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Every Family has a Story. Welcome to Ours.

Dive into the history of Grader Jewelers and learn about how we got to where we are today.

Grader Jewelers is a third-generation family owned jewelry store. Peter and Lorraine Grader founded the business in 1962 with $350 and big dreams. Peter was a watchmaker trained in Europe and Lorraine was a college graduate with a degree in Accounting. All these years later and their dream has blossomed into a trusted and beloved family business.

Mark Grader, Peter and Lorraine’s son, is the President of the company today. Mark has always had a hand in the business starting from a young age, and is proud to continue to uphold those family values. Along with wife Linda, who serves as Vice President and heads up Human Resources, they are proud of the Grader Jeweler legacy, and find great pleasure in bringing joy to others with fine jewelry.

The latest generation to enter the business is Mark and Linda’s daughter, and Peter and Lorraine’s granddaughter, Andrea. She graduated college with a degree in Business Administration and a passion for jewelry. Her passion was evident from an early age when she would pull weeds in front of the Groton store in exchange for earrings!

“I am proud to be the third generation in my family’s business and am excited to continue on the tradition of bringing beautiful jewelry, friendly service and a family atmosphere to the area.”

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Our staff

The Graders are very proud of their staff, with many of the employees being family friends or having worked for the company for many years. Their team embodies a culture of loyalty, commitment, and excellence. Many of their staff members have been with them for decades, contributing their skills and expertise to their growth and evolution over the years.

Each member of their team plays a vital role in their success story. From the seasoned veterans to the newest recruits, every individual brings unique strengths and contributions to the table. Together, they form a cohesive unit driven by a shared passion for the jewelry industry.

Where We Are Now

With two locations, we happily serve each community with their jewelry needs and provide excellent customer service thanks to our friendly staff of jewelry experts.

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Groton  Grader Jewelers Groton, CT

Groton

Our Groton team (left to right):
Andrea Grader, Larry, the Groton store manager, Sue, and Kevin, sales.

Norwich  Grader Jewelers Groton, CT

Norwich

Our Norwich team (left to right):
Wendy, the Norwich store manger and Grader Awards and Trophies manager, and Heidi, Norwich store assistant manager.

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