Meet Jill Keith
Before becoming the owner of Enchanted Jewelry in Danielson, CT, I was a special education teacher and administrator. Though I loved my profession, I retired in 2014 to focus on my health and family. I began periodically visiting my dad at his store — chatting with him, gabbing with customers, decorating the windows, and refreshing displays. Being in the store, which my dad (Gilles St George) opened in the fall of 1985, felt like home. In October of 2016, my dad decided to give me the store. By then, my 19-year-old son, Joe, had begun training as a bench jeweler just like his grandfather. I love that my entire family grows closer together through the store and its wonderful legacy. Read more about our store here.
Enchanted Jewelry has a warm, welcoming decor and ambiance in a quaint historic Main Street building aptly named, “Diamond Block.” Our vintage 1980s aesthetic coincides with our 1950s customer experience —reminiscent of Dad’s favorite era. We enjoy offering competitive fine jewelry prices along with complimentary services, so our customers feel appreciated and pampered. We pride ourselves on providing increased access to quality fine jewelry and care. They reciprocate with considerable gratitude and generosity. The larger community is thrilled that we’ve stayed open and happily support us, carrying on my dad’s traditions of integrity, trust, honesty, and value.
My First Transform Tour Experience
In March 2016, Stuller called my dad and invited him to Transform Tour 2016 in Boston, MA. He asked me to join him; we had a blast, and I was awestruck. I felt like our store was an extension of the warmth and positive energy of the Stuller family. Within six months of Transform 2016, we implemented all of the key recommendations and our sales increased 400%. Since then, we’ve attended Stuller Bridge, CounterSketch Training, and Bench Jeweler Workshop. Within a year’s span, Enchanted Jewelry went from a full-service store on the brink of closing to a complete, thriving, shopping experience filled with exciting change, all because of our first Transform experience!
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My Stuller sales rep, Kathleen Spagnolo, who I met at Stuller Bridge in October 2016, visited our store and gave us a personal invitation to Transform Tour 2017 in Boston. I couldn’t wait to see everyone again and hear about the new ways Stuller has prepared to support our continued growth. My dad, now retired at age 82, joined me!
During her visit to our store, Kathleen shared that we would learn about various factors that contribute to record store closures and how to thrive amidst it all. My dad and I want to continue our growth while enjoying the wonderful company of other shop owners and the Stuller Transform staff. As a result of our Transform 2016 experience, we anticipated the informative presentation, encouragement, and support.
Transform Tour: Round Two
On arrival, the Stuller Staff offered Lafayette hospitality, professional partnership, and insightful data to support each store’s development. Alongside the beautiful setting, fabulous food and fellow store owners in attendance, Transform Tour created an engaging, exciting evening of learning and networking. The experience was unique to the independent fine jewelers who partner with Stuller. We gained valuable business acumen and countless recommendations that we have already implemented. In doing so, our store continues to flourish.
Transform Tour is a must-do event if you seek prosperity for your store. The sense of community and support are critical to maintaining a thriving industry. We will continue our social media presence and frequent community events. We will continue to revise our jewelry repair, add to our in-store and online shopping experiences and expand our customization services. Our customers are very supportive and can’t wait to see what we have planned for them.
The initial Transform event in 2016 introduced me to the industry and was the catalyst for progress. It gave my dad the confidence to pass his store on to me. Now, with my son, a third generation continues our awesome little shop’s tradition and my dad’s wonderful legacy. Our store is enjoying previously unimaginable growth, which leads our community to do so, too.
Thank you, Stuller! We look forward to attending future Stuller events as we continue to learn and grow with your support!
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