I got my start in the jewelry business in the 1960's, tagging along with my father to his jewelry store in Spokane. I literally learned the business from the bottom up, sweeping the floors and polishing silver. I learned to put people first, and selling jewelry second. I learned to be thoughtful, honest, and to really listen to what people wanted.
And for over 40 years, I've served the greater Seattle area with those values as the foundation for everything I have ever done. Now I am doing it with my name on the door.
The perfect environment for discovering something exclusive and defining.
| CAREER | |
| The Early years: 1970 - 1985 | Zales Jewelry Ben Bridge Jeweler Stockboy to Manager |
| 1985 - 1987 | Martin's Fine Jewelry; Owner |
| 1987 - 1995 | Phil's Jewelry; Manager |
| 1995 - 2004 | Fox's Gem Shop; Manager |
| 2004 | K. Alan Smith, Jeweler; Owner |
| EDUCATION | |
| October 7, 1983 | Diamond Certificate Gemological Institute of America |
| November 14, 1984 | Registered Jeweler Certificate American Gem Society |
| November 28, 1991 | Colored Stones Certificate Gemological Institute of America |
| November 2, 1995 | Colored Stones & Gem Identification Gemological Institute of America |
| October 21, 1996 | Gemologist Title Gemological Institute of America |
| January 16, 1997 | Certified Gemologist Title American Gem Society |
