Our Heritage

Thiet Jewelers, Inc.

Our Heritage

Thiet Jewelers was started by our Grandparents Erwin and Pearl Thiet. Our Grandfather Erwin began his career as a watchmaker apprentice for Rakowski Jewelers in Kenosha Wisconsin 1925. Following graduation from his apprenticeship Erwin moved on to work at Al Fuchs Jewelers on Green Bay Road in Milwaukee. He married Pearl in 1929 just before the "crash". They worked very hard together and in 1945 decided to open their own jewelry store on Third Street in Milwaukee. In 1947 they moved the store to East Silver Spring Drive where it is still located today.

Thiet Jewelers Storefront 1947

Our father Dennis joined our grandparents in the family business. At the time, Dennis was the youngest watchmaker in the state of Wisconsin.

Pearl, Dennis and Erwin Thiet

Thiet Jewelers Storefront 1980

In 1971 The American Gem Society granted Thiet Jewelers an Accredited Gem Laboratory . Thiet's was one of only 213 businesses at the time to earn such a prestigious honor. By 1980 the third generation, Drew, Darcie, and David began working in the store, each focusing on an area of expertise.

Thiet Jewlers Storefront 2009

Today the third generation and during school breaks, the fourth generation of the Thiet family can be found behind the beautiful glass cases, waiting for the pleasure to serve you with the honesty, integrity and highest degree of customer service by which Erwin and Pearl founded Thiet Jewelers.