In 1931 , Alvin, at 26 years old, opened his own store, Alvin’s Jewelers, on East 55th and Broadway. He married Edith B. Rubin in 1934 , and together they had three children: Larry, Marcia, and Richard. The children often helped in the store during holidays and summers, learning the value of hard work and dedication.
By 1964 , Alvin, along with his children, opened Alson Jewelers at East 26th and St. Clair Avenue. The name “Alson” was derived from combining Alvin’s name, “Al” and his two “sons” into Alson. The business grew, and in 1972 , the Alson building expanded from 5,000 square feet to 8,000 square feet. In 1989, Cartier selected Alson as the exclusive jeweler in Ohio to carry their watch collection. This partnership marked a significant milestone in the company’s history.
In the 1990s , both of Richard’s sons, David and Chad, joined the business. Together, they continued to uphold the family’s legacy of excellence in the jewelry industry and in 2002 , they relocated Alson to the east side of Cleveland. In 2024 , the store underwent a major expansion and remodel, further enhancing the luxury shopping experience and solidifying its reputation as one of the region’s leading jewelers.
Today, Alson Jewelers is a fifth-generation , family- owned business. Chad and David Schreibman continue to lead the company alongside the next generation: Chad’s sons, Jesse and Kyle, and David’s sons, Jason and Matthew, who have all joined the business with expertise in diamonds, jewelry, and Swiss timepieces. Together, the Schreibman family honors a legacy of craftsmanship, service, and innovation, ensuring Alson Jewelers remains a trusted and celebrated name in the jewelry industry.
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