KAPA‘A — The signs in the windows of Jim Saylor Jewelers on Tuesday morning said it all — “Jim Saylor is retiring, forever!”
Following 47 years of serving the Kaua‘i community, Saylor is retiring and closing the doors of his jewelry business for good, states a press release announcing Saylor’s retirement.
Jim Saylor Jewelers is holding a huge going out of business sale that started Tuesday morning with customers waiting patiently for other shoppers who packed into the Kapa‘a streetfront shop.
According to the release, shoppers can save up to 70 percent off the store’s entire selection of fine contemporary jewelry, pearls, diamonds, gold, gemstone jewelry, vintage treasures and more.
The saga of Jim Saylor Jewelers started in 1976 when Saylor, with just $150 in his pocket and a tackle box of jewelry tools, set up shop in the back closet of a shop and started to work.
With no formal training, he started doing trade work, such as ring sizing and repairs, eventually expanding the business into custom, repairs and restoration work.
He built a strong customer base. He listened, and authentically cared for his customers, building long-lasting relationships and friendships.
Even now, as customers cleared the inventory from the store, Saylor took orders from people anticipating a special moment after he closes the Kapa‘a shop for the final time.
“The friendships and relationships I’ve developed through my business have been wonderful, and I feel really blessed.”
