Austin's Premier Bespoke Jewelry Source Since 1989, Locally Owned And Operated by One of Austin's Most Qualified Gemologists. Kirk Root had been in the jewelry business for 30 years. A graduate gemologist, he became the youngest person ever to be certified as a Master Gemologist Appraiser® by the American Society of Appraisers. Kirk opened C. Kirk Root Designs in 1989. He soon added Texas inspired lines and officially licensed University of Texas jewelry. In 2000, Kirk's designs were chosen in a statewide contest to become the official pins and rings of the Texas Legislature. A former chairperson of the Gems and Jewelry Board of the American Society of Appraisers, Kirk's gemological expertise has made him one of the leading appraisers for the FBI, DEA, and Department of Justice. In 1998, Kirk trademarked the Century Cut® process to significantly enhance a diamond's brilliance. In 2014, Kirk passed away after his fight with liver cancer. His two sons taken his legacy and are continuing the passion that Kirk Root Designs has for the jewelry industry. We are always here and happy to assist you in finding or creating that special piece of jewelry. We are uniquly qualifgied to find and consult with higher level gems and invcestment pieces.
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The C. Kirk Root Designs annual revenue was $4 million in 2026.
C. Kirk Root Designs is based in Austin, Texas.
The NAICS codes for C. Kirk Root Designs are [458, 4483, 45, 448, 44].
The SIC codes for C. Kirk Root Designs are [594, 59].
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