Best Jewelry Store

Best Jewelry Store

Albert's Diamond Jewelers, 711 Main St, Schererville, Ind. 46375, 219.322.2700, www.albertsjewelers.com

In business for over 100 years, Albert's Diamond Jewelers is today owned by Fred and Josh Halpern, a father and son team. Fred's father bought the company in the 1960s and it's always been a jewelry store although they at first sold pots and pans, cashed checks, pawned items, and did a little bit of everything, says Carol Jarrett, one of the five managers at the store. Albert's was originally located in East Chicago near the steel mills, but they are now located in Schererville and serve customers from all over.

Jarrett says, "I believe our customer service is what makes us different. We go above and beyond, meet our guests at the door, give them beverages and cookies, and we have many employees here so service is fast and excellent. We try to treat everyone the same, whether they are getting a battery or a $50,000 piece." Mary Colville, chief marketing officer says, "We are a destination store. We have ten times the inventory of a traditional jewelry store. It's very relaxed here and makes jewelry buying fun and accessible."

SECOND

Highland Jewelers, 2839 Highway Ave., Highland, Ind. 46322, 219.838.2530. www.highlandjeweler.com

THIRD

Sickinger's Jewelers, 314 E. Commercial Ave., Lowell, Ind. 46356, 219.696.7616, www.sickingersjewelry.com