CHUCK KOEHLER
Jeweler/Gemologist
Chuck Koehler, a bench jeweler and gemologist, has been in the jewelry industry
since 1978. From 1981 to 1983, he attended the Texas Institute of Jewelry
Technology receiving an Associate Degree in Jewelry Technology, as well as his
gemological certification. He then transferred to the University of North Texas
where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1987. Chuck is one
of the few jewelry store owners who is a gemologist, as well as the bench
jeweler for his store. Chuck specializes in complex repairs, and custom
mountings in all metals.
Chuck opened his jewelry repair shop in 1983, and opened his first retail store in
1993. A full time working bench jeweler and an accomplished speaker, Chuck
travels the United States passing on the skills and techniques he’s acquired
from over 30 years in the industry.
Anthony Jewelers was founded in July, 1947 by Buford and Patricia Anthony on Elliston Place in Nashville, TN. Chuck Koehler purchased the store in 1993 and continues to operate the store. In 2007, the store moved to it's current location in front of the new retail development 'Nashville West Shopping Center'.