Ellis Jewelers celebrates 60 years in Concord

Ellis Jewelers, located at 29 Union Street South in Concord, celebrates 60 successful years in downtown Concord this month. 

A week-long celebration will kick off with from 6-8 p.m. July 24 with the Cabarrus County Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony, Mayoral Proclamation and Meet The Founder segment with Ellis Levinson.

Here's a list of other festivities:

July 25: open house with special anniversary sales.
July 26: giveaways every hour on the hour.
July 27: A birthday bash with free pearl earrings for the first 60 patrons that day. 

I am so proud of the legacy my Dad created and I am honored to carry it on," said owner Dan Levinson said in a press release. "We really wanted to create a big celebration to give back and say thank you to all the people who have supported us for so long."

Ellis Jewelers, which opened in 1953, sells engagement rings, wedding rings and loose diamonds, and also does custom designs and repairs. The shop also buys gold, silver, precious diamonds, estate jewelry and rare coins.