For Theresia Oreskovic, owner of Avon Lake’s Peter & Co. Jewelers, the beauty of working in the jewelry industry is that every customer who walks through the doors has a story. They’re looking to commemorate a special occasion or memory they want to cherish. It’s about celebrating life’s milestones with a piece of jewelry that sparks joy.
“We genuinely want to get to know you and direct you to the right piece that will make you happy and the recipient happy,” Oreskovic says. The key is taking the time to get the know the recipient and choosing something that fits their lifestyle.
“There is no one-size-fits-all,” she adds. “For sales advisers, it’s our job to bring out the personality of who is being shopped for.”
Oreskovic offers three gifts ideas to help you get started:
Anniversary: “We always start with the idea of an anniversary band — a diamond band straight across,” Oreskovic says, also pointing toward stunning, trending choices such as diamond tennis bracelets and necklaces. “When you’re not sure or don’t know — go with diamonds. They’re always in style.”
Sweet 16: “Sweet 16 is just so special,” Oreskovic relates, suggesting a classic, elegant birthstone ring or simple solitaire diamond pendant with a delicate chain that doesn’t hang too low. “It’s the perfect size for a 16-year-old who is just getting into jewelry.”
Graduation: “Graduations are a bit trickier. Traditionally, get a young man a watch and engrave the back,” Oreskovic says. “For a young lady, maybe it’s not a watch, but a necklace — something special that she’s never received before and will remember.”
32020 Walker Road, Avon Lake, 440-933-4871, peterjewelers.com
