In the News
In November 2025, my father announced his retirement and the closing of Adler's, the jewelry company our family founded in New Orleans in 1898. Since then I have started my own private practice, CE Adler LLC, which is a separate company. This page collects the coverage of both.
The closing of Adler's — November 2025
Biz New Orleans — November 8, 2025
Adler's to Close After 127 Years as Owner Retires · Kelly Hite
The announcement of my father's retirement after 62 years in the business, the history of the company, and comments from the family, including mine: "Closing the stores frees me to explore my own endeavors."
Link: https://bizneworleans.com/adlers-to-close-after-127-years-as-owner-retires/
WGNO — November 10, 2025
Adler's Jewelry closes after 127 years of business
Television coverage of the retirement announcement and the history of the store.
Link: https://wgno.com/news/louisiana/orleans-parish/adlers-jewelry-closes-after-127-years-of-business/
WDSU — November 10, 2025
Adler's, 127-Year Staple in New Orleans, Closing After Owner Announces Retirement
Television coverage of the announcement.
Link: https://www.wdsu.com/article/new-orleans-jewelry-store-closing-adlers-127-years/69308617
New Orleans CityBusiness — November 2025
Legacy New Orleans Jeweler to Close After 127 Years
Coverage of the closing, with comments from the family on what each of us planned next.
Link: https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2025/11/10/adlers-jewelry-closing-new-orleans-127-years/
National Jeweler — November 13, 2025
127-Year-Old New Orleans Jeweler to Close
The jewelry trade's national coverage of the closing and the company's history.
Link: https://nationaljeweler.com/articles/14445-127-year-old-new-orleans-jeweler-to-close
Axios New Orleans — June 9, 2026
Scoop: Adler's next generation keeps jewelry business alive · Carlie Kollath Wells
An exclusive on the new businesses started; including CE Adler's focus on diamonds, colored gemstones, custom work, restoration and heirloom redesign. As I told Axios, the new practice is "a natural extension of what I have always done."
New Orleans CityBusiness — July 2026
Adler family launches new jewelry ventures · Tommy Santora
A feature on the family's new ventures, including CE Adler LLC. (July 15 – August 14, 2026 issue.)
Link: https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2025/11/10/adlers-jewelry-closing-new-orleans-127-years/Media inquiries