About Engels Jewelry Company

Engels Jewelry Company is one of the only jewelry stores in West Michigan to provide a true custom design experience, as well as showcasing engagement rings, estate jewelry, diamond jewelry, a sterling silver collection, pre-owned luxury watches, and watch and jewelry repair.

Engels Jewelry Company designs and creates original jewelry in their design laboratory on site. They use sophisticated CAD software as well as 3D printers to aid in the creation of their pieces. Anyone can create a simple ring or a complex design from concept to creation.

In addition to Engels Jewelry Company’s vast inventory of jewelry and accessories, they also buy all gold, silver, and platinum jewelry. In addition, they buy gemstones and diamond styles .50 carats and larger. At Engels Jewelry Company, they have been buying, selling & trading precious metals and stones for over three generations. (Mark Engels, the owner, is the son of Dennis Engels and the grandson of Richard Engels.)

Engels Jewelry Company is also a large dealer of previously owned Estate Jewelry from unique heirlooms to treasures that need a new home. The staff at Engels Jewelry Company is happy to help their clients redesign their jewelry or find additional pieces of jewelry that are sure to be a new favorite.

Engels Jewelry Company prevails in Pre-Owned Luxury Watches. They are the only store in Michigan to have a staff member with an honors certificate in appraising, evaluating, and grading watches from the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. They are one of the area’s most informed companies when it comes to buying and selling luxury watches.

Engels Jewelry Company strives to provide their customers with the highest quality jewelry & accessories at a fair price.

Our Story

Engels Jewelry Co. was founded by father & son, Dennis & Mark Engels. Dennis Engels previously owned and operated Richard Engels Jewelers, a well-known name in the jewelry industry that closed its doors in January 2018, after 88 years of service to the Grand Rapids area. Dennis’ father, Richard Engels, had opened Richard Engels Jewelers in 1930.

Sustainability

Diamonds

Engels Jewelry Company has a select group of diamond suppliers that demonstrate a robust chain of custody protocol for their diamonds and have the ability to track and segregate diamonds by origin.

These suppliers are required to source diamonds that originate from specific mine operations or specific countries that have demonstrated their commitment to follow internationally recognized labor, trade, and environmental standards.

Engels also offers lab-created and recycled diamonds, both of which require no new mining.

Certified Diamonds

For a collection of diamonds, Engels Jewelry Co. includes the GIA, EGL, and IGI Diamond Origin Report to help trace the diamond from its source to its final polished state by uniquely leveraging advanced scientific analysis to deliver technical rough-to-polish diamond matching. These diamond certification companies collect and analyze physical measurements, spectroscopic data, and imaging of the diamond as a rough crystal before it is cut and polished. A unique identification number is assigned to the rough diamond. They later use this data to scientifically match the polished diamond to the original rough crystal it came from.

Recycling

Engels Jewelry Company recycles everything from paper products to precious metals. They send old gold and silver to refineries to be remade into jewelry. If you have jewelry at home that you do not wear you can sell it and Engels will recycle it for you.

Why the lion?

Lions are a symbol of excellence, strength, passion, and loyalty. At Engels Jewelry Company they focus on all of these attributes. They strive to provide excellent service to their clients.The quality of jewelry they make is exceptional and they are passionate about their customer’s designs and jewelry and are loyal to their needs. Engels Jewelry Company chose the lion as their logo to remind them of these great characteristics.

UpCycle – Sell Your Jewels

The buying process

Stop by the store with the items you are interested in selling or repurposing. One of Engels Jewelry Company’s friendly sales associates will help you with design ideas and how to recycle your pieces into something you will wear all the time! OR have a consultation with one of the buyers to negotiate a fair and honest price for your jewelry.

Items we Buy!

Jewelry

Engels Jewelry Company is a buyer of all gold and sterling silver jewelry including rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and broches.

Diamonds & Gemstones

Either stones that are already set in jewelry or loose diamonds or gemstones Engels Jewelry Company is a buyer!

Coins

Engels Jewelry Company is a buyer of all gold and silver coins!

Watches

Engels Jewelry Company prevails in Pre Owned Luxury Watches. They are the only store in Michigan to have a staff member with an honors certificate in appraising, evaluation, and grading of watches from the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. They are one of the area’s most informed companies when it comes to buying and selling luxury watches.

Broken Jewelry

Have items that are broken or tangled up and sitting in the jewelry box? No need to try to fix or clean them up. Just simply bring them in and Engels Jewelry Company will buy it!

Meet our team of talented jewelry experise:

Mark Engels
CEO / Founder

Owner

Mark Engels is a graduate of Hope College & the Gemological Institute of America. He has interned at one of the top diamond companies in America & has the lifelong training of growing up and working at Richard Engels Jewelers, alongside his father.

Carrie Anne Engels
Marketing Director

General Manager

Working for the family business since she was 15 years old, Carrie Anne has had many years of experience in the jewelry industry. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Communications from Hope College. After College she opened and ran her own boutique specializing in sterling silver jewelry and gifts in Grand Haven, MI for seven years. When her father (Dennis Engels) retired, and brother (Mark Engels) decided to open Engels Jewelry Company she closed her boutique to work alongside her brother. Carrie Anne has her certification in diamonds from the Diamond Council of America and is continuing on her jewelry education. She loves accessorizing and thinks everything should sparkle!

Robin Ashton
Customer Service

Sales & Inventory Manager

Robin has been working for the Engels Family for over 20 years. Her years of experience has given her the opportunity to work with many stones and precious metals and to expand her skills and knowledge in the jewelry field. She has received her certification in diamonds from the Diamond Council of America and Jewelry Estate Buying. Robin enjoys helping her clients turn their lifetime memories into beautiful jewelry creations!

Arionna Thompson
Customer Service

Sales

Arionna attends Grand Valley State University pursuing degrees in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, while also furthering her jewelry education to receive a Jewelry Applied Professional Certification from the Gemological Institute of America. Arionna runs the social media pages in addition to helping clients find and make their new favorite jewelry items!

Katie Verril
Customer Service

Lead Goldsmith

Katie started in Big Rapids, where the high school at the time offered jewelry classes. Already having a passion for it she went to Kendall College of Art & Design where she earned two Bachelor’s Degrees in Metal Jewelry Design and Painting. From there she worked in KCAD’s 3D printing lab and taught jewelry classes as an adjunct professor, while also working as a bench jeweler and freelance CAD designer for many local Michigan jewelry stores. Katie is now working to attain her Graduate Gem Certification from GIA and always looking to add new skills to her 15+ years of experience in the industry.

Joey Schnidt
Customer Service

Goldsmith

Making knives and jewelry in his home forge was a segue for Joey to work with precious metals. Working at Engels Jewelry Company has given Joey the opportunity to work with precious metals and stones and to expand his skills and knowledge in the jewelry field. Joey has received his graduate certifications in jewelry repair and advanced diamond setting from the Drouhard National Jewelers’ School and his Applied Jewelry Professional Certificate from the Gemological Institute of America.

Emily Karston
Design & Construction

Goldsmith

Emily graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design. Having always loved unique jewelry, she knew it was her calling to make custom jewelry creations. After graduation, she continued to work at GVSU in the art gallery before accepting the position at Engels Jewelry Company. Emily has also received his graduate certifications in jewelry repair and advanced diamond setting from the Drouhard National Jewelers’ School.
Abby Torossian

”Carrie Anne and the team at Engels are spectacular! The patience that the staff has with their customers sets Engels apart from every other jewelry store in town. I’m so thankful for their attention to detail and beautiful ring options. Thank you Engels for making our engagement and wedding ring purchases so smooth and enjoyable!”

Jill Trepins

“I have had the best experience at Engels and highly recommend them for all of your jewelry needs. They did an amazing job redesigning/upgrading my already existing wedding ring. They do all of the work in house, so you don’t have to worry about your jewelry being lost in shipping. The staff is amazing, so helpful, and they listen to your wants. If there is one jewelry store you going to go to…make it Engels!”

Jordan H.

“Brought in my own design and they made it happen! Just what I wanted, they can do it all. Amazing customer service! Reasonable prices, friendly staff… I found my jeweler!”

Stacey Poel

“My family (siblings, parents, grandparents…) and I have only gone to Richard Engels Jewelers for any jewelry needs/wants 😉. Since changing hands, which is now “Engels Jewelry Company,” we have not been disappointed. So many of the same friendly faces and a beautiful selection of jewelry. This will still be our family’s family jeweler. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else.”

P Barnhardt

“My family are repeat customers for years. Several rings designed, repaired and appraised. Lovely ring creations and priced to make your wallet happy 😊. Mark and the crew treat you with quality service and smiles. I defiantly trust my treasures with them and know they come back in excellent condition! A+ Family owned and generations in business. Hey, even his uncle has his own business repairing clocks👌 One of the finest jewelry stores to shop from.”

Rich Carla

“I had a horrible experience with Zales where they ruined my rings. I came to Engels not knowing what they would do. Not only did they offer to fix my rings they charged a very reasonable price. They are professional and friendly! I recommend them to anyone who wants to buy high quality jewelry.”

Jessica Cesarek

“Engels made ring shopping so easy. Robin was super helpful throughout the entire process of custom designing both wedding and engagement bands. For my wedding band, I just brought in a picture for inspiration, and Engels created a custom piece to fit perfectly with my engagement band. Engels also ensures you are completely satisfied with the design by providing a CAD picture and a wax model that require your approval prior to creating the pieces. They really want to make sure you are happy with your purchase, and they didn’t pressure us at all. I would highly recommend them for any of your jewelry needs!”