many new customers! I look forward to hearing their stories of phenomenal customer service and extraordinarily beautiful jewelry from Joint Venture Jewelers!

Joint Venture features quality vintage as well as contemporary designer jewelry at excellent prices. I have shopped with Donna and Lee Hankin for almost 8 years and invariably the jewelry I receive the most compliments on are the pieces from Joint Venture. I have especially enjoyed acquiring Victorian jewelry - cameos, bracelets, rings, and broaches, from them. When I wear jewelry from Joint Venture, I know that it is truly distinctive and all my own.

I have also been delighted with the jewelry design services at Joint Venture. For example, I worked with Donna to redesign a Civil War era watch fob into a fabulous one-of-a-kind necklace. Donna even contacted me later when earrings arrived in the store that coordinated perfectly with the necklace.

I consider Donna and Lee Hankin to be friends. They are honest, easy to work with, and a delight to know.

Joint Venture Estate Jewelers was our first and only stop when looking for an engagement ring, and it couldn't have been a more pleasant shopping experience! Donna was very helpful in narrowing down our selection and taking our input to guide us to a ring and diamond exceeding our expectations. We look forward to returning to Joint Venture for our future needs.

Justin and I could not be more thrilled with the service from Joint Venture on our engagement and wedding rings. I knew a long time ago that whenever the engagement came, there was only one place Justin could go to get the ring! You and Lee took such great care of us by making sure we got exactly what we wanted and took care of us every step…it was like working with family! I get so many compliments on my beautiful ring and I always have to let those people know to go to Joint Venture. We also knew that Joint Venture was the place to go for the groomsmen's gifts of cuff links and couldn't be happier with the way those turned out. We look forward to many more trips to Joint Venture! Thanks again for everything.

For over six years my husband and I have been repeat customers of Joint Venture. We have bought jewelry and placed items on consignment. We have been very pleased with their cleaning, repairs and appraisal services. We have continued to value their professionalism of both Donna and Lee Hankin. We will continue to refer them to others.

I wanted to thank you very much for working with me in selecting my gorgeous 3 stone vintage ring. In the past, I was very hesitant to leave my diamond ring with any jeweler. However, after my first visit to your store I did not hesitate about leaving my diamond in your care. The time you spent with me discussing my options and assuring me my diamond would be safe enabled me to develop a sincere trust with you and your business. The selection process was exciting with endless possibilities. I was able to choose exactly what I wanted and the end result is fantastic. I ended up with a vintage ring that is uniquely my own. I have received so many compliments. My only regret is that I did not come in sooner and have you re-set my diamond.

I just wanted to thank you for your invaluable help and personable service. It was incomparable to anywhere else I have ever been.Michael surprised me with my new engagement ring this morning...it is absulutely exquisite,and even that is an understatement. There is no doubt that it is one of a kind. The metal work to fit the princess cut diamond-which is incredibly beautiful as well, is flawless, and Michael said that the band adds to the beauty even more. I can't wait to see it. We both look foward to doing further business with Joint Venture and will refer you all the way. Thanks again.

A special thank you for all you have done for my special Christmas gift from my Dad. The pearls are beyond what I imagined, and I will cherish them for a very, very long time. Also, my Dad enjoys working with you. He likes to have a personal relationship with people, and has that through and through with you both. Warm fuzzies for everybody!!!

Joint Venture has been our first and only stop for all of our jewelry for over 5 years. They are very helpful in picking out just the right piece for each person. If they don't have quite what you are looking for Joint Venture can help with a custom creation. As an example, we had my engagement ring custom created by Joint Venture. They took the guess work out of picking out high quality stones and just the right setting for them, all while working within our budget. We can't say enough good things about their attention to detail, knowledge of their products, depth of experience and concern for the satisfaction of their clients.