In the 1950’s, Celeste Fellin Kosko and her husband, Edward, took the helm from founders John and Mary Fellin. Edward’s top priority was education. He completed a rigorous course of study with the Gemological Institute of America and earned the title of Registered Jeweler. Later, after several more years of study and practical experience, he was recognized as a Certified Gemologist. Throughout his career, his desire to learn about discoveries and new diagnostic methods in the field of gemology never waned. Above all, he took special joy in sharing the romance and incomparable beauty of fine gems with his customers.

Together, Celeste and Edward added many new lines of gemstone jewelry and fine giftware to an already impressive selection. Among them, Waterford Crystal was brought to the Hazleton market in 1959 by Fellin’s. Waterford stands out as the premiere hand-cut luxury crystal, prized for its beauty and craftsmanship. In the early 1970’s, Fellin’s introduced Pulsar LED watches, the first fully electronic wristwatch in the world, a space-age technological innovation.

In 1984, the partners began an extensive expansion and restoration of Fellin’s historic center-city location. They carefully oversaw the preservation of design elements from one of Hazleton’s first moving picture theatres, the Lyric Theatre (c. 1910,) which were uncovered during the course of renovation. When the project was completed, Fellin’s elegant display space had doubled. The tradition of excellence, integrity, and innovation cultivated by Celeste and Edward during their thirty-five year tenure continues today.

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