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 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.

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. Eventually, Hardin Fine Jewelry was born in 1994 out of her husband’s former law office (“We have much more fun than Ed did “). 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 Hardin, 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. She taught at Banner Elk Elementary for many years after graduating from ASU, while also working at Hardin part time. Eventually Cameron transitioned to being full time employee and became the gallery director. Cameron lives in Banner Elk with her furry, four-legged sidekick Gidget. She has two 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 wine pouring! Margaret lives in Grandfather with her husband Paul, their cat Chloe, and her son Ben whenever he comes to visit. Margaret is our certified busy bee but in her limited free time she enjoys reading, traveling, being with friends and family, and all of our staffs favorite activity- drinking wine on the porch.

Customer Care Consultant

Margaret McKibbin

Every good business needs a social director and ours is Linda! She has been with us since 2008. Linda plans all of our social events including trunk shows, Friday at Five get togethers, gallery openings and spur of the moment 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, Turbo and Carolina.

Social Specialist

Linda Ormond

Annie is the newest edition to the Hardin jewelry team. As a recent graduate of UNCA, Annie earned her bachelors degree in Mass Communication. She is getting her start in Website Design and Social Media Management here at Hardin. 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

Visit Us

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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