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Robbins Brothers Relocates Washington Store
The jeweler’s Bellevue location has moved to a 4,357-square-foot space to offer a better shopping experience and a larger selection of bridal jewelry.

Seattle--Robbins Brothers’ Bellevue, Wash. store has a new home.
The retailer has relocated it to a 4,357-square-foot space in the city’s Venn Building, where, Robbins Brothers said, the store will be able to offer a better shopping experience for customers and a larger selection of bridal jewelry.
With a focus on the engagement diamond, the Bellevue store will carry well-known bridal jewelry brands including Tacori, Simon G., Verragio, Henri Daussi, Michael M. and Lashbrook.
It also will carry new collections such as Little Bird, which features colored gemstones; Equalli, a line of unique and symbolic wedding bands created for same-sex couples; and Expressions, a collection for shoppers looking for a custom piece that can be created within weeks.
Robbins Brothers in Bellevue also will stock E3 lab-grown diamonds as well as Northern Lights, the retailer’s own Canadian diamond collection.
A grand opening celebration and “first look” for press of the new store took place on Thursday, hosted by Seattle lifestyle bloggers Cassandra LaValle of Coco Kelley and Sydney Mintle of Sydney Loves Fashion.
The launch festivities continued over the weekend as well, with the “Love is Sweet” event featuring special 30-month financing, swag bags, raffle prizes and more.
Robbins Brothers currently operates 15 stores throughout California, Texas, Arizona and Washington state.
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