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Since 1869, when S. S. Dodge &
Augustus Kling were in the jewelry businesss, Trein’s has
been a jewelry store in Dixon, Illinois. In 1883, the
business was moved to the corner of Hennepin and First
Street in downtown Dixon and has continued at the same
location for 120 years. Through the years, the business has
changed hands only a few times and has remained a main-stay
of the community since the day it opened.
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Originally the store was called
Dodge and Kling Jewelers, but when William E. Trein, in
1908, bought the business he changed the name to Trein’s and
it has remained the same.
Gordon and Linda Brantley
currently own Trein's and have for over 45 years. Eric and
Judy Brantley are also in the family owned and operated
business.
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The interior of the store has many
of the original fixtures, like the side wall cases, with
glass windows that lift up into the ceiling. In these cases,
there are many pieces of imported beautiful glass and
crystal. The cobalt blue glass has been popular for
years.
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Also, the floor cases and
chandeliers are original. The floor cases hold a vast stock
of fine jewelry, from diamonds and colored gemstones, to
gold, pearls and fine watches.
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Everything that we carry is of
excellent quality. The jewelry is all manufactured to become
heirlooms. The diamonds and colored gems are of a quality
that you can be proud to pass from generation to
generation.
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Although we have an extensive
selection of fine jewelry, we specialize in diamonds. We
actually go to Antwerp, Belgium two times per year to select
diamonds. We have a Diamond Broker Program where we purchase
diamonds for customers. The prices are excellent and the
selection is very extensive.
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Gordon R. Brantley owned and
operated Trein's for over 50 years. On May 18, 2005 he
passed away in his home, surrounded by his family. He loved
the jewelry industry and was a strong influence on how the
business will continue to run.
He believed in honesty and giving
his customers the best care possible. He believed that each
and every customer deserved the best service and
attention.
His wife Linda and son Eric and
daughter-in-law, Judy will carry on Gordon's tradition of
fine service. Gordon will be greatly missed by this
community and certainly his family.
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Linda Brantley, a Certified
Gemologist Appraiser is Trein's diamond buyer and travels to
Antwerp, Belgium, to hand select diamonds. In addition many
of the diamond and colored stone centers have been visited
on frequent occasions.
Appraisal work is also her
expertise as well as diamond grading. A Certified Gemologist
Appraiser is recognized throughout the jewelry industry as
an appraisal authority. The title of CGA is the highest
awarded by the American Gem Society.
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Eric Brantley works in sales,
design and manufacturing. Eric is a goldsmith and received
his education in Santa Monica, CA. at the Gemology Institute
of America.
Eric does most of the design and
custom work. He can discuss anything regarding jewelry
manufacturing and create and finish a beautiful custom piece
of jewelry. If you can imagine it - Eric can make
it.
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Judy Brantley has been a sales
associate at Trein's for over six years. She has a genuine
love of jewelry and is here to help in any way possible. Her
pleasant professional attitude will make your visit to
Trein's very enjoyable.
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