NEWS - Retail & Shopping Centers

SBJ Staff Report

Nov 28, 2011 – It’s not every day that a company makes it to 25 years, particularly in the retail business…and in this difficult economy,

Harkleroad Diamonds & Fine Jewelry of Savannah will celebrate its 25^th anniversary with a grand opening at its new location at 7300 Abercorn St. on Dec. 3.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 3 pm, followed by an open house with extended store hours until 7 pm. Drawings will be held throughout the day for a $1,000 gift certificate, diamond earrings, a Citizen watch, a sterling silver necklace and more.

“We are so pleased to reach this milestone,” said Marion Harkleroad, master jeweler, gemologist and president of Harkleroad Diamonds & Fine Jewelry. “We have a passion for exquisite jewelry and it has been a privilege to share it with our customers all these years.”  His wife Jenna is the company’s principal buyer. 

The store is managed by Susan Randall Grames who has over 20 years jewelry experience.

The store carries collections by Simon G, Hamilton, A. Jaffe, Citizen, Cherie Dori, Sylvie and Slane. In addition, the store offers jewelry repair and cleaning, watch repair and service, appraisals and custom designed jewelry. It also purchases gold and estate jewelry

Store hours are 10 am – 5:30 pm on Monday through Friday and 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday.