Lowell Kronowitz: We’re In the Happy Business

November 22, 2023

Amy Bartlett,

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The mission, the merchandise, and the magic of 123 years in the same location – everything behind this famously family-owned-and-operated business makes Levy Jewelers a thing of beauty.

There on the corner of Bull & Broughton – Savannah’s proverbial Main & Main – has stood an emblem of trust, confidence, tradition, and beauty, for over one hundred years. Being the longstanding presence on a pinnacle intersection is a call of duty that’s not lost on president and fourth-generation owner Lowell Kronowitz. “It’s an incredible honor and responsibility to make sure we continue to support this community that has for so long supported us. We realize the value of being on this corner for over 100 years – here ‘where Savannah happens’ – and preserving the trust and confidence we have with those who know our name.” In a city experiencing the growth and expansion Savannah has seen in recent years, those who know and love the Levy name are no longer just longstanding locals, but newcomers discovering a jeweler known as much for their unique inventory as for their relational approach to the people they serve. “Savannah has become a one-name town,” says Kronowitz, “like Madonna, we’re known for being who we are, and with all that comes here on river, rail, or roads, we work to bring in what we believe is fashionable, timeless, competitively priced. We curate an inventory that meets the demands of all styles and budgets, whether twenty dollars or two hundred thousand. We’re a place where you don’t have to be intimidated. You’re going to walk in, be welcomed by someone, likely find Jackie at her desk who’s been with us forty years, and she’ll probably be busy writing thank you notes.” It’s not platitude, it’s true, and to discover this for yourself, you have only to wonder in through the door angled on the actual corner, and feel the finery and brilliance wrapped around one hundred and eighty degrees – accessibility and luxury in a single breath, and with a concierge on hand to walk you through your search for splendor. Named “one of the top 16 locally owned jewelry stores in the nation,” Levy carries everything from vintage and estate jewelry to custom work and sought-after designs from international brands.

You’re invited to come and browse among Mikimoto Pearls, the classic contemporary creations of the David Yurman Company self-described as “one long art project,” or the handcrafted masterpieces by Roberto Coin, headquartered in “the City of Gold,” Vicenza Italy, so unique and exclusive that almost all his works are “signed” by a single, small casted ruby. “Whether you’re looking for yourself or for a gift, we walk you through it hand in hand so you can see why so many people have said the same thing for so long about their relationship with Levy Jewelers,” Kronowitz says, not just looking back, but heading into a future shining “bright like a diamond.” At the helm after one hundred and twenty years and counting, Kronowitz’s dreams for the future of the business that has been “family run since day one,” is that it would continue to be known as “a place that is welcoming and where people feel anchored. Where you can be your comfortable, confident self. A reputation that four generations have worked to build. A place that knows the true value of what we do isn’t measured in gold or silver but in sentiment.” It’s a beautiful mission and a treasured commitment all wrapped up in the precious cargo of a jewel box storefront anchored on the intersection of Savannah’s heart. With a few additional locations in town and extending down into Florida, one of the more important “places” they’re leaving a legacy is in every generation who wears a piece they love from Levy Jewelers.

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