Newstar offers fine jewelry and service
Joliet Herald News, IL
February 24, 2008
From submitted reports
Newstar Jewelers, one of the area’s largest and most successful jewelers, continues to remain in the forefront with outstanding quality and knowledgeable and professional service.
Newstar was founded on the concept of selling only the best fine jewelry and backing sales with service to match. Whether it’s purchasing that important piece, or having a well-loved piece repaired, the experts at Newstar stand ready to help.
This year, the store has a new face lift for Newstar’s 110th anniversary. New signs have been installed for a cleaner, brighter look and they feature some designer lines. The signs will be changed periodically to show new products.
Newstar Jewelers is located at 2417 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.
John Patsch/Staff Photographer
Service continues to be an important part of Newstar’s business. To keep up with current innovations, this year our Master Jeweler, Theresa Murphy, and Jewelry Designer, Rebecca Marshall, traveled to Las Vegas for extensive seminars on the latest cutting-edge technology to keep Newstar ahead of the competition.
Starweld laser
Going on the third year of having a Starweld laser machine, the jewelers have been able to utilize it in more ways than you can imagine. It has helped them create custom pieces that would not have been possible before. Dan Haake said: “Using the laser for certain repairs can cut the labor time in half, therefore allowing us to save the customer money. We are the only jeweler in the area with this technology, which puts us a step above other repair shops. It is a demonstration of our commitment to our customers and caring for their fine jewelry. Stop in and let our jewelers help you with your repair or unique custom design.”
Newstar also has added even more designer lines to bolster the store’s already impressive array of fine jewelry.
This year with yellow and rose gold making a huge come back Newstar has taken on the Roberto Coin line. It is a beautiful and well-known Italian ladies fashion line of gold and diamond jewelry.
They say what kind of watch you wear says a lot about a person. Newstar has added a large array of especially fine watches. Newstar added Ebel, a line of watches from Switzerland, long known as the home of timepieces.
“Ebel is a fine Swiss watch company that’s been around since 1911, and we are delighted to carry these watches.” Ellen Haake said. “Ebel makes mostly women’s watches. For the men, the Breitling line continues to be popular. Breitling also makes women’s watches, but the men’s watches are especially sought after. We have expanded our Breitling line to include the Bentley by Breitling. It is an extension to the Breitling line for the most discriminating watch buyer. Larger models and very fashionable models are available in solid rose and yellow gold.”
Newstar’s impressive designer lines also are being expanded. “‘Simon G’, one of our most requested designer lines, is now featuring colored diamonds and rose gold. This exciting designer does everything from engagement rings to earrings as well as men’s jewelry.” Ellen said, “We are one of the largest Simon G dealers in the Midwest.”
Naperville store
“Last year was the seventh year in our Naperville store, and we are very pleased that the location is now well established in that market.” Dan said, “Not only do our Joliet shoppers recognize the advantages of coming to Newstar, but so do shoppers in Naperville as well.
“The Naperville location has an amazing computerized engraving system that can engrave text or even logos on almost any surface, as well as do glass etchings. This service is perfect for personalizing glassware for weddings or even wine bottles to be given as a special gift. The computer can make text small enough to engrave entire poems or other lengthy personalized messages.
“Due to such great response last year from art teachers and young artists surrounding our Joliet and Naperville stores, we proudly announce our second annual ‘Honor your Mother’ contest. All kids ages 4 to 8 and 9 to 12 are invited to send us your best drawing. Our staff will vote on our favorite two, one from each age group. Winning pictures will be used as inspiration for a piece of 14kt jewelry, set with the artist’s birthstone, to be given to their mother. Watch for more details in the local newspapers and from your teachers, or check out our new Web site at www.newstarjewelers.net.”
