about us
Visit Modern Heirloom® at our studio and gallery located in Manteo, North Carolina. Experience our masterful craftsmanship and explore our latest jewelry artifacts designed to tell your unique story.
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The Art of Modern Heirloom®
Each Modern Heirloom® piece transforms story and sentiment into jewelry, bridging old-world technique and modern technology. Through hand engraving, masterful stonesetting, and intentional design, we create work that feels timeless, personal, and made to endure.
Kathryn and Ben Stewart
Our origin Story
Ben and Kathryn Stewart met in art school in the early ’90s and began showing their work at craft fairs out west. Their passion for design and craftsmanship led them to open their own gallery and studio in 1998, where Modern Heirloom® has grown into a space for creativity, artistry, and timeless jewelry.
Vision
To create jewelry where old-world technique meets modern innovation, turning story and artistry into timeless elegance.
mission
In a world of mass production, we create meaningful jewelry that honors story, skill, and timeless design.
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Highlighted Collections
Explore our curated collections, each reflecting story, artistry, and timeless design:
- Into the Garden
- By the Sea
- Say I Do
- Modern Heirloom®Gents
- Equine and Anvil
- Moon over Manteo
Equine and Anvil
With a passion for the beauty and magical presence of horses, Kathryn designs and creates each piece inspired by their spirit and elegance.
Modern Heirloom ® Gents
Our Gents collection honors a time when men wore jewelry as symbols of identity and individuality, crafted with striking precision
Say "I Do" with a
Modern Heirloom®
Specializing in hand-engraved wedding and engagement bands, each piece captures your unique story with timeless artistry.
meet our team
Modern Heirloom® is carried by a small team of four, balancing the daily rhythm of the gallery and studio with the deeper work of creativity, craft, and story.
Kathryn Holton Stewart
- Co-Founder + Creative Director
- Specializing in : Illustration and Design
- Hand Engraving
- Goldsmithing
- Repair and restoration
- Gia certified Diamond Grader
- BFA Metals and Jewelry, Savannah College of Art and Design , 1995
Ben Stewart
- Co-founder + Lead Goldsmith
- Zbrush Modeling
- 3d Printing
- Meticulous Stonesetting
- Forming and fabricating
- Model Making
- Repair and Restoration
- BFA Metals and Jewelry, Savannah College of Art and Design , 1995
Jimmie Lee Brooks
- Specialties include
- Silver Smithing
- Forging and Fabrication
- Gem Setting
- Chainmaking
- Repair
Daniel Ziegler
- Customer Service
- Custom Consultation
- inventory
- photography
Highest Quality
We combine the highest quality craftsmanship with meticulous attention to detail and the personal touch of working closely with each client.
Visit Modern Heirloom® at our studio and gallery located in Manteo, North Carolina. Experience our masterful craftsmanship and explore our latest jewelry artifacts designed to tell your unique story.
Silver Bonsai Gallery
905 Hwy 64 Manteo, NC 27954
Phone: Please call the gallery directly for current hours and appointments.
Email: Contact via the Modern Heirloom® website
Studio Hours
- Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Our masterful goldsmiths create each piece on-site, transforming ancient inspiration into modern craft. Whether you are looking for a unique engagement ring or a personalized hand-engraved medallion, we invite you to begin your journey of creating a future memory with us.