Special milestones always inspire moments of looking back, of reflecting on the road that brought you to an occasion worth celebrating. This year, we get to celebrate 115 years at Smith's of Dublin, and we don't take that lightly. In a world that moves faster every day, our hometown shop that has kept its doors open for more than a century feels like a small miracle — and a whole lot of love.
At Smith's, the perfect gift has always been about perfecting the details. Getting the smallest things just right is what we're dedicated to, from the fine china that anchors your table to the beautifully wrapped package finished with a hand-tied bow. Our team takes pride in being part of your celebrations, so that every gift is enthusiastically received.
Where It All Began: 1911 in Downtown Dublin, Georgia
Our story started in September of 1911, when a jeweler named William W. Smith opened his shop in the new storefront of Freeman and Walker in downtown Dublin, Georgia. Like many families, over the generations, Smith's moved around to several locations around downtown before putting down roots in its permanent home.
In August of 1930, Smith's of Dublin settled into 130 West Jackson Street, the address where you'll find us today. If these walls could talk, they'd tell stories of engagements celebrated, bridal registries started, and gifts hand-selected for the people who matter most.
Continuing a Lovely Legacy in Downtown Dublin
Every long story has its turning points, and ours came in early 2015. Jackie Ellington announced her retirement and her wish to sell Smith's of Dublin. At a time when investing in downtown real estate wasn't a very popular choice, Natalie Curry saw something worth believing in — a future for downtown Dublin — and she seized an opportunity.
Natalie charted a course, relocating store operations temporarily to renovate the original shop. We reopened the doors of our newly restored original location in August of 2015, exactly 85 years to the month after Smith's very first grand opening. Some moments feel a little like providence, and that was one of them.
Six Owners, One Enduring Legacy
One hundred fifteen years. Six owners. As the oldest family-owned jewelry store in Dublin, Smith's carries a heritage you can feel the moment you walk through our doors. Today, like every day, we're honored to serve our customers in everything we do, from bridal registry to fine jewelry to thoughtful gifts for every occasion, plus the tabletop treasures that turn ordinary suppers into memorable evenings.
Cheers to Our Next Chapter
If you've ever chosen an engagement ring, built a registry, wrapped a gift, or set a gracious table with help from Smith's, you are part of our story. A 115-year anniversary doesn't happen because of a building or storefront. It happens because of you, our customers and our staff, the families who have made Smith's part of their most meaningful moments.
From all of us at Smith's: thank you. We're grateful for 115 years of trust, tradition, and gathering around the table together. We can't wait to see what the next chapter holds, and we hope you will be right here with us to celebrate occasions big and small.
Come see us at 130 West Jackson Street in downtown Dublin, or shop our collections online. There's always room for one more at the table.