There’s Something About Syracuse Jeweler Harry Stewart
Harry Stewart
Treasure Hut Jewelry
Syracuse, N.Y.
Owner
treasurehutjewelry.com
1. What was your finest hour in terms of customer service?
A guy came in and wanted to buy a ring with a 2 carat stone. But he couldn’t really afford it—not at all. I worked with him, and he did wind up buying a 2 carat princess-cut diamond. To make the ring cheaper, I made it with a 14 karat white gold shank with a platinum head. I didn’t try to sell him the 18 karat white gold shank because it’s more expensive and it’s not as strong. I think as an industry we tend to oversell people just to make a buck, and it’s giving the industry a bad rap. I try to treat people fairly and give them a fair price.
2. What is your single best money-saving initiative?
I have my 94-year-old mother, Caroline Carlini, working for me! She loves being here and people love to see her in the s
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