Monte Cristo’s

Specialties

Monte Cristo’s is a 27 year old locally owned, independent, jewelry store specializing in fine estate and antique jewelry with a European flair. Known for our beautiful estate diamonds set in Antique Revival engagement rings in white gold, yellow gold or platinum. Gemologist owned, services include insurance and fair market jewelry appraisals, and repair.

The Rhinestone Byrd, a subsidiary, offers an extensive collection of vintage costume jewelry. Vintage costume jewelry provides today’s woman the ability to express her individuality and sense of style in an affordable and unique way.

The Rhinestone Byrd with its extensive collection is a superlative source for the fashionable woman.

Located in Raleigh’s historic Cameron Village, Monte Cristo’s and The Rhinestone Byrd are inside Antiques Emporium. Come by and see our beauties up close, or visit our website.

Have a drawer full of jewelry you no longer wear? I buy too!

email: info@​montecristosjewelry.​com

History

Established in 1986.

In 1986 Monte Cristo’s was formed to provide Raleigh and Eastern North Carolina with fine estate and antique jewelry chosen for quality, craftmanship and distinctiveness. The owners of Monte Cristo’s, Tilley Bailey and her daughter Julie Anna Proctor acquired their education and gemology degrees through the Gemological Institute of America. Knowledge and a passion for continuing education provide confidence and peace of mind for the customers of Monte Cristo’s.

Meet the Business Owner

Julie P.

Business Owner

Julie Anna Proctor, owner of Monte Cristo’s earned her Gemology degree through the Gemological Institute of America. Julie’s passion for learning and her commitment to customer service brings peace of mind and confidence. With a wealth of knowledge in vintage, estate and antique jewelry, Julie chooses the collection to provide you with distinctive, high quality jewels that offer exceptional value.

Julie will also help you define your style, whether through fine jewelry in gold and platinum, or the vintage jewelry collection of The Rhinestone Byrd. Her belief is that style is never about money, rather it is knowing yourself. It is using your clothing, jewelry, hair and make up choices to express your strengths and personality. She will help you find those pieces that offer a spark of affirmation that floods your entire being with the confidence of feeling beautiful.