About Walkers n' Daughters Jewelers
Our History
Walkers n' Daughters Jewelers in Bismarck, North Dakota, is truly a family business and was founded in 1934 by C.M. (Charles) Walker, watchmaker, then to LeRoy C. Walker, and his wife, Louise. In 2018, daughter Susan took over the management of both stores. While Susan's husband, Larry Weiand, is the clock manager and performs all of the clock repairs.
Because Walker n' Daughters Jewelers is a family-owned and -operated business, customers in this town have really come to trust us. Not too long ago, "a customer, who was in a rush, dropped off a box with three diamond rings in it. He told the sales clerk, 'Don't worry; they know what it's all about.'"
We want all of our customers to feel this comfortable with the store. We emphasize clocks, displaying more than 150 in each of the two locations. Walkers n' Daughters Jewelers also offers our customers watches and fine jewelry (karat gold, diamonds, colored stone pieces, and pearls).
In the 1970s, once LeRoy Walker received his Gemological Institute of America (GIA) degrees, Walkers n' Daughters Jewelers stressed the "ideal cut" diamonds because they had the mathematical maximum combination of brilliance and sparkle for the most beauty.
Product knowledge is very important at Walkers n' Daughters Jewelers. LeRoy recalls that back in 1970, "A customer wanted to look at some diamonds." After the customer had more questions than LeRoy had answers for, he decided, "This will never happen again." He immediately contacted the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and started on the home study course.
Now, LeRoy was a Certified Gemologist through the American Gem Society (AGS), as well as a Graduated Gemologist through GIA. Louise was a Registered Jeweler through AGS. Now, their son Alan C Walkers is a Certified Gemologist through the American Gem Society (AGS), as well as a Graduated Gemologist through GIA.
In addition to fine jewelry and gifts, we offer service and repair of clocks and watches. We also deliver. We have traveled as far as 200 miles to service a clock. If a clock is purchased from us, Larry will travel and fix it (with the two-year guarantee) in the Bismarck/Mandan area.
Our experts have over 100 combined years of experience in clock repair. We have repaired clocks that were over 400 years old. We do all the repairs and clock maintenance ourselves, from simple cleaning to extensive bushings to manufacturing required parts.
Walkers n' Daughters Jewelers has been profiled in national magazines, such as The Goldsmith and Jewelers' Circular Keystone, and received local coverage on KX NEWS and in The Bismarck Tribune for our fine service and beautiful products.
We thank all our valued customers who entrust us with your jewelry needs. Our customers are the reason we continue to strive for excellence. We look forward to serving you.
Thank you for your trust!
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