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Helzberg Diamonds was founded by Morris Helzberg in 1915. The first location was in Kansas City, Missouri. Almost immediately after opening the store, Morris Helzberg became very ill, which forced his son Barnett to take over the business at the age of 14. Barnett Helzberg proved himself a savvy businessman even at such a young age. By the end of 1929, the company had expanded to 3 locations.

Barnett Helzberg, Jr., sold the business to the Berkshire Hathaway in 1995. He also authored a book about selling the family business to the owner of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett.

Today, this retail jeweler has more than 234 locations across America. The company specializes in diamond engagement and wedding rings, as well as other types of gold and silver jewelry.

Helzberg Diamonds

Helzberg Diamonds was founded by Morris Helzberg in 1915. The first location was in Kansas City, Missouri. Almost immediately after opening the store, Morris Helzberg became very ill, which forced his son Barnett to take over the business at the age of 14. Barnett Helzberg proved himself a savvy businessman even at such a young age. By the end of 1929, the company had expanded to 3 locations.

Barnett Helzberg, Jr., sold the business to the Berkshire Hathaway in 1995. He also authored a book about selling the family business to the owner of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett.

Today, this retail jeweler has more than 234 locations across America. The company specializes in diamond engagement and wedding rings, as well as other types of gold and silver jewelry.

History

Helzberg Diamonds Corporate Office

Helzberg Diamonds was founded in 1915 by Morris Helzberg.  The first store was located in Kansas City, Missouri.

In 1930, the company develops the Certified Perfect Diamonds Program.

In 1932, the company expands the Kansas City store under the leadership of Morris’s youngest son, Barnett.

By 1959, there were 15 stores and a mail order division.

In 1967, the company launches the famous “I Am Loved” ad campaign.

By 1990, there are 101 stores in 22 states.

In 1995, the company is acquired by Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway.

In 1996, the company launches an ecommerce website.

By 1999, there are 200 stores.

In 2010, the company became the first nationwide jeweler to qualify for membership in the American Gem Society.

Today, Helzberg is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.  The chain currently operates over 250 stores in the US.

 

Helzberg Diamonds

Helzberg Diamonds was founded in 1915 by Morris Helzberg.  The first store was located in Kansas City, Missouri.

In 1930, the company develops the Certified Perfect Diamonds Program.

In 1932, the company expands the Kansas City store under the leadership of Morris’s youngest son, Barnett.

History

By 1959, there were 15 stores and a mail order division.

In 1967, the company launches the famous “I Am Loved” ad campaign.

By 1990, there are 101 stores in 22 states.

In 1995, the company is acquired by Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway.

In 1996, the company launches an ecommerce website.

By 1999, there are 200 stores.

In 2010, the company became the first nationwide jeweler to qualify for membership in the American Gem Society.

Today, Helzberg is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.  The chain currently operates over 250 stores in the US.