Jeni’s Fine Jewelers celebrates a grand opening in Albert Lea,MN
As I walked into the front door the space felt like a perfect place to shop for jewelry. Keli and David Esner greeted me with gracious hello's and were quick to share welcome in! You could see the excitement and joy they radiated as they stood in the brand new Jeni's Fine Jewlers. I had the opportunity to learn about the journey that had lead them to this day the first ever day of being open for business in Downtown Albert Lea. Keli shared that for her this journey started when she worked for a local entrepreneur and jewelry store owner Larry Fisher. "The industry was something that I really enjoyed learning from Larry" Keli worked in Larry's store just months prior to Larry sharing about his goals for retirement and desire to to close Fisher's Fine Jewelers. Keli saw this as a calling to open her very own shop!
I asked David how he found out about Keli's dream to open a jewelry shop and he said it was when he was deployed to serve our country. David shared that he was excited to come back to Albert Lea and support Keli along this journey. David had bought a engagement ring and wedding band from Larry Fisher when he looked to marry Keli several years ago. He shared that this experience was great and it had lead to Larry becoming a friend of the Esner family. David agreed that if Larry was looking to retire that this was a great time to open a brand new jewelry store in Downtown Albert Lea.
The location that the Esner's settled on had history of being a success as it is the same place Larry Fisher started many years past. They worked to improve the storefront by exposing the history and beautifully painted walls that was behind layers of plaster and drywall. The color and theme almost made me feel that I was in a scene of The Great Gatsby. The turquoise blue with a framing of the wall etched by a gold line around the edges. Magnificent chandeliers in the space at almost eye height give it a real grand feeling. the The jewelry cases all made from wood with beautifully displayed diamonds, gold necklaces, mens and women's bands, and so much more. I defiantly had the sense of stepping back in time of main street Downtown Albert Lea rich with history and elegance.
Keli and David are excited to be part of the Downtown business community and provide experiences that are memorable to those looking to find a special ring for marriage or for those shopping for someone special. The same great experience they had in shopping at Larry's Jewlery store is something that hope others will find when shopping at Jeni's Fine Jewelers.
Stop into the new location at 224 South Broadway , Albert Lea, MN you will find the Esner's ready to help! You will see that Broadway is bustling with business and will enjoy stopping at all types of small business's on your visit.
