Zinnia Jewelry

Zinnia Jewelry is a family-owned jewelry store in Harvard Square offering a hand-picked selection that runs from affordable, ever-changing fashion accessories to designer pieces and wearable art. The staff think of themselves as jewelry matchmakers, helping customers find everyday favorites for themselves or meaningful gifts for others. The aim is for finding the right piece to be so enjoyable that it makes the customer’s day.

The family’s story began about forty years ago, when Ram and Jane spent their life savings to open a small store in Queens, New York, on a first day when Ram was still recovering from an emergency appendectomy. They grew it into a small chain of seasonal jewelry stores from New Hampshire to Florida, with Ram traveling the country for unique pieces and Jane devising creative displays. Their middle daughter later opened Zinnia, and the family now shares the name.

What to Know

• The first Zinnia opened in Burlington in June 2005, followed by the Cambridge store in June 2006.
• Zinnia also has stores in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, and Provincetown.
• Jane’s displays have made use of items like antique egg beaters and hanging bicycles.