Brown’s Jewelers builds business with quality and service

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John Brown knows jewelry, and after 17 years on Riverdale Avenue he knows his customers, too, and he’s always willing to share his knowledge with them.

That kind of personal service has made the little shop at 5690 Riverdale Ave. the go-to place for quality jewelry, expert repairs, fine giftware and all major watch brands.

Having grown up in the Bronx with a family in the jewelry business, Mr. Brown “absolutely loves” having his business in Riverdale. He says, “It is a nice community with great people. It feels very small-townish.” But the store’s expertise attracts customers from far and wide.

One Riverdalian brought in a pocket watch he had purchased at a flea market in England in 1968 for around. It hadn’t worked in years. Mr. Brown quickly established the 130-year-old watch’s provenance, valued at more than $2,000 and his expert watchmaker put it in perfect working order.

Many of his jewelry pieces are themed for his customer’s interests. You’ll find Yankee and Met merchandise, Irish rings, and more.

Mr. Brown is also very active in the North Riverdale Merchants Association. “It is great,” he says. “We have our own baseball and basketball leagues, and we support the Y mental health run, church events, and the Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts,” he added.

He acknowledges the difficulties of running a small business but says, “There are always challenges when you are a local business, but because we are a full service provider, we are able to overcome all of those challenges.”

Brown’s Jewelers is located on 5690 Riverdale Ave. Bronx, N.Y. For more information about their services call (718) 549-2730.

John Brown, Brown's Jewelers

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