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Gunderson’s Jewelers Opens New Location in Nebraska
The new store features a custom design studio and a bridal salon.
The new location spans over 25,000 square feet for a combined retail and operational space with a custom design studio, exclusive bridal salon, and soon-to-come Rolex repair facility.
Omaha, Neb.—Gunderson’s Jewelers, a family-owned jewelry chain selling to the upper Midwest region for over 75 years, opened a new store in October.
It is located in Heartwood Preserve, a luxury retail and recreation destination in Omaha, Nebraska.
The jeweler has operated in Nebraska since 2013 and recently relocated to this new location.
The new store marks a significant step in the jeweler’s growth, said Gunderson’s Jewelers, as it spans over 25,000 square feet with a combined retail and operational space.
The space features a custom design studio offering clients personalized one-of-a-kind pieces, an exclusive bridal salon, and a soon-to-come Rolex repair facility expected to open in early 2025.
“We are beyond thrilled to welcome guests into our beautiful new space at Heartwood Preserve,” said Breanne Demers, president of Gunderson’s Jewelers.
“We invite everyone to visit and discover the exclusive luxury experiences and products we have to offer.”
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It is located in Heartwood Preserve, a luxury retail and recreation destination in Omaha, Nebraska.
The jeweler has operated in Nebraska since 2013 and recently relocated to this new location.
The new store marks a significant step in the jeweler’s growth, said Gunderson’s Jewelers, as it spans over 25,000 square feet with a combined retail and operational space.
The interior of Gunderson’s Jewelers’ new store in Omaha, Nebraska.
The space features a custom design studio offering clients personalized one-of-a-kind pieces, an exclusive bridal salon, and a soon-to-come Rolex repair facility expected to open in early 2025.
“We are beyond thrilled to welcome guests into our beautiful new space at Heartwood Preserve,” said Breanne Demers, president of Gunderson’s Jewelers.
“We invite everyone to visit and discover the exclusive luxury experiences and products we have to offer.”
The expansion brings exclusive offerings to clients in Omaha, said Gunderson’s Jewelers, as the location provides access to brands that were previously only available on the coasts or exclusively in Europe.
Since first opening in Sioux City, Iowa in 1945, the jeweler has expanded to offer fine jewelry and timepieces across five states.
The Omaha location marks its fifth store, joining Sioux City, Iowa; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Fargo, North Dakota; and Wayzata, Minnesota.
The new store is located at 102 N 145th St.
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated post-publication to clarify that Gunderson’s Jewelers has relocated to a new location in Nebraska, but is not new to the state, having operated there since 2013.
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