Elizabeth’s Fine Jewelry opens for business in new Route 44 location

Elizabeth Trotta, owner of Elizabeth’s Jewelry and Fine Gifts, (right) and Taylor Tanner, the store’s manager, (left) in the store’s bright new space at 138 Route 44E in Millerton.

Christine Bates

Elizabeth’s Fine Jewelry opens for business in new Route 44 location

MILLERTON — Elizabeth’s Jewelry and Fine Gifts is celebrating its 20th anniversary in a new location on Route 44 next to The Talk of the Town Deli.

The move from their former location in what will become a new Bank of Millbrook branch was executed in only one week.

“We closed on Oct. 8 and reopened here on Oct. 15,” said Elizabeth Trotta, the store’s owner. Trotta was helped by over 30 local tradespeople in transforming the space that used to be Trotta’s Liquor Store including painting, electric, plumbing and merchandizing. A team of five movers relocated the 2,500 pound safe to the new space.

“Customers didn’t mind that renovations were not yet completed,” Trotta said. “They were just glad we continued to be open. Customer feedback on the space has been very positive, not to mention the ease of parking which is why we didn’t relocate to Main Street. The 1,500 square foot store is a bit smaller than the old space but still large for jewelry retail which averages around 1,000 square feet nationally. And I love the natural light streaming through the large windows. The one thing I miss is my office with a door.”

For Trotta the move was a chance to reinvent and declutter the store with some lines shrinking and new items like clothing, purses and English backpacks added. “We are still offering the same services, including repairs, handling estate jewelry, and buying gold and silver,” Trotta said. “We are now open five days a week Monday through Friday from 10 to 4:30 and during the holidays, on Saturdays as well.”

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