2020 Best Jewelry Store: Van’s Jewelry

This is beginning to be an old habit for Luoc and Trang Van Nguyen: another Best Jewelry Store award.

Van’s – now in business 36 years – has won this category seven of the eight years it’s been in existence.

“I think people like us,” said Luoc in a very humble manner. “We work hard – really hard.”

Luoc came to the U.S. from Vietnam shortly after the end of the Vietnam War in 1973, with barely a dime in his pocket.

But through his tenacity and diligence, his efforts paid off.

He developed a passion for jewelry making while working at McVicker’s in Richland, which inspired him to open his own shop.

Trang, also an immigrant from Vietnam, came into Luoc’s shop one day with a piece of jewelry needing repair, and the rest is history.

Today, the store carries an impressive array of high-end, high-quality products from venerable brands. They are well known for their diamonds.

“We stock only the highest quality,” Luoc asserted.

Their custom design work is also a unique facet of the business, which Luoc has a particular passion for.

“He loves to see happiness on the customer’s face when they look at their piece,” Trang said.

It’s a fast turn-around too — usually only one or two days. That includes jewelry repair, or replacing batteries in watches.

While the couple won’t be doing this forever (they hope family will take over one day), they’re not ready to step away just yet.

“I like to work,” said Luoc. “And I love the people.”

And customers love him and his family.

3120 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick

509-783-9861

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509-579-0456

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509-735-8700

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509-943-8340

This story was originally published June 5, 2020 at 12:01 AM with the headline "2020 Best Jewelry Store: Van’s Jewelry."