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Helzberg Diamonds company history timeline

1920

In 1920 he opened his own shop, called Shaw Diamond Shop, in the more expensive space, while Gilbert ran the original store.

1932

1932: Barnett Helzberg expands Kansas City store despite Depression.

1940

By 1940, the chain of five stores was deemed the largest jewelry business in the Midwest.

1948

These were all new stores opened in suburbs and shopping centers, except for the luxurious Country Club Plaza store opened in 1948.

1963

By 1963, when Barnett, Jr., became president of the company, Helzberg Diamonds had 39 shops, almost all in downtown shopping districts.

1988

Stores opened after 1988 were larger than their predecessors, averaging 1,500 to 1,600 square feet.

1988: First company president from outside Helzberg family is hired.

1995

In 1995, the Kansas City Business Journal reported that Barnett Helzberg, Jr., was thinking of taking the family firm public.

1996

In early 1996 the sales average per store was over $2 million, already up from $1.7 million three years earlier.

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Founded
1915
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North Kansas City, MO
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