We start the week with Schiffman's Jewelers, located at 225 S. Elm Street. Here we see the store just before opening when the valuables are still vaulted and all is quiet. Schiffman's Jewelers is a fourth-generation, family-owned, local business that remained faithful to downtown Greensboro even during decades when other businesses relocated. Many Greensboro families have great stories about purchasing engagement rings, strings of pearls, and other fine jewelry from this shop. We hope you will share your story here. Any retail business that has endured since 1893 must be keeping customers happy.
While this photo looks like it could be from a previous century, actually it was taken within the last 24 hours and converted to black and white for the Monochrome Meme!
That's so great to see a family business like that surviving for so long. I like the shot too. Works so well in monochrome.
Posted by: Carver | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Jewelry! Great topic - my heart beats fast - beautiful place - grand frame to showcase all the bling we the girls totally deserve :)
Posted by: Ellie | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:37 PM
a stunning perspective!
Posted by: magiceye | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 12:20 AM
I was wondering where the jewelry was. I'm glad you explained it. In black and white it does make it look like an old photo.
Posted by: 2sweetnsaxy | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 12:26 AM
With this in black and white, I can certainly imagine people walking in here with clothing specific to the turn of the century while their buggy waits outside.
Posted by: Bryan | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 03:25 AM
True old world class.
Posted by: Aileni | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 03:32 AM
The ceiling molding and the upper windows, great architecture.
Posted by: David B. | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Great shot, looks very old worldly...
Posted by: Samantha ~ Holly & Zac ~ | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 10:26 AM
What a neat glimpse into the quiet time of what I expect is a busy place
Posted by: Daryl | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 10:58 AM
This jewelery store is absolutely enormous too!
Posted by: Marie | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Wow, that looks like a great shop! Are you going to show us some jewels too?
Posted by: cieldequimper | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 01:27 PM
I wouldn't call what comes from Schiffman's as bling It is where people go who want the finest in jewelry, m gifts, etc. It speaks quality in both merchandise and service.JTM
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Black and white does give this photo the look of a century old one. Pearls...yes. I'd shop there in a heartbeat. I like this shot!
Posted by: This Eclectic Life | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 02:46 PM
Certainly does look like it was taken many years ago, great for mono.
Posted by: Starnitesky | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Thanks for trying to visit my mono, i have re-linked.
I thought the shop was empty due to closure...:-/
Nice to think a family and personal touch still exists, and is appreciated by the customers.
Not a common sight just before opening.
p.s. The jewellery must be very expensive to lock it away at night?
Posted by: Dina...UK | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 04:49 PM
There's nothing better than a homegrown family run jewelry business that's been around for decades! Nice shot and the mono really lends it a vintage look...thanks for your visit to my MM...
Posted by: Linnea | Monday, June 29, 2009 at 11:38 PM
You're right, this could be taken from a previous century.
It's a beautiful picture in black and white !
Posted by: Mamapippa | Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 02:53 AM
My aunt worked there for I don't know how long during the '60s and into (I think) the '80s. I don't remember exactly, 'cause I was a kid at the time!
Posted by: Doug H | Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at 08:39 AM