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Jack Sutton Fine Jewelry is closing its store inside the downtown shopping center after 40 years in business.
Jack Sutton Fine Jewelry is hosting a going-out-of-business sale at its store at the Canal Place mall in New Orleans, one of two stores it has in the city. The independent jeweler, which has been in business since 1915, will continue to operate its other New Orleans store as well as its location in Aspen, Colorado.
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated post-publication to remove the statement that co-owner Jack Sutton is retiring; he is not.
New Orleans—Jack Sutton Fine Jewelry announced last week that it is closing its store in Canal Place, a high-end shopping mall in downtown New Orleans, after four decades.
Co-owner Jack Sutton’s grandfather opened the family’s first jewelry store inside the city’s Fairmont Roosevelt Hotel in 1915.
The family later expanded into the French Quarter, eventually growing to 12 stores and “establishing a reputation for refined craftsmanship and timeless design,” it said.
In 1980, Jack Sutton began his career in the jewelry business, working under his uncle and later opening the Canal Place store.
He expanded to a second location at 315 Royal St. in the French Quarter.
For decades, both locations have upheld the family’s commitment to creating exquisite jewelry that reflects the artistry and spirit of New Orleans, the retailer said.
The Royal Street location, as well as the store in Aspen, Colorado, will remain open, with Jack’s wife Ruth Sutton at the helm.
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New Orleans—Jack Sutton Fine Jewelry announced last week that it is closing its store in Canal Place, a high-end shopping mall in downtown New Orleans, after four decades.
Co-owner Jack Sutton’s grandfather opened the family’s first jewelry store inside the city’s Fairmont Roosevelt Hotel in 1915.
The family later expanded into the French Quarter, eventually growing to 12 stores and “establishing a reputation for refined craftsmanship and timeless design,” it said.
In 1980, Jack Sutton began his career in the jewelry business, working under his uncle and later opening the Canal Place store.
He expanded to a second location at 315 Royal St. in the French Quarter.
For decades, both locations have upheld the family’s commitment to creating exquisite jewelry that reflects the artistry and spirit of New Orleans, the retailer said.
The Royal Street location, as well as the store in Aspen, Colorado, will remain open, with Jack’s wife Ruth Sutton at the helm.
Jack Sutton Fine Jewelry is holding a closing sale at the Canal Place store, offering engagement rings, bridal pieces, loose diamonds, and one-of-a-kind designs at “massive discounts.”
The closing sale offers the community an opportunity to be part of a legacy that has shaped New Orleans’ luxury jewelry scene for generations, the retailer said.
“This is a deeply meaningful moment for me and my family,” Sutton said.
“Canal Place has been an important part of our journey, and we are incredibly grateful for the clients and relationships built here over the years. As we close this location, I invite the community to visit us, experience the collection, and take advantage of this unique opportunity before it’s gone.”
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