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Sunday: Closed
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713.784.1000

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Mon-Sat: 11:00-6:00 | Sunday: Closed
1.800.495.2630
713.784.1000

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Houston Jewelry Timeline • 1966

Iconic Milam & Rusk Flagship

A modernist façade becomes a downtown landmark.

Houston Jewelry debuts a dramatic corner showroom with glass walls, drive-up service, and a neon crown.

Why This Moment Matters

  • 24-hour repairs, gift wrapping, and parking-level concierge.
  • Billboards and radio jingles cemented the Houston Jewelry jingle.

Inside The Era

The Milam & Rusk building glowed at night thanks to wraparound neon script and a crown marquee that could be seen from the Pierce Elevated. Inside, escalators carried shoppers to bridal salons, gift registries, and a media studio used to record the Houston Jewelry television program.

Drive-up service bays, pneumatic tubes for paperwork, and a rooftop customer lounge demonstrated how far the family would go to deliver concierge convenience. Today we echo that spirit with curbside pickup, text-to-shop options, and private appointments in our Westheimer flagship.

From Our Archives

Dig into newspaper clippings, catalog covers, and broadcast scripts from the year 1966 in our in-store archive. Schedule a private visit to see the memorabilia that inspired today’s showroom.

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9521 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77063

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