Ed Croft has stepped down as president of the three-store chain Schwarzschild Jewelers in Richmond, Virginia, according to the company.

Croft was recruited by Brown and Co. in Atlanta, the company said.

The three stores will now be managed on an individual basis.

Schwarzschild’s is owned by the Schiffman Group, which also owns Shreve and Co., Sylvan’s, and Keller & George.

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