Diamond Cellar is returning to Upper Arlington, where the family-owned jeweler has deep roots. The company is opening a new 5,000-square-foot boutique at 3718 Kingsdale Center, Upper Arlington, OH 43221, near the Bob Crane Community Center. The space previously housed a Raymond James office.
According to the Columbus Business Journal, construction is underway, and the store’s grand opening celebration is planned to coincide with Diamond Cellar’s annual Holiday Gala, scheduled for Dec. 3-5. The three-day event will bring jewelry designers and brand representatives to its stores, with special in-store offerings and select jewelry and timepieces available at promotional prices.
Founded in Columbus in 1947 by Robert Johnson, Diamond Cellar began as a jewelry repair business before expanding into a luxury jewelry retailer. The company remains family-owned and is now led by the third generation of the Johnson family. Alex Johnson recently took over as CEO, while his father, Andy Johnson, continues to serve as executive chairman.
The Upper Arlington store will be Diamond Cellar’s third location in the Columbus area, joining its Sawmill Road operation in Dublin and its Easton Town Center store. The Sawmill location includes the company’s offices and much of its goldsmith and repair operations, while its expanded Easton store spans approximately 15,000 square feet and features dedicated boutiques for luxury watch brands Rolex and Patek Philippe.
The new boutique will carry some of the jewelry brands already represented by Diamond Cellar, including established luxury names, alongside new designers and pieces created through the company’s own goldsmith and custom-design work. The store will also feature vintage and pre-owned jewelry, giving it a boutique-style format with a greater focus on craftsmanship and the jeweler’s own collections.
Alex Johnson said the company’s history in Upper Arlington played an important role in choosing Kingsdale for the new store. Diamond Cellar’s first fully dedicated retail location was on Zollinger Road, and Johnson described its return to the community as a source of pride for the family.
The company also operates stores outside Central Ohio, including locations in Nashville and Houston, and has expressed interest in further expansion. However, Johnson said future growth will depend on finding locations where the company can maintain the level of service and experience it wants to provide.
Diamond Cellar’s new Upper Arlington location will be an independently operated, family-owned store rather than a franchise.
WhatNow has reached out to Diamond Cellar for additional details about its upcoming Upper Arlington location and will update this article as more information becomes available.
