Behind the red door
at 308 Wonderful King Street

Peridot, The August Birthstone
Known to the Ancient Egyptians as "The Gem of the Sun," Peridot is a truly rare and ancient stone, found in fallen meteorites and volcanic lava. This light lime-colored gem is thus associated with ...

Finding The Perfect Stone . . . It's All In the Cut!
Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes, but finding the perfect stone for the bride-to-be can be overwhelming. There are so many beautiful characteristics about each and every stone that make it uni...

Summer School Chapter Six: How To Choose Your Wedding Band
Choosing the perfect wedding band to compliment your engagement ring can be a daunting task. Today, Mini and Kathleen are here with a little bit of advice to help you through the process!

Freshly Picked & In The Sale Case
Freshly picked finds are always being added to the sale case. These unique pieces may be better than a tomato sandwich in the summertime! Don't let someone else have the last bite, these sale piece...

Summer School Chapter Five: Anatomy of a Stack
Cruising through this summer semester and we are back in the classroom after our fourth of July break! Show your wrist some love and watch as Mini breaks down the anatomy of a stack and unveils the...

Summer School, Chapter Four: The Golden Rule
Let's talk gold! In Chapter 4 we will be discussing the distinctions between solid gold, 14 karat, 18 karat, gold-plated, gold-filled, and vermeil. After all, gold is the quintessential chemical e...

New Arrivals Have Landed at 308 Wonderful King Street!
So many beautiful new pieces arriving daily at the jewel box! We just had to share a few of our favorites with you! Come play in our Jewel Box!

Summer School, Chapter Three: Necklace Layering Tips & Tricks
A LESSON IN LAYERING
Class, please open your books to Chapter 3. this week, Mini shares her tips and tricks to getting the layered necklace look just right. We like to call it the "Goldilocks Met...

Three is Never a Crowd
When it comes to your engagement ring, three is never a crowd! Three stone rings have been a staple at 308 Wonderful King Street for over a hundred years. We love that they can be made up of a comb...

Estate Jewels We Love Right Now!
We love playing in the jewel box with our estate jewelry collection! From Victorian to modern to Art Nouveau, these pieces play well with others and stand out as one of a kind treasures!

Summer School, Chapter Two: How to Care for your Pearls
Good morning, Summer School students! Please open your books to Chapter 2 where we will be exploring the wonderful world of pearls with Claudia! She is our resident gemologist and guru of all thin...

Summer School, Chapter One: How To Polish Your Silver
Welcome to Chapter One of our Summer School series! We will be covering the age old topic of how to properly polish and care for your silver. Click and watch as Mikell & Mini take you through a...

An Antique Touch
It only makes sense with Charleston being so full of history and antiquities that we would be drawn to jewelry that offers the same rare, beautiful qualities. Let one of our diamond experts walk yo...

Celebrate Pearls!
Shop the June Birthstone! Quintessentially feminine, pearls represent purity, perfection, innocence, and romance. They are lauded as the "Queen of the Gems" and were a notable favorite of Queen Eli...

Gifts For Your Grad!
Celebrate Milestones! Whether it's High School or College graduation, both are huge milestones to be celebrated. We can help you find the perfect sentimental gift to mark this special occasion. Fin...

Let's Talk Solitaire π
Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat are the 4Cs . . . Croghan's is your 5th! We answer countless questions when selling engagement rings. There are endless options from the quality of the diamond to the...

Let Croghan's Be Your Fifth "C"
It is such an honor to be invited into a process as meaningful as the purchase of an engagement ring. Let Croghan's be your fifth C and guide you to truly understanding the beauty and value of each...

Crown Jewels On King
Shop our roundup of royal jewels! There would be no charleston without King Charles II. We are pleased to welcome his namesake to the throne and in honor of the coronation we've rounded up some roy...