PETERSBURG - Have you checked out Petersburg's newest full-service jewelry store? Owner Jon Pallen is happy he snapped up an Old Towne storefront for Petersburg Jeweler.
"Petersburg is really starting to revitalize," Jeweler Mark Williams said. "Plus, the charm and warmth of Old Towne are exactly what the owner was looking for."
At this time, Williams is the only Petersburg Jeweler employee you will encounter. He attended Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania where he majored in Fine Arts and minored in Art History with a concentration in jewelry arts.
"Once I took my first class in jewelry, I was hooked," Williams said. "I started doing repairs and making custom designs for students out of my studio in college, and I've been doing it ever since."
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Petersburg Jeweler offers a large in-house selection of estate jewelry in silver, gold and platinum, custom-designed jewelry as well as jewelry repairs and cleanings.
"I also offer jewelry remounts, nameplates, engravings, watch batteries and pearl restringing," Williams said.
If you have estate jewelry that never sees the sun's rays or the moon's glow, Petersburg Jeweler may purchase it from you.
Petersburg Jeweler is a Citizen Watch retailer with a full line of Eco-Drive timepieces, and it has an on-site state-of-the-art repair shop capable of handling anything from sizing to full restoration.
"I have a large online selection of bridal and GIA certified diamonds, if you're unable to find something in-house," Williams said. "I also offer full custom design for those looking for one-of-a-kind pieces."
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Why choose Petersburg Jeweler?
"There are no salespeople here, you only work with a jeweler who has 25+ years of experience," Williams said.
Most repairs are completed within a couple of days. Same-day express service may also be an option.
"Our laser engraver allows us to cut nameplates, engrave pictures and monograms within a day," Williams said. "We can even take your own handwriting to add something special to your piece. I also engrave logos and company names on the outside of stainless steel tumblers and flasks."