Stephen Vaeth HELMUT THE JEWELER, SHOW LOW, AZ Stephen Vaeth is a third-generation jeweler whose grandfather, a master watchmaker, opened a jewelry store in Germany in...
Emily Chapman Metzger Chapman Jewelers, Warsaw, IN Emily Chapman Metzger has had the privilege of working in the jewelry industry all her life. Having grown up...
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...
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...
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...
Thomas Mann Gallery I/O, New Orleans, LA Thomas Mann, who describes his style as “techno-romantic,” has been making jewelry since high school. He quickly noticed a...
Elizabeth Gibson Eliza Page, Austin, TX Elizabeth Gibson founded Eliza Page in 2004. The boutique focuses on smaller, independent fine and fashion jewelry collections, many of...
Dawn Hendricks Peridot Fine Jewelry, Larchmont, NY Growing up, Dawn Hendricks says she was always the weird kid who wanted to have her own store. She...
Sofia Kaman Sofia Kaman Fine Jewels, Venice Beach, CA Since 2001, Los Angeles designer Sofia Kaman has been creating her unique line of fine jewelry known...
Patra Pakieser Alletti Jewelry, Omaha, NE Patra Pakieser found her creative outlet in silversmithing while completing her MBA and studying construction engineering. She turned her hobby...
Jorge Adeler Adeler Jewelers, Great Falls, VA Jorge Adeler built his reputation for creative and exquisite design, showcasing unique stones, exotic pearls and ancient coins, for...
RONNIE AGAMI Universal Diamonds, Atlanta, GA Ronnie Agami, principal with Universal Diamonds in Atlanta, was born into the jewelry industry and has never left. Universal Diamonds...
Dave Rabellino Artful Eye Jewelers, Prescott, AZ Dave Rabellino is an award-winning designer and goldsmith, a skilled woodworker, carpenter and restorer of classic cars. He has...
Britten Wolf BVW Jewelers, Reno, NV Britten Wolf, a second-generation jeweler and goldsmith, began his career as an apprentice with his family in Albuquerque, NM. In...
ANNA ZUCKERMAN AC Zuckerman Jewelers, Mequon, WI Anna Zuckerman’s high quality craftsmanship reflects her family’s life-long dedication to the art of goldsmithing. She opened her store...
David Iler Alchemy, Portland, OR David Iler, a custom jeweler, goldsmith and stone-setter known for platinum casting, spends part of his days leaning over a counter...
Kate Pearce Pearce Jewelers, West Lebanon, NH Kate and Fred Pearce, owners of Pearce Jewelers, have been a design team since their student days in the...
Joel Hassler Rasmussen Diamonds, Racine, WI Joel Hassler purchased Rasmussen Diamonds, a 115-year-old jeweler, from his in-laws, Bill and Kathy Sustachek, in 2011. Outside of the...
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