Community support and holiday cheer go hand-in-hand as Paula’s Fine Jewelry, 1607 Postal Road, Chester, hosts its second annual holiday open house on Saturday, December 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A portion of all sales from the one-day event will support the United Way of Queen Anne’s County. In addition, the store is hosting an Adopt-A-Bear tree for customers. This is the second year the business has supported Adopt-A-Bear.

“This year consumers are looking to buy special, thoughtful gifts,” says Paula A. Warner, owner of Paula’s Fine Jewelry. “Our special holiday merchandise complements our diverse inventory of jewelry and gifts so that our customers have many options to choose from including a unique collection of estate jewelry,” she adds.

The holiday open house will feature special one-day discounts, light refreshments, and a free raffle drawing. For more information on the event, please call (410) 643-8040.

Located at 1607 Postal Road, Chester, Paula’s Fine Jewelry features a wide selection of sterling silver jewelry, certified diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, fashion jewelry and estate jewelry. Services include layaway, custom jewelry design, onsite jewelry repair and watch battery service. In addition appraisals are available by appointment.

Holiday hours are: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Christmas Eve; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Paula A. Warner is a Maryland native and resident of Chester, Maryland. She earned a graduate diploma in diamonds from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) where she also completed extensive studies in colored gemstones. She is a board member of the United Way of Queen Anne’s County and a member of Jewelers of America, the Retail Jewelers Organization, Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce, Business Queen Anne’s and Chesapeake Women’s Network. For more information, please call Paula’s Fine Jewelry at (410) 643-8040 or visit www.paulasfinejewelry.com.