Dear Jewelry Lover,
On a Wednesday morning, seventy five years
ago, Frederick Gleim opened his jewelry stall for
business on University Ave. in downtown Palo Alto.
Laid off from his job as a watchmaker, unable to find
another, he borrowed a few hundred dollars from a
friend and bought the inventory from a bankrupt
jewelry store. He must have felt his skills as a
watchmaker, jeweler and engraver, as well as his
common sense, would make a success. At the end
of that first day, the big “0” in the sales side of the
ledger must have been somewhat discouraging, but
by the second day he was able to record receipts of
$5.00 And on April 2 he took in his first watch
repair, replacing a mainspring for Mrs. Dana Smith, at
a then-expensive charge of $3.00 Mrs. Smith
proved to be a satisfied customer; she came in again
on April 8 with another watch needing repair; this
time a crown was replaced for $1.00
Paging through our original watch repair book gives
some other interesting items. Although most
watches were recorded by name, sometimes the
notation was simply “girl at University Creamery,”
or “Barber at Vic’s,” or “Catholic Priest,”
or “Studebaker Garage.” There are some very
recognizable names: Mr. Werry, of Werry Electric,
first appeared in our book in 1931. Hod Ray, longtime
Paly High coach, brought in more than one watch or
stopwatch for repair. Gleim’s did many clocks and
watches for folks at the Vet’s Hospital.
Our company has come a long way since then,
attaining successes Frederick Gleim would have been
hard-put to imagine. We have expanded our
locations, expanded our inventory, and earned a
national reputation within the jewelry industry.
None of this would have happened without the
support and loyalty of our local customers,
starting from those very first clients who took a
chance on a small shop opened in the middle of the
Depression.
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Gleim the Jeweler is celebrating its historic 75th
anniversary with a very special event. Now through
June 11, all jewelry and most watches will be on sale
for up to 50% off at all three Gleim's locations. And
as a "thank you" to our cutomers, Gleim's is giving
away a spectacular diamond and other fabulous
prizes. No purchase is necessary. So come in, take
advantage of a once in a lifetime sale, and register
to win a 75 point diamond.
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| A Girl's Best Friend! |
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Observe a woman’s eyes as they sparkle and
dance at the sight of a diamond. As the April
birthstone, diamonds are the ideal gift for a loved
one, but now you can make a shift from the
traditional diamond. Get creative and give the
ultimate gift of beauty: a fancy-colored diamond.
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| The Gleim Collection |
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Our exclusive collection is made for us
in
precious metals by some of New York's finest
craftsmen. The timeless designs are set with ideally
cut diamonds matched to exacting standards for
maximum brilliance and beauty.
Unset diamonds and
gems also available.
For an opportunity to meet with
a designer, please call any one of our stores for an
appointment.
Special pricing during our month long
anniversary event.
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| Cartier and Gleim The Jeweler |
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Cartier and Gleim The Jeweler request
the
pleasure of your company to
celebrate Gleim's 75th Anniversary and to view the –
Cartier Jewelled Watch Collection featuring
the Tankissime
- Friday, May 5 - Sunday, May 7
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| Jean-François Albert |
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The Newest Designs of Jean-
François
Albert
In honor of our anniversary, JFA Designs is
presenting
their entire collection of unique colored gemstones in
pendants, rings, bracelets and earrings. Jean
Francois-Albert reinvents classic jewelry with a sleek,
contemporary approach: selecting precious
gemstones on the basis of their beauty and rarity,
and cradling them in breathtaking settings of white,
yellow and rose gold and platinum.
Special Pricing During the Show!
- Fri. May 5 at Main Street, Los Altos
- Sat & Sun. May 6-7 at Stanford Shopping
Center
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| Charles Green |
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Gleim the Jeweler and Charles
Green:
Generations of Quality
Charles Green of England has a 175-year
tradition of
creating heirloom-quality hand engraved lockets,
wedding bands and bracelets. Come see an expanded
collection at Gleim the Jeweler, enter to win a
Charles Green locket and take advantage of special
pricing during our historic anniversary
event.
- Thursday, May 11 - Sunday, May 14
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| Christian Bauer |
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Come see the most trusted name in
wedding
bands
for over 100 years at the most trusted name in
jewelry on the Peninsula -Christian Bauer @ Gleim the
Jeweler.
Now is your chance to select from hundreds
of
breathtaking designs from the premier wedding band
designers and craftsmen in Europe. This timeless
collection in platinum, 18k gold, and palladium metals,
is as distinct as it is durable.
Special Pricing During the Show!
- Fri. May 12 at University Ave., Palo Alto
- Sat & Sun. May 13-14 at Stanford Shopping
Center
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| Community Events |
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Fundraisers
Gleim the Jeweler recently participated in
fundraisers for two well-regarded local schools.
Pinewood School, in Los Altos Hills, recently held its
annual fundraiser, and one guest was the lucky
winner of some diamond earrings which we donated.
And at Castilleja School’s event, we donated a
diamond for the “Diamond Drop.” For the third year
in a row, the diamond was won by a Castilleja staff
member! Must have something to do with good
karma from the outstanding education provided the
students there.
Westwind Community Barn
We will also be participating in the Kentucky
Derby
Day Event in support of Westwind Community Barn in
Los Altos Hills. This historic barn has been part of
the landscape since the 1940s, and is still an
important part of the community. Gleim’s also has a
personal connection; I kept my own horses there in
the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, so it’s a group I am
happy to support.
Filoli Center
Filoli, the extraordinary historic garden estate we are
lucky enough to have in our backyard in Woodside,
will be having a special celebration at its annual
Mothers’ Day Flower Show. This year marks the 30th
anniversary of Filoli Center. The Opening Night
Preview Party will be honoring the Past Presidents of
Friends of Filoli. I am pleased we can participate in
this event by supplying jewelry for these Past
Presidents to wear during the evening. You can find
out more about the event at www.filoli.org.
Click here for larger view of Filoli Event
postcard
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Save The Date!!
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Gleim the Jeweler is honored to be one of only seven
jewelers in the country to host a Cartier Premier
Event in 2006.
May 5-7, our store at the Stanford Shopping Center
will have the privilege of showing a special collection
of more than twenty jeweled watches with a total
value of over $750,000. This will be a rare
opportunity to see some extraordinary pieces from
the House of Cartier which will exemplify their long
tradition of creating timepieces of exquisite quality.
Our Cartier expert will be on hand to tell you about
the proud tradition of the company, known
particularly for its extraordinary jewelry, watches and
clocks created during the Art Deco period. Cartier
was a favorite of both European Royalty and
American society, and an item from Cartier often
became the centerpiece of a personal collection to
be handed down to succeeding generations.
One of our own clients of many years ago had a
favorite anecdote about Cartier: she knew she
had “arrived” when she entered Cartier New York and
her own personal salesperson left the Duchess of
Windsor to come over and say hello to her!
Please note; Cartier images are similar to
items from the collection, but not necessarily the
exact items which will be appearing.
I would love to know just what you would like to
read about in this newsletter.
- What would you like to learn about jewelry or its
related services?
- What have you always wanted to know about the
jewelry industry?
- What kinds of services do you wish we could
offer?
Please use this newsletter as a way to
keep us informed and on our toes!
Your
Thoughts...Your Questions
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Georgie,
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