HERKNER JEWELERS
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - Since 1867
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We're not just old - we're historic.
Shortly after the Civil War, Colonel Joseph C. Herkner founded Herkner Jewelers in downtown Grand Rapids - cementing a tradition of excellence that has earned the patronage and loyalty of generations of customers.
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Still locally owned and operated, Herkner Jewelers maintains an unmatched reputation based on uncompromising integrity and a passion for offering exceptional service, quality, and value that exceeds customer expectations.
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Our jewelry inventory, designs and custom made pieces, reflect not only our customer's preferences, but also what we feel they may appreciate, but have yet to experience. As a result of this philosophy, we have been noted as having one of the largest selections of unique and stylistically diverse inventories of Bridal, Estate, and Fashion jewelry in West Michigan.
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Repeatedly voted Grand Rapids Magazine's Best Jeweler in West Michigan, we serve those who aspire to the extraordinary, and desire a personal relationship with an expert jeweler they can trust.
Joseph C. Herkner (Right), with other members of the Grand Rapids Greys. Photo courtesy of the Grand Rapids Public Library
With a culmination of nearly 150 years of experience, Herkner associates excel at going beyond just doing the basics well - in order to do what is best for the customer. In continuation of Colonel Herkner's tradition of excellence, we seek to continually set the jewelry standard in West Michigan.
We welcome you to Herkner Jewelers.
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Come discover our heritage and find your inspiration.
HISTORIC RESOURCES
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1 / Joseph C. Herkner
"The Herkner family of Kratzau, Bohemia set sail from Bremen, Germany on the Emigrant when Joseph Carl Herkner was nine years old. They arrived in New York on October 22, 1849, and in Grand Rapids about three weeks later. At the age of fifteen Herkner began his apprenticeship under watchmaker..."
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Gelderloos, John L. "Joseph C. Herkner." March 16th, 2007. History Grand Rapids 4/10/2024
2 / Joseph C. Herkner
"Mr. Herkner was one of the organizers of company B., of the Second regiment, national guard, in 1872, and acted four years as its captain. He afterward was on the brigade staff of...."
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Transcribed: Jones, Barb. "Joseph C. Herkner." May 18th 2007. MI Gen Web. 4/10/2024
