44 - Sunday, November 23, 1986 - North Shore News BRILLIANT Dale Markwart started working in his father's jewelry store at age 12. Today, Dale's Creative Goldsmiths shop at Park Royal is a brilliant example of experience. In over a century of combined years of experience, Dale and his two partners have learned a lot about serving their customers’ unique needs. With honesty. Integrity. And knowlege. And, customers enjoy sharing in the process of designing their jewelry to reflect their own pesonalities. That's important at Creative Goldsmiths because the greatest assets in Date Markwart's shop are people. All rich with personality, and as individual! as unique hand-crafted jewelry. SHINING When Manager Deena McNeill was asked what she likes about her Birks store in Park Royal, she just smiled and said quite simply, “everything”. Deena’s understated teply speaks volumes on the unique personality of Birks —- a Canadian institution for fine jewelry, tablewares and gift items. From sterling silver to fine crys*al and gold, each piece reflects the qualty and tremendous reputation of a gift from: Birks. Each, a unique statement on the ersonality of both the customer and CHARMING Having apprenticed with an experienced craftsman has helped earn Lawrence Davidson a special place among Park Royal’s fine jewelry merchants. At Lawrence Davidson Jewellers, formerly House of Charms, Lawrence offers a unique assortment of expertly crafted pieces and some very special services, including engraving and repairs right on premises. With a wide range of wares and services, the shop’s former name “House of Charms" is an indication of the unique character of Lawrence Davidson and his staff. A charming collection of friendly experts, eager to serve with a personality all their own. O00 This Christmas, Park Royal Shopping Centre features a charming assortment of fine jewelry shops — a valuable asset for any Christmas list, from sentimental keepsakes and thoughiful siocking stuffers to the very best of the season’s own special cheer. Each promises a unique personality to match its unique Christmas treasures. You'll find that same Christmas spirit and excellent value in each and every shop. From Park Royal's own unique shops to the fine jewelry departments of the Bay, Eaton's and Woodward's — each offering a special Christmas selection of goods and ser- vices, and 24 karat personality. SHOPPING HOURS THROUGH NOV. 30 Monday through Wednesday, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm; Thursday and Friday, 9:30 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday Noon to 5:00 pm CHRISTAS HOURS DEC. 1 THROUGH DEC. 23 Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday, $:30 am to 5:30 pm: Sunday, Noon to 5:00 pm DECEMBER 20 Saturday, 9:30 am to 9:00 pm DECEMBER 24 9:30 am to 5:30 pm PRECIOUS A valuable find. A precious gem. Like all of Park Royal's fine merchants, Swedish Jeweler epitomizes the essence of quality and individuality. When Helen Stewart Opened her shop over 20 years ago, she wanted a business designed with quality and value. A shop where customers could buy from a selection of fine items designed and crafted on premises, or have a special piece custom-made. Today, customers still appreciate the value and specia! attention given to their own personalities. With unique services like helping coordinate a jewelry wardrobe, or designing a piece to be versatile for greater use. That's a personality that Helen Stewart started over 20 years ago. Today, it's a Park Royal classic. , DAZZLING Look for a touch of Bloomingdales at Park Royal. Her name is Simone Prince, . Manager of Mappins. Simone’s several years at Bloomingdales in New York gave her a ‘ot of experience working with fine jeweiry and individuality. That's why she does some of the buying for her own stare — it helps her create an individual personality you won't find in any other Mappins store. From locally crafted jewelry and giftwares to Simone’s own special displays, it’s the personal touches that help create an atmosphere where customers ate ital Neem oe the shop. At Park Royal, that same personality shines in our entire collection ‘i of fine jewelry shops. From great service fi z to outstanding quality and value, each and every one a gem. feet welcome and comfortable — that unique Park Royal feeling. And, Mappins' o¢ ffs iD be f fb ier OY PEE LDP ; Jeeing Mnugee PCAROHERLLLL, eum uma setcion vies shoppers 0 F é “eo : tt f Fede Eos Vane