How jewelers keep their cool in a crazy world
Kent Jewelry
ROLLA, MO
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Amber Lavalley, sales manager, left, brings an artistic touch to the business with a fine arts degree. “Her sweet disposition and empathy for clients’ needs makes her a perfect fit for our shop,” says owner Kent Bagnall.
Manager Trish Bullock, right, is an animal lover who fosters adoptable dogs. Her fun-loving spirit keeps her co-workers young at heart.
Kent Bagnall has 30 years experience in the custom jewelry business and a civil engineering background that ensures structurally sound jewelry. Jewelry is a hot commodity in his family, which includes “a lucky 13” daughters (two completely his own and 11 international exchange students).
This article originally appeared in the November 2014 edition of INSTORE.
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