Blaine Jewelry Source to close due to owner’s health

Blaine Jewelry Source is closing at the end of April due to its owner being diagnosed with cancer.

The business, which first opened in July 1996, is owned by Ny Chung, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

“Thank you to everyone in Blaine for supporting our business over the past 23 years,” said Chung and his wife Sam, whose store is located in the Blaine center mall at 1733 H Street.

“Our time spent in Blaine has been very rewarding, and we are extremely thankful for the many friends we have made over the years, as well as having the chance to create pieces of jewelry, do repairs and work on watches,” said Chung.

The store’s hours have already been reduced to Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., so that Chung can attend his numerous medical appointments.

“I appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during this difficult time,” said Chung.

Before the store closes at the end of April, the entire inventory will be put on sale, with discounts of up to 50 percent off.

Ny and Sam Chung moved to Blaine from Houston, Texas where they also had a jewelry store. They initially immigrated to the U.S. from Vietnam, first settling in Oklahoma City.