About Us

Hartman's carries a full line of hand picked merchandise from sterling silver to rare fancy color gems in all price ranges. If they don't stock what you are looking for they can custom design a one of a kind item or special order it for you.

Hartman's offers in house repair and design by Lawrence Silva - express same day service is also available. Their expert watch maker is Rolex certified -and they offer 6 month & 1 year warranties.

The well trained and experienced sales staff at Hartman Jewelers is ready to help you find that special gift.

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About Lawrence Silva

Ever since his first dance class at the age of five, movement has been part of Lawrence's life. As a singer and dancer or as a goldsmith, the flow of design has been foremost. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or displaying his creations at the Delaplane Strawberry Festival, exhibiting his flair for the unique is a life long pursuit.

Born and raised in the artist community of Provincetown, Ma. on the tip of Cape Cod, Lawrence continually demonstrated his individuality.

Though trained as a Classical Chef, the arts have always been his calling. The color and texture of food was a palette for his imagination in preparing culinary delights and visual masterpieces. A new door opened which gave birth to another avenue for his creativity to soar.

Following an apprenticeship under the tutelage of Master Goldsmith, Bruce Holmgrain, Lawrence's new venture became Da Gama Designs. Legendary countryman Vasco Da Gama was the inspiration for the name. The Portuguese explorer's passion for discovery parallels Lawrence's desire to explore new artistic territory. After 18 years in Falls Church he moved Da Gama Designs to the country. Living in a 200-year-old log home in Delaplane has been fertile ground for his imagination.

The combination of colors and textures are now expressed in his wearable art allowing him to fulfill his desire to create one-of-a-kind pieces that demonstrate kinetic, as well as color motion, while finding a balance in asymmetry. By using unusual stones or color variants of popular stones, his jewelry designs capture both the eye of the wearer and the compliments of admirers. The inspiration of his novel design is intended for the individual while the quality of workmanship will bring enjoyment for years to come.