RAYMOND JEWELERS HISTORY AND FACTS

.......After service in World War II, Raymond graduated from North Idaho Junior College in 1948 where he earned a certificate in Horology, the study of time. Raymond Jewelers opened its doors March 1, 1953 on Broad Street in Hartford. Within a very short time, a larger space was needed and Raymond Jewelers moved to Park Street where it remained until 1973. The business moved to the Elmwood section of West Hartford and remained there for 29 years. On October 1,2002 the store moved to Corbins Corner to better serve their customers.

.......Raymond and Gerry became a well known and respected husband and wife team within the jewelry profession. Their daughter, Denise, grew up in the jewelry business and loved it. In 1987 she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in jewelry and metal from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and maintains a studio at the store for the design and creation of jewelry. Denise furthered her studies of Gemology through the Gemological Institute of America and has earned many certificates. She is a Registered Jeweler with the American Gem Society, a Certified Sales Management Professional with the Jewelers of America and a Past President of the Connecticut Jewelers Association, a state affiliate of the Jewelers of America. Denise purchased the business in 1992 and continues in her parents footsteps.

MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY AND
THE JEWELERS OF AMERICA

For buying power we belong to the Retail Jewelers Organization (RJO).