James Watson
H. Watson Jewelry Inc.
Using the engraving skills he learned in England, Harold Watson Sr arrived from Birmingham England and began what is today a multi-generation jewelry business.
Established in 1927, H Watson Jewelry was originally a manufacturing ring vendor serving Chicagoland jewelers. After World War II, his son – Harold Jr. – joined the business. While automating his father’s engraving design and continuing the manufacturing business, Harold Jr. also founded the retail side of H Watson Jewelry. That retail business continues to evolve into today’s H Watson Jewelry which today is into our 3rd.and 4th Generation with James and Garrett.
We began as a wedding ring manufacturer, selling to jewelry stores primarily engraved and hand chased designs. We moved into diamonds in the early 1950s . And ventured into many more styles including engagement rings, earrings, pendants, pins, and bracelets.