Member Spotlight

To know Jewelers of America, you need to know the people behind JA Member companies -- your trusted local jewelers and designers who uphold the highest business standards in the jewelry industry. Today, we spotlight Gina Ferranti of GiGi Ferranti Jewelry in New York City. Let’s get to know Gina a little better.

I am Gina Ferranti. I am Jewelers of America. #IamJA #WeAreJA

To know Jewelers of America, you need to know the people behind JA Member companies -- your trusted local jewelers and designers who uphold the highest business standards in the jewelry industry. Today, we spotlight Alexis Balentine of Balentine & Co. Jewelers in Bossier City, LA, which has been a member of Jewelers of America since 2015. Let’s get to know Alexis a little better.

I am Alexis Balentine. I am Jewelers of America. #IamJA #WeAreJA

To know Jewelers of America, you need to know the people behind JA Member companies -- your trusted local jewelers and designers who uphold the highest business standards in the jewelry industry. Today, we spotlight Mary Lenhoff, owner of Bridgewater Jewelers in New Castle, DE, which has been a member of Jewelers of America for over 38 years! Let’s get to know Mary a little better.

I am Mary Lenhoff. I am Jewelers of America. #IamJA #WeAreJA

To know Jewelers of America, you need to know the people behind JA Member companies -- your trusted local jewelers and designers who uphold the highest business standards in the jewelry industry. Today, we spotlight Bryan Aderhold, a Graduate Gemologist at Nash James Enterprises in New York, NY, which has been a member of Jewelers of America for the past year and has been in business since 2016. Let’s get to know Bryan a little better!

I am Bryan Aderhold. I am Jewelers of America. #IamJA #WeAreJA

To know Jewelers of America, you need to know the people behind JA Member companies -- your trusted local jewelers and designers who uphold the highest business standards in the jewelry industry. Today, we spotlight Bill Longnecker, owner of Longnecker Jewelry in McCook, Nebraska, which has been a member of Jewelers of America for 22 years! Let’s get to know Bill a little better!

I am Bill Longnecker. I am Jewelers of America. #IamJA #WeAreJA

To know Jewelers of America, you need to know the people behind JA Member companies -- your trusted local jewelers and designers who uphold the highest business standards in the jewelry industry. Today, we spotlight Jen Bellefleur, co-owner of New Gild Jewelers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s get to know Jen a little better!

I am Jen Bellefleur. I am Jewelers of America. #IamJA #WeAreJA

To know Jewelers of America, you need to know the people behind JA Member companies -- your trusted local jewelers and designers who uphold the highest business standards in the jewelry industry. Today, we spotlight Sandra Riper, owner of Sunset Hill Jewelers & Fine Arts Gallery in West Chester, Pennsylvania, which has been a member of Jewelers of America for over 30 years! Let’s get to know Sandra a little better!

I am Sandra Riper. I am Jewelers of America. #IamJA #WeAreJA

To know Jewelers of America, you need to know the people behind JA Member companies -- your trusted local jewelers and designers who uphold the highest business standards in the jewelry industry. Today, we spotlight Mike Fischer, a Graduate Gemologist at Adler's Jewelers in St. Louis, MO, which has been a member of Jewelers of America for 18 years and been in business more than 100. Let’s get to know Mike a little better!

I am Mike Fischer. I am Jewelers of America. #IamJA #WeAreJA

Since its founding in 1910, H.L. Gross & Bro. Jewelers in Garden City, NY, has been family focused and dedicated to providing a unique shopping experience that creates lasting memories beyond the beautiful jewelry purchased in their store. There are currently three generations working together: President Michael Gross (4th generation), Vice Presidents Brad & Matt Gross (5th generation), and Treasurer Helene Gross (third generation). We sat down with Brad to discover what sets their business apart, and their number one jewelry shopping tip.

Inspired by architecture and her multi-cultural heritage, Lola Oladunjoye of Lola Fenhirst expertly blends her background and experiences to create her unique collection of fine jewelry. With sustainability at the core of her business, Lola finds that her customer base appreciate products that are not only well-crafted, but also created mindfully. We spoke with the designer to discover her inspiration, design process and her commitment to ethically and sustainably sourced materials.