Behind the Scenes of Owning Prairie Jewelers
Meet Art Fish, Owner of Prairie Jewelers, Sun Prairie’s Long-Established Jeweler of Over 100 Years, and Recent Recipient of “Best Jewelry Store” in the Star Newspaper’s 2002 Readers’ Poll. He will share tips for selecting, caring for and repurposing jewelry.
Jewelry in all shapes, sizes, colors and cuts of gemstones, has been an integral part of history and culture for thousands of years.
Fast forward to today when Art Fish, owner of Prairie Jewelers in Sun Prairie, talks to Sun Prairie Rotarians and guests about what types of jewelry is popular today.
On January 3, Fish, former Sales Manager of Goodman’s Jewelers on State Street in Madison, and the new owner of Prairie Jewelers, will discuss jewelry trends, including restyling or repurposing treasured pieces of jewelry from the past that are often forgotten in boxes and drawers.
Fish has worked in the jewelry business for over 30 years before becoming the new owner of Prairie Jewelers. Mike Durant, well-known in the community, was at the store’s helm for 38 years.
“There are very few purchases in life that can be described as important, urgent, scary, caring, loving and forever,” said Fish. “Choosing a piece of jewelry can be intimating, especially when you’re making lifetime purchases. You want to get it right.”