For over 35 years, nestled in a grove of oak trees located on Fallbrook’s Live Oak Park Road, is an internationally recognized destination store called The Collector Fine Jewelry. Opened in 1971 by owners Bill and Jeanne Larson to showcase the pink and bi-color tourmalines from their mines in San Diego County, this store location with its rustic façade was perfect for Fallbrook’s “hidden gem.” That is, except for those who are in the know! Like all “fine gems,” beauty emanates from within and the moment you enter The Collector, you know you are somewhere special!
The Collector specializes in fine jewelry. The dazzling displays of necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings indulge your senses! Notables, such as Masriera, Fope, Memoire and Hidalgo, are featured manufacturers; however, it is the handcrafted jewels designed in-house that set The Collector apart. They take individual care to custom design settings for their customers, using their stones or choosing from The Collector’s large selection of fine and rare stones.
Beyond the precious jewels is The Collector’s world of minerals where gem connoisseurs, young and old, are impressed by the drawers of brightly colored mineral specimens available for purchase.
For the kids, educational toys are there to inspire, allowing them to uncover a fossil or experiment with rocks and minerals of all kinds.
A very special highlight for any visitor to The Collector is viewing the personal, rough and finished gemstone collection of “Burma Bill,” one of the world’s most knowledgeable gem and mineral experts. Also, for the adventurer in all of us, step into the recreated tourmaline gem mine cavern found inside the store. Along with the minerals, The Collector’s selection of unique gifts and objects d’art are themselves remarkable.
With her exquisite taste and extensive experiences, Jeanne Hancock Larson has developed The Collector into a nationally recognized and respected jewelry store. It was even elected by the jewelry trade as San Diego’s only Couture jeweler.
For jewelry that will become treasured family heirlooms for generations to come, the expert staff of Fallbrook’s oldest and most distinguished local jewelry store can assist you with all your needs.
| Phone : | 760 728-9121 |
| Email : | sandy@collectorfinejewelry.com |
| Web : | http://www.collectorfinejewelry.com |
