Henne Jewelers Explained

Henne Jewelers
Type:Privately held company
Foundation:1887
Location:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Industry:Retail, Jewelry
Products:Designer Jewelry, Engagement Rings, Watches, Estate Jewelry, Watch and Jewelry repair
Owner:John Henne [1]
Num Employees:24
Homepage:hennejewelers.com

Henne Jewelers is a family owned jewelry store located in the Shadyside (Pittsburgh) neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The store was founded in 1887 by Rudolf Joseph Henne.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

It is in its fourth generation of family ownership.[9]

History

In 1887, Rudolf Joseph Henne founded Henne Jewelers in East Liberty as a place where railroad workers could have their watches repaired and serviced. In 1934, Rudolf Gerard Henne inherited the store from his father and managed it through the Great Depression and Second World War until his son Jack took over. In 1978, Jack moved the store from its location in East Liberty to Walnut Street in Shadyside. The 4th generation of Henne's, John, Anne, and Meg moved the store to a larger location on Walnut Street and own and operate the business today.[10] [11]

In the community

Robberies

On January 11, 2010, in the middle of the day, two men held the store's employees at gun point and used a crowbar to break a case open and steal jewelry. Then, on January 19, 2010, a burglar used a sport utility vehicle to crash through the store's front doors. The burglar stole jewelry valued at only a few thousand dollars, but the cost of damages to the door and property were estimated to be around $20,000. There was a large amount of media attention because this was the second robbery for the store in little more than a week. These were the first robberies since the store was held up and ransacked 43 years earlier.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

Diamond Dash

The Henne Jewelers Diamond Dash is a citywide treasure hunt that Henne facilitated in 2010 and 2011. In this event, contestants are given clues via text messages and race to receive a $15,000 Mark Patterson engagement ring. The number of contestants in the 2011 Diamond Dash were over 800.[18] [19] [20] [21]

To Have and To Hold

The "To Have and To Hold" packet is a gift that Henne Jewelers Sales Associates give to engaged and married couples. The gift packet contains special offers from Henne Jewelers along with quizzes to help couples better understand one another.[22] [23]

Recognition

LocalNational
"Best Jeweler" Pittsburgh Magazine 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 [24] [25] [26] Harper's Bazaar Jewelry Leader [27]
"Best Jewelry Store" Pittsburgh City Paper: 2011 & 2008 Runner Up,[28] [29] 2010 Winner [30] America's Best Jewelers [31]
2007 Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award [32]
Pittsburgh Best Places to Work 2011, 2012, 2013 [33] [34] [35]

Notes and References

  1. Mifsud, Lauren. "Whirl 2011 Couples Who Make a Difference." Whirl Magazine, 23 Jan. 2011. Web. 21 May 2012.
  2. Parish, Tory N. "Small Business Saturday Steers Clear of Big-box Retailers." Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Trib Total Media, 25 Nov. 2011. Web. 21 May 2012. .
  3. Henne Jewelers History. Vol. 1. Print.
  4. Orr, Vanessa. "Imani Students Succeed with." North Hills Monthly Magazine. Web. 9 Feb. 2012. .
  5. Rapp, Natalie, ed. "Slow Growth Traces The Solid Establishment of Henne Firm." Guilds [Chicago, Illinois] Feb. 1952, Vol. 7 ed., No. 2 sec.: 1-2. Print.
  6. "Henne Jewelers." International Fine Jewelers Guild. Web. 9 Apr. 2012. .
  7. Fries, John. "Shadyside - A Proud Tradition That Continues to Evolve." Pittsburgh Magazine. John Fries. Web. 10 Apr. 2012. .
  8. Jones, LaMont. "Nina Pugliese Prepared to Be a Designer with Years of Buying for Shadyside Jeweler." Post-Gazette.com. 19 May 2002. Web. 10 Apr. 2012. .
  9. News: Olson . Thomas . Henne Jewelers a rare gem — 4th-generation family business . . October 29, 2012 . October 30, 2012.
  10. "Henne Jewelers Plans Grand Opening of Store." Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Trib Total Media, 7 Nov. 2003. Web. 21 May 2012. .
  11. Schooley, Tim. "Henne Jewelers Doubles Space in Move to Former Rollier's." Pittsburgh Business Times. 12 Nov. 2002. Web. 22 May 2012. .
  12. Thomas, Lillian. "Shadyside Jewelry Store Hit for Second Time." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Post-Gazette.com, 19 Jan. 2010. Web. 29 May 2012. .
  13. Gurman, Sadie. "Two Men Rob Shadyside Jewelry Store." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Post-Gazette.com, 12 Jan. 2010. Web. 29 May 2012. .
  14. Greenwood, Jill King. "Shadyside Jewelry Shop Takes 2nd Hit in Week." Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Trib Total Media, 20 Jan. 2010. Web. 29 May 2012. .
  15. Greenwood, Jill King. "Overall Crime Down, Thefts up in Shadyside." Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Trib Total Media, 31 Jan. 2010. Web. 29 May 2012. .
  16. "Shadyside Henne Jewelers Robbed At Gunpoint In Broad Daylight." Channel 4 Action News. ABC. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 11 Jan. 2010. YouTube. Web. 29 May 2012. .
  17. "Burglar's SUV Crashes Into Shadyside Jewelry Store." Channel 4 Action News. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19 Jan. 2010. YouTube. Web. .
  18. The 2nd Annual Henne Jewelers Diamond Dash. Web. 09 Feb. 2012. .
  19. "Henne Jewelers Diamond Dash: Win a $15,000 Ring." Boring Pittsburgh. 19 May 2010. Web. 5 June 2012. .
  20. Wills, Rick. "Treasure Hunters Snag Prize." Tribune-Review [Pittsburgh] 23 May 2010. Print.
  21. "Pittsburgh Jeweler Plans 1.5 Carat Diamond Ring Treasure Hunt." Pittsburgh News, Weather, Traffic, Sports. WPXI, 30 Apr. 2010. Web. 06 June 2012. .
  22. "Serving Leaders." Serving Leaders. Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation. Web. 06 June 2012. .
  23. Puko, Tim. "Execs Pushed to Pay Attention to 'human Bottom Line'" Trib Total Media. Trib Live, 28 Feb. 2010. Web. 21 May 2012. .
  24. Heavens, Colleen, Bill Modoono, Melissa Rayworth, and Jonathan Wander. "Best and Worst of Pittsburgh." Pittsburgh Magazine Oct. 2009. Pittsburgh Magazine. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. .
  25. "Best of the 'Burgh 2010: Shopping." Pittsburgh Magazine. Web. 10 Apr. 2012. .
  26. "Best of the Burg 2011." Pittsburgh Magazine 2011: 3. Web. 18 June 2012. .
  27. Web site: Best of the ’Burgh 2013: Readers’ Poll - Pittsburgh Magazine - July 2013 - Pittsburgh, PA. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140811222145/http://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/Pittsburgh-Magazine/July-2013/Best-of-the-Burgh-2013-Readers-Poll/?cparticle=3&siarticle=2. 2014-08-11.
  28. "Best of 2011: Goods and Services." Pittsburgh City Paper. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 June 2012. .
  29. "Best of Pittsburgh." Pittsburgh City Paper. N.p., 11 Dec. 2008. Web. 18 June 2012. .
  30. "Best of Pittsburgh." Pittsburgh City Paper. N.p., 9Dec. 2010. Web. 18 June 2012. .
  31. More than 15 of America’s Best Jeweler Couture Retailers Will Speak in." National Jewelers Online. N.p., 23 July 2008. Web. .
  32. "The Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards." The Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 June 2012. .
  33. Cosaro, Louis A. "Benefits Network Is 2011 Best Place to Work." Pittsburgh Business Times. N.p., 19 Oct. 2011. Web. 18 June 2012.
  34. Web site: A LOOK BACK: Best Places to Work 2013 - Pittsburgh Business Times. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140811194628/http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2013/12/14/review-best-places-to-work-2013.html?page=all. 2014-08-11.
  35. Web site: Best Places to Work in Western PA 2012 - Pittsburgh Business Times. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120922004638/http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/event/57561. 2012-09-22.

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