George emigrates to the US from Europe with his wife, Eli, and children, Peter and Dora.
1972
After working as a watchmaker for a prestigious watch company, Piaget, George and Eli open Venus Jewelers in Astoria, Queens.
1979
George and Dora open Venus Jewelers in its current location. (pictured with boxing great, Larry Holmes)
1987
After getting his MBA from Baruch and embarking on a successful career in jewelry manufacturing, Peter becomes partner and takes the store into the new technological age.
2019
Venus Jewelers celebrates 40 years with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a $20,000 jewelry giveaway.
2019
Jason joins the team as the 5th generation of family jewelers.
