Larry Seegers, the very amiable proprietor of Jems in Katonah, has found the sweet spot of his life. A fixture in Katonah for many years, Larry Seegers has repositioned Jems on Katonah Avenue. He has also repositioned his jewelry lines as well. There is a freshness - a new start in a gallery of jewelry designers responding to today’s market. The new price point is the “gift price range” - 25.00-150.00 dollars.

He looks for other designers with vision and unusual abilities within the art of jewelry making that he has not seen before. He looks for handmade pieces with the use of beautiful materials. While he worked from home in order to enjoy his children while they were in school, he supplied boutiques nationwide. During this time he frequented craft fairs and met many fellow artists. He gives these artists a forum for their work in his store. He compared it to putting out a bird feeder. The birds depend on it, know the location and are nurtured by the continuing relationship. He looked for a variety of work, a unique skill, a talent and technique that would make you stop and wonder. The finish and technique must be polished. Clients do come back to certain artists to see additional pieces. There are many times a client will buy the same piece for several recipients. It was good to hear that his artists are still producing fresh work despite the economy. It is the sheer power of creativity that keeps their spirits in bloom despite any economy.

A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, Larry is a full service jeweler. He covers watch repair, watch battery replacements, jewelry design and redesign. He carries items from baby gifts to baubles. There is a silver baby rattle on display that although similar to the Tiffany rattle in design has the most mesmerizing gentle sound.

He conducts a jewelry making class at The Katonah Art Center - a topic of mine from a previous article.

Larry also has a unique eye for display and from his hand carved deer leg tables to the simple cones for ring and necklace display one can only leave feeling inspired. At this price point I saw several pieces that would be a welcome treat for myself! Not just for gifts! He is a few steps from the Katonah Metro North Train and a minute from either 684 or the Saw Mill. Plus he is adjacent to the other great shops and restaurants of Katonah!

Jems - 27 Katonah Avenue, Katonah, New York 10536 | (914) 232-2900

Posted by:  Karen Benvin Ransom