King Jewelers History

1898

Immigrant, Louis King crossed the Atlantic and established his roots in the United States. Originally a watchmaker, he settled the family in Philadelphia, working days in a factory and repairing watches at night.

• 1898

  Catching the “Gold Rush” fever Louis headed west to Salt Lake City, where he opened King & Co, a mining and trading post that stocked mining supplies, guns, and suitcases. Here, the King family provided the miners with supplies while purchasing the precious stones and metals mined locally. Having acquired a large gold inventory, Louis even

• 1992

  Catching the “Gold Rush” fever Louis headed west to Salt Lake City, where he opened King & Co, a mining and trading post that stocked mining supplies, guns, and suitcases. Here, the King family provided the miners with supplies while purchasing the precious stones and metals mined locally. Having acquired a large gold inventory, Louis even

1930

With the onset of the Great Depression, the Kings closed their Philadelphia operation in 1930 and focused their full attention on Atlantic City. Louis then headed south to join Abe and Abe’s son, Martin. With three generations now working under one roof, the reputation of King’s Jewelers soared, and the name “King” became synonymous with outstanding jewelry, personalized service, and exceptional prices. In fact, the threesome launched an alpha line boasting innovative designs that caught the eye of the biggest celebrities of the day, including Babe Ruth.