About Us

Over one hundred fifty years ago. Really. Over one hundred fifty years ago!
That's when Michael Motch, a man from the Alsace-Lorraine region of France, founded a little store that is still being talked about years later. Over one hundred and fifty years later.

That store? Motch Jewelers. 1857. Three years before the Civil War. In of all places, Covington, Kentucky. A town of about 10,000 people, 8 jewelry stores, 49 show stores, and most importantly in those days, 90 saloons! Wooohooo! Really. Over one hundred fifty years ago.

Fourteen years later, in 1871, Mr. Motch found himself so successful he hired the most prominent architect in Cincinnati, James W. McLaughlin, to design a new building at 613 Madison Ave [as so elegantly described in 1871 Covington Journal article]. And today, this is still where Motch Jewelers resides.

Mr. Motch equipped his new store with the finest jewelry cases, a 10-foot tall George Jones store regulator clock, and a Boston E. Howard & Co. street clock that has been a Covington landmark for 131 years. Even today, these things still serve Motch Jewelers very well, and  draw collectors and tourists to Covington's historic 613 Madison Avenue.

After continued success in the 20th century, the store was enlarged in 1926. It weathered the Depression.

Then World War II. And even the 80's! Now today, Motch Jewelers continues the traditions of Mr. M.C. Motch by still providing our loyal customers with exceptional service and excellent value. Our commitment to our customer
is still our first priority, even today... one hundred and forty-two years later.