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About Lyle Husar Designs

Lyle Husar Designs, The Jewelry Store... "Where Women Get Into Trouble... And Men Get Out Of It!"
In the summer of 1968, we set out to realize an extraordinary dream. We opened our first watch and jewelry boutique, and it was in that first store that we established our mission to provide the highest levels of integrity, an uncompromising level of quality, and the finest value in town. Today, nearly 40 years later, with the help of our extraordinary staff, we've grown into one of the Midwest's finest jewelry stores.
 Our in-house jewelry design team recently won two 1st Place Jewelry Design Awards at the Midwest Jeweler Association's Design Competition.
We were also awarded by RJO, the Retail Jeweler Organization, with the distinction of being an "Ultimate Jewelry Store".
Our many thanks to all our existing customers and to all of you looking for a store to trust, we look forward to becoming your personal jewelers.
Your friends in the jewelry business,
The Husar Family
Craig Husar, Alice & Lyle Husar, Christine Husar-Anderson
In celebration of our upcoming 40th Anniversary, Lyle Husar Designs is pleased to announce the addition of several new designer boutiques including Hearts On Fire, Tacori, Simon G., Fana, Baccarat, Pandora and our Award Winning "Husar Originals".
 You'll now find over 6000 fine diamonds, jewelry designs and swiss watches in a 5000 square foot showroom. That's over 5 times the selection of most jewelry stores, and our newly expanded State-of-the-Art Design Studio will allow our Award Winning Designers to transform your dreams into reality.
COMPANY HISTORY
Founded in the late 60's by Lyle and Alice Husar, the original Husar's Tic Tok Shop was located in Pilgrim Square, Wisconsin's first enclosed shopping mall. It was only 400 square feet, but adorned with hundreds of Switzerlands finest timepieces. It was here, due to his German heritage and an apprenticeship with a Swiss-trained, Master Watchmaker, that Lyle chose his signature look, lederhosen.
Years later, after the lederhosen were retired, Lyle developed a passion for the art of jewelry making. His desire to provide the best selection and finest quality, eventually lead him to the "Diamond Capital of the World" Antwerp, Belgium, where to this day he hand selects the finest diamonds for his customers.
The jewelry design business fluorished and before long, more space and a new name was neccessary. Loyal customers followed to locations in Stonewood Village, the Wedding Centre and the current store on Brookfield's finest shopping district, Bluemound Road.
THE NEXT GENERATION
 Company President, Craig Husar, is a Graduate Gemologist (G.G.), an Accredited Senior Gemologist (AGA), a Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) and a former Gemology Instructor at the prestigious Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad, California.
Craig also spent many years as Exhibition Director/Diver with famed Treasure Hunter Mel Fisher, recovering $500 million in gold & silver artifacts from the Spanish Galleon, Nuestra Senora de Atocha, near Key West, Florida. "We are not in the 'jewelry business', we are in the 'relationship business'. At LHD you'll arrive as a customer and leave as a friend". - Craig Husar President
Craig Husar with Lyle Husar
Lyle & Alice's daughter, Christine Husar-Anderson, manages the Custom Design Department. Christine recently earned 1st Place in the Wisconsin Jewelers Association's Design Competition for a custom gold, druzy, pearl and fancy colored diamond pendant.
Her talent as a Jewelry Designer, Goldsmith and Wax Model Maker, allow Lyle Husar Designs to offer one-of-a-kind creations not found anywhere else in the world. Working in platinum or gold, she will hand craft your dreams into reality.
Alice Husar with Christine Husar-Anderson
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE LYLE HUSAR DESIGNS?
Lyle Husar Designs specializes in beautifully crafted gold and platinum gemstone jewelry and spectacular diamonds. We continually seek out innovative designers and carry exclusive pieces from many of the worlds best. Our Award-Winning "Husar Originals" are uniquely ours, and will not be found in any other store in the world.
Our collection of designer bridal jewelry is unmatched anywhere else in Wisconsin. The high quality lines we feature are the looks that today's brides desire, from delicate engraved platinum bands set with micro-pavé diamonds to bold, architectural solitaires. Our designer collections include some of the most recognized and distinguished names in the world, each with a definitive style. Your shopping experience here will be informative, fun and exciting.
We also maintain a strict and ethical pricing standard. Our prices are never marked up to be marked down, thereby eliminating the pressures of negotiating. The price stated on the tag is the same fair price and genuine value offered to every customer. We invite you to shop and compare.
Our credentials are the best in town. On staff are three Graduate Gemologists from the GIA, a Certified Appraiser, three Master Goldsmiths and a Certified Master Watchmaker. Lyle Husar Designs is a member of the prestigious National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, a national professional organization dedicated to ethics, knowledge and consumer protection.
We are proud to be a member of the Retail Jewelers Organization and offer the only AGA Certified Gem Lab in the area. We are also members of the Jewelers of America, Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) and the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce.
PHILANTHROPY
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The Husar Family gives back to the Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County communites. Lyle Husar Designs donates between $15,000 - $20,000 per year to provide support to many local charities and organizations in need. We give from the heart, donating personal time, jewelry and resources, in an effort to make this community one of the finest in the country.
The Husar Family proudly supports the following:
Performing Arts Waukesha Symphony - Diamond Sponsor Milwaukee Symphony Wilson Center for the Arts Wisconsin Conservatory of Music United Performing Arts Fund Master Singers of Milwaukee
Community Service Member - Rotary International Elm Grove Junior Guild
Health & Education Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Jewelers For Children ALS Association Make-A-Wish Foundation Wisconsin AIDS Fund Elmbrook Hospital Women's Center of Waukesha American Cancer Society Journey House Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Zoological Society of Milwaukee County
Sport Sponsorships Executive Women's Golf Association Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Brookfield Bluesox Baseball Spikes for Tykes - Volleyball Event
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS:
"It was not quite one year ago that I first became aware of Lyle Husar Designs. My Rado watch required a new battery and due to Husar's stellar reputation in the industry, another jeweler recommended it be taken there. Well, to my amazement, I truly did "arrive as a customer and leave as a friend"... Rather, I was made to feel like a valued member of the family -- and this for a mere watch battery. So, when my fiancee wanted diamond-set wedding bands to compliment her engagement ring, needless to say, I never considered any other jeweler. I took her straight to Husar's. And, even though it was months later, Craig remembered me and greeted me as if I was his best friend. He also took the time to listen to my fiancee and understand exactly what she wanted. Craig, along with a brief consultation from Christine, designed the perfect rings. My wife is extremely delighted with the result and is always eager to show off her rings -- and she is also quick to tell people how they were uniquely made by Lyle Husar Designs. Thank you Lyle Husar Designs. And thank you Husar family and staff. You have such integrity and class. Doing business with you is always a pleasure. Mike Griffin - Glendale, WI
"I continue to receive many compliments on my custom wedding ring. You have created an heirloom for me that represents promise, everlasting love, dedication and precious moments. Every time I look at my ring and see your attention to detail, I relive the sparkle in Ray's eyes when I said, "Yes" to his proposal of a joined life together. It is a moment etched in my mind forever." Jennifer Wolf - Wauwatosa, WI
"Thank you so much for your unmatched service and kindness. My wife and I feel blessed to be your customers. We hope to be able to do business with you for years to come!" Jim & Kristyn Lohmiller - Pewaukee, WI
"I am once again very happy with the service provided by Husar's. My Omega looks great! Lyle is a very talented man. Tell him that he has to live forever...cause I don't want anyone else working on my watches. You will be seeing me in the future." J.Joseph Loduha - Milwaukee, WI
"I had no idea designing my own jewelry could be so easy, painless, and fun - and it turned our exactly the way I wanted... absolutely perfect!" J. Paulmann - Mequon, WI
"Craig, this is long overdue. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart as the ring you made for Amy represented every ounce of love I have for her." Martin Pepe - Milwaukee, WI
"I can't narrow it down to the excellent service you provided, the quality and beauty of your merchandise, or the special way you made us both feel when we walked through the door. I don't remember ever possessing anything quite as exquisite as this diamond ring. Whenever I look down at my hand, I feel a glow in my heart. It is absolutely perfect!" Lynne Mundigler - Brookfield, WI
"I just made my third major jewelry purchase. I keep coming back because your staff makes me feel like one of the family." C. Baker - Brookfield, WI
"My wife and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary this year.... We were quite impressed with your Lifetime Diamond Upgrade Program. It's comforting knowing that I'll never lose money on my original (diamond) investment." M.T. Doyle - Naples, FL
"The process of designing the band using the computer program was fun. It is much more comfortable "seeing" what the finished product will look like before committing to an order. It also gave me the opportunity to consider multiple designs. It's been a conversation piece on many occasions. Even clerks in stores have commented on the unique design. I love the ring!" Kathleen Gullickson-Baran - Menomonee Falls, WI
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