HISTORY OF BRENT MILLER

The story of Brent Miller Jewelers began in 1956 with Jeanne Miller.

1956

Brent Miller's mother,  Jeanne, instilled in him a passion for gemology, timepieces, jewelry, and antiques. As a gemologist and Fellow of the Gemological Association of Great Britain, Jeanne took her passion and turned it into a female-owned and operated business  known as Miller Antiques.

*Fun fact: Jeanne was one of the first female Fellows in the US.*

1961

Jeanne and Brent were featured in the Northern Virginia SUN newspaper. The article featured the Miller's collection of over 300 clocks in their home. Collecting clocks was a hobby for the whole family. They had clocks dating back to the early 1800's. Brent was 10 years old at the time. By 1968, Brent began helping  Jeanne at her antique shows.

Click here to read more about Jeanne Miller

1974

Brent Miller moves to Lancaster, Pa, to attend Bowman Technical school. He graduated from the watchmaking and jewelry making programs. This continues the journey he began as a young boy admiring his family's collection of clocks and helping at the antique shows. By 1976, Brent began working at Kay Jewelers at the Park City Mall. It was working here that he met Jo, who "accidentally" tapped on the glass while flipping her hair.

1980

Brent and Jo Miller open the first Brent Miller Jewelers location on North Queen Street in Beautiful Downtown Lancaster. They opened the store with the original name of  "Brent L. Miller Jewelers and Goldsmiths".

2004

Jo Miller moves Brent Miller Jewelers from North Queen Street to the Chelsea Square Shopping Center in Lancaster, Pa. In 2006, Jo's middle child Ryan joins the business. Ryan becomes an important part of the future of Brent Miller Jewelers. In 2009, Ryan moved to New York City to learn from what he believed was the best in the industry, Tiffany & Co.

2011

Brent Miller Jewelers entered the fine Swiss watch industry. The store began to carry Breitling and Omega watches. It was in this same year that Ryan returned from his time in New York.

2013

In 2006 Brent passed away. In honor of Brent's memory, Brent Miller Jewelers donated six clocks as part of a significant renovation project at the historic Lancaster Train Station. Ryan's childhood memories of taking the train to New York City on diamond buying trips with Brent was the inspiration for the special project.

2014

Brent Miller Jewelers moved to its new store and current location on Manheim Pike. This beautiful showroom allows the team at Brent Miller Jewelers to continue offering the very best service and create exceptional moments for all our guests.

2016

Brent Miller Jewelers installs a new state of the art satellite connected clock movement to the tower clock at the Lancaster Train Station. In 2020, Brent Miller Jewelers partnered with the Strasburg Railroad to install a clock at this historic railroad.

2020

Brent Miller Jewelers hosted a selection from Jeanne Miller's estate. The estate items were repaired and refurbished by the goldsmiths at Brent Miller before the items became available for sale. It was in this same year Brent Miller Jewelers held an online auction. This auction raised over $27,000 for local Covid-19 relief efforts.

2022

For the Extraordinary Give, Brent Miller held an in store event with the Boys and Girls Club. With this event, in one day the store raised and donated $125,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster. In this same year Brent Miller released the Brent Miller Jewelers Magazine. The Magazine showcased various designers, trends, a recipe for the French Martini, information about Brent Miller Jewelers, love stories and so much more! The magazine also includes a special note from Jo and Ryan Miller.

2023

Brent Miller Jewelers acquire the Bowman Technical School building. It was in this building that Brent Miller began his journey in 1974.
Click here to read more about the Bowman Technical School

Hamilton Boutique - The only stand alone Hamilton Watch store in the US - Opens on the first floor of the Bowman Building. 
Click here to watch a video from the grand opening

In this same year Brent Miller released a new volume of the Brent Miller Jewelers Magazine. To get your very own copy of the magazine, speak to one of our associates.