It all started back in 1944 when Grant and Sheila Purdy opened a simple watch makers shop. It was a small shop located in just a portion of the existing Purdys Jewellerys store situated on Bolton St. in Bobcaygeon, Ontario. In this picture you can see Uncle Grant working away at his work bench, the same bench that we still use today! Although times and technology have changed, we still stand by the high level of care and workmanship that Grant establishedThrough the years, Grant and Sheila saw their store grow from a watchmakers shop to a fully stocked jewellery store including jewellery, clocks and giftware until their retirement in 1985.

For five years, Sheila and Grant hired their niece, Marylynn Junkin, who worked for them as a student.In 1989, Purdys underwent a facelift. The store was completely renovated; giftware was eliminated freeing up space to specialize in jewellery, watches, and clocks. Sheila and Grant Purdy are pictured with Dave and Marylynn Lindsay.After 41 successful years in business, Sheila and Grant Purdy decided it was time to retire. In September of that year, their niece Marylynn and husband David Lindsay purchased the business. Marylynn and Dave continue today to own and operate Purdys Jewellery and Gems.Dave Lindsay graduated from George Brown College with honours in Jewellery Repair.One of our traditions at Purdys Jewellery was putting a Christmas greeting in the local paper, thanking all of our wonderful customers for the patronage they had given us.

November 2014 marked Purdys Jewellery and Gems 70th Anniversary. To celebrate, we held a dazzling Sapphire Jubilee event. To begin the festivities, we hosted a special VIP night and sent out exclusive invitations to our most faithful, long-time customers as a thankyou for their loyalty. The night included music, games, activities, food and refreshments. The event continued for 3 days where we showcased a large selection of loose sapphires and finished sapphire rings and jewellery of all colours of sapphire, blue being the most popular. As well, Purdys introduced our new line of Dancing Sapphire jewellery. These unique pieces have sapphires set in such a unique fashion that the sapphires move or dance as you move, constantly catching the light and sparkle. Aunt Sheila, our honoured guest, enjoyed talking to her customers from back in the day when she and her husband, Grant, owned Purdys Jewellery store