About Us

Since 1994, Hardin Fine Jewelry has provided the High Country with unique, high-quality jewelry. Susan Hardin is our proud owner who carefully curates jewelry primarily from regional and American Craft Council artisans. Our locally owned and family-run store welcomes all who are looking for a sparkle that will set them apart from the crowd. We source from Virginia to Italy to India and beyond. Come on in to Hardin Fine Jewelry and find the perfect unique piece of jewelry you have been looking for.

You can find us at 920 Shawneehaw Ave S, Banner Elk, North Carolina.

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Meet The Team

Susan Hardin

With 49 years of expertise in the jewelry business, Susan Hardin is the heart and soul behind Hardin Fine Jewelry. She originally started in 1978 as the owner of Banner Elk Consignment Company. Hardin Fine Jewelry was born in 1994 and took over her husband’s former law office (We have much more fun than he did in this space!) Susan lives in Banner Elk with her husband, Ed, and their cat, Momma Dot, their mountain trout, koi fish, and ducks. Susan is a mother of four, grandmother of nine, and a great-grandmother of three! When she isn’t at work, Susan loves to knit, paint, create her famous Susan bracelets, travel, and spend time at her beach home in Southport, NC.

Owner Operator

Cameron Serafim

Cameron has been with Hardin Jewelry since 2005. After graduating from App State, she taught at Banner Elk Elementary for many years while also working part-time at the shop. Eventually, Cameron transitioned into being a full-time employee and Gallery Director. Cameron lives in Banner Elk with her furry, four-legged sidekick, Gidget. She has two grown sons, Faris and Finley. In her spare time Cameron likes to binge-watch Netflix originals, play with her grandpups, Charley and Sammie Sue, create custom hats, and spend time with friends.

Gallery Guru

Margaret joined our team here at Hardin in Spring of 2022. Since then, she has been our go-to gal for errand running, curating customers wants, and doing minor repairs. Margaret lives in Linville with her husband, Paul, and their senior-citizen cat, Chloe. Her son, Ben, and her nieces and nephews are favorite visitors. Margaret is our certified busy bee but in her limited free time she enjoys reading, traveling, being with friends and family, and relaxing/socializing on a porch. 

Customer Care Consultant

Margaret McKibbin

Every good business needs a Social Director and ours is Linda! She has been with us since 2008, planning all of our social events, including trunk shows, Friday-at-Five gatherings, gallery openings and pop-up parties. She is famous for her grilled tenderloin, shrimp ceviche, and BLT dip. Linda lives in Banner Elk with her husband, Gene, and her two cats, Turbeau and Carolina. In addition to being an amazing cook, Linda is also an exceptional shoe-shopper, afternoon walker, and the best girlfriend ever!

Social Specialist

Linda Ormond

Annie is the newest addition to the Hardin Jewelry team. As a recent graduate of UNC-Asheville with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, she is getting her professional start doing Website Design and Social Media Management for Hardin Jewelry. Annie was born and raised in Banner Elk and is very grateful to be back! She lives in Boone with three of her friends where she enjoys cooking, doing her nails, watching sitcoms, and hanging out with friends.

Communications Coordinator

Annie Yawn

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920 Shawneehaw Ave S
Banner Elk, NC 28604

Hours
Monday 10-5

Tuesday 10-5

Wednesday 10-5

Thursday 10-5

Friday 10-5

Saturday 10-5

Phone
(828) 898-4653

Email
Hardinjewelry@gmail.com

 

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