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We are a family-owned jewelry store in Newport, New Hampshire serving the Lake Sunapee Region and Western New Hampshire since 1948. 
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Our History

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Michael J. Harrington established MJ Harrington Jewelers in 1948, soon after WWII ended. He put his skills as a watchmaker to work. Eventually, Mr. Harrington sold the business to his brother-in-law, James Lantz, who was also a trained watchmaker. Mr. Lantz' six sons each had a hand in working in the family business and now son #2, David Lantz, is manning the helm. He and his talented team continue the family's tradition of superb customer service with an emphasis on exceptional jewelry.

David continued his higher education in the jewelry industry and earned the titles of Certified Gemologist Appraiser from the American Gem Society and Certified Bench Jeweler from Jewelers of America. He was, and still is, 1 of fewer than 10 jewelry professionals in the U.S. to be awarded both of those esteemed credentials, quite a feather in the cap of a small town operation.

Our commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and thoughtful customer service go hand-in-hand with our dedication to our community. We cherish those special moments celebrated with jewelry and are honored to share life’s milestones with our customers.

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Craftsmanship
 

We take great pride in our craftsmanship! Our highly-trained and talented goldsmiths work on-site and are proficient in a wide array of jewelry repair services as well as custom designs. With over 100 years of combined experience, rest assured your unique project is in the very best of hands.

Community Spirit

Our hometown of Newport is known as the Sunshine Town, nestled in the quiet hills of Western New Hampshire between the Sugar and Connecticut Rivers. MJ. Harrington Jewelers regularly participates in support of the arts, historic preservation and countless community events.

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Our employees are encouraged to participate in causes about which they are passionate and to that end, MJ Harrington Jewelers will reimburse staff members for a day of pay when they volunteer their time to an event or charity of their choice. We are proud to give back to the community that gives so much to us.  Together, we can make our corner of the world a better place.

Embrace New Memories
 

We want you to feel at home whether you are choosing something new, creating a unique design or bringing in treasured piece of jewelry for repair. Our knowledgeable, friendly staff will help you better understand the properties of gemstones and precious metals so your decisions will be based on practical information.

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Our jewelry consultants are educated by  the American Gem Society and Gemological Institute of America. Only those jewelers with the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and education can become members of the AGS. We encourage the development and education of all our staff members.

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