January 2022, we CLOSED to the public after 47 years. ~ Contact us via email below.
Designing and making jewelry has been our speciality!
As of January 2022, we CLOSED to the public. Email messages only.
After 47 years, Christmas Eve of 2021, was our last day to be open to the public. We want to extend our gratitude to our customers and NWA for supporting our work. It has been an honor serving you and NWA. Email messages via this site.
Sincerely, Barry Golden and Brenda
Barry is a Certified Master Bench Jeweler
After rigorous testing by Jewelers of America of New York City, Barry Golden became the 68th Master Bench Jeweler out of only 124 across the United States of America. He is one of just three Certified Master Bench Jewelers in the state of Arkansas. All custom jewelry and jewelry work is done on-site by Barry Golden himself.
Our Specialty is Designing and Making Custom Jewelry.
Our custom designs span the entire spectrum of jewelry-making in silver, gold, platinum and hand engraving.
With over four decades of experience, we regularly exceed expectations through our attention to creative detail, craftsmanship and technical expertise.
Custom designs are not only unique but are precisely made to suit personal taste. Barry guides each client personally through the design process and helps them create timeless pieces that will be passed down for generations. Barry explains the fabrication processes and various ways your dream might become a reality. If the client needs to "see" it, we also offer computer aided design (CAD) renderings as a method of communication.
In addition to custom work, we offer jewelry repair and restoration, special ordering, watch repair and spectacular firearms engraving.
We Strive to Exceed Your Expectations!
We pride ourselves on the quality of our custom jewelry and we want clients to feel the same pride when wearing beautiful pieces from our store. Ask our clients. They will tell you how pleased they are with our work and with our service.
A man with a passion for jewelry creation, Barry opened his first retail store in 1974 in Jonesboro. Called The Mother Lode, Barry focused on making silver and turquoise jewelry.
In 1979, Barry opened a trade shop in Oklahoma City doing work for chain stores.
1984 brought him to Northwest Arkansas where he opened a trade shop for a large r
A man with a passion for jewelry creation, Barry opened his first retail store in 1974 in Jonesboro. Called The Mother Lode, Barry focused on making silver and turquoise jewelry.
In 1979, Barry opened a trade shop in Oklahoma City doing work for chain stores.
1984 brought him to Northwest Arkansas where he opened a trade shop for a large retailer, taking care of over 1000 of their stores at that time. Soon after this move Barry started to do custom designer jewelry for the public out of the front of the shop.
The current store at 206 W. Walnut in historic downtown Rogers, AR, was purchased and renovated in 1995. Golden's Designer Jewelry made the move full retail offering custom design, repair, and special orders.
In 2000, Barry underwent testing with Jewelers of America in New York City, Barry became the 68th Master Bench Jeweler out of only 124 across the United States of America. He is one of just three Certified Master Bench Jewelers in the state of Arkansas.
After studying under three Master Gun Engravers in 2011, Barry added basic hand engraving, Western flare cutting and start-to-finish firearms engraving to his repertoire.
Originally from Nevada, Missouri, Brenda spent 25 years at the Walmart general office. She held several roles at Walmart including, Marketing for the Clothing Division, New Store training, POS replenishment development, and Regulatory Compliance for the International Division.
In 1994, Brenda retired from Walmart and joined husband Barry
Originally from Nevada, Missouri, Brenda spent 25 years at the Walmart general office. She held several roles at Walmart including, Marketing for the Clothing Division, New Store training, POS replenishment development, and Regulatory Compliance for the International Division.
In 1994, Brenda retired from Walmart and joined husband Barry at Golden's Designer Jewelry, their family-owned store located in Historic Downtown Rogers, Arkansas. Her role at Golden’s puts her up front with the customers providing excellent service, appraisals, business marketing and general support.
With a genuine love for Downtown Rogers, Brenda has been actively involved in the Go Downtown Rogers merchant association, serving as a marketing volunteer and board member.
She and Barry are the proud parents of two children: Jessica Hester, founder and architect of Verdant Studio, plus a licensed realtor; and Cole Golden Hester, a pharmacy technician at Heartland Pharmacy in NWA.
Brenda takes pride in the quality of both the personal and professional relationships she has established throughout her career. She has had the privilege of working with incredibly bright, innovative, and hardworking people. She continues to maintain a high level of trust, professionalism, and confidentiality with her peers and customers.
Dan has been an off-site partner for Golden''s Designer Jewelry for over 16 years. He is a semi-retired certified Rolex watch repairman.
With decades of experience Dan repairs and restores high end mechanical and quartz watches with a one-year guarantee on the work he does. Dan also restores vintage pocket watches as long as the necessar
Dan has been an off-site partner for Golden''s Designer Jewelry for over 16 years. He is a semi-retired certified Rolex watch repairman.
With decades of experience Dan repairs and restores high end mechanical and quartz watches with a one-year guarantee on the work he does. Dan also restores vintage pocket watches as long as the necessary parts can be located.
With a $15 deposit, your watch is packed with care and sent certified registered mail for an estimate. After inspection you will receive a quote before we proceed. If you choose to have the work done, the $15 will be applied to the work. If you do not choose to have the work done, we will ship the piece back for you to pick-up in the store and the deposit is non-refundable.
Watch repair persons are in high demand! Please understand that this process takes 3-4 weeks as they do repair work for many different jewelers.