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HIDDEN GEM Opulent yet welcoming, sophisticated yet casual, local luxury jewelry company D.C. Johnson Ltd is a diamond in the rough
By Sav McKee Photos Courtesy of D.C. Johnson Ltd Layout by Tori Smith Humans have been adorning themselves with jewelry for centuries. Celebrating milestones with gemstones is, of course, nothing new. However, nestled in the heart of Upper Arlington, there exists an intimate boutique that’s bringing back the art of connecting with your jewelry and jeweler.
“Our selection of the designers we carry is one of the most heavily curated in the industry,” emphasized Johnson. “We’re very selective, and they’re also careful about who they partner with, too. They want their story to be told the right way, by the right person.”
D.C. Johnson Ltd, a fine jewelry store located at 1700 W. Lane Ave. is a true hidden gem, offering clients a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Here, a carefully curated selection of designer pieces and an in-house team of skilled goldsmiths await, alongside exceptional service and hospitality.
From the Marla Aaron Lock Necklace exquisitely made from pebbles scooped up on the streets of New York City by Marla herself, to the Single Stone, 5 carat ‘Moval’ Ring fashioned with an antique diamond dating back to the 1800s, or even the Carolina Bucci Lucky Bracelet, intricately woven with silk and gold, that Sarah Jessica Parker famously wore in the show Sex and the City – there’s anything, and everything, for any and every type of woman.
Climbing the dark wooden stairs into the store to the melody of swanky jazz music, and opening the blue velvet, tufted doors – which are an ode to the owner’s childhood memories of his family members’ jewelry box linings – it feels as if you’re entering a local speakeasy that just happens to sell some of the most high quality diamond necklaces around.
And men, too. The jewelry store is accessorized with vintage coffee table books, some about Rolex watches. If a guest finds inspiration while flipping through the pages, Johnson offers custom luxury timepiece sourcing. If their interest expands to the barware on display, D.C. Johnson’s collection for purchase also includes glasses crafted by Asprey, a prestigious luxury glassware brand with roots dating back to the English Crown.
Upon entering, you’ll discover built-in display cases chiseled into fine marble, showcasing all-natural and vintage diamonds, inviting guests to look and linger. Throughout the rest of the store, mahogany vitrines sparkle with rings, necklaces and bracelets, all made by renowned global designers like Melissa Kaye, Silvia Furmanovich, and Nikos Koulis, with each piece carefully hand-picked for its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and story behind it.
He continued, “Everyone can have a good day here.”
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