{"id":290858,"date":"2026-04-29T04:15:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T04:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/290858\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T04:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T04:15:11","slug":"orloff-jewelers-expands-with-new-watch-boutique-in-fig-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/290858\/","title":{"rendered":"Orloff Jewelers expands with new watch boutique in Fig Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Orloff Jewelers will add 2,000 square feet by taking over the adjacent La Rouge space.The expansion will include a watch boutique carrying new lines of watches & a coffee bar.Orloff will temporarily relocate to the former Wells Fargo building from May to November.<\/p>\n

Orloff Jewelers<\/a> in Fig Garden Village<\/a> is gearing up for big changes, including a temporary move and an expansion.<\/p>\n

The jewelry store at Palm and Shaw avenues is adding 2,000 square feet. It\u2019s taking over the empty space next door that was once occupied by luxury women\u2019s clothing store La Rouge<\/a>, next to Patrick James clothing store. (La Rouge moved to Villaggio shopping center on Nees Avenue.)<\/p>\n

The new Orloff space will be a watch boutique carrying new lines of watches.<\/p>\n

It will also feature a coffee bar where customers can relax in the lounge or take their drinks to sip while they shop, said Kathleen Price, Orloff\u2019s director of operations and business development.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have third-generation shoppers that come in, not only to shop but to say hello to the Orloffs. It\u2019s not only a buying experience,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Orloff Jewelers turned 70 last year.<\/p>\n

The company was started by Paul Orloff as Paul Orloff Diamond Company. James and Mary Ann Orloff took over in 1990. Jeweler Maxwell Orloff is positioned to lead the company in the future.<\/p>\n

\"Orloff Orloff Jewelers is expanding in Fig Garden Village, after a temporary move for remodeling. bclough@fresnobee.com Bethany Clough Moving and closing temporarily<\/p>\n

But before the store expands, it needs to remodel its future space. While it does that, it will move temporarily into the former Wells Fargo building next door.<\/p>\n

That move will happen in mid-May and will last until about November.<\/p>\n

Orloff has hired a firm from Switzerland experienced in high-end jewelry stores and boutiques to handle the changes.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is really something that\u2019s going to be a substantial shot in the arm for Fig Garden Village,\u201d Price said.<\/p>\n

A remodeling sale will start May 1 to clear out inventory before the move with merchandise up to 60% off.<\/p>\n

Orloff has a history of locating in prime locations in Fresno throughout the decades. After starting on Tulare Street, it moved to Fulton Mall in 1968 and was renamed Prince Orloff Crown Jewels.<\/p>\n

A second location then opened in Manchester Mall.<\/p>\n

By 1982, the store had moved to Fig Garden Village and was operating under the name Orloff Jewelers. It moved into its current space (the former Warner Co. Jewelers spot) 15 years ago.<\/p>\n

Fig Garden Village<\/p>\n

The expansion is one of a few changes since CenterCal Properties bought the Fig Garden Village in May of last year.<\/p>\n

The Vault Fine Jewelers<\/a>, near CVS, closed late last year. Uncle Harry\u2019s New York Bagelry & Coffeehouse<\/a> returned to the center in July of last year.<\/p>\n

\"Maxwell, Maxwell, Mary Ann and James Orloff run the 70-year-old Orloff Jewelers in Fig Garden Village. Jennifer Lau Special to the Bee
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