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Albert's jewelers opens new location at Southlake Mall

Albert's jewelers opens new location at Southlake Mall

Albert's Diamond Jewelers employee Brittany Bridges looks on as visitor Marlene Murdock, left, and her granddaughter Amanda browse jewelry on Wednesday during the grand opening event of the chain's new store at Westfield Southlake Mall.

Albert's jewelers opens new location at Southlake Mall

Visitors gather Wednesday in the new Albert's Diamond Jewelers store in Westfield Southlake Mall during the grand opening event of the chain's newest location. Food and refreshments were provided to visitors to the event.

Albert's jewelers opens new location at Southlake Mall

Visitors gather Wednesday in the new Albert's Diamond Jewelers in Westfield Southlake Mall during the grand opening event.

Auction nets more than $100K to fight MS

Auction assistant Earl Jones calls out a bid Sunday during the ninth annual MS Auction hosted by Albert’s Diamond Jewelers at the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority Indiana Welcome Center. Albert's donates proceeds from the event to fund multiple sclerosis research.

Auction nets more than $100K to fight MS

Highland resident Heather Churilla and her daughter Chloe, 8, look at silent auction gift baskets Sunday at the MS Auction hosted by Albert's Diamond Jewelers.

OFFBEAT: Shiny and bright good cause Sunday with Albert's charity auction

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Tradition meets technolgy at Albert's diamond-cutting event

SCHERERVILLE | Arie Maor has a knack for seeing the potential in a seemingly drab piece of rock.

Couples invited to marry at store

SCHERERVILLE | Albert's Diamond Jewelers will host its 15th Annual Valentine's Day Wedding Event on Feb. 14 at the Schererville store, 711 Main St. Interested couples should call (219) 322-2700 to reserve a time for their wedding.

Albert's donates auction proceeds to MS Society

SCHERERVILLE | Albert's Diamond Jewelers has donated $83,500, the proceeds of its eighth Annual MS Auction, to the Indiana State Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.