Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Family-Owned Jewelry Store Since 1968
Ricotta Jewelry has been a trusted name in the jewelry industry since 1968, serving the Philipsburg community with dedication and expertise. Our family-owned business combines generations of experience in watchmaking, jewelry repair, and retail, offering customers personalized service and access to quality products from reputable sources. As one of the few jewelry stores worldwide where the owner is also the watchmaker and jeweler, we specialize in antique pocket watch restoration, custom jewelry creation, and repairs for both individuals and other retailers.Our commitment to fair pricing, ethical practices, and customer satisfaction has earned us a loyal clientele over five decades. Located in a historic building dating back to the 1830s, we blend tradition with modern craftsmanship to meet diverse customer needs, from everyday purchases to heirloom restorations. Our team attends industry seminars and trade shows regularly to stay at the forefront of jewelry trends and techniques.
Services
Jewelry Sales
Watch Repair
Antique Pocket Watch Repair
Custom Jewelry Design
Clock Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with 55+ years of combined industry experience
- Owner operates as both watchmaker and jeweler for specialized expertise
- Custom jewelry creation unavailable at chain retailers
- Restoration of antique timepieces from global customers
- Commitment to transparent pricing and ethical sourcing
Services
Jewelry Sales
Offering curated selections of quality jewelry from reputable suppliers, including our exclusive Signature Series Swiss movement wristwatches assembled in the USA. Our inventory combines contemporary designs with antique pieces, catering to diverse tastes and occasions while maintaining strict quality standards.
Watch Repair
Specializing in antique pocket watch restoration and modern watch repairs, our master watchmaker services both individual customers and other jewelry stores nationwide. With expertise dating to 1968, we address complex mechanical issues and provide crown replacements, cleaning, and precision adjustments for timepieces of all eras.
Custom Jewelry
Creating personalized jewelry pieces tailored to client specifications, from engagement rings to commemorative items. Our in-house goldsmith transforms concepts into reality using traditional techniques, offering customization options unavailable through chain retailers while maintaining strict quality control throughout the fabrication process.
Clock Repairs
Providing repair and maintenance services for antique and modern clocks, including intricate mechanical systems restoration. Our expertise extends to grandfather clocks, mantle clocks, and specialty timepieces, utilizing traditional horology methods passed through generations of our family craftsmen.
Antique Restoration
Specialized restoration of historic jewelry and timepieces, preserving original craftsmanship while ensuring functional longevity. We handle delicate repairs for family heirlooms, often recovering pieces deemed unrepairable elsewhere through meticulous attention to period-appropriate techniques and materials sourcing.
People
James E. Ricotta
Owner/Watchmaker
Master watchmaker and jeweler with 50+ years experience, trained at Bowman's Technical School. Specializes in antique pocket watch restoration and custom jewelry creation. Attends annual industry seminars and trade shows including JCK Jewelry Show in Las Vegas.
Joan Ricotta
Retail Manager
Co-owner managing retail operations since 1989, after husband Joseph's passing. Trained in diamond grading at Gem School America. Attends industry events including Stuller Bridge Event seminars. Focuses on customer relations and inventory management.
Questions
Do you repair antique watches?
Yes, we specialize in antique pocket watch restoration, with expertise dating to our founding in 1968. Our master watchmaker handles complex mechanical repairs and preservation of historic timepieces.
Can you create custom jewelry?
Yes, our in-house goldsmith creates custom pieces from client specifications, offering personalized design options unavailable at chain retailers while maintaining strict quality standards.
Are you open on weekends?
We're open Saturdays 9:30 AM-2:00 PM from November through February, with regular weekend hours during holiday seasons. Check our website for current schedule updates.
Do you offer watch repair for other stores?
Yes, we service watch repair needs for jewelry stores across Pennsylvania and neighboring states, leveraging our master watchmaker's 50+ years of experience in mechanical timepiece restoration.
Is the owner involved in daily operations?
Yes, James E. Ricotta personally handles all watch and jewelry repairs at the workbench, maintaining direct customer interaction and quality control over every project.
How long have you been in business?
We've operated continuously at 105 North Front Street since May 1968, celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2018 with the third generation of our family working in the business.
