Forevermark US President Charles Stanley, Judy Padis, Steve Padis, Alexis Padis, Forevermark Icon Setting diamond engagement ring, Forevermark Walnut Creek, CA storefront
Forevermark celebrated the grand opening of its first Forevermark boutique in the US, located at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, CA. Charles Stanley, Forevermark US President, cut the inaugural ribbon, kicking off the weekend-long celebration offering unique experiences for guests as they shop the brand’s responsibly sourced diamonds.
“In opening our first Forevermark boutique, consumers will be able to more deeply experience and appreciate the full journey of a Forevermark diamond. Forevermark diamonds are the most carefully selected diamonds in the world, and we applied the same rigorous standards when selecting our partners and the location for our very first Forevermark boutique. We are thrilled to bring Forevermark diamonds, diamonds that you can feel proud to own and wear forever, to Bay Area shoppers,” said Charles Stanley.
Bay Area natives, the Padis family are partners with Forevermark on the Walnut Creek boutique. Jewelry industry experts, the Padises have been in business for 45 years owning and operating three other Padis Jewelry store locations in San Francisco and one in Napa Valley have been Authorized Forevermark jewelers since 2012.
“When thinking about a location for this first Forevermark store, Walnut Creek was our top choice. Broadway Plaza is at the cutting edge of what is happening in retail today, which is experience, and that is what Forevermark is all about. We are not here just to sell diamonds, we are providing our clients with the highest level of service to mark their most memorable moments,” said Judy Padis.
The grand opening weekend festivities continued through Sunday, November 10th offering shoppers a variety of unique experiences including the opportunity to try on one-of-a-kind diamond jewelry pieces from the Forevermark Red Carpet Collection, worn by some of Hollywood’s leading women. The highlight of the collection is the exceptionally unique Force of Nature Ring, which features Forevermark’s two millionth inscribed diamond. The 7.78 carat piece was inspired by the strength and elegance of the iconic African antelope, the Kudu. Actress Emily Blunt wore this showstopping piece when she accepted the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Throughout the weekend, shoppers can also enjoy complimentary manicures, seasonal warm beverages, and a daily “Baubles and Bites, champagne happy hour served daily _A portion of sales from the Forevermark Walnut Creek grand opening weekend will be donated to The California Fire Foundation to support victims, firefighters, and communities affected by wildfire throughout California.