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Layna Silvagni Friedman creates one-of-a-kind pieces for such Hollywood personalities as Janet Jackson, JWoww and Lady Gaga. She’s active in the American Gem Association, Jewelers 24...
Singer thinks gemologically in song about an ex-boyfriend who moved on. Welcome to Music Friday when we bring great new songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious...
TALES OF LOVE, WOE AND WEIRDNESS WE STARTED COLLECTING TRUE TALES more than 10 years ago, and every time we think we’ve heard it all, you...
Alex William Aebischer was born and raised in Poland, OH, and attended Youngstown State University, where he studied marketing and communications. Alex represents the fourth generation...
Karen Hollis, a former teacher, opened K. Hollis Jewelers in 2005, with her husband, Rob, a few part-time helpers, and a modest inventory. Since then, the...
Gem-cutter Roger Dery of Spectral Gems has been to the end of the rugged road in rural Africa — and, fortunately, back. His vehicle broke down...
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We had a local radio host come in with a request that since we create our own designs in 3-D could we design a ring with...
His top business philosophy is to "never profile a client".
Chris Wattsson Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers, Marquette, MI When his father unexpectedly passed away in 2010, Chris Wattsson, who was 20 at the time, took over...
Our store’s founder, my late husband, was once asked to make pendants out of raccoon penis bones. You just can’t make this stuff up! Who would...
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