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Little Rock, Ark. (June 30th, 2007) – Steffany and I were thrilled to be included in a list of so many prestigious jewelers from across the US. The other honorees are a collection of many of the very finest designer retailers in places like New York, LA, Dallas, Aspen and Washington, DC. Some are internationally famous like Borsheims of Omaha, NE ... the largest independent jeweler in America (Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett are the principal owners of the business). Our greatest point of pride is that Little Rock is home to a jewelry store that has been recognized as one of the very best in the country along with names like Fortunoff's, Nordstrom's and Saks Fifth Avenue.

The JCK show in Las Vegas is now in it's 16th year and is truly where the world's retailers go to shop for jewelry. With over 3,100 vendors and 30,000 attendees, the opportunity of standing out in a crowd of that size is hard to imagine. Yet JCK did notice. After only two years in business, we have been able to catch the eye of many of the world's most talented jewelry designers. We can't carry them all, but the selections we have made at this point have been recognized by our customers as unique and exciting... certainly not what they were used to seeing in Little Rock. And the designers are thrilled with their response.

We are also pleased to be the first jeweler in Arkansas to win this distinction. Our hope is to continue to pursue the greatest artists and bring new things to the people of Central Arkansas. The panel of Designers, Retailers and Editors that chose Kenneth Edwards along with 49 other celebrated Designer Retailers as the best of 2007 have our gratitude and a promise to continue our search for the very best the world has to offer.

World-Class Jeweler Opens in Little Rock

Kenneth Edwards Fine Jewelers Touts Experience, Exclusivity and Unique Designs 

Little Rock, Ark. (April 25, 2005) – Offering original designs, exclusive lines and the latest in fine fashion, Kenneth Edwards Fine Jewelers has opened the doors of its brand-new Little Rock store with the promise of providing a unique jewelry-shopping experience that was until now unseen anywhere in Arkansas. The company believes its uniqueness also applies to more than precious stones and metals.

“We’ve created Kenneth Edwards Fine Jewelers with every customer in mind,” says company president, Ken Shelton, a 20-year veteran of the jewelry business. “We offer the perfect pieces for all tastes, whether it’s traditional or progressive. Besides having the type of jewelry typically found only on Fifth Avenue or Rodeo Drive, we provide our customers with something more rare, and perhaps more important, than our precious stones – we believe what makes the most lasting impression is that rarity known as quality service. And rare is the jeweler that provides it all.”

Shelton’s career in jewelry began at Stifft’s Jewelers, considered by many as the finest jeweler in Arkansas history. He then moved to Bailey Banks & Biddle where he received many awards, including Top Salesperson, Manager of the Year and Regional Manager. Along the way he has built lasting relationships with some of the world’s top jewelers, which helped form his vision for his business.

“My goal was to create the best jewelry store in Arkansas,” says Shelton, “so before opening our doors, I visited more than 50 independent and chain jewelers across the country to discover what makes them so valuable to the communities they serve. Kenneth Edwards Fine Jewelers is a place where our customers are greeted with enthusiasm and appreciation – a place where friendships are formed.”

In addition to its wide array of product types, styles and award-winning designers, the store also offers the exclusive distribution of some of the most sought-after names in jewelry.

“We carry the full line of Ritani, as well as some amazing pieces from Harout,” says Shelton. “We are also the only official Philip Stein Teslar watch store in Little Rock. They are one of the hottest watches on the planet and, until recently, you could only find them at a few exclusive distribution points.”

The store, located at 7811 Cantrell Road, contains 1,850 square feet of space, nearly 80 linear feet of showcase space and a built-in shop for an onsite jeweler. The store is owned and operated by Ken and Steffany Shelton.