Forsythe Jewelers History 1927 - 1981

Forsythe Jewelers was founded in 1927 by Clifton S. Forsythe in Rochester, NY. Mr. Forsythe, a watchmaker, opened a small shop in the old Powers Building on Main Street and gradually augmented his watch repair business with one showcase of jewelry.

His daughter Barbara kept his books and helped him expand his jewelry selections. Over the years, father and daughter changed the focus of the business to jewelry sales, while maintaining a reputation for excellent jewelry and watch repair services.

When Mr. Forsythe announced his retirement in 1972, he turned the business over to Barbara
and her husband Richard Rochow. The second
generation moved the store location from the
city of Rochester to the nearby suburb of Pittsford, NY and daughter Susan joined the Forsythe Team.

In 1981, while vacationing on Hilton Head Island, Barb and Dick
decided to open a second store, eventually hoping to retire on the island.

» 1981 - present