Family Owned Since 1976

For three generations, Markman’s has provided East Tennesseans with the highest quality diamonds and fine jewelry accompanied by top-notch customer service. From major life milestones like engagements and anniversaries to everyday celebrations and joy, Markman’s has been a trusted expert helping our customers add sparkle to the special moments in their lives for almost 50 years.

Markman’s was founded in Knoxville in 1976 by Harold and Ida Markman. They believed that providing customers with “the best quality and the best service for the best price” was the way to build a business they could be proud of, and which customers would have trust in. Both Harold and Ida worked well into their 80s, never tiring of seeing the smiles on customers’ faces. In fact, Harold worked until he was 88 and Ida did him one better, working until she was 89!

Modernizing Tradition

In 1978, their son Steve joined the business full-time, dedicating himself to building out Markman’s diamond buying and manufacturing operations. Nearly 50 years later, Markman’s stands out for the sophistication of its diamond sourcing and manufacturing practices built under Steve’s leadership, providing a competitive advantage in diamonds and producing the extensive Markman’s Signature line.

Also in 1978, Markman’s opened its second location on Brainerd Road in Chattanooga, offering a new city the same caliber of expertise, service and jewelry as the flagship Knoxville location. Within a few years, the Chattanooga store moved to its current home outside Hamilton Place Mall. Excitingly, a complete renovation of the Chattanooga store is scheduled for 2024.

Markman’s Opens Third Location in 1984

In 1984, East Towne Mall opened in Knoxville and with it, Markman’s opened its third location to serve even more customers in its hometown. This location moved to a freestanding building at Isaiah’s Landing in 2003, and then was consolidated with the Kingston Pike location in 2011 following the Recession and in order to better serve its customers.

Also in 1984, Markman’s original location moved just under 3 miles down the road to the former First American Bank location at 6932 Kingston Pike. A major expansion was completed in 2000, growing the store to its current footprint.

Markman’s Today

In 2017, Steve’s oldest son Jeff and his family moved back to Knoxville from Winston-Salem, NC. Jeff joined the business focusing on the business operations while learning the diamond trade from his father. Two years later, in 2019, Jeff’s wife Meghan – a women’s health nurse by training – joined the business to “help part-time.” Her passion for jewelry, nous for style, and dedication to the business were immediately obvious, though, and it wasn’t long before she was working alongside Steve leading the Markman’s Production Department.

Today, Markman’s enjoys a wonderful reputation as East Tennessee’s premier jeweler and as a respected contributor to the community, and we work every day to maintain and enhance this reputation by continuing to provide the exceptional quality, service and value on which Harold and Ida built the business nearly fifty years ago.

Three Generations of Diamond Experts

Some families pass down blue eyes or curly hair from one generation to the next and others inherit treasured heirlooms when the time comes. The Markman family has chosen to create a legacy of love for fine jewelry and their prized store, Markman’s Diamonds. With two Tennessee locations now up and running, one in Chattanooga and another in Knoxville, the Markman passion is still alive and well as it enters their third generation of jewelers.

Whether you’re looking for the engagement ring that will start your martial journey with your other half or you want the perfect pair of earrings to add a little sparkle to your everyday wardrobe, the Markman family is ready to help you find the jewelry you need. Our high-quality selection of diamond jewelry includes styles of all kinds to fit the unique needs of every person who walks through our doors.

Attentive Representatives to Help Every Customer

When you come to Markman’s Diamonds for your jewelry needs, you’ll meet an experienced team of jewelry salespeople waiting to assist you. You can stop in to either of our two convenient locations from Monday to Saturday when you’re ready chat with a member of our team. For an even more individualized customer service experience, you can schedule a one-on-one appointment in advance with a knowledgeable representative to talk about the jewelry you have in mind.

The excellent customer service at Markman’s Diamonds doesn’t just end once you make your purchase; with our helpful warranty policy, you can return your jewelry for a full refund or exchange your purchase within 30 days. Rest assured that you can take advantage of this money-back guarantee for any reason. At Markman’s, we want to find a beneficial solution for every person who buys our jewelry.

For those with tighter budgets, our trade-up policies are designed to help you get the diamond jewelry you’ve always wanted at a rate that you can afford. With the help of one of our representatives, you can trade up your original Markman’s diamonds for diamonds of a different quality, shape, or size. You can also take part in our program that allows customers to start with affordable moissanite as the center stone in engagement settings and trade up to a natural diamond when you’re ready.

Contact Markman’s Diamonds Today

Learn more about the customer-focused policies at Markman’s Diamonds by giving us a call or by booking a one-on-one appointment with our experienced staff. At Markman’s, you’ll find a hand-selected collection of diamond jewelry accompanied by top-notch customer service. Start your journey with us today.