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Owner Randy Brooks, whose brother opened the Maryland jewelry store in 1971, is retiring.
Family-owned retailer Edward Arthur Jewelers in Columbia, Maryland, is closing after 53 years, and is hosting a retirement sale. (Image courtesy of Edward Arthur Jewelers’ website)
Columbia, Md.—Edward Arthur Jewelers in Columbia, Maryland, is closing after 53 years following owner Randy Brooks’ retirement.
Edward Brooks, Randy’s brother, founded the business in 1971, opening the first Edward Arthur Jewelers store in The Mall in Columbia. It was one of the shopping center’s original stores.
Their father, a World War II-era watchmaker, introduced them to the jewelry business, having owned his own store.
The family-owned and operated business would grow to seven locations before scaling back to just its original location, now the mall’s longest-standing store.
The jeweler was voted the “Best Place to Buy Jewelry in Columbia” by Howard Magazine 17 years in a row.
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Edward Brooks, Randy’s brother, founded the business in 1971, opening the first Edward Arthur Jewelers store in The Mall in Columbia. It was one of the shopping center’s original stores.
Their father, a World War II-era watchmaker, introduced them to the jewelry business, having owned his own store.
The family-owned and operated business would grow to seven locations before scaling back to just its original location, now the mall’s longest-standing store.
The jeweler was voted the “Best Place to Buy Jewelry in Columbia” by Howard Magazine 17 years in a row.
The company has served the Howard County area for decades, offering an array of jewelry and watches, as well as appraisals, custom design, and jewelry repair.
Owner Randy is ready for his next chapter, said the company, and “looks forward to spending time with family and enjoying the novelty of being bored,” said the company.
“From opening day, and in good times and bad, the community has supported us by shopping here, trusting us and believing in us,” said Randy.
“No matter how big or small the purchase was, I want to say, ‘thank you’ for shopping with us.’”
The store is currently hosting a sale, inviting customers to stop by and wish Randy a happy retirement.
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