Published in The Rocky Mount Telegram, July 1, 2010

Ann Bailey, aka, “Mama Bailey” is the matriarch of the Bailey family and one of the founders of Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. She is known for her warmth, kindness and joy, as well as being a savvy businesswoman and mother hen to all her children, grandchildren and employees. If an entire community gives you a nickname like,” Mama,” you know you you’ve done something right.

RALEIGH, NC (June 30, 2010) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry will be opening a new store location at Crabtree Valley Mall this summer, in addition to the location at Cameron Village.

RALEIGH, N.C. (June 10, 2010) – Jeff Murphree, a watchmaker at Bailey’s Fine Jewelry in Cameron Village, has received the 21st Century Certification for Watchmakers (CW21) from the American Watchmakers & Clockmakers Institute (AWCI). The CW21 is the new industry standard for watchmakers that addresses the changes the watch-making industry has seen in recent years, including advances in technology.

RALEIGH, N.C. (June 2, 2010) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry will be opening a new store location this summer in Fayetteville. The new Bailey’s store will open its doors in late July at Cross Creek Mall. The new store will be managed by Samuel Spaulding, a well-known jewelry store manager in the Fayetteville area.