Westfield Montgomery Announces New Store Openings Including Minimalist Jewelry Concept

Gorjana, the California-based jewelry label founded in 2004 known for minimalist gold and silver pieces for everyday wear and layering, is coming to Westfield Montgomery this summer, according to local listings. The brand’s existing assortments include necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and fine jewelry collections that feature diamonds and other gemstones, though available announcements do not include sourcing or certification details.

A Jan. 30 press release distributed via PR Newswire and carried by Yahoo Finance places a slate of new arrivals at the Bethesda mall for the early 2026 window, naming MAVI, Kami Ramen Bar, Shiki Bistro and Beyond Yoga among expected openings or relocations in Q1 2026. The distribution was presented as a paid press release in the Yahoo Finance copy for the announcement.

MAVI appears on the roster as well; the denim brand was founded in Istanbul in 1991 and is described in property communications as using “All Blue production” methods intended to reduce water and energy usage. Timing across outlets varies - Mocoshow lists Mavi as scheduled to open in early 2026, Yahoo Finance describes it as “arriving this winter,” and the PR places it in the Q1 2026 lineup - so the store is positioned to open in the winter to early spring window depending on the final schedule.

Dining and casual concepts are a prominent part of the mall’s update. Kami Ramen will join the dining terrace and is described as opening next to Cinnabon with a menu of traditional Japanese ramen bowls, sides and beverages in a casual setting. Shiki Bistro is slated to open above Nan Xiang near AMC Theatres and is billed as blending Japanese precision with Thai passion using high-quality fish, organic herbs and premium spices. A family-owned entrant, Esvin’s Bagels and Cafe, is reported to be moving closer to opening on the lower level across from Kapow Buddy near Old Navy and Cheesecake Factory, with a menu that will include aguas frescas and shakes.

Not all news is new storefronts. Francesca’s is listed as closing all of its stores nationwide and its Montgomery Mall boutique is described as Montgomery County’s only remaining location for the chain. The boutique is liquidating inventory and was reported to be closing “within the next two months” of a March 3, 2026 article date, with a current online “last chance warehouse sale” advertising “all clearance items priced at $15 and under.” That timeline implies final closure by early May 2026 unless updated by corporate or mall management.

For jewelry shoppers and collectors, the arrivals sharpen the mall’s fashion mix: Gorjana’s minimalist gold and silver pieces and fine-diamond offerings will arrive this summer while MAVI’s denim and Beyond Yoga’s premium activewear are slated for early 2026 and spring 2026 respectively. Brand statements note sustainability efforts in the case of MAVI’s All Blue production, but Gorjana’s listings do not include sourcing or certification language; when these stores open, request details on recycled-metal certification, Responsible Jewellery Council membership, or diamond sourcing like Kimberley Process compliance to verify provenance.