Celebrating Four Generations and 75 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 75 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.
Left: the original Cormier's in its first location, two buildings away from where it is now. Center: a ring box with all four Cormier Jewelers locations stamped in the lid. Right: Louis' brother Paul (Left), Louis' son John (Right), John's son Shawn (Center); three generations of Cormiers in one photograph.
Left: the original Cormier's in its first location, two buildings away from where it is today. Right: a ring box with all four Cormier Jewelers locations stamped in the lid.
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.
From left to right: the interior of the original Cormier Jewelers location; Louis Cormier (Left) and two coworkers hard at work; Cormier Jewelers in Southbridge at its present location (as in the color picture above) before it was remodeled; and Paul Cormier, Louis' brother. These photographs are on display at 42 Central Street.
From left to right, top to bottom: the interior of the original Cormier Jewelers location; Louis Cormier (left) and two coworkers hard at work; Cormier Jewelers in Southbridge at its present location (as in the color picture above) before it was remodeled; and Paul Cormier, one of Louis' sons. These photographs are on display at 42 Central Street.
