Our History

1970’s
Mayors Jewelers
It all started back in the 70’s when owner, Lawrence “Larry” Jaffe took over as the head diamond buyer and controller at family owned Mayors Jewelers in downtown Dayton. There he learned many lessons from his family about the business, the jewelry industry, and what it means to give true customer service.

1979
Jaffe & Gross
While working at Mayors, Larry met Robert Gross, another seasoned jeweler. After many long days and some epic nights, their relationship grew beyond friendship. Sharing a passion for jewelry and design, the two friends decided to launch Jaffe & Gross on a handshake in 1979. That same level of trust found between Larry and Robert has been a staple at Jaffe Jewelers throughout the decades.

They started out in a small, 460 sq. ft. office in Kettering Tower. They worked night and day to build world-wide relationships that would keep them on the cutting edge of the industry, many times staying at work past 3am to catch other countries first thing in the morning.

2004
Celebrity Success
Three expansions and 25 years later, Larry and Robert had built one of the top jewelry stores in Ohio, gaining national experience and building many international contacts. As a result, Jaffe Jewelers is able to carry some of the finest jewelry lines in the world. Their hard work even caught the attention of big-city celebrities along the way. Chef Michael Mina, Steve Baldwin, Jay Leno, and Jay’s attorney, all work with Larry when shopping for their wives.