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RALPH MILLER JEWELERS( RMJ)
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Celebrating 119 years of service to the Tri-State Region & beyond from their historic flagship store at 28 W. 8th St. Downtown. Erie., Ralph Miller Jewelers( RMJ) has just grown into an additional venue. As Erie’ s Oldest and Only Award Winning Fine Jewelry Designers & Manufacturers, RMJ is where:“ We’ ll Design What You Have In Mind.”
You can find something for everyone on your shopping list at their fine jewelry store. Here are some tips from RMJ that can help in your quest and make the search well worth the sentimental rewards:
1 Learn their style / fashion preferences. Are there subtle hints being given to you?
2 Consider the meaning of the gift. Is it intended to be a romantic gift, i. e. an engagement ring or anniversary celebration?
3 Plan ahead. Shop RMJ to create that one of a kind ideal gift from scratch. Now is the perfect time.
4 You can never go wrong with a gift item of Gold, Platinum, Palladium or Silver. Fine jewelry never goes out of style.
5 Tired of the“ same old, same old?” Try a different color of gold or gemstone. Rose and green are historic options to explore, or create something made of multicolored metals.
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6 Vintage and estate fine jewelry can also be a great choice for a cherished holiday heirloom selection.
7 Don’ t be overwhelmed by all the special priced promo jewelry ads.“ Quality is Quality” TRUST your local jeweler / manufacturer. SUPPORT LOCAL- MADE RIGHT HERE IN ERIE
RMJ is Your National & International Award Winning, Local Custom Original Fine Jewelry Designers and Manufacturers. Call 452.3336 or 616-4950, or go to createduniques. net & ralphmillerjewelers. com.
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Jennifer Reed started making beach glass jewelry in 1996 after her son, Spencer, found a piece of cobalt-blue beach glass and asked her to make him a ring. Being a trained metalsmith, Jennifer was happy to comply and discovered that the mix of sterling silver and the found glass was magical. As she made more pieces and the word spread, she couldn’ t keep up with the growing demand and asked her sister, Terri Reed, if she wanted to embark on a home-based business. She said yes, and Relish was born.
Relish soon outgrew its humble beginnings as a makeshift workshop in Jennifer’ s laundry room. In 1998, the pair took a gamble and rented a retail and studio space on West Lake Road in Millcreek, just a stone’ s throw from the very water’ s edge where they grew up collecting the lake gems. After a few short years, Jennifer and Terri found the need to expand their small store and studio space. They bought a building at 3835 W. 12th Street, where Relish continues today.
The business has morphed over the years to become an American made art and crafts gallery. Although Terri recently left after 20 years to manage the Presque Isle Gallery & Gift Shop, Jennifer continues to create and sell original beach glass jewelry, along with gifts and home decor.
Little did the duo know in 1996 that they were instrumental in creating an industry worldwide. The addition of the Great Lakes Beach Glass & Coastal Arts Festival, held every other year at the Bayfront Convention Center, continues to promote the area as a prime beach glass hunting spot in the U. S. and brings people from all over the world to hunt these elusive gems.
While keeping the homegrown Millcreek business on the map is more challenging in these times of online shopping, Relish remains dedicated to making original jewelry, helping the community, and maintaining our precious coastline.
3835 West 12th Street Erie, PA 814.836.1827 www. relishinc. com
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