Cashiers Fine Jewelry

Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: November 2024 | Photograph By: Mary Gilian

Buddy and Serena Driggers

You could say that there’s a sense of inevitability about Buddy Driggers owning a place like Cashiers Fine Jewelry.

He learned the intricacies of working with jewels and gold under the careful gaze of his father, a second-generation goldsmith. And part of the equation was a carefully nurtured artistic sensibility, which found its expression through music, but would not be diverted from the impulse to work with fine metal and gemstones.

Those lessons from his father were further refined with his intensive training at Stewart’s International School for Jewelers in South Florida.

So you have a lifetime of study (which led to a degree in music) and honing his talents, which brings us to this third-generation jeweler.

Along with his wife Serena, herself an artist, and his sister Christy serving as the marketing pro, everything was in place for Cashiers Fine Jewelry to open its doors – at 113 US-64 East.

This gallery offers a glittering showcase for Buddy’s skill and artistry.

From setting dazzling diamonds to rebuilding channels and resizing rings, Buddy can handle all your jewelry needs with precision. Entrust him with tasks like re-tipping prongs or modifying existing pieces to fit larger diamonds, and marvel at the transformation he brings to each creation. Embark on a journey to elevate your jewelry experience by bringing in an inspiration photo and infusing your personal touch into a one-of-a-kind piece crafted by Buddy Driggers himself.

There’s hardly anything related to fine jewelry and Swiss watches that Buddy and his 26 years of practice can’t create, repair, clean (for free), re-string, 3-D print, or cast. He owns a heatless laser-welder that can repair eyeglasses and jewelry.

For evidence of Buddy’s artistic sensibilities, you need only consider using his custom jewelry service.

“Work with our designers to create custom jewelry that’s as unique as the one who wears it,” says his sister Christy. “Bring us your sketch, snapshot, or idea and we will bring your personal masterpiece to life. We can personalize your jewelry to make it truly meaningful.”

For evidence of Buddy’s technical skills, ask about Cashiers Fine Jewelry’s Estate Jewelry Restoration and Reinterpretation service.

“Estate pieces may have historical significance, so we take special care to preserve their integrity,” says Buddy. “Like other jewelry repairs, most restoration projects require gemstone polishing or replacement, prong and tip repairs, and possible resizing for antique and heirloom jewelry.”

Cashiers Fine Jewelry is on Facebook and Instagram; visit cashiersjewelry.com; email [email protected], or call (828) 526-6030.