Hayman Jewelry Company

Hayman Jewelry Company is a Jewelry Store in Tampa, FL. Founded in 1933 by Solomon Hayman, the business began by selling jewelry from the trunk of a car before opening its doors in downtown Tampa. It is the city's oldest jewelry store and has remained family-owned and operated for three generations. The store offers new jewelry, estate pieces, watches, and full-service repair expertise. Two Master Jewelers are on-site to handle intricate custom designs and expert watch repair. The business holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews.

The Hayman family has been involved in the business since the Great Depression. Dan Hayman, the second generation, has worked at the store for over 60 years and is a Master Jeweler. The third generation includes Alison Hayman Thornton, who has been with the company since 2000, and Samantha Hayman Broeren, who joined recently to assist with custom designs. Longtime team members include Deron, who has been with the store since 2002, and Alex, a Master Jeweler and watch specialist who joined in 2006. The store specializes in handcrafted elegance, unique creations, and heritage jewelry. It offers custom ring designs, custom designed pendants and necklaces, and custom watch restoration. The business also handles jewelry repair, resizing, and buying gold. In the 1950s, the store sold appliances such as washing machines, toasters, and irons alongside jewelry, serving families celebrating life's milestones.

The store is located at 305 E Madison St in downtown Tampa. It sits about a mile from North Florida Avenue and East Kennedy Boulevard. The Tampa Police Department is a short walk away, as is Lykes Gaslight Park. Tampa City Hall and the City Hall Annex are also nearby. The store has moved five times within a five-block perimeter but remains in the heart of downtown Tampa.

Hayman Jewelry Company is known for its integrity and long-standing relationship with the Tampa community. The business has maintained its presence in downtown Tampa through decades of change, staying put while other shops moved to shopping centers. It continues to offer old-fashioned service and precise craftsmanship, treating every custom design with the same care established in 1933. The store serves customers looking for diamond rings, pearls, and Seiko watches, as well as those seeking to repair or restore their valuables.

As Tampa's oldest family-owned jewelry store, Hayman Jewelry Company combines nearly a century of history with modern elegance. Its dedication to trust and craftsmanship makes it a cornerstone of the local community.