Unlike the red and green theme that is prevalent during the month of December, those born in the last month of the year have three…
November Birthstones: Citrine and Topaz
As the days begin to shorten, the air grows cooler, and we start to make plans for the upcoming holidays, those with a November birthday…
October Birthstones: Opal and Pink Tourmaline
Those born in October have the unique option of selecting from a variety of traditional birthstone gems. In fact, October has six different gemstones commonly…
September Birthstone: Sapphire
While some opt for alternate gemstones, most individuals agree that the blue sapphire is the birthstone for September. When many hear the word sapphire, they…
Proud History
A company is only as good as the people who work for it. Fortunately for Paffrath and Son Jewelers in Willmar, MN, the people there…
August Birthstone: Peridot
August is one of five months during the year that offers three different birthstones to choose from. Most commonly, peridot is the one selected by…
Four Generations of Jewelers
over the decades. Todd Paffrath, owner of Paffrath and Son Jewelers in Willmar, MN does not take that for granted. When Todd’s grandfather Rudy brought his young wife to Willmar in 1926, it’s hard to determine whether he believed his firm would still be operating today. Many customers who bought from Todd’s dad and grandfather still stop in to this day to reminisce about them and their experiences with the store and its staff. Rudy, his son Lowell, Todd, and his son Jeff have all dedicated their lives to serving the West Central Minnesota area, and all have great stories to tell.