In 1949 Jule W. Loch founded Loch Jewelers in Maple
Lake, MN. The present location of Loch Jewelers
is in
Monticello, MN. Loch Jewelers has been
serving the area for over 58 years. Jule’s wife and
mother of 11 children, Monica Loch, has been
a positive influence over the years. From the beginning
Monica
supported Jule in his plan to create a business
to support his family. Then in 1971 Jule passed
away from cancer and Monica operated the store
with the help of her children.
In 1977 Loch jewelers reopened in downtown Monticello. Monica was joined
by her son, Steve Loch, a master watchmaker. In 1980 Monica’s son,
Alan Loch, also joined the business as a master goldsmith.
In 1998, Monticello Community Partners recognized Loch Jewelers for its
restoration of our downtown location. It was remodeled back to the 1800’s
with a full 24k gold inlay glass sign and vintage hanging lights. The sign
is still displayed
today in our new location.
In 2005 Monica Loch retired after fifty-six years in the business. Although
she still continues to check in on her two sons, Steve and Alan,
and her grandson Michael, who are now operating the family
business.
In 2006 lots of changes have taken place. Loch Jewelers relocated
to the southeast side of Monticello. This has been the most prominent
change
in
twenty-nine
years.
You can find Loch Jewelers near the intersection of highway 25
and Chelsea road. This move allowed Loch Jewelers guests to enjoy
more room and an
elegant more
comfortable atmosphere.
Today,
2008 with this family team, the business has grown from
state wide,national, and now international business. Steve and Alan (2nd Generation)
are both certified by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) for diamond
grading and travel annually to Antwerp Belgium and South Africa to
work directly with their diamond cutters. Michael (3rd Generation) who graduated from Howard
Academy (Platinum work and advanced diamond setting) Designs custom Jewelery
and sets beautiful diamonds from all over the
world in quality settings. Please come in and meet
our family where we do our best to give value
and quality everyday.