Photo by Michael Thompson.
A local jeweler is making a short move up the street to seize some prime Carytown real estate.
Kambourian Jewelers snatched up the space at 3141 W. Cary St. The Cary Court storefront, less than half a mile from Kambourian’s current Carytown location, became available when local gift shop Murphies closed this month after 13 years.
Melissa Kambourian, the jewelry store’s owner, said she signed a five-year lease for the 1,500-square-foot shop in April.
Melissa Kambourian co-owns the jewelry store with her brother, Haig Kamborian III.
“We were always looking to be on the busier side (of Carytown),” Kambourian said. “Cary Court or closer to the Boulevard is always better.”
Kambourian opened in its current Carytown location in 2009. The 1,800-square-foot space was the retailer’s first store. It added a second location last year with a shop in Midlothian at 4828 Market Square Lane.
Kambourian wouldn’t say how much the move will cost, but she did say she plans to renovate the showroom.
“The main difference we’re looking forward to is having a window right on the sidewalk,” Kambourian said. “It’s more of street-front location.”
Murphies specializes in glassware, furniture, pottery and gifts.
Though Murphies no longer has a physical presence in Carytown, its owners Carol and Michael Murphy said they’re not finished with the business.
The husband-and-wife team plan to continue to sell their mirrors, lamps, furniture and other items at trade shows like the Bizarre Bazaar, held twice yearly at the Richmond Raceway Complex, and the annual Martha’s Market in Charlottesville.
The Murphys will also look to sell to other businesses around town like O’Virginia at 3310 W. Cary St. and Elements Beauty Shop at 3425 W. Cary St.
“We’re semi-retiring,” Carol Murphy said. “But Murphies is still in business.”
Photo by Michael Thompson.
A local jeweler is making a short move up the street to seize some prime Carytown real estate.
Kambourian Jewelers snatched up the space at 3141 W. Cary St. The Cary Court storefront, less than half a mile from Kambourian’s current Carytown location, became available when local gift shop Murphies closed this month after 13 years.
Melissa Kambourian, the jewelry store’s owner, said she signed a five-year lease for the 1,500-square-foot shop in April.
Melissa Kambourian co-owns the jewelry store with her brother, Haig Kamborian III.
“We were always looking to be on the busier side (of Carytown),” Kambourian said. “Cary Court or closer to the Boulevard is always better.”
Kambourian opened in its current Carytown location in 2009. The 1,800-square-foot space was the retailer’s first store. It added a second location last year with a shop in Midlothian at 4828 Market Square Lane.
Kambourian wouldn’t say how much the move will cost, but she did say she plans to renovate the showroom.
“The main difference we’re looking forward to is having a window right on the sidewalk,” Kambourian said. “It’s more of street-front location.”
Murphies specializes in glassware, furniture, pottery and gifts.
Though Murphies no longer has a physical presence in Carytown, its owners Carol and Michael Murphy said they’re not finished with the business.
The husband-and-wife team plan to continue to sell their mirrors, lamps, furniture and other items at trade shows like the Bizarre Bazaar, held twice yearly at the Richmond Raceway Complex, and the annual Martha’s Market in Charlottesville.
The Murphys will also look to sell to other businesses around town like O’Virginia at 3310 W. Cary St. and Elements Beauty Shop at 3425 W. Cary St.
“We’re semi-retiring,” Carol Murphy said. “But Murphies is still in business.”