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I W Marks announces remodeling plans for long-standing retail store

(HOUSTON) – I W Marks Jewelers, a full-service, family-owned and operated jewelry retailer, announced they are completely renovating the original location at 3841 Bellaire Blvd in partnership with Houston-based firm, identityARCHITECTS.

“For the past 44 years, we have continually evolved and transformed the store to provide our customers the luxury experience synonymous with I W Marks, and we feel it is time to revamp the space once again,” said Brad Marks, owner of I W Marks.

As a local icon, I W Marks has provided generations of Houstonians with timeless, custom designs and offers the best in fashion jewelry, fine jewelry, watches and more. With several renovations in the past, the most recent update took place five years ago. The interior renovations will include a new layout for easy browsing organized by brand and style. The space will also include a bar, private viewing room and seating lounge. Elegant light fixtures, furniture and display cases will complement and highlight the expansive jewelry selection.

In addition to the renovations, which are expected to be completed by Fall 2022, I W Marks is proud to announce that it has added new brands including Michael M, Konstantino, Memoire and Lashbrook, and watchmakers Franck Muller, Carl F. Bucherer, Angelus, and Oris to its impressive menu of luxury jewelry designers.

Founded in 1978 by Diane and Irv Marks, I W Marks has grown from a 500-square-foot store to today’s 7,500 square-foot retail space. Brad Marks, son of Diane and Irv, took over the family business in 2008 and has continued to uphold the brand’s reputation of first-class customer service.

I W Marks offers a wide selection of jewelry for every taste, budget and occasion, and has a team of in-house master craftsmen that design original pieces or give an old piece new life. In addition to fashion jewelry from designers such as Mattia Cielo, Suzanne Kalan and Kimberly McDonald and bridal pieces from Michael M, I W Marks specializes in selling and servicing the finest luxury watches such as Zenith, Oris and Raymond Weil and signature IWM Watches.

“It’s healthy for a business to evaluate every few years and make changes if necessary,” said Marks. “We’re making dramatic changes to ensure we remain the top jewelry and watch destination in Houston for decades to come. We are very excited for the future of I W Marks.”

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