MANSFIELD – Thousands of Richland County residents have turned to Miller’s Diamond Jewellery to commemorate milestones in their lives.
The family-owned business opened its third location in 72 years this summer at 1523 Lexington Ave. in the Ace Hardware plaza.
“We’re just thrilled to be able to carry on this wonderful family business,” said second-generation owner Mike Miller.The jeweller now occupies the largest space it has ever had in the former Farmers Insurance and Jackson Hewitt Tax Service storefronts.Miller’s founders, Charles “Bud” Miller and his brother Maynard Miller, sold the business to Mike and Deborah Miller in 1997.
“My lovely wife really runs the business and I only recently got back into it,” says Mike.The couple’s 24-year-old daughter Jess works in the store with team members Savannah and Andy.
“We couldn’t have done it without them and all their help,” Deb Miller said. “And the community has been supportive and we really appreciate them wrapping their arms around us.”
Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero recalled how Deb helped him find an engagement ring for his now wife Melanie.”I was actually at a wedding and a message popped up on my phone about 10:30 at night and Deb Miller was working on a Saturday night and had put together what became the engagement ring,” he said.
“It’s obvious why you guys have lasted so long when you put in that kind of effort to help a soon-to-be husband and wife come together.”
Miller’s offers in-house custom design capabilities and a LaserStar Certified Repair Centre. Customers can find engagement rings, wedding bands, watches and a variety of jewellery at the store.
“We really have something for everyone,” said Deb Miller.
The store is offering special reopening sales through the end of September, with merchandise up to 50% off.
