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Alexander’s Jewelers in Short North, Columbus, Ohio

Walk in and you’re greeted by bright cases that mix engagement rings with pre-owned Swiss watches. Staff can pull pieces for a closer look or set up a private appointment if you want extra time with a setting or timepiece.

Family-owned since 2000, Alexander’s Jewelers focuses on engagement rings, wedding bands, fashion jewelry, and a rotating selection of pre-owned luxury watches. The shop is known locally as the Jeweler of the Short North, and it sits along North High Street just north of downtown. Founder Alex Khvalsky opened the store here and still anchors a team that can help with everything from picking a diamond to tracking down a specific watch model.

If you’re into watches, the pre-owned cases often feature names like Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, and Breitling. For buyers and sellers, the store facilitates sourcing or quoting on designer watches through a straightforward form and in-person follow up. On the jewelry side, they carry designer lines alongside custom work, so you can compare ready-made pieces with sketches and builds tailored to your specs.

Services extend beyond the sales floor. An in-store, CW21-certified watchmaker handles maintenance and repairs on a range of Swiss brands, and the jewelry bench supports repairs and custom design. The store also advertises complimentary cleaning with stone-setting checks, a one-year warranty on new merchandise, free verbal jewelry appraisals, and a lifetime trade-in option on loose diamond purchases. Policies are posted in store and on the shop’s site, so it’s easy to confirm what applies to your purchase before you decide.

Visiting is straightforward whether you drop by during posted hours or book ahead for one-on-one time. If you’re driving, bring a stub from select nearby garages; Alexander’s validates at several Short North locations, which helps make a High Street pickup or consultation easier.

  • Neighborhood: Short North Arts District on North High Street
  • Address: 689 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
  • Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am–6 pm (check ahead for updates)
  • Phone: (614) 233-6666
  • Known for: Engagement rings, wedding bands, and pre-owned luxury watches
  • Services: Custom jewelry design and repair, in-store CW21-certified watchmaker, complimentary cleaning and stone checks, free verbal appraisals, warranty on new merchandise, lifetime trade-in on loose diamond purchases
  • Parking: Validation available for nearby garages including The Joseph, The Hub, Convention Center Goodale, and Castle
  • Appointments: Private appointments available in addition to walk-in browsing during posted hours

If you want to compare ring styles in person, service a favorite watch, or explore pre-owned luxury timepieces without leaving the Short North, this shop fits the brief.

Published: September 9, 2026 · Reviewed by the Whats Up Columbus editorial team