Baxter's Fine Jewelry

Established in 1960 by Robert and Gloria Messerlian, the company continued to evolve when their son Paul Messerlian came onboard full-time in 1987. Paul expanded the retail division into what has become one of Rhode Islands largest and most premier jewelry stores. Pauls daughter, Janina Messerlian, joined the company in 2018 to carry the family business forward and into the future. Now in our sixth decade, we believe the reason weve been around so long is because weve never taken for granted, not for one moment, the honor and trust our customers bestow on us when they choose our jewelry to express their love and joy. Our goal has always been to make the jewelry purchasing experience what it should be: comfortable and exciting at the same time. That means creating an atmosphere where customers feel relaxed and un-intimidated. It also means willing to do whatever is necessary to provide you with a piece of jewelry that will make you glad you came to Baxters every time you look at it.

Established in 1960.
Baxter’s has been a family owned and operated business for over 50 years. When most manufacturing went overseas, Baxter’s decided to manufacture for themselves and expanded the retail part of the business. We now offer what no one else does in the area, full manufacturing all in house direct to the public.

Paul M.
Business Owner
Paul grew up in the jewelry manufacturing business thanks to his parents, who started Baxter’s working on their kitchen table. After they bought the Warwick building they still occupy, Paul learned by working in the factory: watching the tool makers make tools, sitting next to the polisher and solder personal, learning different techniques. He entered the business full time after graduating from college. Paul says the most important part of being in this business is to express his passion for it — the same passion his parents have. He works hard to make sure that every customer has the opportunity to own a nice piece of jewelry at a price within their means.