Baggett’s Jewelry was established in 1948 by Earnest Baggett in downtown Clinton, NC where he carried diamond engagement rings, gold and silver jewelry, name brand watches, and guitars. His expertise was in repairing mechanical watches. The service he provided during the beginning years was jewelry repair, watch repair, engraving, and ear piercing, After Mr. Earnest Baggett passed in 1987, his wife Sara and son Bill Baggett started managing the business. They increased their inventory and in 1999 the business relocated to the new Sampson Crossing/ Wal-mart shopping center. The 1999 relocation achieved record sales and the most sales ever in December for the business. Bill Baggett took over management responsibilities in 2007, after his Mother, Sara McLamb Baggett retired after serving as owner/manager for 50 years.

Bill has extensive training thru the Gemological Institute of America with certificates in Jewelry Sales and Diamond grading. His GIA diamond grading certificate earned in 1991 provided him with improved skills in buying and appraising diamonds. He is also a graduate of East Carolina and N.C. State University with a Master of Arts degree. Bill has been around the jewelry business all his life and started full time after graduating from N.C. State in 1988. This year is his 20th year of experience managing the business, doing expert jewelry repairs, and working with customers. Bill states that he looks forward making customers happy, “the jewelry business is in my blood, customers who come here get my best service because their business has provided our family with much enjoyment and success over the years. Customers come to Bill Baggett for personal attention for repairs, or for a special gift of lasting beauty and meaning, either for themselves or for a loved one.

Bill is married to wife Patty and they have two children, Emily and Jacob. Patty helps with sales, accounting, engraving, and ear piercing. He and wife Patty enjoy being members of Jewelers of America, and the N.C. Jewelers Association. Bill is a current member of the board of directors for the N.C. Jewelers Association. They attend the annual convention to keep up with current jewelry styles, education, and technological advances in providing the best jewelry and service to their customers. Baggett’s has just purchased the computerized engraving system by signature engraving to offer engraving on more items including glass and engraving different designs and logos. Bill also does in-store jewelry repair, custom designs, and watch repair. He and the staff strive daily to provide their customer with the best advice and service on jewelry since they are the reason they are in business. Baggett’s Jewelry has supported the Sampson county community thru their years of business. In the past year they have donated nearly $10,000.00 in cash and merchandise to various community organizations and fund raising events. Baggett’s believes that the more they give back to the community the more they will receive in positive relationships and business from families and friends in the community.