Schiffmans Jewelers

In 1893, Simon Schiffman, the founder of Schiffmans, started a small jewelry business in Greensboro, NC. Its founder, working with only fair physical features of a store and limited monetary assets, used ideals of high integrity and fine quality which have been maintained throughout the history of the corporation to establish it as one of the finest in the country. Originally, the store was located at 326 South Elm Street on the west side of the street. In 1919, Arnold and Harold Schiffman, guided by Simons belief in quality merchandise, service, and knowledge, took ownership and relocated at 310 South Elm Street. In 1923, due to Greensboros growth moving north as it continues today, the store was moved to its present location at 225 South Elm Street. The four story wooden structure burned in 1936 and was rebuilt, as we know it, in 1937. In 1948, after the death of Harold, the store was fully owned by Arnold A. Schiffman and Camille B. Schiffman. Arnold A. Schiffman, Jr. joi...