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Modern Heirloom® Custom Studio is where your story becomes wearable. Work directly with us to design the perfect piece, from a brand new creation to a meaningful redesign using heirloom stones or gold. Together we’ll refine every detail, from the silhouette and setting to hand engraving and finishing, creating jewelry that feels personal, timeless, and truly yours.




Recent Highlights in 2025

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Fern Gully Hand Engraved

Hand Enrgraved by Kathryn Holton Stewart

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Feather and Pearls Bespoke

Tahitian and Gold Feather Engraved and HAnd Fabricated by Kathryn Holton Stewart

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Esther's Garden Bespoke

Silver and Gold Hand Fabricated Labadorite by Kathryn Holton Stewart

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Aqua Relic in Gold and Silver

HAnd Fabricated and Engraved by Ben Stewart

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Aqua Deco Gents Ring

Designed and crafted by Ben Stewart

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Moon Over Manteo | Crescent

HAnd Fabricated and Engraved by Ben Stewart

Bespoke Creation at Modern Heirloom® is where your story becomes wearable art. Every custom jewelry piece begins with thoughtful design and model-making to refine the concept before we forge precious metals by hand. Our studio specializes in hand engraving, creating intricate textures, flowing patterns, and meaningful details that make each piece unmistakably yours. From heirloom redesign to brand-new custom rings, necklaces, and wedding bands, our process blends artistry with precision and heirloom-quality craftsmanship. For Illustrated Jewel™ designs, the approach shifts, these pieces are built like miniature paintings, using metal, stone, and light to tell a visual story. The result is custom, handcrafted jewelry designed to be treasured for a lifetime and passed down for generations.

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Hand Forged Yellow Gold and Labadorite

Hand forged and handcrafted, this Modern Heirloom® ring is set with a gem-cut labradorite that flashes with oceanic blues and stormy light. The stone is securely set by hand resulting in a  timeless silhouette, creating a piece that feels both elemental and refined.

Crafting Unique rings and More

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” One of my favorite parts of the creative process is the the connection between artist and wearer”

Kathryn Holton Stewart

Goldsmith and designer

Modern Heirloom® is where your story becomes wearable. Customize a new design or reimagine family jewelry into a piece you’ll wear and pass down. We transform heirloom stones, gold, and sentiment into modern forms, handcrafted with intention and enduring artistry. Your story stays intact, only refined.

Ben and Kathryn Stewart work side-by-side in their North Carolina studio to transform your vision into a living artifact. Whether it’s a unique engagement ring or a personalized medallion, we bring over 30 years of expertise to every commission.

Contact us at Silver Bonsai Gallery on Roanoke Island to begin your journey of creating a future memory.