Welcome Letter
TRUE TO OUR HISTORY & HEART when digging
through our archives, we came across an ad we ran
celebrating 50 years of business that went like this: “….For fifty years our high ambition and simple goal have been to bring to the lives of [discerning] people beauty through jewelry. Our
before we will dispense poor craftsmanship....” These principles still ring true 72 years later. Our goodwill and
task, we believe, has been a worthy one. For we are convinced, with
commitment to outstanding service are our greatest assets. We
William Morris, that beauty is no mere accident to life but a positive
want to thank all of you who supported us through the pandem-
necessity. This belief has made it possible to adhere steadfastly to the
ic, recessions and the highs and lows of the past century. As we
principles of fine craftsmanship through prosperity and depression,
welcome the fourth generation of “Dixon-family” ownership,
war and peace.
we eagerly look forward to continuing the outstanding service
Although there is a great deal of sham art to be had, we know that such work is hurtful not only to the buyer but to the maker and seller as well. Because we are a business, we must of course make a reasonable profit if we are to survive; but we will lose money if we must,
and selection of jewelry that generations of families enjoy at Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers. We would like to thank you for coming to us to commemorate the precious moments in life, for it has given us immense pleasure to celebrate them with you and to make them even more special. We look forward to many celebrations to come. Tom and Charlie Dixon
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