J Thomson Custom Jewelers

J. Thomson Custom Jewelers designs custom fine jewelry from clients' own gems, metals and family heirlooms, and also handles appraisals and repair or restoration of older pieces. The team includes gemologists and artisans, and the shop offers a custom layaway program that allows up to six months to pay. Engagement rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and silver pieces are also on the shop's sales floor.

Custom work is the main draw, so a visit usually starts with a conversation about the design you have in mind. Military members, veterans and first responders receive extra discounts on any job. The shop is at Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City, and the site lists a gallery of past designs for anyone who wants to see examples before stopping in.