Charity Auction EventJewelers of Burmingham

Congratulations to this years participants in the 2010 Jewelers of Birmingham Scholarship Competition!

We are happy to announce the following winners:

  • 1st Place Drew Tyrell for "Opening Sun" Junior/ Detroit Country Day School
  • 2nd Place Lauren Nahigian for "Untitled" Junior/ Groves
  • 3rd Place Josh Brill for "Earrings" Junior/ Cranbrook

  • Honorable Mention 1 Elizabeth Bayoff for "Homecoming" Senior/ Detroit Country Day
  • Honorable Mention 2 Jeffrey Sprague for "Tear Drop" Junior/ Detroit Country Day
  • Honorable Mention 3 Lisa Miller for "Spinny Ring" Senior/ Groves
  • Honorable Mention 4 Kateryna Gudziak for "Octagon Bracelet" Senior/ Detroit Country Day

All of the student jewelry will be on display at the following Jewelry Stores from April 13th-April 24th. The Public is invited to visit these stores to see the work of these talented students, as well as vote on their favorite piece. The student who gets the most votes for the "Peoples Choice Award" will win wonderful prizes donated by Birmingham Merchants! Visit all the stores and vote for your favorite at each one!

The Awards Ceremony for all of the Winners, their families and teachers will be held at the Palladium on Wednesday April 28th, 6:30 pm. Winners will be contacted by phone.

Student work is located at the following stores:
Grinstein
  • Lisa Miller/ Groves
  • Josh Brill/ Cranbrook
  • Caitlin Berry/ Berkley
  • Chris Chippero/ Andover
  • Gordon Greenley/ Andover
  • Jeffrey Sprague/ DCDS
Wachler
  • Maeve McHugh/Cranbrook
  • Jane Walendzik/ Berkley
  • Tierra Kelly/ Andover
  • Matthew Leverett/ DCDS (2 pieces)
  • Jeffrey Sprague/ DCDS
  • Jeremiah Valentine/ Andover
Astreins
  • Alexandra Wolfe/ Groves
  • Lindsay Elledge/ Cranbrook
  • Adam Chahine/ Andover
  • Evan Wahl/ Lahser
  • Kateryna Gudziak/ DCDS
  • Elizabeth Bayoff/ DCDS
  • Jessica Stern/ Andover
Halina Fuchs
  • Lauren Nahigian/ Groves
  • Michelle Menthen/ Berkley
  • Lestella Bell/ DCDS
  • Kateryna Gudziak/ DCDS
  • Elizabeth Bayoff/ DCDS
  • Katie Young/ Andover
Heartwear
  • Lauren Nahigian/ Groves
  • Joe Plecha/ Cranbrook
  • Lestella Bell/ DCDS
My House of Style
  • Jane Walendzik/ Berkley
  • Colleen Sords/ Andover
  • Sabrina Spanta/ Andover
  • Emily Fava/ DCDS (2 pieces)
  • Drew Tyrell/ DCDS

Contact Us:
Gary Wachler
gary@wachlerjewelers.com
248-540-4622
Richard Grinstein
rgrinstein@sbcglobal.net
248-647-4414
Pam McCardle
pam@astreins.com
248-644-1651
Contact Each Individual Store for their hours

List of Stores

Astrein's Creative Jewelers
120 W. Maple
Birmingham, MI
248-644-1651
www.astreins.com

Astrein's Creative Jewelers has been a part of the downtown Birmingham community for over 30 years. Owners Richard and Gary Astrein have brought together an exceptional collection of both name brand and custom designed jewelry to their unique store. You will find classic pieces as well as contemporary designs, an incomparable selection of certified diamonds and gemstones, and exceptional jewelry creations in platinum, yellow and white gold.

Birmingham Gemological Services
251 Merrill St. Suite 240
Birmingham, MI
248-644-8828
www.birminghamgemological.com

David Wachler & Sons
100 S. Old Woodward Ave.
Birmingham MI
248-540-4622
www.wachlerjewelers.com

David Wachler & Sons sells original, fine custom made jewelry, specializing in platinum, 18 karat gold, 14 karat gold, diamonds and other precious gems. They also sell brand name watches including Raymond Weil and Seiko, and offer pearls, fine jewelry repair and appraisals.

Greenstone's Fine Jewelry
528 N. Old Woodward Ave.
Birmingham, MI
248-642-2650
www.greenstonesjewelers.com

Grinstein Jewelry & Design
162 S. Old Woodward Ave.
Birmingham, MI
248-647-4414
www.grinsteinjewelry.com

Grinstein Jewelry & Design is the atelier of Goldsmith Richard Grinstein. Since 1976, Richard has been creating beautiful jewelry for his shop as well as one of a kind creations.  The shop has been at its current location for eight years. 

Halina Fuchs
222 E. Maple
Birmingham, MI
248-540-4500

Heartwear Designs
235 S. Old Woodward
Birmingham, MI
248-540-2839
www.heartweardesigns.com

Legacy Jewelry
700 N. Old Woodward Ave.
Birmingham, MI
248-723-9975
www.legacyestatejewelry.com

My House of Style
574 N. Old Woodward
Birmingham, MI
248-594-7776
www.myhouseofstyle.com

Universal Watch & Jewelry Co.
177 S. Old Woodward
Birmingham, MI
248-723-5550
www.universalwatch.net