Me at my favorite part of the store--behind the diamond counter.
A great jeweler is a trained professional.
I'd like to share a little about my training in the jewelry industry.
Most importantly, I learned this business from my grandparents Arnold and Gertrude, and my parents Ron and Rita, working for them literally since I was 7 years old...first from pushing a broom, and then to my grandfather teaching me to engrave when I was about 10.
Professionally...
In the mid 1980's, I moved to Santa Monica, California for about a year and trained at the Gemological Institute of America in their headquarters. While there, I attained the degrees of Graduate Gemologist, Degree in Colored Stone Grading, and Degree in Pearl Grading
I am a member of the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO). From their website.. Master IJO Jewelers are an elite group of retailers hand-selected for membership in the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO). IJO is an organization which only accepts jewelers with the highest ethical standards and superior professional integrity. IJO provides marketing and educational opportunities to over 1,000 members worldwide.
As a Master IJO Jeweler, group purchasing power allows us to pass significant savings to our customers, while maintaining the highest quality products. Master IJO Jewelers adhere to an ethical code-of-conduct offering the honesty, trust, integrity that no other jeweler can provide.”
From the IJO, I have attained the degree of Master Jeweler Graduate Gemologist.
From the American Gem Society, the professional society of diamond experts, the degree of Certified Gemologist.
Additionally, I can relate jewelry to the financial world, as my traditional degrees are in Finance and Investments from Babson College.
While gemological degrees and certifications are very important, I can offer you over 25 years experience in the retail jewelry business. I’m fortunate to love what I do, and I have a genuine passion for fine jewelry and watches.
I understand that the relationship with your jeweler is a special relationship; one that combines trust, knowledge and sensitivity to the sentiment of the occasion being celebrated.
I look forward to assisting you celebrate your special occasion, while bringing my unique design flair to make it truly special.
