Family-Owned Princess Jewelers In Vienna Stays Open With Same Family

Editor's note: Princess Jewelers remained open, as several family members stepped in when three of the four owners retired. Stay tuned for a future Patch feature story.

VIENNA, VA — A longtime jewelry store serving Vienna and the greater region remains open despite some of the owners' retirement.

Princess Jewelers, located at 529 Maple Avenue W, remains open. The Nguonly family has owned the business for 38 years, and three of the owners have retired.

The business is a professional jeweler offering engagement rings, wedding rings, loose diamonds, custom jewelry and repairs. Owner Lee Nguonly had many memories to share over the years, according to a 2013 Patch blog post by a local real estate team. One involved a man who hid a ring in the ocean and had his girlfriend find it while snorkeling. Another happened with a man who took his girlfriend to New York and showed up on horseback in "shining armor."

The business has also grown up with generations of customers. One story involved a boy who would look at the "pretty jewels" when shopping with his mom. Years later, he would buy an engagement ring from Princess Jewelers.

For more information, visit princessjeweler.com.