Modern Heirloom Jewelry

Modern Heirloom Jewelry All rights reserved. Backgrounds in illustration bring strength to their designs and a mastery of line brings a simple elegance to there work.

Modern Heirloom® | Inspired by Nature _ Crafted by Hand
Jewelry Honoring
timeless beauty and masterful craftsmanship & is the federally registered trademark of Benjamin George Stewart and Kathryn Holton Stewart. As a Jewelry Designers and Goldsmiths, Ben and Kathryn Stewart have spent over 30 years challenging their hands and creating each Modern Heirloom® out of Gold, Platinum, and Silver.Appl

ying techniques found in turn-of-the-century jewelry intertwined with her use of modern technology, they design and create jewelry which reflects the qualities of each person they encounter. Each piece is created with attention to detail and inspired by turn of the century design and technique. Specializing in the Lost Art of Hand Engraving,custom jewelry design, and creation. Ben and Kathryn Stewart bring a contemporary twist to an old work style. The result....Modern Heirloom® . We are often asked how we came up with our Trademark. It was quite early on in 2005. We had introduced numerous modern technologies including CAD CAM and Laser welding to our tool set and had also begun mastering many heirloom techniques such as Advanced Stone Setting and Hand Engraving techniques. We found ourselves making jewelry pieces to mark these momentous occasions for our visitors. Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, and even passings to name a few and we cherished the opportunity to help families in creating theses significant pieces. We often would ( and still do ) reset and restore family pieces to carry their legacy forward. When not recreating or restoring , we were designing and making new pieces to bring the next generation creations with a sense of nostalgia and timelessness. These pieces are not simply accessories; they are meant to be passed down as family heirlooms, carrying with them the stories and memories of those who wore them before. We created Modern Heirloom® . The name became synonymous with our creations and were proudly granted the US Trademark Modern Heirloom® in 2011 officially. Next time you need to mark that special moment , capture it through a Modern Heirloom® to be carried on through this and future generations.

05/27/2026

Our client's prompt... Hibiscus and Irises.... from there I had Creative Freedom... I love engraving Florals as the freedom to bend and turn as the inspiration guides..it is such a fun flow state meditation... Crafted in 14k and Silver Modern Heirloom ®️ Medallion ..
Silver Bonsai Gallery crafted by Kathryn Holton Stewart

Modern Heirloom® | Forged and Fabricated
05/12/2026

Modern Heirloom® | Forged and Fabricated

Sharing some of our Equine and Anvil Collection after a beautiful Sunday on the NC shoreline  🌊🐎Waves crashing, birds so...
05/04/2026

Sharing some of our Equine and Anvil Collection after a beautiful Sunday on the NC shoreline 🌊🐎
Waves crashing, birds soaring, and a breeze like no other—time slowed, we wandered, and found our center in nature.

Now back in the studio, inspired and ready to create.

Happy Monday from Modern Heirloom® ✨
May inspiration find you.

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04/30/2026

Posting this glimpse into my workflow to say Happy Anniversary to and join the story contest ✨
My jewelry story started over 30 years ago using Bonny Doon while studying at SCAD - The University for Creative Careers
Flash forward to spotting their press in Rio’s catalog in motion around 2010… we decided to invest in one for our studio.
Around that same time, I had started hand engraving and realized I could create my own hubs and dies which I was so exciting. Unfortunately,thenext year our gallery flooded so my plans were delayed a bit but we persevered and I made my Phoenix Rising from the water as a symbol of that.
Flash forward to a few years ago, I dove back into exploring Die making starting with that very design.
Over the last year, I’ve been exploring this further and trying to devote more time to learning. I am excited to be incorporating these techniques more into our production workflow and the process behind Modern Heirloom® . Follow us as the adventure continues ! and Thankyou to Peter and everyone at Bonny Doon!
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04/24/2026

Modern Heirloom®️ began long before it had a name.
It started at a bench, with two artists working side by side . Two sets of hands working together to shape metal, guided by a deep respect for craft and the belief that objects can carry meaning far beyond their material. After graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design over 30 years ago, Ben and I set off on our creative adventure together. We built our life and work side by side, eventually opening our gallery and studio in coastal North Carolina.
Over time, we found ourselves drawn not to trends, but to permanence. To the grace of turn-of-the-century design. To hand engraving, where every line is intentional. To creating pieces that feel as though they’ve always existed, even when newly made.
Modern Heirloom® grew from that place.
It is not just a style, but it carries in each piece our philosophy:
Jewelry is meant to be lived in.
It should capture the moments and memories that matter . Jewelry should carry your story through this lifetime and beyond.
Every piece we create is designed with that in mind. Crafted in Precious metals, shaped by tradition, and grounded in the idea that what we make today becomes part of someone else’s history tomorrow.
This is the beginning of telling our history and story more fully. We hope you enjoy a glimpse of a few of the creations from along the way.
— Kathryn Holton Stewart & Ben Stewart
Co-Founders, Modern Heirloom®️

The beginning of forever ...Mermaid and Friend Medallion|  Illustrated Jewel| Modern Heirloom ®️
04/18/2026

The beginning of forever ...Mermaid and Friend Medallion| Illustrated Jewel| Modern Heirloom ®️

This is such a sweet surprise! Thankyou guys!!! We love when we get to create to capture a lifetime of love and adventur...
04/14/2026

This is such a sweet surprise! Thankyou guys!!! We love when we get to create to capture a lifetime of love and adventure. We appreciate you guys! Ben and I enjoyed every moment as well!

Some favorite Modern Heirloom ®️ creations
04/09/2026

Some favorite Modern Heirloom ®️ creations

One of the things that made jewelry from the early 1900s so fantastic was the hand engraving... And that is exactly how ...
12/20/2024

One of the things that made jewelry from the early 1900s so fantastic was the hand engraving... And that is exactly how we make our Modern Heirloom® rings extraordinary ... Ben and Kathryn Stewart created this brand as it best describes not only the the jewelry we make but the "way" we make it . Handcarving Bands is a favorite moment of creativity. Enjoy a few of our rings and pop in to the gallery or hop online if you are looking for something special
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905 US Highway 64 And 264
Manteo, NC
27954

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