Lemont resident brings jewelry business back home

LEMONT – Even though her jewelry business has been located in Chicago since 1985, Lemont resident Dorothy Retzke said Krystyna's Jewelry has a good customer base in Lemont and its surrounding area.

Krystyna's Jewelry will bring its services closer to those customers when it holds a grand opening Saturday and Sunday at 14180 McCarthy Road, Lemont.

Retzke – who co-owns the store with her mother, Krystyna – said she has lived in Lemont for 19 years and has been planning the move for the past three.

"We thought this was a fantastic location in Derby Plaza and the space was available," she said.

She said the location is larger, which will allow the store to offer more merchandise.

Having the existing local customer base was another reason for the move, she said.

"We've had fantastic feedback from everybody saying that they are really happy that we are able to come closer to them," she said.

Lemont resident Mary Pollard said she met Retzke while volunteering at Lemont schools before becoming a customer at her store.

"We're really excited that she's closer so that we can be there more frequently and make more purchases," she said.

Retzke said moving her business to Lemont will allow her to give back to the community.

"Mayor Reaves said the best way to make money for our schools and our community is to bring business to Lemont," she said.

Pollard said residents try to support local businesses.

"We've seen quite a few fail, and it's always a good thing when a business succeeds," she said.

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If you go

What: Krystyna's Jewelry grand opening
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Where: 14180 McCarthy Road, Lemont
Details: Features an $8,000 Jewelry Giveaway raffle, special discounts, appetizers and beverages
Contact: www.facebook.com/KrystynasJewelry, 630-243-1707