Austin & Warburton Employee Directory
Retail Luxury Goods and JewelryMichigan, United States2-10 Employees
Austin & Warburton is a retailer specializing in luxury jewelry, with a focus on engagement rings crafted and sold on site. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company emphasizes in-house manufacturing and design, offering jewelry backed by a Warburton Lifetime warranty with no fine print. The business traces its roots to 1959 as Austin Diamond, evolving through decades to expand from a by-appointment jeweler to a full-time retail operation with a showroom, and later adopting the current name after a partnership with Brenda J. Warburton. Its primary market comprises customers seeking custom-made, locally produced jewelry and engagement rings, highlighting on-site production and a commitment to quality and design. The company operates in the retail luxury goods and jewelry industry, distinguishing itself through on-site manufacturing and a long-standing local presence in Ann Arbor. A notable recent development is the formal branding shift to Austin & Warburton, reflecting its established focus on engagement rings and in-house craftsmanship.