Jaime Rubini began rowing as a teenager in Lima, Peru. In the early 1970s he traveled to the United States in search of more serious competition and coaching. Since then he has been a passionate rower.

At that time, he also began developing his skills as a goldsmith and in 1975 Rubini Jewelers was incorporated.

In 1990 we came up with the perfect excuse for sneaking out of the jewelry store on weekends -- to sell rowing jewelry (and race, of course!).

We continue to create new designs and we love meeting rowers -- so stop by our booth at regattas and introduce yourself.

By the way -- all our jewelry carries a lifetime guarantee. So if it breaks -- even if you run over it with your car -- we'll fix it free of charge! All you have to do is pay the shipping to us and back.

Have fun browsing through our site. We're sure you'll find something that pleases you. If you don't, call us with an idea -- 703-548-5509 -- and we'll produce it for you!

Directions to our store:

From I-95

95 to exit for Route 1 North, Old Town Alexandria VA. Go approximately eleven blocks through Old Town and take a right on Wythe Street. Rubini Jewelers is three blocks up on the corners of Wythe and 632 N. Washington Streets, pale green building downstairs.

From 395

395 to George Washington Parkway South. Take the Parkway approximately 5 miles until it becomes N.Washington St in Old Town Alexandria (past Reagan National Airport). Rubini Jewelers is on the corner of Wythe and 632 N.Washington Streets.

From 270/495E

Take 270 East to 495E, following directions towards Northern Virginia when the highway splits (NOT DC). Exit for the George Washington Parkway and follow for approximately 40' past the Regan National Airport until GW Pkwy becomes N. Washinton St in Old Town Alexandria VA. See above.

Metro

Take the Yellow or Blue line to Braddock Rd stop. Exit the station straight and follow Wythe Street (slightly right and straight ahead) approximately seven blocks until it intersects with N Washington Street. We are down