Rick Tillis

Owner/Designer

Rick started Tillis Jewelry in 2010 alongside his wonderful wife, Terry. He started his jewelry career doing repairs and benchwork in 1985, but his passion today lies in custom design. Rick handles most of our gold and diamond buying/selling working behind the scenes. He has taken our shop from a very small business to a destination jewelry store that will take your breath away. Rick is our bread and butter; without him, we wouldn't be here today!

Terry Tillis

Owner/Gemologist

Terry has an affinity for all Diamonds and Gemstones, which led her to pursuing her Graduate Gemologist certification from GIA which she earned in 2018. She is an expert on everything jewelry, from vintage jewelry eras to modern custom designs. Terry does it all from making beautiful custom jewelry with the most unique gemstones to completing complex insurance appraisals for all of our wonderful customers. Rick and Terry both can be seen around the shop most days but do find themselves enjoying more days at home as time passes!

Jenna Thornhill

Custom Designer/Diamond Graduate/ Future Gemologist

Since 2022, Jenna has become a quintessential piece of the Tillis Jewelry team. She will ease you through every step of the process, whether you are creating new family heirlooms or simply leaving a broken chain for repair. Not only has she mastered custom design and diagnosing repairs, but she is also on her way to becoming a Graduate Gemologist through GIA. She has her Applied Jewelry Professional certificate, Diamond Graduate certification, and is working her way through the colored gemstone world now. She can be seen most days on the floor helping customers, but behind-the scenes, she is helping Terry with appraisals, upgrading our inventory systems, and creating/updating this very website you are on now!

Susanna Marler

Repair Specialist and Sales Professional

Susanna has recently stepped into the jewelry world with an interest in pursuing goldsmithing! She came to us in the fall of 2024 with an aspiration to start her jewelry career. We are easing her into it by teaching her all about jewelry and jewelry repair basics. She just so happens to love selling jewelry and helping customers find the perfect gifts or pieces for themselves! Chances are, you will be greeted by her warm welcome if you come into the shop! She is a stellar addition to the TJ Family!

Eric Trammell

Jewelry Repair Professional/Future Master Jeweler

Eric has been with Tillis Jewelry for over 9 years now, and he is currently going through the bench jeweler program at New Approach school. He will return in November with a slew of new skills to help us better our business and customer service experience. We are very much looking forward to his return, but even more excited for the experience he will serve our customers!

Jenny Livengood

Jewelry Professional

Jenny has blossomed through her years at Tillis Jewelry becoming a key component of our team. She has around 8 years' experience in the jewelry industry.  Her attention to detail and creative intuition make her a trusted name in the jewelry industry. Jenny can be found in the showroom helping customers nearly every day! She has taken multiple courses through GIA, earning her Applied Jewelry Professional credentials. She also works behind-the-scenes to optimize our inventory, repair, and quality control processes!