We want like to take a moment to welcome you to Colucci's Jewelers - Myrtle Beach's premier jewelry store for more than 60 years. We are so happy that you decided to visit our website! We hope that while you're here, you will begin to get a sense of why so many customers choose Colucci's Jewelers over other jewelry stores near Myrtle Beach, SC.
In an industry known for snobby salespeople and overpriced items, Colucci's Jewelers brings warm smiles and affordable prices to jewelry shoppers in the Lowcountry. Unlike other jewelers near Myrtle Beach, the Colucci team focuses on providing customers with an unmatched jewelry experience, from the moment they pull into our parking lot to the minute they leave our showroom. We believe our customers deserve special attention, and our goal is to provide them with friendly, personalized service every time they visit.
As a certified jeweler with more than 50 years in the industry, Stefan Colucci has built his reputation on excellence and execution. With a wealth of knowledge and a passion for precision, Stefan pours his heart into every custom-made piece of jewelry, repair, restoration, and appraisal that he completes at Colucci's Jewelers. With consistent craftsmanship and impressive attention to detail, Stefan's ability to cater to all your jewelry needs will exceed your expectations every time.
While Stefan focuses on creating unforgettable custom jewelry for you or your loved one, his wife Summer specializes in customer service. Kind, patient, and knowledgeable in her own right, Summer will take all the time necessary to answer your questions and guide you through the jewelry selection process. Whether you're stressed out looking for the perfect diamond engagement ring or need to restore a priceless family heirloom, Summer will make sure you receive the attention you deserve.
When you shop at Colucci's Jewelry, understand that we will never try to pressure you into a purchase or provide you with lackluster service if you're "window shopping." We treat each of our customers with the same exceptional care, whether they are repeat clients or new faces.
Colucci's is a name you can trust - there's a reason we were voted Best Jeweler in 2019 by Readers Choice!
We offer several different jewelry styles and services near Myrtle Beach, from breathtaking engagement rings to extensive repairs. Keep reading to learn more about a few of our specialties.
Proposing to the love of your life is one of the most beautiful, memorable moments that two people will ever share as a couple. An engagement ring symbolizes love and acceptance; it epitomizes trust and commitment. While no two proposals will ever be exactly the same, there is one constant that will always remain true: the diamond engagement ring you choose from Colucci's Jewelers will give you a lifetime of pleasure and contentment.
We understand that choosing the right engagement ring is one of the most important decisions you can make. That is why we pair the finest engagement jewelry near Myrtle Beach, SC, with one-on-one showings and helpful advice - to ensure that you discover dazzling rings at an affordable price. With the Colucci team by your side, we take second-guessing out of the equation, so you can focus on popping the question with confidence. After all, a diamond engagement ring is meant to be cherished for a lifetime!
We find that taking the time to give our clients as much information as possible makes their experience easier and more enjoyable. Before you visit our store in person, consider the following factors when choosing an engagement ring:
With regular care and maintenance, your piece of fine jewelry from Colucci's Jewelers will give you a lifetime of enjoyment. Whether your favorite emerald necklace needs cleaning or a small diamond in your engagement ring is loose, we are happy to help. With more than 50 years of experience as Colucci's Jewelers' in-house repair expert, Stefan Colucci will handle your jewelry with care and compassion. Stefan is also highly skilled at creating designer jewelry near Myrtle Beach, SC. If you have a grand idea for a custom jewelry project, Stefan will consult with you one-on-one to turn your dream into reality.
In addition to the above services, Colucci Jewelers also offers:
Don't risk sending your jewelry off to another state or country to be repaired by someone you can't see or talk to - as the premier on-site jewelry store near Myrtle Beach, we will handle all of your jewelry needs in person, with hard work and a smile.
If you need to get your fine jewelry appraised for insurance purposes, Colucci's Jewelers can help.
It's a great idea to get your jewelry appraised periodically. As the years pass along, the value of your precious metals and gemstones can fluctuate. If your last appraisal was more than two years ago, you could run into problems with your insurance coverage. If your jewelry is insured for less than its replacement value, you could lose a substantial amount of money if it is stolen or lost.
To help prevent situations like this from happening, our on-site jeweler Stefan Colucci will provide you with an up-to-date appraisal report based on your jewelry's current market value. That way, you can update your insurance accordingly.
We also specialize in estate jewelry appraisals, so you know exactly how much your old jewelry is worth if you are thinking of selling.
Our appraisal services include:
Selling jewelry from years past can be a hard experience. Estate jewelry, in particular, can have sentimental value attached and can be hard to sell. This is because jewelry is often a symbol of achievement or affection, such as your class ring from high school or your grandmother's wedding band. At Colucci's Jewelers, we understand the connection to old jewelry and appreciate the memories and value you have with these antique pieces.
In addition to the personal value, antique and estate jewelry can be quite valuable from a monetary standpoint. Estate jewelry is extremely popular in this day and age. Many Lowcountry locals are selling their vintage pieces to trusted jewelry stores near Myrtle Beach, SC, like Colucci's Jewelers.
Many customers choose to sell their jewelry to Colucci's Jewelers because we offer an intimate, honest experience - something that you will certainly not receive if you list your jewelry for sale on an internet marketplace. We will be upfront with you every step of the way to help separate personal value from monetary value, and will present you with a fair offer to consider.
If you are interested in selling your jewelry, we encourage you to visit our showroom to meet our staff and get an accurate appraisal of your jewelry's worth.
We are proud and grateful to have served thousands of customers looking for quality jewelry and a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere. We would love the opportunity to speak with you face-to-face so that we can learn what you're looking for and what you love about jewelry. Whether you're looking for a custom diamond engagement ring or need friendly advice about what looks right, we are here help.
It has been more than three months since someone captured the Mega Millions grand prize, but a ticket that was recently sold in the Midlands was one number away from ending the streak, South Carolina Education Lottery officials said in a news release.While the top Mega Millions payday is reaching record levels the person who narrowly missed out on that prize in the Dec. 17 drawing will be rewarded with a ...
It has been more than three months since someone captured the Mega Millions grand prize, but a ticket that was recently sold in the Midlands was one number away from ending the streak, South Carolina Education Lottery officials said in a news release.
While the top Mega Millions payday is reaching record levels the person who narrowly missed out on that prize in the Dec. 17 drawing will be rewarded with a $40,000 jackpot, according to the release.
Now a search is underway for the winner.
The five-figure winning ticket was sold at the Quick Pantry gas station/convenience store at 1096 John C. Calhoun Drive in Orangeburg.
The winning numbers from the Dec. 17 Mega Millions drawing were 56, 66, 67, 68, 69 and Megaball: 18.
The winning ticket matched four white ball numbers and the gold Megaball number, lottery officials said. The Megaplier number was 4, and because the player purchased that additional option their prize was quadrupled from $10,000 to $40,000, officials said.
The odds of matching four white balls and the gold Megaball are 1-in-931,001, according to the release.
The winner has 180 days to claim the prize, according to lottery officials.
The winner will be allowed to retain some privacy, as South Carolina is one of 11 states — along with Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas and Virginia — that allow lottery winners to remain anonymous.
“Sign the back of your ticket and put it in a safe location until you’re ready to come forward to claim the prize,” lottery officials said.
For complete information on claiming prizes, go to sceducationlottery.com.
The convenience store will receive a commission for selling the winning ticket, when it is turned into lottery officials.
Overall, there was no grand prize winner last Friday, and the jackpot for Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing has risen to $944 million.
Tickets are $2, and could cost more with additional options.
The odds of winning Mega Million’s grand prize are 1-in-302,575,350.
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For visiting gourmands and local foodies, 2024 offered dozens of new eateries to explore around Carolina Forest, Conway, Little River, Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island and Surfside Beach.With fresh seafood, classic pub fare, trendy fusion dishes and more, these new restaurants feature a diverse array of mouth-watering cuisine.The Grand Strand had many secondary and subsequent locations open of local restaurants like River Oaks Pizzeria, regional chains like Cook Out and national chains like Denny...
For visiting gourmands and local foodies, 2024 offered dozens of new eateries to explore around Carolina Forest, Conway, Little River, Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island and Surfside Beach.
With fresh seafood, classic pub fare, trendy fusion dishes and more, these new restaurants feature a diverse array of mouth-watering cuisine.
The Grand Strand had many secondary and subsequent locations open of local restaurants like River Oaks Pizzeria, regional chains like Cook Out and national chains like Denny’s this year, but for this list we focused on original restaurants and chains without other locations in the area.
Here are 40 restaurants that opened in the greater-Myrtle Beach area this year and how reviewers have rated them so far:
8205 Marina Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
4.7 stars with 58 Google reviews
No Yelp reviews
6401 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
4.1 stars with 203 Google reviews
3.6 stars with 54 Yelp reviews
12036 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
4.8 stars with 245 Google reviews
4.6 stars with 25 Yelp reviews
1129 3rd Ave, Conway, SC 29526
4.4 stars with 101 Google reviews
2.9 stars with 12 Yelp reviews
3914 Highway 17 S., Unit C, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
4.2 stars with 135 Google reviews
3.8 stars with 14 Yelp reviews
Benny Rappa the Italian Fisherman
203 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
4.8 stars with 53 Google reviews
5 stars with 4 Yelp reviews
4736 Highway 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
4.3 stars with 664 Google reviews
3.5 stars with 113 Yelp reviews
Boteco VIP Latin Bar & Cuisine
503 9th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4.9 stars with 60 Google reviews
No Yelp reviews
1386 Highway 17 N., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
4.4 stars with 109 Google reviews
4.6 stars with 19 Yelp reviews
2298 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
4.7 stars with 157 Google reviews
3.5 stars with 24 Yelp reviews
1450 Highway 17 Business, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
4.5 stars with 56 Google reviews
4 stars with 11 Yelp reviews
4012 Postal Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
4.5 stars with 133 Google reviews
5 stars with 1 Yelp review
3020 Nevers St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4.6 stars with 150 Google reviews
4.1 stars with 47 Yelp reviews
319 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
4.3 stars with 104 Google reviews
3.4 stars with 5 Yelp reviews
154 Sapwood Drive, Suite 105, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
4.6 stars with 62 Google reviews
4.2 stars with 16 Yelp reviews
1410 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4.8 stars with 614 Google reviews
3.6 stars with 13 Yelp reviews
4003 Deville St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4.5 stars with 123 Google reviews
3.9 stars with 17 Yelp reviews
Island Vibez Cafe & Coffeehouse
533 Broadway St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4.8 stars with 22 Google reviews
5 stars with 3 Yelp reviews
7718 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
4.7 stars with 171 Google reviews
3.4 stars with 15 Yelp reviews
507 9th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4.7 stars with 147 Google reviews
3.8 stars with 5 Yelp reviews
337 N. Main St., Conway, SC 29526
4.8 stars with 72 Google reviews
5 stars with 10 Yelp reviews
4492 Water Front Ave., Little River, SC 29566
4.8 stars with 114 Google reviews
4.5 stars with 22 Yelp reviews
4165-A Main St., Loris, SC, United States, South Carolina
5 stars with 1 Google review
No Yelp reviews
403 Seaboard St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4.2 stars with 113 Google reviews
3.6 stars with 7 Yelp reviews
1390 Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4.3 stars with 213 Google reviews
4.2 stars with 43 Yelp reviews
3797 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
4.8 stars with 608 Google reviews
4.4 stars with 37 Yelp reviews
New England Fish House & Raw Bar
4016 River Oaks Drive, C1, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
4.6 stars with 68 Google reviews
3.9 stars with 20 Yelp reviews
1509 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4.9 stars with 67 Google reviews
4.8 stars with 5 Yelp reviews
223 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
4.7 stars with 141 Google reviews
4.4 stars with 15 Yelp reviews
135 Sapwood Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
3.6 stars with 99 Google reviews
2.8 stars with 9 Yelp reviews
525 Broadway St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4.6 stars with 365 Google reviews
4.5 stars with 102 Yelp reviews
219 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
4.5 stars with 1,111 Google reviews
No Yelp reviews
1400 Highway 17 N., Number 27, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
3.1 stars with 146 Google reviews
No Yelp reviews
224 Fresh Drive, Unit A, Myrtle Beach, SC, United States, South Carolina
4.9 stars with 411 Google reviews
4.8 stars with 38 Yelp reviews
960 Lake Arrowhead Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
4.9 stars with 22 Google reviews
3.7 stars with 6 Yelp reviews
If you’re headed to see Conway’s Christmas lights on Dec. 24, or North Myrtle Beach’s light show, there’s a good chance a hoard of others will also be headed that way.Here are what areas will be busy around Christmas and New Year’s and streets you should expect heavy traffic.The Great Christmas Light Show in North Myrtle Beach tends to back up traffic along Robert Edge Parkway and S.C. 90 headed to t...
If you’re headed to see Conway’s Christmas lights on Dec. 24, or North Myrtle Beach’s light show, there’s a good chance a hoard of others will also be headed that way.
Here are what areas will be busy around Christmas and New Year’s and streets you should expect heavy traffic.
The Great Christmas Light Show in North Myrtle Beach tends to back up traffic along Robert Edge Parkway and S.C. 90 headed to the North Myrtle Beach sports arena. The show will run every night from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. until Dec. 30, with the exception of Dec. 25.
Lines can start before the event in the evening and last all night. While the traffic pattern North Myrtle Beach implements helps, the increase in cars can still cause delays. Some people have reported waiting up to three hours to go through the show.
Coastal Carolina University will host the Myrtle Beach Bowl this year at 11 a.m. on Dec. 23. Traffic to the stadium may increase before and after the game.
Watch out on U.S. 501 and S.C. 544 — two highways already saturated with traffic — in the morning and afternoon of Dec. 23.
Every December, downtown Conway lights up with decorations all over the city and operates a Christmas Village. With only a few entrances into central Conway, getting into town after sunset the week of Christmas may become more difficult.
The Celebration of Lights will be active Dec. 21, 22, 24 and 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. along Ash Pond Road and Marina Drive. There’s also a large tree next to City Hall and a plethora of Christmas decorations outside and in local businesses.
The Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet will have the Wonderland of Lights nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. until Dec. 31 This could bring more people to the popular spot, increasing traffic every night along U.S. 17 Business.
The night of Dec. 31 will also be busy along U.S. 17 Business as patrons come down to celebrate New Year’s Eve on the Marsh Walk. Night time will bring an increase of cars on the roadway and in parking lots.
The popular Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles will keep traffic slow the week of Christmas but might pick up around New Year’s. The light show will be closed from Dec. 23 through Dec. 30 and will then open from Dec. 31 through Jan. 6.
Traffic can back up near the gardens and then as people exit the gardens during the event which is from 4 to 9 p.m.
The latest round of restaurant inspections by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture found live roaches and spiders, molding cheese, black build-up in an ice machine and more.In general, SCDA gives restaurants scoring between 88 and 100 points A grades, restaurants scoring 78-87 points B grades and restaurants scoring 77 points or fewer C grades. However, the department sometimes lowers grades for restaurants that have consecutive viol...
The latest round of restaurant inspections by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture found live roaches and spiders, molding cheese, black build-up in an ice machine and more.
In general, SCDA gives restaurants scoring between 88 and 100 points A grades, restaurants scoring 78-87 points B grades and restaurants scoring 77 points or fewer C grades. However, the department sometimes lowers grades for restaurants that have consecutive violations, are under enforcement action or are under pending enforcement actions, including imminent health hazards, permit suspensions or permit revocations.
Of the 231 restaurant inspections conducted in Horry and Georgetown County between Nov. 22 and Dec. 16, SCDA gave eight restaurants B grades and two restaurants C grades. However, only four restaurants actually scored below 88 points. Here’s what inspectors found.
4245 Socastee Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Score: 80
At a Nov. 22 follow-up inspection of La Olanchana on Socastee Boulevard there were live roaches and spiders throughout the facility, dirty food equipment stored as clean and improperly thawed beef. The inspector also observed cooked chicken held at temperatures that were too cool, eggs stored at temperatures that were too warm and cups without handles used to scoop food.
There were also cobwebs throughout the kitchen, holes in kitchen walls and dirty shelves and window sill areas in the kitchen. At a subsequent follow-up inspection conducted on Dec. 12, La Olanchana scored 95 points and an A grade.
2913 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Score: 82
A routine inspection of the Crown Reef Conference Center on Dec. 12 found several violations, including a dirty slicer with dried food build-up stored as clean, liquid egg stored at an insufficiently cool temperature, improper chemical storage and standing water in the kitchen.
The inspector also noted dirty cookline equipment, dust accumulation on a rack over the central prep table and brown splash accumulation on kitchen walls. A follow-up inspection was scheduled for Dec. 22.
1390 Farrow Pkwy, # 2-3, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Score: 82
A Nov. 26 routine inspection of Mura in Myrtle Beach observed several violations, including loosely-covered raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat foods, kimchi stored at temperatures that weren’t cool enough, and ready-to-eat foods like tuna and cooked egg stored without date markings that an employee said were several days old.
The report also notes that a sink didn’t have readily available soap or paper towels, a box of single-use containers were stored on the floor, mops weren’t hung to dry after use and the inspector said the facility was “overly cluttered with excessive supplies.”
In follow-up inspections on Dec. 6 and 13, Mura scored 91 points and then 99 points, consecutively.
2913 S. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Score: 84
At a routine inspection of Loco Gecko in the Crown Reef Resort and Waterpark on Dec. 12, an inspector observed molding cheese, dirty cutting boards and ice cream scoops, black build-up in the ice machine and ready-to-eat foods like coleslaw and cooked onions stored without dates marked for safe consumption.
In the kitchen, there was dirty cookline equipment, damaged walls, brown splash accumulation on kitchen walls and black build-up on kitchen floors. The inspector’s comments also notes an “un-permitted kitchen area” of which SCDA was unaware. A follow-up inspection was scheduled for Dec. 22.
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Maria Elena Scott writes about trending topics and what you need to know in the Grand Strand. She studied journalism at the University of Houston and covered Cleveland news before coming to the Palmetto State.
Myrtle Beach area residents will get the opportunity to see a college football bowl game on the Grand Strand two days before Christmas. The fifth-ever Myrtle Beach Bowl kicks off Oct. 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C.Conway’s own Coastal Carolina (6-6) will match up with the University of Texas at San Antonio (6-6), and t...
Myrtle Beach area residents will get the opportunity to see a college football bowl game on the Grand Strand two days before Christmas. The fifth-ever Myrtle Beach Bowl kicks off Oct. 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C.
Conway’s own Coastal Carolina (6-6) will match up with the University of Texas at San Antonio (6-6), and tickets are still available for people interested in attending the game. CCU’s ticketing website lists available sections and seat availability in each section of Brooks Stadium from ‘Singles’ to ‘Many’ with corresponding color coding.
Ticket prices range between $30-55 depending on seat location. Sections of Brooks Stadium with available tickets include both sides of the Coastal Carolina student section behind the endzone facing the Marrio & Josh Norman Field House. Tickets are also available behind the home team’s sideline.
Coastal Carolina’s ticketing website also offers gameday parking for those driving to the game. Prices range from $25 to $30 per ticket. The Myrtle Beach Bowl will also air on ESPN for those who cannot attend the game in person.
The game will be interesting for the Chants, as players entering the transfer portal have caused significant roster upheaval. On offense, quarterbacks Ethan Vasko, Noah Kim, DJ Moore, running backs Simeon Price, Christian Washington, Darren Lloyd, offensive lineman Donavan Manson and tight end Kendall Karr entered the portal.
Coastal Carolina Head Coach Tim Beck told the media Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, that backup quarterback Tad Hudson would start for Coastal Carolina. Meanwhile, CCU defensive standouts Clev Lubin, Will Whitson and Matthew McDoom also entered the transfer portal. Meanwhile, the UTSA Roadrunner will be led at quarterback by sophomore starting quarterback Owen McCown — son of former NFL quarterback Josh McCown.
In 12 games starting for the Roadrunners, Owen threw 24 touchdowns to nine interceptions for 3,170 yards with a 62 completion percentage.
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Ben Morse is the Retail and Leisure Reporter for The Sun News. Morse covers local business and Coastal Carolina University football and was awarded third place in the 2023 South Carolina Press Association News Contest for sports beat reporting and second place for sports video in the all-daily division. Morse previously worked for The Island Packet, covering local government. Morse graduated from American University in 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism and economics and is originally from Prospect, Kentucky.