Solomon Brothers Acquires Mervis Diamond Importers
Atlanta jeweler Solomon Brothers has bought the independent family-owned diamond retailer, which will keep its own name and showrooms.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Jewelry
Solomon Brothers Jewelers, based in Atlanta, has acquired Mervis Diamond Importers, an independent family-owned diamond retailer with locations in Rockville, Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia. Mervis will continue to operate under its own name from its existing showrooms, and the transaction terms were not disclosed.
Why it matters
The deal combines a regional jeweler's purchasing scale with a Mervis business that has operated since its first U.S. location opened in Rockville in 1982. Zed Mervis said the partnership gives access to a much broader selection of diamonds, bridal jewelry, fine jewelry designers, and inventory.
Solomon Brothers operates three showrooms in Georgia and is making its first acquisition outside the Atlanta-area market with this deal. The purchase price and other transaction terms were not disclosed.
The players
Solomon Brothers Jewelers
An Atlanta-based jeweler operating three showrooms in Georgia that is now expanding beyond the Atlanta-area market.
Mervis Diamond Importers
An independent family-owned diamond retailer founded by brothers Zed and Ronnie Mervis, with locations in Rockville, Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia.
The details
Mervis will keep its lifetime care services and upgrade programs, and Zed Mervis will continue leading the company's diamond buying. The acquisition is described as a possible template for future expansion.
Timeline
1930s: Mervis roots are traced to Johannesburg, South Africa.
1982: Mervis opens its first U.S. retail location in Rockville.
November 3, 2026: Solomon Brothers' acquisition of Mervis is announced.
Market Landscape
The acquisition reflects a pattern in which independent family-owned diamond retailers partner with larger regional jewelers to gain access to broader inventory and designer lines. Mervis keeping its own name and showrooms suggests the model prioritizes preserving local brand identity while adding purchasing scale.
Shoppers in the Rockville, Washington, D.C., and Arlington areas can expect Mervis to keep operating from its existing showrooms under its own name. Customers who rely on Mervis lifetime care services and upgrade programs will still have them after the acquisition.
The takeaway
Customers of independent jewelers should ask whether lifetime care and upgrade programs will carry over after an acquisition. Continuity of service terms matters as much as the brand name on the storefront.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Maryland Daily Record.
