About Us

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Parkers' Karat Patch has been serving the Asheville area since 1980. The Parkers, our store manager, Kristin and staff welcome you to visit our jewelry store located at 311 Weaverville Hwy. in North Asheville. The existing rock building that now houses The Karat Patch has been a landmark since 1938. With the help of local architect, Wade Macfie, the building has had a new roofline, decking and porch added to produce an attractive and easily recognizable, destination store with plenty of on-site parking.

As exclusive members of the two largest jewelry buying groups in the U.S., IJO (Independent Jewelers Organization) and RJO (Retail Jewelers Organization), the Karat Patch offers the finest selection of diamonds from Antwerp, Belgium and Colored gemstones from Idar-Oberstein, Germany, as well as custom jewelry designs, jewelry repair and engraving using our computerized engraving machine.

Corporate Values and Management Philosophy – Parkers’ Karat Patch has dedicated our business to the honor of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our core values and management philosophy are structured upon biblical principles – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11. Parkers’ Karat Patch has prospered under the philosophy of giving extraordinary personal service with honesty and dependable work ethics. We believe in treating people as more important than things.

“Voted 2001 1st runner Up Best Jewelry Store” – Asheville Citizen Times
“Western North Carolina’s Favorite Jeweler – voted by the listeners of 96.5 WOXL Radio – Hometown Favorites 2005”