Zachary's Jewelers COO to Launch First Children's Book

Constance Polamalu's new book, 'Zach Bear and the Window Necklace,' brings a familiar character to life.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:09pm

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A soft, impressionistic photograph depicting a teddy bear sitting on a windowsill, with blurred reflections of jewelry and other store items in the background, conveying a sense of warmth and connection.Zachary's Jewelers COO Constance Polamalu's new children's book brings the store's beloved Zach Bear character to life in a story of curiosity and community.Annapolis Today

Constance Polamalu, the chief operating officer of Zachary's Jewelers in Annapolis, Maryland, will launch her first children's book, 'Zach Bear and the Window Necklace,' on April 19. The book features illustrations by Nick Nikiforou and follows the story of Zach Bear, a teddy bear character familiar to many Zachary's customers, as he sets out to put away a forgotten necklace.

Why it matters

For more than 30 years, Zachary's Jewelers has focused on bringing a human touch to retail, and Polamalu's new children's book grows from that same idea of connecting with customers on a personal level. The book's themes of curiosity, bravery, and helping others align with Zachary's mission of providing a warm, welcoming experience.

The details

Zachary's Jewelers will host a book launch and signing event on Sunday, April 19, which will include a reading by Polamalu and a brunch for invited guests. Copies of the book will also be given away to customers while supplies last. The new release builds on the store's connection with customers by turning Zach Bear into the center of a children's story that can be shared across generations.

  • Constance Polamalu will launch her first children's book, 'Zach Bear and the Window Necklace,' on April 19, 2026.
  • Zachary's Jewelers will host a book launch and signing event on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Constance Polamalu

The chief operating officer of Zachary's Jewelers in Annapolis, Maryland, who has written her first children's book, 'Zach Bear and the Window Necklace.'

Zachary's Jewelers

A longtime local jewelry store in Annapolis, Maryland, that has focused on bringing a human touch to retail for more than 30 years.

Nick Nikiforou

The illustrator who created the illustrations for Constance Polamalu's children's book, 'Zach Bear and the Window Necklace.'

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What they’re saying

“For more than 30 years, Zachary's Jewelers has focused on bringing a human touch to retail, and Polamalu said the book grew from that same idea.”

— Constance Polamalu, Chief Operating Officer, Zachary's Jewelers

What’s next

Zachary's Jewelers will host a book launch and signing event on Sunday, April 19, 2026, where Constance Polamalu will read from her new children's book, 'Zach Bear and the Window Necklace,' and copies will be given away to customers.

The takeaway

Constance Polamalu's new children's book, 'Zach Bear and the Window Necklace,' is an extension of Zachary's Jewelers' focus on creating a warm, welcoming experience for customers by bringing a familiar character to life through a story centered on themes of curiosity, bravery, and helping others.