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Even as a child, there was something special about knowing that Nonna had my birthstone on her family ring. It always made me feel warm, safe and loved. While I’m sure it was important to her to have me represented on her ring, it mattered equally as much to me and had a far more significant impact on me than I realized at the time. This Mother’s Day, I encourage you to choose a piece of family jewelry for the mom in your life. As a mom myself, I love having a mother’s ring that serves as a tangible reminder of my children. I also love showing my kids their birthstones, which hopefully will have as big of an impact on them as it did for me when I was little. 

I don’t know about you, but sometimes it seems as if that song from Home Alone is the soundtrack to my life – you know, the one where the entire family is running through the airport?  There are times that I can honestly hear it in my head when I’m navigating the craziness of a typical day. We ALL have a lot on our plates - work, picking up and dropping off kids, emails, finding time to exercise, bills, distance learning, figuring out what’s for dinner – wait, did I forget to get groceries? – picking up takeout, making sure you send that project to school, laundry, swimming lessons, the list goes on and on. It’s time to turn down the volume on the Home Alone song, take a breath, and remember what is truly important in life – the people you love.  

As we look to the future, no matter what changes life may bring, our gratitude, passion for service, and J. F. Kruse values will always remain constant. From our entire team, we vow to uphold certain promises to you that you can always count on...To all of our customers – past, present, and future - thank you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your loyalty and friendship over the past 20 years.  Know that we will never take you for granted and will always work hard to earn your business. 

At J. F. Kruse Jewelers, we believe in providing you with jewelry that reflects your story, as well as enhances it. Once a year, we offer the opportunity to hand-select a diamond solely and exclusively for you from Antwerp, Belgium. Because over 70 percent of the world’s diamonds travel through Antwerp for cutting and processing, it is called “The Diamond Capital of the World.” There is no better place on Earth to search for your dream diamond.

When a piece of jewelry is designed specifically for another person, the experience is even more special. At J. F. Kruse Jewelers, custom jewelry is our passion. When we work with an individual to design a piece of jewelry for themselves or for a loved one, we get to know them on a deep, personal level. We learn their story. We discover their unique personality and inner spirit. We ask questions to understand why this piece of jewelry is so significant.  Most importantly, we listen to their needs and wants, both spoken and unspoken, to ensure that any suggestions we make are in alignment with what is in their heart.