Hamilton Jewelers is honored by the Jewelers of America

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Hamilton Jewelers Honored For More Than a Century in Business By National Trade Association Jewelers of America inducts jeweler into the JA 100 Club for more than a century of service
New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has inducted Hamilton Jewelers into its JA 100 Club. Hamilton Jewelers has been in business since 1912, and has four locations throughout Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The JA 100 Club was established in 1995 to honor JA Member jewelry stores that have been in continuous operation for a century or longer and have set an example of high professional distinction throughout several generations in their communities.
“By inducting Hamilton Jewelers into the JA 100 Club, Jewelers of America celebrates its superior service and honors the Siegel family’s many years of professionalism and integrity,” says JA President and CEO David J. Bonaparte. “Hamilton Jewelers has been an integral part of its community for three generations, something that sets it apart from today’s average jewelry store or retailer.”
Hamilton Jewelers has been family-owned and operated for three generations. Originally founded in 1912 as George Marks Inc., the store was purchased by Irving Siegel in 1927; in 1955, his son, Martin Siegel, joined the business; in 1982, Martin’s son, Hank Siegel, followed and is now President and CEO.
One of the country’s leading independent jewelers, Hamilton Jewelers specializes in fine jewelry of their own design and manufacture and also offers designer brands in jewelry and luxury timepieces. The Siegel family pride themselves on the intimate culture of the family-owned and operated company, and they preserve a dedication to detail that is reflected throughout their business. As a member of Jewelers of America and the Responsible Jewellery Council, Hamilton Jewelers influences and encourages ethical and responsible business practices.
The Siegel family’s expertise in fine jewelry and timepieces, as well as their involvement in the local community, has resulted in numerous accolades and recognition for their superior service. Town & Country magazine named them a top U.S. jeweler in 2013 and 2014. In 2013, Hamilton Jewelers was awarded the prestigious Family Business of the Year Award by the Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurship at Fairleigh Dickinson University, an award that recognizes family businesses that demonstrate strong business acumen, innovation and community involvement. In honor of Hamilton’s Centennial year in 2012, the company launched the “100 Days of Giving” program, a charitable outreach

2. 120 Broadway • Suite 2820 • New York, NY 10271
Tel: 646-658-0246 • Toll Free: 800-223-0673 • Fax: 646-658-0256 • www.jewelers.org • info@jewelers.org
program that was designed so that Hamilton employees could volunteer in their communities while Hamilton compensated them for their time earned.
Today, Hamilton Jewelers operates four stores located in New Jersey, Florida and Pennsylvania, as well as an e-commerce website with a custom ring designing program. For additional information about the history of the company, visit www.hamiltonjewelers.com or contact their corporate office in Princeton, NJ, at (609) 771-6010. Hamilton Jewelers is a member of Jewelers of America. Customers can shop with confidence with JA Member jewelers, as they commit annually to a Code of Professional Practices of the highest ethical, social and environmental practices.
For information about Jewelers of America and the JA 100 Club, call 800-223-0673 or visit www.jewelers.org.
About Jewelers of America: Jewelers of America (JA) is the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, with the primary purpose of improving consumer confidence in the jewelry industry. JA’s consumer education arm, Jewelry Information Center (JIC), has provided public relations and marketing services on behalf of the fine jewelry and watch industry since 1946. JIC’s website, www.JIC.org, is the online source for fine jewelry and watch information, trends and shopping tips. Visit www.jewelers.org and www.JIC.org for more information.