05/23/2026
Some businesses sell products. Others become part of the fabric of a place, woven into the celebrations, milestones, and even the quiet moments of grief that mark a life well lived. Niwot Jewelry & Gifts—Niwot, Colorado’s beloved Main Street jewelry store—is the latter.
This year, the shop marks 30 years serving the community, a milestone that carries even more weight when you consider that the family behind it has been in the jewelry business since 1954. For Jan Irby and her son Jason Scarbrough, it’s never been about transactions. It’s been about trust. And if you’ve ever visited the shop, you already know that Onyx, the store’s beloved resident pup who was voted the mayor of Niwot by town residents, will be the first one to welcome you in:
Some businesses sell products. Others become part of the fabric of a place, woven into the celebrations, milestones, and even the quiet moments of grief that mark a life well…