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Govberg Jewelers

  • Aerial view of the former Melrose Country Club.
    Residential Development

    Plans Underway to Redevelop Former Melrose Country Club

    May 17, 2025

    A century-old golf course in Cheltenham could soon be transformed into a vibrant mixed-use community, writes Ryan Mulligan for the…

  • Two young girls shopping at Suburban Square.
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    Discover Suburban Square: Ardmore’s Premier Spot for Local Boutiques, Fashion, and Fresh Finds

    March 17, 2025

    As the weather warms and spring blooms along the Main Line, outdoor shopping becomes a perfect way to enjoy the…

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    Govberg Jewelers Evolves to The 1916 Company: New CEO and Expansion Plans Unveiled

    April 11, 2024

    The 1916 Company, formerly known as Govberg Jewelers — has appointed John Shmerler as its new CEO, marking a strategic…

  • Danny Govberg will serve as executive chairman of the 1916 Company.
    Retail

    Govberg Jewelers Rebranding to the 1916 Company, Expanding Ardmore Location

    November 3, 2023

    Govberg Jewelers after 107 years in business is rebranding to the 1916 Company and doubling the size of its Ardmore…

  • Woman wearing an expensive watch and ring
    Retail

    Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox Ready to Expand Luxury Watch Resale to Include High-End Jewelry

    December 27, 2022

    Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox, a Govberg Jewelers spinoff backed by Michael Jordan, is planning on expanding its luxury watch resale model…

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    Wall Street Journal: What Makes a $90,000 Watch So Expensive? Bala’s Govberg Jewelers Knows

    October 22, 2022

    While most luxury wristwatches do not differ much in size, their prices can vary widely, writes Jacob Gallagher for The…

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    Retail

    Bala Cynwyd’s WatchBox Amassed $165M Investment by Focusing on Customer Relationships

    December 6, 2021

    Justin Reis, CEO of Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox, put together a successful $165 million investment from a number of Wall Street…

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    Commerce

    Michael Jordan Among Investors Who Helped Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox Raise $165M in Growth Capital

    November 29, 2021

    Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox, a Govberg Jewelers spinoff, has managed to raise $165 million in growth capital from an investor group…

  • Bala Cynwyd

    Govberg Jewelers Opens $8.5M Bala Cynwyd Headquarters

    September 20, 2017

    Govberg Jewelers’ new Bala Cynwyd headquarters opened earlier this summer, giving its employees a spacious open plan and featuring giant…

  • Retail

    One of America’s Most Elite Purveyors of Luxury Watches Moves HQ to Bala Cynwyd

    August 28, 2017

    Govberg Jewelers‘ new headquarters has officially opened in Bala Cynwyd, following 18 months of intensive renovation, construction, and reimagined services…

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