Barrie and Bonnie Carter opened their first Jewellery Store in Smithers on May 18, 1974. After they were married for one year the couple wanted to get into business for themselves. After much consideration and research they decided the jewellery business would be something they both would enjoy. Thankfully, they already had some experience in the industry. Barrie had knowledge in jewellery repairs, having already taken several courses. Bonnie came from a background in the jewellery industry, as her mother operated Smithers Jewellers for many years before she retired in 1973. Everything came together when a retail space became available in the new Smithers Shopping Center, which was a prime location at the time.
Today Carters Jewellers prides itself and strives to give the best service possible, with their motto being: "There are no nos". Barrie, Bonnie and Baron regard their most valuable asset as their employees; without them there would be no Carters Jewellers. Carters is also proud to be the largest chain store in the Northwest, the largest independent chain store in BC and solely owned and operated by this local family from the North.
