Wick and Greene Jewelers has served the Asheville area for over 75 years thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Wick and Greene families and the support of its valued customers. From humble beginnings as a jewelry repair shop to its current success as "one of the nation's premier jewelers," Wick & Greene has a rich and varied history.

Tired of the hectic New York City lifestyle, founder Mr. E.O. Wick arrived in Asheville in 1926 from Tiffany's to open a small jewelry repair shop. With his considerable skills as an expert enamellist, hand engraver, and jeweler, he began to serve the needs of Asheville and Western North Carolina.

As his business grew, Mr. Wick took on an apprentice, current owner Paul Greene, who began working 7 days a week side by side with Mr. Wick. Paul, eager to learn from a master jeweler, dedicated himself to mastering the skills Mr. Wick had perfected. Today, Paul Greene is renowned for his creative pieces of jewelry and is one of the few individuals still practicing the nearly-lost art of hand engraving.

In 1948, Paul Greene married Lucia Brown and she immediately took a vested interest in the business. With impeccable taste and a love for fine jewelry, she has worked next to Paul for over 50 years in many different capacities. Today, she is responsible for accounting and administration.

By 1953, E.O. Wick made Paul Greene a partner in the business, then run out of a small office on Wall Street. Together they worked to expand the business, but remained committed to offering the vast selection of high quality jewelry and superior service to Western North Carolina that had made Mr. Wick so successful. Sadly, Mr. Wick died in 1959 but his legacy continued through the efforts of Paul and Lucia. Mr. Wick's name was retained in honor of Paul's mentor.

In 1975, Paul's son Michael graduated from Wake Forest University and joined the family business. For nearly 30 years, he has worked at the side of his father, learning from his many talents and developing the skills of a master jeweler. Michael also furthered his education by becoming a Graduate Gemologist with the Gemological Institute of America, a Registered Jeweler, a Certified Gemologist and a Certified Gemologist Appraiser with the American Gem Society. He has won numerous awards, such as the coveted DeBeers Diamonds Today award, recognizing his exceptional talents in original design.

In 1988, Wick and Greene moved from its small location on Wall Street to an old Shell service station on Patton Avenue that was beautifully restored and remodeled into a jewelry store. Recognized on the National Registry of Historic Places, the new location provided an area large enough to display the company's vast inventory, while adding to the art deco theme of downtown Asheville. A 1920 Seth Thomas Street Clock was also restored and prominently placed in the front of the store, a proud beacon to the rich history of Wick & Greene Jewelers. It is now one of Asheville's most recognizable landmarks.

Wick and Greene Jewelers continues to build on their legacy of superior service and innovative products to Asheville and the world. In addition to its award-winning original pieces, the store carries many popular name brands such as Hearts on Fire, Lazare Kaplan, Mikimoto, Omega and Faberge. The store is also well known for its quality diamonds, wide selection of unusual colored gem stones, and estate jewelry.

Wick & Greene's superior selection and outstanding service has allowed it to be consistently named the "Best Jeweler in Western North Carolina" by the Asheville Citizen Times. We invite you to stop by and see for yourself what makes Wick and Greene so special.