Julie Brashier-Smith

TALK Greenville
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OWNER , JULIE’S JEWELS & GIFTS

Julie Brashier started working at a local department store when she was 16, learning customer service, retail sales and engraving before graduating from Furman University and taking a job as a probation and parole officer. After only six months, she was told that the job was not customer service - that she was “the worst probation officer Greenville County has ever had” - and that she should think of something else to do. Her next job, working at a jewelry store, turned out to be a providential one. She has been in jewelry sales ever since.

Julie Brashier-Smith -- Women in Business TALK Greenville -- Julie's Jewels
Julie Brashier-Smith -- Women in Business TALK Greenville -- Julie's Jewels

“A day at Julie’s jewels and Gifts is another opportunity for me to help someone make a special occasion memorable, ” she said. “The store is my dream of having jewelry and gifts for every occasion and at every price. It was created from my dream of old Main Street Jewelry stores, and like those stores, Julie’s can make an inexpensive gift memorable, or we can create jewelry from pictures, drawings or ideas.”

Brashier says her favorite thing about the Upstate is the people, and that while there are plenty of places to live, it is hard to find a hometown - “I plan to stay here the rest of my life.”

Q: What product or services does your business provide?

A: Julie’s is a full-service fine jewelry and gift shop celebrating our 30th anniversary this month. We offer fine jewelry along with designer fashion jewelry, sterling silver jewelry and a fine line of gifts. We offer custom jewelry design and jewelry repair onsite.

Q: What inspires you and why? 

A: My inspiration comes from each person who chooses to shop with me. I consider that an honor, so I always want to give my best. I love to listen and learn what someone needs from me. Together we can create the perfect heirloom.

Q: What advice do you have for other women in business?

A: My advice to anybody for anything is to treat every person you meet with kindness and respect. Always listen to their needs and wants. When you do this, you will build lasting relationships.

Celebrating our 30th Anniversary 301 Haywood Road | Greenville | (864) 288-9068 juliesjewelsandgifts.com Instagram:  julies_jewels_gifts_ Facebook: Julie’s Jewels & Gifts

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This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Julie Brashier-Smith, Owner Julie's Jewels & Gifts