NORWICH – One of Norwich’s most distinguishable downtown businesses is gearing up for a milestone anniversary.

First opened in 1921 with a specialty in watch repair, Skillin’s Jewelers has grown to be a local go-to for customers looking for special gifts for special occasions. The business has been a staple storefront in the downtown landscape for three generations now.

“It started as a family-owned business, and we just kept plugging away,” said Hal Skillin, owner of Skillin’s Jewelers.