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OWNERS
Cathy Shelton Reed and Dianne Murray
Shelton Jewelers has been in business for over 81
years. Cathy Shelton Reed recently retired and her
daughter, Dianne Murray, has proudly stepped in to
take over the family business.
Reed’s father, W.P., started the business back
in 1945. “The best part of the job is seeing the
happiness a piece of jewelry can bring a person. We
love transforming an old family heirloom into a new
heirloom that will continue to be passed through
generations,” they say.
Reed and Murray understand that every customer
that walks through their door is different. “We put
a lot of time and effort into each project, from
simple to complex,” they explain. “Each person has
a different budget and idea of what their piece of
jewelry should be. We hope all of our customers feel
that they get a unique experience when they shop
with us.”
SHELTON JEWELERS
1516 Government St., Ocean Springs
228.875.4842
www.wpsheltonjewelers.com
Dianne
Murray
Cathy
Shelton Reed
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