Owners:
Jeffrey P. Hess: Owner and Founder. Lecturer, Horologist, Rolex
expert, Author of "The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches, An Unauthorized
History." Gemological Insitute of America (GIA), Diamond Grading.
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCCA), American
Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute (AWCI), International Watch & Jewelry
Guild (IWJG).
Katrina Hess: Chief Financial Officer. Graduate Gemologist (GIA),
Diamonds/Diamond Grading (GIA), Colored Stones Certified (GIA), Gem Identification
(GIA). Jewelry Sales (GIA), Gold and Precious Metals (GIA), Identifying Challenging
Synthetics (GIA), Detecting Synthetic Diamonds (GIA).
Sales Team:
Carlos Rosa: Bilingual in Spanish and English. He is
a well known high end watch enthusiast who has extensive knowledge and experience
with all the finest brand name watches. He is a Breitling specialist and
his passion for all high end time pieces is contagious.
Ryan Murphy: Born and raised in a family
owned jewelry business in Maryland. He has a broad knowledge of gems, jewelry
and name brand watches. His specialty is loose diamonds and custom made jewelry.
Ryan managed the family store from 2005 to 2009. Bachelor of Science Degree
in business management.
Sal Biondo: Sal has spent a lifetime working with designer and branded jewelry houses within
the US and internationally and has a deep appreciation for all types of estate and antique jewelry.
Sales Team:
Deby Pittner: Accredited Jewelry Professional (GIA), Graduate
Diamond (GIA). Diamonds/Diamond Grading (GIA), Goldsmithing (PTEC). Deby worked for many years in our St. Petersburg location. Her extensive knowledge and superior customer service has resulted in many of her loyal customers following her when she transferred to our Tampa location in early 2011.
Stephanie M. Leonard: Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Diamond Grading (GIA), Gem Identification (GIA), Colored Stone Grading (GIA), Accounting Basics (GIA). A huge proponent of ongoing education, Stephanie currently works full time and attends school.
Darren Delgado: Darren is the most credentialed
member of our staff. Darren Delgado, G.G. A.J.P. R.M.V. Graduate
Gemologist (GIA), Diamond Grading (GIA), Gem Identification (GIA),
Colored Stone Grading (GIA), Accredited Jewelry professional(GIA),
Registered Master Valuer(USF, CIJT). He obtained his G.G. and Accredited Jewelry
Professional degrees at the prestigious Gemological Institute of
America in New York city. Darren furthered his education obtaining
his Master Valuer degree from USF and the California Institute of
Jewelry Training. Darren has been buying, selling,
and appraising all kinds of antique, estate, and new jewelry and
watches since 1994.
Watchmakers:
Leonard Barnard: Four Year Trained Swiss Luxury Watchmaker, Swiss
Factory Trained.
Christopher VerKuilen: WOSTEP Certified Watchmaker (Watches
of Switzerland Education and Training Program), AWCI 21st Century
Certified Watchmaker. Graduate of the Lititz Watch Technicum. Graduate of the High School Horology Program, Warren Consolidated School. Luxury watch training.
Specialists:
Barbara Alexander: Professional Artist and Graphic Designer, Learned Antique Art Researcher.
Suzanne Bowden: Webmaster, Computer Technician, IT Specialist.
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. Computer Certifications:
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified
Professional plus Internet (MCP+I), CompTIA A+ .
Christine Falconer: Certified Jeweler (PTEC). Accredited Jewelry
Professional (GIA).
Anne Greenlees: Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. Customer Service
and Retail Management Experience.
Georgia Levi: Retail customer service specialist, 3 years experience in jewelry sales in a worldwide retail establishment.
Charles Masi: Accounting Manager. Accounting Degree.
Michael Joseph Petty: 30 Years of Antiques and Art Experience.
Dawn Pratt: Associates Degree, experience in Antiques and Collectibles
and online research
Andre Sourovkine: Accredited Jewelry Professional (GIA), International
School of Gemology Registered Gemologist.
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Gemological Insitute of America (GIA), www.gia.edu,
Disclaimer : GIA does not endorse or recommend any
commercial product, organization or any individual,
including organizations or individuals with Web sites
that may offer a link to GIA's Web site.
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American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI), www.awci.com
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International Watch & Jewelry Guild (IWJG), www.iwjg.com
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Watches of Switzerland Education and Training Program
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National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors
(NAWCC), www.nawcc.org
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Pinellas Technical Education Centers, www.myptec.org
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