Longtime San Diegans remember the locally owned A. L. Jacobs and Sons Jewelers, which was founded in downtown San Diego. In 1931 A. L. Jacobs, Sr. moved his growing family to San Diego from Detroit. In 1937, after managing another local jewelry store, Mr. Jacobs decided to open his own store. With the help of two sons, a son-in-law and two daughters, the store outgrew two locations on Fifth Avenue. In 1960, the store moved to its third location at the corner of Seventh and C Streets. In 1982, the store moved to its final downtown location at the corner of Seventh and B Streets. Third generation family member Chris Jacobs joined the family business in 1975.
Chris closed the last downtown location in 1996 and travelled nationally and internationally buying and selling estate jewelry over the next seven years.
In 2003, Chris joined forces with local jeweler John Spadea and adopted the name of Jacobs and Spadea Jewelers. With John’s retirement, Chris has changed the name back to the original – A. L. Jacobs and Sons Jewelers.
Valuing education, Chris earned the title of Graduate Gemologist (in residence from the Gemological Institute of America in 1977), is a Certified Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and a Senior Accredited Gemologist with the Accredited Gemologists Association. He also has a Certified Gemological Laboratory (one of only two in San Diego) from the AGA.
Approaching the store’s 75th anniversary, Chris Jacobs continues the family’s legacy of providing fine quality jewelry to fit all budgets. A. L. Jacobs and Sons Jewelers provides expert repair of jewelry, watches and clocks along with a complete appraisal service. They also buy unwanted gold, silver, diamonds and jewelry, including sterling silver flatware and hollowware.
Drop in and say hello to Chris at A. L. Jacobs and Sons Jewelers, located in the Marketplace at Liberty Station in Point Loma. Store hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:30 to 6:00, and Saturday, 11:00 to 5:00.
Where you find the extraordinary every day.
2445 Truxtun Road, Suite 108
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 955-5007
