A Famille Affair: Famille in Avenue Magazine’s 2026 Real Estate Issue
We are proud to share that Famille was featured in Avenue Magazine’s 2026 Real Estate Issue, in a piece written by Ted Hildner that captures what makes our boutique unlike anything else in Greenwich.
The feature tells the story of how three friends and longtime colleagues- Randy Lapointe, Warren Lagerloef, and Kimberly La Du — built something at 23 Lewis Street that goes far beyond fine jewelry retail. It speaks to the bonds formed over decades at Betteridge Jewelers, the philosophy of service and trust that has never wavered, and what it means to serve clients not just for a season, but for a lifetime.
As the piece puts it, Famille is about trust, craft, and pieces that stay with you long after the moment they were made for. That is exactly what we set out to build, and we are grateful to Avenue for telling that story.
Key Takeaways
- Avenue Magazine’s 2026 Real Estate Issue spotlights Famille as part of its Around Town coverage, recognizing the boutique as a Greenwich institution built on decades of expertise and deep client relationships.
- The feature highlights each of the three owners and their distinct strengths: Kimberly La Du, a sourcing expert with unmatched industry relationships; Randy Lapointe, a lifelong diamond authority trained at Tiffany & Co.; and Warren Lagerloef, an estate jewelry expert whose hand-drawn designs are works of art in their own right.
- The boutique at 23 Lewis Street is described as a private salon rather than a traditional showroom, refined yet warmly inviting, serving multiple generations of clients.
- Famille’s full-service offerings include appraisals, estate evaluations, restorations, and fully bespoke creations, including reimagining cherished heirlooms for a new generation.
- The team now includes Betsy Welke, Andrew Handschin, and Theresa Sutton, alongside a network of master jewelers and craftspeople.