Kranich's Jewelers

Kranich's Jewelers is a family owned jewelry store with locations in Altoona, State College and Johnstown Pennsylvania. Kranich's Jewelers specialize in designer jewelry including many brands of designer watches. Jewelry repair is available at each location.

History

Kranich's Jewelers was established in York, Pennsylvania, in 1903. The company was originally called Kranich Brothers Jewelers. The Kranich brothers had stores in York, Lancaster and Altoona, Pennsylvania as well as one in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Altoona store opened in 1923. Charles and Mildred Kranich operated and expanded the Altoona operation. In 1962, Charles and Mildred were joined in business by their son, Michael. In 1976 the Kranich's opened a store in downtown State College, the home of Pennsylvania State University. Charles and Mildred Kranich died in 1978 and Michael took over the family business. In 1996 Kranich's opened a second State College location at the Nittany Mall. In 2000 Kranich’s opened a location in the Johnstown Galleria. In 2008 Kranich’s dramatically expanded their Logan Valley Mall location and corporate offices. Michael Kranich was joined in business by his son Charles in 1991 and then by his son Michael in 1996. Charles and Michael now serve as Co-Presidents of the company. Michael Kranich is a registered American Gem Society jeweler.

In 2003, Kranich's celebrated their 100th year and became members of the Jewelers of America JA 100 club. In recent years, Kranich’s has been inducted into the Blair County Business hall of fame and has been named one of Central Pennsylvania’s leading businesses by Pennsylvania Business Central Magazine. In 2010 Kranich's Jewelers was named one of Pennsylvania Business Central's Top 100 Organizations of 2010