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Clater Jewelers was founded by William D. Clater in 1949. After service in the Navy, he attended the American Watchmakers Institute, and opening a jewelry store seemed like a natural next step.
Sallie Clater Baer, daughter of William Clater, and Megan Campbell Martin started working in the jewelry store in 1973, and both celebrated 51 years in the business this year. Baer and Martin have owned the store for 27 years. “Mr. Clater was a kind and wonderful, caring man,” Martin said. “Sallie and I were young when we started working for him and he instilled high ethical standards in both of us.”
Christy Martin Effinger, daughter of Megan Martin, graduated from the Gemological Institute of America in October 2009. Effinger’s position as a graduate gemologist has allowed Clater Jewelers to offer many services to the store. Along with Lynn Stahl and Shannon Waits, both 30-year employees, plus the jewelers, Clater Jewelers has over 200 years of experience.
“In our business your word means everything,” Baer said. “The more educated and informed we are, the better we can serve our customers.”
As the only member of the Independent Jewelers Organization in Louisville, Clater Jewelers has access to the largest independent jewelry buying group in the world.
Clater Jewelers is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of ethics, knowledge and customer service, and they have fun doing so. “We have so much fun going to jewelry shows, curating new collections and shopping for our customers,” Effinger said.
In addition to helping a customer select the perfect piece of jewelry, they also emphasize how important it is to care for and clean your new piece.
Whether it is an engagement ring, anniversary present, birthday gift, or even a custom-made creation, Clater Jewelers has played a role in many unforgettable moments.
Sallie and Megan are committed to Clater Jewelers’ customers, their community, and continuing a sparkling legacy.
