Jewelry Boutique Gorjana Set To Open Westport Store Next Month

WESTPORT, CT — Gorjana, the Southern California-based jewelry boutique, is scheduled to open its second Connecticut store next month in Westport, according to company officials.

The Westport store, slated to open on June 16, will occupy 1,000 square feet at 74 Main St., which was formerly a Sunglass Hut. Saugatuck Commercial Real Estate brokered the lease deal.

Last year, gorjana opened its first Connecticut store on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, one of more than 40 boutiques around the country.

"We've loved getting to know our incredible Connecticut shoppers and could not be more excited to bring even more of Southern California to one of the state's most iconic beaches – the perfect place to plant our Laguna Beach roots," said Co-Founder Gorjana Reidel in a statement. "Our customers are our design inspiration and we are so excited to help the Westport community and visitors find their own personal style with curated layered looks for the summer season."

From the gorjana release:

When gorjana Westport officially opens its doors, shoppers will be immersed in a welcoming coastal bungalow inspired by co-founders Gorjana Reidel and Jason Griffin Reidel’s Southern California roots. Light wood finishes, a crystal quartz chandelier, three sparkling window pendants and a hand-dipped Lauren Williams Tapestry inspired by the iconic Laguna Beach coastline create the perfect backdrop to gorjana’s elevated yet effortless designs. Located in a beautifully restored historic building along bustling Main Street, the store will bring together the best of Southern California with the charming history of Westport right in the heart of the coastal city. gorjana Westport is the perfect shopping destination for out-of-towners and locals alike.

The opening of gorjana Westport comes on the heels of a year of impressive growth and expansion for the brand, and marks its second location in Connecticut with another store in Greenwich. With an ever-growing collection of timeless designs, gorjana offers something for everyone. Its renowned in-store stylists offer exceptional service, including curating layered looks that help shoppers express their unique personal styles and offering complimentary engraving for online orders. Situated along the Long Island Sound, gorjana Westport’s curated summer collection, filled with colorful designs and playful charms, is perfect for any vacation destination.

Since gorjana was founded in 2004, philanthropy has been central to the brand’s mission and approach to community-building. Over nearly 20 years, gorjana has worked with nonprofit organizations that support a range of national causes, with a particular focus on women and children through its annual partnerships with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Baby2Baby, Toys for Tots, Dress for Success and more. gorjana is also proud to partner with local charities in each of its locations. Local nonprofit organizations are encouraged to complete a donation request form to bring gorjana to their next event.

For more information on gorjana and its Westport store, please visit: www.gorjana.com