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The Texas jeweler added 2,000 square feet to its reimagined showroom, complete with a new design studio and an event space.
David Gardner's Jewelers in College Station, Texas, has debuted its new, larger showroom.
College Station, Texas—David Gardner's Jewelers has debuted its newly expanded showroom in College Station, Texas.
The family-owned jeweler recently completed the renovation, adding 2,000 square feet to its space for a total of 9,000 square feet.
The reimagined store was designed to celebrate craftsmanship, creativity, and connection, said the jeweler that has served the Brazos Valley and Texas A&M University community for more than four decades.
"While our space has changed, our purpose remains the same," said David Gardner, founder and designer of his namesake store.
"We wanted to create an environment that reflects the level of craftsmanship, service, and personal connection our clients have come to expect while giving them an even deeper look and experience into the creative process behind the pieces we create."
The new modern interiors blend elegance and contemporary design, said the jeweler.
The new space also gives shoppers a closer look at the jewelry-making process, highlighting the artistry and expertise of the store’s team of designers, jewelers, and craftsmen.
Inside the expanded design studio, customers can work with in-house designers on custom jewelry creations.
SEE: Inside the New David Gardner’s Jewelers Store
The family-owned jeweler recently completed the renovation, adding 2,000 square feet to its space for a total of 9,000 square feet.
The reimagined store was designed to celebrate craftsmanship, creativity, and connection, said the jeweler that has served the Brazos Valley and Texas A&M University community for more than four decades.
"While our space has changed, our purpose remains the same," said David Gardner, founder and designer of his namesake store.
"We wanted to create an environment that reflects the level of craftsmanship, service, and personal connection our clients have come to expect while giving them an even deeper look and experience into the creative process behind the pieces we create."
The new modern interiors blend elegance and contemporary design, said the jeweler.
The new space also gives shoppers a closer look at the jewelry-making process, highlighting the artistry and expertise of the store’s team of designers, jewelers, and craftsmen.
Inside the expanded design studio, customers can work with in-house designers on custom jewelry creations.
SEE: Inside the New David Gardner’s Jewelers Store
The new space is designed to highlight the expertise of its team of jewelers.
David Yurman is one of several brands the jeweler carries, as well as Rolex and Tudor.
The new store also shines a spotlight on its design team.
The jeweler wants to give customers a closer look at the jewelry design process.
Customers can work with its in-house designers and jewelers to create custom pieces.
Revamped watch and jewelry spaces offer a more personalized and immersive shopping experience, while new gathering spaces were designed for events, education, and community.
"This project was about more than adding square footage," said Julia Gardner, co-owner and vice president of David Gardner's Jewelers. "It was about creating a space that tells our story—one built on relationships, craftsmanship, innovation, and serving our community."
The renovation reaffirms the jeweler’s longtime commitment to investing in the Bryan-College Station community, it said.
To celebrate the completed renovation, David Gardner's Jewelers hosted a grand opening ceremony on Oct. 1 with clients, community leaders, partners, and friends.
Co-owners David and Julia Gardner were inducted into National Jeweler’s Retailer Hall of Fame in 2019.
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