Jewelry store opens downtown

Jewelry store opens downtown
Kodiak Daily Mirror

Not new to Kodiak and not new to the jewelry business, Dan Eubanks has a new store.

Daniel’s, at 414 Marine Way, next to Norman’s across from Ardinger’s, opened for business Feb. 1.

Eubanks has been working in a little shop in the Treasury for the past five years doing mostly repair with some retail.

Eubanks, who also works at the Kodiak Inn as a night dining manager, came to Kodiak in 1991 from Tallahassee, Fla., where he owned a jewelry store in the late 1980s.

Now expanding in Kodiak, he has more sales inventory, including custom-designed items, while maintaining his repair services.

He also works with his associate Jennifer Foster who brings a lot of experience to the store. Both create original work. Eubanks now has a display of silver barrettes in the shape of a fish recently crafted by Foster.

Eubanks said a good jeweler helps people find quality in jewelry and helps them match expectations with their budgets.

“There’s a lot of public ignorance about jewelry … a general lack of awareness in the industry,” he said. “For example determining a good diamond or gem in terms of clarity, color, carat and cut.”

He advised, “If you don’t know your jewelry, know your jeweler.”

Daniel’s is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. , Monday through Saturday.