Meet the team

Lauren D., Aspiring Gemologist

Lauren is a customer favorite - she's outgoing and bubbly, ready to help find the perfect gift or engagement ring design. She has been around many years now, and recently started on the path to get her GIA Graduate Gemologist Degree. She's also great at making fun Instagram Reels and content, decorating the showroom, gracing our ears with her lovely singing, and keeping things fun around here! Come in and see her and you'll be sure to walk out better off for knowing her.

 

Laura T., CAD Designer & Sales

Laura has been with us just over a year, and quickly found a love for our custom department. If she's not on the showroom floor helping someone find what they're looking for, then she can be found at her computer designing someone's next favorite piece. She's very creative and has her own style, she's patient, a good listener, and we've loved seeing her grow into her own role here.

 

Dave M., GIA Graduate Gemologist, Master Jeweler and Award Winning Designer

Lovingly confused to be "Art", Dave is the CEO and founder of the Art Jewelers Woodstock location. 

Dave is a Graduate Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America.  He is certified by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. He is a Master Bench Jeweler and certified by LaserStar. He is proficient in wax carving, casting, finishing, setting, fabrication, mold making, mass finishing, special order production, laser work, problem solver, counselor, missionary and preacher. 

He also enjoys his Harley, drumming for his band "Awaken the Hero", and spending time with his family.

Dave (Middle) with his band, Awaken the Hero

 

Andrew M., GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional & CAD Designer

Andrew has been "in the family" for the last 14+ years, and married Angelica in March 2012. We hired him in May 2013 to help on the sales floor, but he quickly took an interest in...everything. He's a fast learner, loves people, and loves jewelry. He enjoys unique and creative pieces. He loves helping his customer find exactly what they're looking for and helping create the memories that go along with each piece of jewelry. He immediately started classes with GIA and has already completed Jewelry, Gemstones, & Diamond Essentials. In 2015 he began learning CAD design, and now enjoys creating cool pieces for customers and for the showcase. 

 

 

 

 

Angelica M., GIA Graduate Diamonds & Award Winning Designer

Angelica has been working at Art Jewelers since she graduated High School in 2008. Following in her father's footsteps, she has almost completed her education with GIA to also be a Graduate Gemologist. She enjoys designing jewelry, photography, and working with family.

 

 

 

Julie S., Bookkeeper & Back Office 

Julie is also family (are you surprised yet?), and you may see her running around and keeping us straight. She handles misc needs around the store, like restocking packaging supplies and handling special orders.