OUR STORY

In the early 1900's, Jules Schubot worked as an usher at the historic Bonstelle Theatre in downtown Detroit. He met many of  the performers coming to town and frequently procured jewelry and gifts for the celebrities. This helped him start his own store 1917. From there it continued to grow, and Jules developed relationships with celebrities including Tony Martin, who introduced him to Frank Sinatra and Joan Crawford.

Jules' philosophy quickly made him the jeweller for a new class of customer - the corporate captains who flexed Detroit's industrial might. Customers knew that a purchase from Jules meant not only that it was stylish, but it also had enduring value.

Jules' son, Douglas, joined the firm in the late 1940s, spending every school vacation working for his father. He took over as president in 1970, and he and his wife, Sydell, continued the family tradition.  They built the World renowned salon in the growing Detroit suburb of Troy.  They continued to cater to the titans of Detroit industry and developed an international following.

Extending the family involvement to a third generation, Douglas and Sydell's son, Brian, a Graduate Gemologist and a Certified Gemologist Appraiser, joined the family business in 1985.  The business continued its reputation for the finest quality and rarest gems.  Unfortunately the banking crisis and the economic downturn of 2008 had a substantial impact on this business forcing the store to close in 2010.

Brian managed a smaller, intimate jewelry store alongside his wife Michele for five years in Birmingham, MI before deciding to pursue a new opportunity at Hamilton Jewelers, a family run jewelry store in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He remains dedicated to providing quality service, exquisite merchandise and most importantly, to sharing his knowledge and love for jewelry with his clients.