Hamilton Jewelers Celebrates a Century

, one of the largest independent jewelery stores in the country, is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Though the jeweler has only been in Red Bank since 2003, the first Hamilton Jewelers was opened in Trenton in 1912, according to Jewelers Circular Keystone Online. Though that store is no more, Hamilton Jewelers has five separate stores. In addition to its Red Bank location, Hamilton Jewelers has stores in Princeton, Lawrenceville, as well as two locations in Florida, the article states.

According to JCK, Irving Siegal purchased the original Hamilton Jewelers in 1927 for $15,750. The Siegal family still owns the jewelery store. Currently, Irving's son Martin Siegel is now chairman of Hamilton. And Martin’s son, Hank Siegel, is the current chief executive officer and president of the company.

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