Celebrating Four Generations and 78 Years!
In 1946, Louis Cormier opened a clock shop in the town of Southbridge. A year later, it moved two buildings down the street, and there it would stay for over 78 years. As his brothers got into the business and the business shifted from clocks to jewelry, three other Cormier Jewelers sprung up: , one in Ware, MA, one in Spencer, MA and one in Daytona Beach, FL.
In 1974, Louis' son, John, took over the family business. Along the way, John earned the title of Certified Gemologist Appraiser and grew Cormiers in Southbridge into the area's leading jeweler, specializing in fine jewelry, engagement rings, jewelry design and repair, and appraisal services. Today, Shawn Cormier owns and operates the business, with the help of his son, fourth-generation jeweler, Thomas.
Today, there still exist two stores: the original Cormier Jewelers in Southbridge, which is still owned and operated by the Cormier family, now four generations in, and Cormier Jewelers & Art Gallery in Spencer, which was sold years ago to the Seguin family, cousins of the Cormiers, and operates as its own separate business.
Shawn Cormier
3rd-Generation Jeweler, Stone Setter, Goldsmith, and Owner
Graduate Gemologist (GIA)
Shawn joined the family business in 1992 and has made it his priority to honor the honest, hard-working ways of his father, John, and grandfather, Louis. Along the way he became goldsmith, diamond setter, manager, appraiser, jewelry designer and owner. Outside the family business, he has written three novels for young-adults which you can find here!
"At Cormier's we want to
earn your business!"
Heidi Cormier
Goldsmith, Bench Jeweler, and Laser Technician
Heidi has been with the family business for over 25 years and is skilled as a goldsmith and laser technician. Most of the time, she is found hard at work in the goldsmith's room, but she can sometimes be seen helping customers on the sales floor. Heidi's love for fixing things started at a young age, working and tinkering around the family farm. When not at work, she can still be found tinkering around the old farm with her wife, Kate, and their young son.
Robert Smalser
Sales Specialist, Jeweler, Jewelry Designer
Registered Gemologist (USGI)
Rob has been a part of the Cormier's team for over 15 years and will always be happy to help you find the engagement ring that is right for you or assist you in creating your own! When not fabricating something, he enjoys gaming with friends, attending Bluegrass festivals and enjoying the simpler side of life by the campfire.
Thomas Cormier
4th-Generation Jeweler, Jewelry Designer, and Laser Engraver
Graduate Gemologist (GIA)
Thomas joined the family business in 2017 after graduating from Becker College with a degree in Interactive Media Design, marking the transition of Cormier Jewelers into a fourth generation store! He designed and maintains the store's website, is a lead jewelry designer using CAD software, and is has earned a Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America. At home, his free time is devoted to playing Dungeons & Dragons and video games with his fiancée, Brooke.
Brooke Elliott
Jeweler, Social Media Manager, and Product Photographer
Brooke joined the Cormier Jewelers family in 2022 after working for a time at Cormier Jewelers & Art Gallery in Spencer. She is incredibly friendly waiting on customers, and her artistic eye allows her to capture our jewelry in stunning images for use here and on social media. Brooke has a deep love for nature, art, cats, gems, minerals, and music.