First Family Store Opens in Houston
Ephraim & Rosenfield serve a growing frontier city with fine goods.
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Store Hours
Mon-Sat: 11:00-6:00
Sunday: Closed
1.800.495.2630
713.784.1000
Store Hours
Mon-Sat: 11:00-6:00 | Sunday: Closed
1.800.495.2630
713.784.1000
Timeline
Houston Jewelry’s story stretches from the 1866 Houston City Directory through today’s flagship on Westheimer. Explore the milestones that shaped five generations of the Donsky-Solomon family.
Family-Owned Since 1866
- Frontier beginnings: Ephraim & Rosenfield opened downtown in 1866, serving early Houstonians with general merchandise before evolving into fine jewelry.
- Superstore concept: In 1953 Abe “Honey” Donsky launched the Houston Jewelry Superstore at Rusk & Milam, pioneering catalog-style shopping.
- Generational leadership: The business remains owned and managed by the same family, now in its fifth generation.
Modern Milestones
Each decade brought new chapters in Houston retail:
- 1973: Westheimer & Gessner multi-department catalog showroom opens, mirroring Dallas’s Sterling concept.
- 1993: Shift to a guild-format fine jewelry store focusing on high-touch service and curated gifts.
- Today: The flagship remains on Westheimer, pairing in-store expertise with e-commerce brands like 1WeddingBand.com.
Browse the milestones below or visit our Our History page for a narrative version.
First Jewelry Superstore on Main & Rusk
Honey Donsky pioneers catalog-style shopping downtown.
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Houston Club Building Expansion
Moving uptown with a showroom overlooking the business district.
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Iconic Milam & Rusk Flagship
A modernist façade becomes a downtown landmark.
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Westheimer & Gessner Catalog Showroom
Bringing the Sterling catalog concept home to Houston.
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Downtown Fannin & Clay Relocation
Keeping a presence near the medical center and courthouse.
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Guild-Format Flagship Transformation
Transitioning from catalog warehouse to luxury boutique.
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1WeddingBand.com Launch
One of the first online boutiques devoted to wedding bands.
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Store Expansion & Remodel
Refreshing showcases, labs, and client lounges.
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Gold Rush Concierge Buying
Becoming Houston’s largest individual gold buyer.
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HoustonJewelry.com Relaunch
Integrating blog stories, events, and online catalogs.
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