It’s been just over a month since local jeweler Daniel McEachern opened his store at 231 Washington St., and already the word is spreading about his custom designs, repair work and specialty jewelry.
McEachern worked for Long’s Jewelers for 25 years, during which he personally crafted items for high-profile clients such as NHL players, and even made cufflinks for the Pope John 2.
After running a successful Etsy shop for several years, McEachern opened his own local business, after seeing a need for a custom jeweler in town. The store’s hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays and evenings by appointment.
He specializes in fine jewelry, such as wedding bands, engagement rings, earrings, bracelets and more. His services also include repairing and adjusting previously existing pieces, as well as working with customers to create custom designs. When Marblehead jeweler Bruce Rogers retired over the summer, McEachern felt that he could fill the void as a bench jeweler.
Right now, McEachern is building his inventory with handmade pieces and items from other vendors. He plans on advertising through social media and joining the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce, but already McEachern is impressed by the amount of people he’s seen walk through the door.
“This has actually brought me back to what I enjoy doing — which is making jewelry,” he said.
A Marblehead resident of 12 years, McEachern is looking forward to becoming more engaged in the community through his business and getting to know his customers.
“I honestly look forward to meeting as many people as possible,” he said.
