Family-Owned Austin Jeweler Since 1997
Jeweler Near Waco, TX
Shopping for a jeweler near Waco? I-35 south takes you most of the way to our Austin showroom, and the whole drive is about an hour and three-quarters without traffic.
We're CALVIN'S Fine Jewelry, an independent store the Smith family started in 1997 in Austin's Northwest Hills. Rings are made in our own workshop, and you'll deal with GIA-certified people from start to finish.
McLennan County customers usually come to us with a specific goal: a custom engagement ring, a careful look at natural versus lab grown diamonds, or an appraisal they can rely on. This page lays out what to expect.
- Family-Owned Since 1997One family, one street
- Master Bench Jeweler On-SiteRings made in Austin
- GIA-Certified StaffGuidance, no pressure
- Free ParkingRight outside Suite 102
From the Brazos to Far West Boulevard
The showroom is at 3818 Far West Boulevard, Suite 102, Austin, TX 78731, about 97 miles from downtown Waco. Allow an hour and three-quarters with clear roads and up to two and a quarter hours when I-35 is slow. It's a real trip, so most people plan it around a booked consultation.
The owner, Calvin Smith III, learned the trade from his father and has been at the bench since opening in 1997. Co-owner Jackie Smith designs alongside him. Meet them in our story.
Design-Minded Waco, Custom Rings
Thanks to Magnolia and the Silos, Waco knows a thing or two about design. If you want an engagement ring that's genuinely yours, that's where we're strongest. Start from one of our Iconic Collection settings and change the details, or bring a sketch and build from there.
The first consultation runs about an hour, with real stones to compare. You approve a CAD model before any metal is cast, and the finished ring is ready six to eight weeks later. Ask at booking which steps need you here, since it's a long drive. See how it works and the custom gallery.
A Question for the Suspension Bridge
Whether you're planning to ask on the 1870 Waco Suspension Bridge, along the bluffs of Cameron Park or somewhere on the Baylor campus, give yourself two to three months for a custom ring. A ready-made setting with a chosen center stone can be quicker; tell us your date and we'll be honest about what's realistic.
Natural or Lab Grown?
Waco Weddings and Wedding Bands
Downtown Waco has wedding venues with real character, from Hotel 1928's Grand Ballroom to The Palladium on Austin Avenue and the Lee Lockwood Library. Give the bands roughly four weeks before the big day. Her options include plain gold, diamond and eternity bands and curved styles that nest against an engagement ring; his include men's bands in gold, two-tone, textured finishes and tantalum.
Appraisals, Repairs and the CALVIN'S Promise
Need a valuation on paper? Our in-house appraiser, Alexandra de Marigny, holds the GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma and belongs to the International Society of Appraisers; she prepares independent insurance and estate reports. Phone first and we'll fit her in around your consultation. Meanwhile our workshop handles resizing, prong repair and lost accent stones on jewelry from anywhere.
Anything purchased here is backed by the CALVIN'S Promise, which pairs a first-year warranty with lifetime cleaning, polishing, inspection and sizing at no cost, plus help with your insurance company if a center stone goes missing. Our full service list is online.
Directions from Waco
Take I-35 south through Temple and Georgetown into Round Rock, then take SH 45 Toll west to MoPac (Loop 1) and head south to the Far West Boulevard exit. You'll pay tolls on SH 45 and on the short stretch of MoPac north of Parmer Lane. To avoid tolls, stay on I-35 to the US-183 North exit (Research Boulevard), then take MoPac south. Park for free right outside Suite 102.
Open driving directions from Waco, or read our location and parking page.
Booking Your Visit
Our doors are open 11 to 6 from Wednesday to Friday and 10 to 5 on Saturdays; Sunday through Tuesday we're closed. Because it's nearly a two-hour trip, please reserve a time before you set off. You can reach us on (512) 794-1911, at hello@calvinsjewelry.com or via the contact page. Wells Fargo financing is offered with approved credit, and other customers describe their experience on our reviews page.
We also see customers from Hewitt, Woodway, Lorena, McGregor and China Spring. Coming from closer in along I-35? See our Temple, Belton and Killeen page.
What Our Customers Say
Visit Us in Northwest Hills
Store Hours
Wednesday - Friday
11am - 6pm
Saturday
10am - 5pm
Sunday - Tuesday
Closed
Free Parking
Free parking in the shopping center lot, right outside Suite 102. No garage, no meters and no validation needed. The showroom is on the ground floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
We don't. CALVIN'S is a single shop on Far West Boulevard in Austin, roughly 97 miles down I-35 from Waco.
About an hour and three-quarters without traffic. Plan on more around Austin's rush hours.
People who make the trip usually want a ring made at the bench by the family that owns the store, and to compare natural and lab grown diamonds in person. If that's not important to you, a jeweler closer to home may be more convenient.
Sure. Instead of SH 45, keep going on I-35 until the US-183 North exit, follow Research Boulevard, and then take MoPac south to Far West.
We can. Alexandra de Marigny, a GIA Graduate Gemologist on our staff, prepares independent valuations for insurers and estates. Ring (512) 794-1911 to set one up.
Yes, 10am to 5pm.
Also Serving
- Bastrop
- Boerne
- Brenham
- Burnet
- Cedar Park
- Dripping Springs & Wimberley
- Fredericksburg
- Georgetown
- Gonzales
- Hutto & Taylor
- Johnson City
- Kyle & Buda
- La Grange & Giddings
- Lakeway & Bee Cave
- Leander
- Liberty Hill
- Lockhart
- Manor & Elgin
- Marble Falls & Horseshoe Bay
- New Braunfels & Seguin
- Pflugerville
- Round Rock
- San Marcos
- Temple, Belton & Killeen
- West Lake Hills & Rollingwood
- All Areas We Serve
Ready to Make the Drive?
Walk-ins are welcome whenever we're open. Coming in for a custom design or an engagement ring consultation? Book ahead so we can set aside time and have stones ready to compare.
3818 Far West Blvd Suite 102, Austin, TX 78731 · Wed-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, closed Sun-Tue