May 28, 2013

Emmaus Jewelry Store Owner Lives ‘Shop Local’ MantraBy Chrissy CilentoEmmaus.Patch.com

Emmaus, PA – Emmaus Jewel Shop
338 Main St., Emmaus
610-965-2174
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Owner: Donna Marks
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

What you sell?
I’m not your normal jewelry store. I do still carry fine goods and I have an excellent repair service, but I’ve switched things around a little bit. A lot of newer merchandise is now coming from India. I have nothing against India, but I don’t feel like supporting India. So now I’m using local artists. I have eight artists who are just totally awesome. I’d rather be supporting them than anybody. I like calling this the one-stop-shop because, especially during the holidays, guys don’t like to shop. I’ve extended our line of gift items, so they can buy a pin or a necklace here, a scarf, a card, candy, everything! They’re out of here and they’re happy.

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