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

Adler's Jewelers was founded in: 1909

I am a proud JA Member because... It is a community of like-minded people, working towards a better environment for jewelers.

My favorite part of my career is: I have been in the industry for 35 years and my customers have become my friends . . .. I have seen them through so many wonderful stages of life, and now get to see their children and some grandchildren as clients.

My favorite work trip was: Tucson gem show . . . amazed at all the vendors and gemstones from the world over. It was mind boggling.

Accreditations and certifications I hold: JA Certified Senior Management Professional, GIA (GG), JBAR, JEF (Graduate Sales Associate), DCA (Diamonds and Colored Stones Certified), Graduate of Dale Carnegie

My favorite personal piece of jewelry or timepiece: My Breitling watch -- a goal I set for myself.

One word that describes me is: Trustworthy

Morning person or night owl? Night Owl

My guilty pleasure: I love crab legs and seafood of any kind.

My #1 bucket list vacation destination: Ireland

Diamonds or gemstones? Diamonds

My most used emoji is  

The most embarrassing fashion trend I used to rock: Bell bottom pants with wide blue and white stripes. Yikes!

If I have to sing karaoke, I would pick: "Some Beach" by Blake Shelton

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