“Dad started the business with a hope and a dream. He actually started on April 1—on April Fool's Day—because he said, ‘I'm a fool for doing this,’" co-owner Jeffrey Taylor said.
A family affair
Jeffrey Taylor was born in 1992 and said he spent a lot of time growing up with his parents at their jewelry store, which was formerly located on FM 1960 and Stuebner Airline Drive.
He said it made sense to follow in his father’s footsteps. However, his father had different dreams for him, so he went on to earn a degree in geography from Texas State University.
“I just sat back and looked at what God provided and how this business put me through college, put my sister through college. It bought us vehicles, and it gave us a comfortable living,” he said. “And now, I have a wife, I've got two kids and I was like, ‘You know, it did well for my livelihood growing up. Maybe it'll continue on for my kids.’”
The business is operated by the father-and-son duo, and Jeffrey Taylor will take over by the end of the year.
What’s special about it?
Westbrooke Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry made with natural-grown diamonds with a focus on bridal jewelry.
“When you get to the custom side of jewelry, you know you're dealing with someone's emotions,” Jeffrey Taylor said. “Jewelry is all about sentiment and personalization.”
Customers can also design their own jewelry by selecting each piece, including the stone type, shape, carat size, band type and width. Staff provides a personalized experience where clients are guided based on their requests and budget.
- 6925 Cypresswood Drive, Ste. D, Spring
- www.westbrookejewelers.com
