For over 76 years and 4 generations of family, Ken K. Thompson Jewelry has been a most trusted name in jewelry in Bemidji.Beginning in 1935 in a one room watch repair shop, Ken K. Thompson has grown within the Bemidji community to incorporate two full size jewelry stores that offer the finest in beautiful bridal jewelry, fine wedding gifts, expert jewelry repair, engraving and custom designs.
Ken K. Thompson Jewelry provides at all times the highest level of excellence in customer service, quality, value and extensive selection; all conveyed with the integrity and the utmost desire to instill in you, our customers and friends the genuine feeling that you are extraordinarily special.
At Ken K. Thompson Jewelry, You will feel extraordinarily special in a way that only a family owned and operated jewelry store can . Customer service is incredibly important to you and is even more important to us. Ken K. provides expert and professional jewelry & watch repair, custom design and awards & engraving services for all your needs. Whether you’re a repeat customer or it’s the first time visiting our store, we value the longevity of a personal relationship with you and realize the emotion behind jewelry in one’s life.
You will be excited to say.... "It came from Ken K. Thompson Jewelry,"

We have a fabulous collection of classic to contemporary jewelry designs and unique styles that will make you stand out in a crowd. Here at Ken K. you will find a wide selection of gorgeous bridal sets, engagement rings, wedding bands, timeless fashion rings and beautiful diamonds. Our selection also includes a wide assortment of unique and personalized jewelry items for the person in your life. As part of RJO ( Retail Jewelers Organization) one of the largest jewelry buying groups in the country at over 600 stores strong, we’re able to get phenomenal values which we pass onto you.

Ken K. Thompson's is widely known for gifts other than jewelry because we specialize in gifts for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and baptisms & babies. We offer engraving and personalization on virtually anything from glass vases and picture frames to plaques and awards. We also have numerous gift options for wedding parties including personalized glasses, mugs, flasks, money clips and key chains.
"The quality you deserve at a price you can afford" this is Ken K.. guarantee to you and all northern Minnesota. We recognize the importance of offering quality, beautiful jewelry and providing excellent service for repairs and custom designs. You’ll be 100% satisfied.
With Ken K. you are assured that you’ll revceive the best advice from a professional and knowledgeable staff. As our passion for beautiful jewelry and gifts has become a way of life for 4 generations of family ownership. From our Family member / buyers who attend diamond and jewelry events in Antwerp Belgium, Las Vegas and New York, to our friendly and knowledgeable staff, Ken K. Thompson Jewelry will guide you in finding that perfect piece of jewelry for that special person in your life.

2 locations in Bemidji

Downtown:
Ken K. Thompson Jewelry
419 Beltrami Ave
Bemidji,  MN  56601
(218) 751-1433
dale@kenkthompsonjewelry.com
Mon - Sat: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Sun: Closed

Paul Bunyan Mall
1401 Paul Bunyan DR NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-3871
dale@kenkthompsonjewelry.com
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm
Why Shop Us - Reasons to Buy from an Independent Jeweler

A Neighbor You Can Trust

Buying jewelry is all about trust. You can trust us because we are an active part of your community. We support local charities and volunteer our time to support local causes. We are here for you and your neighbors and will serve you above and beyond what a corporate business would because we know that word of mouth is the lifeblood of a local business. Make sure when you have a good experience, you tell your friends too!

Growing With You

As we get older, we sometimes get larger too. We will make sure your jewelry grows with you by resizing your rings and adding links to bracelets, necklaces and watches. If you become very successful later in life, you may want to upgrade an engagement ring, without replacing it, by adding a match to your original center diamond and a larger center diamond between them. Our relationship with you will last a lifetime. In fact, for many families, it stretches for generations.

Individual Style

In a world where mass production and volume retail is becoming more common, many people settle for cookie-cutter jewelry. Volume retailers order every style by the thousands. You’ll see anything you buy there over and over, even when you travel to other towns. But when you buy from us, you can choose styles that have been hand selected just for your individual taste. In fact we keep individual customers in mind when we go on buying trips and may select something just for you. You will receive individual service that you can never get from a huge corporation that buys in bulk for all its stores.

Not Just a Face in the Crowd

You are important to us: as a friend, a neighbor, and an individual, not just another face in the crowd. We will remember your anniversary and will even know which style your spouse tried on during a recent visit. And we will help you build a wardrobe that works: we can suggest some earrings to match a necklace you bought last year. When you take a big step in your life, like getting engaged or celebrating the birth of a child, we understand how important it is to make the moment match the emotion and can help you personalize your purchase.

Care & Cleaning

Not only do we care about you, but we care about your jewelry too! Cleaning rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings keeps them beautiful. Bring in your rings every year or two to have the prongs checked to make sure that you never lose a gemstone. We offer this as a free service to customers. When your jewelry looks good, we look good too! Only a local jeweler cares to make sure that your jewelry stays beautiful forever...

Competitive Pricing

You might be surprised at how competitive we can be. We belong to a powerful buying group which multiples our buying power by hundreds of stores so we can negotiate excellent values on the jewelry we select for you. We travel far & wide to buy our diamonds direct from the source and choose each diamond we sell for maximum beauty and value. Don’t be fooled by the deceptive 80 percent off offers that clog your mailbox: we offer you honest value every day.

Professional Advice

When you buy at a chain store or a mass merchant, the person behind the counter might have sold auto parts or ice cream the week before. When you buy from us, you will get good advice from a professional, someone who eats, breathes and sleeps jewelry. We have gemological training, read professional journals to keep up to date, travel to trade fairs and seminars and learn all about the products we offer. We can help you be an educated buyer and choose the jewelry that is just right for your lifestyle.

Authorized Dealers

We are an authorized dealer for all the brands we carry. This is especially important for watch brands, since grey market watches are often not covered by warrantees. In fact, they might even be fakes! The makers of respected brands know that we will stand behind their products with the right kind of product education and after-sales support. As an authorized dealer, we also have access to the latest, most in-demand styles of the season. Make sure the brand you buy is legitimate by buying it in our store.

Attention to Detail

We personally selects each piece of jewelry and gemstone in our cases. We don't sell jewelry from some central warehouse. Since we sell only what we ourselves carefully select, we have unrivalled quality control. When a mass merchant buys thousand of items, often deliveries are only spot-checked. Since we care enough to look carefully at every jewelry piece before buying it, shouldn't you? If you buy from a website or from TV, the piece you receive may not be what you are expecting. At our store you can compare different pieces side by side, see the difference diamond qualities make, and also try on jewelry before you buy.

Designs of Your Dreams

If you're not getting what you want, we can find it or make it for you. If it’s something simple, you might find it in the catalogs from our preferred suppliers and it can be special ordered for you. And we also offer custom jewelry, with your choice of design and gemstones. You can remake an old piece that you don’t wear or make your jewelry design a reality; it’s up to you, let us making your jewelry dreams come true.
 
 
2 Locations : Downtown Bemidji - 419 Beltrami Ave • Bemidji,  MN  56601 • Tel: (218) 751-1433
      Paul Bunyan Mall - 1401 Paul Bunyan DR NW 56601 • Tel:(218) 751-3871
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