Grace Jewelers is a family business. Opened in 1999 by David Ruland, the shop is now owned and operated by his son, Nathaniel Ruland. Nathaniel Ruland’s sons are also now taking an interest in the shop and working there with their father. The store even has a special four-legged seller. “We’re on our third generation here in Black Mountain,” Nathaniel Ruland said. “We’ve been open for almost 25 years.” When the store first opened on State Street, Nathaniel Ruland said Grace Jewelers was the only jewelry shop in Black Mountain. Eventually the store moved to its current location on Broadway Avenue. Today, Grace Jewelers is a full-service shop offering jewelry, repair and custom pieces. Nathaniel Ruland said the custom design process is his favorite aspect of the job. “I really enjoy that,” Ruland said. “It’s a lot of fun to work with a client. They mostly know what they want, they just have to find it. I’m just like the guide and then I make it happen. That’s something I really enjoy.” Though he spent his childhood working with his father buffing rings and changing watch batteries, Ruland did not immediately go into the family business. He said he […]
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