Roll Name For 2022’s Departing Jewellery Retailers – JCK

Yearly, we salute the U.S. jewelers who’ve shut over the previous yr—our model of the Oscar “in memoriam” reel.

Under are the names of brick-and-mortar jewellery shops, listed by state, which have both closed their doorways or introduced they’d shut in 2022. It doesn’t embrace each retailer that closed, simply those that we discovered info on. This roster is predicated on info from native information sources and social media posts.

Simply as each retailer is completely different, each closing is completely different. In some instances, the jewelers are ending their bodily presence, however could proceed as a personal or on-line jeweler. There’s normally added context within the accompanying hyperlinks—but when there’s one thing you assume we must always know, ship me an electronic mail, and we’ll add it to the itemizing.

Why are these shops closing? Probably the most frequent reply homeowners gave is that they had a superb run, however they’re “drained” and have nobody to go the shop on to. Some stated enterprise had slowed, or their space of city had slowed. But, many extra reported a COVID-era enhance: One even stated he’s calling it quits as a result of issues had been too busy, and he couldn’t discover good assist. In two instances, jewelers cited being victims of against the law as a purpose for the closure.

Regardless of why they’re leaving, it’s bittersweet to see to say goodbye to so many good jewelers. Let’s elevate a glass of submit–New 12 months’s cheer to:

 

ALABAMA

Mike’s Positive Jewellery & Music Store, Birmingham (Source)

 

ARIZONA

Raskin’s Jewelers, Prescott (Source)

 

ARKANSAS

Roberson’s Positive Jewellery, Little Rock (Source)

White’s & Co. Jewellery, Rogers (Source)

 

CALIFORNIA

American Jewellery Co., Bakersfield (Source)

Edwards Jewelers, Modesto (Source)

Firefall Jewelers, Valley Springs (Source)

Grand Jewelers, Rancho Cucamonga (Source)

Margaret Elizabeth, San Francisco (Source)

Royal Jewelers, Newport Seaside (Source)

Siegel’s Jewellery, Paso Robles (Source)

 

COLORADO

Gusterman Silversmiths, Denver (Source)

 

CONNECTICUT

Beadworks, Norwalk (Source)

 

FLORIDA

Frazier Jewelers, Jacksonville (Source)

Warrington Jewelers, Pensacola (Source)

 

GEORGIA

Casella Jewelers, Augusta (Source)

Ned Money Jewelers, Brunswick (Source)

Starblaze Jewelers, Tucker (Source)

 

IDAHO

Norman Jewelers, Caldwell (Source)

 

ILLINOIS

AB Lauer Jewelers, Springfield (Source)

Bruce Jewelers, Princeton (Source)

Reichman Jewelers, Oak Garden (Source)

Sandberg Jewelers, Skokie (Source)

 

INDIANA

The Diamond Galleria, Evansville (Source)

Steffen’s Jewellery, Rensselaer (Source)

Victor Settle Jewellery, Bloomington (Source)

 

KENTUCKY

Hefner’s Jewelers, Coal Run Village (Source)

The Jewel Field, Louisville (Source)

Moore Jewellery, Louisville (Source)

 

LOUISIANA

Klutts Jewelers and Designers of Morgan Metropolis, Morgan Metropolis (Source)

 

MAINE

Gem Lounge Jewellery & Artisan Boutique, Raymond (Source)

L.Tardif Jeweler, Waterville (Source)

Maine Jewellery and Artwork, Bangor (Source)

Stars Positive Jewellery, Damariscotta (Source)

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Crown Jewelers, Pittsfield (Source)

Joel Bagnal Goldsmiths & Jewelers, Wellesley (Source)

Menard Jewelers, Whitman (Source)

Robert E. Guertin Jeweler, Sandwich (Source)

 

MICHIGAN

Austin & Warburton, Ann Arbor (Source)

Dearborn Jewelers, Plymouth (Source)

Delta Diamond Setters & Jewelers, Plymouth (Source)

Martinek’s Jewellery, Traverse Metropolis (Source)

Russell and Ballard Jewelers, Wyoming (Source)

 

MINNESOTA

Joel B. Sherburne Jewelers, White Bear Lake (Source)

 

MONTANA

L’Or Customized Jewelers, Kalispell (Source)

 

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Alie’s Jewellery, Dover (Source)

 

NEW JERSEY

Rose Metropolis Jewelers/Gemologists, Madison (Source)

 

NEW YORK

Birzon Jewelers, Buffalo (Source)

The Mexican Shack, Somers (Source)

 

NORTH CAROLINA

Starnes Jewelers, Albemarle (Source)

Epic Instances Watch and Jewellery Retailer, Charlotte (Source)

Goldcrafting by Phillips & Co., Hendersonville (Source)

 

NORTH DAKOTA

Knowles Jewellery, Bismarck (Source)

 

OHIO

Leva Jewellery, Bellaire (Source)

Buchards Jewelers, Berea (Source)

Wiford Jewelers, Sidney (Source)

 

OREGON

Margulis Jewelers, Portland (Source)

Stephen Vincent Jewelers, Beaverton (Source)

 

PENNSYLVANIA

Beerbower Jewelers, Hollidaysburg (Source)

Schiffman’s Jewelers, Pittsburgh (Source)

Versant Positive Jewellery Boutique, Bethlehem (Source)

 

SOUTH CAROLINA

Shirley’s Jewelers, Conway (Source)

 

TENNESSEE

Brasfield’s Diamond Jewelers, Ripley (Source)

Moon’s Jewellery, Paris (Source)

 

TEXAS

Anderson Brothers Jewelers, Lubbock (Source)

Camillo’s Positive Jewellery, Conroe (Source)

Moretti’s Positive Jewellery, San Antonio (Source)

 

VIRGINIA

Carter’s Positive Jewelers and Presents, Rocky Mount (Source)

D.B. Bowles Jewelers, Suffolk (Source)

Aspects Positive Jewellery, Arlington (Source)

H.L. Lang Jewelers, Staunton (Source)

 

WASHINGTON

Martin’s Jewelers, Walla Walla (Source)

Provide Chain, Seattle (Source)

 

WEST VIRGINIA

McCormick Jewelers, Charleston (Source)

 

WISCONSIN

The Reward Itself, Inexperienced Bay (Source)

Schalla Jeweler, West Bend (Source)

 

Sadly, this listing consists of a number of companies that had been open for a century or extra. On the constructive facet, final yr marked the primary time within the final decade that the variety of shops opening roughly equaled the variety of shops closing. That reveals that, whereas the trade is consolidating, it nonetheless attracts newcomers.

Studying the articles above, it’s placing what number of jewelers say they’ll miss their job. “Being in enterprise is like an habit, being an entrepreneur, you might be betting on your self, somewhat like a gambler,” said one. “It was a rush.”

One other said: “Are you able to think about a nicer place to work? It’s been fantastic for us.”

However these articles additionally present that they are going to be missed by their communities. Many of those jewelers didn’t simply promote merchandise. They boosted native charities. They offered jobs and alternatives. They served and supported generations of households. Whereas their homeowners typically prospered, they gave again loads too.

To cite Clarence from It’s a Great Life, talking to archetypal small businessperson George Bailey: “Unusual, isn’t it? Every man’s life touches so many different lives. When he isn’t round, he leaves an terrible gap, doesn’t he?”

A few of these closures will depart an terrible gap of their communities. Let’s make a New 12 months’s decision to assist neighborhood shops and small companies. They want us, and, because the previous few years have confirmed, we’d like them.

Right here’s to all of the jewelers who’ve served their communities, in addition to those that proceed to take action. And right here’s to a cheerful, secure, and wholesome 2023.

Picture courtesy of Roberson’s Positive Jewellery

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