The people that make Images Jewelers one of the best jewelry stores in the country
Started in a small back street studio in 1976, designing and manufacturing all the jewelry we sold. Images Jewelers was founded on an idea: Bring together artistry of design, skill of craftsmanship, superior knowledge of precious gems and metals and a passion for excellence. For more than a quarter century, these four points have guided and formed Images Jewelers. Today, this desire to create beautiful and precious pieces of jewelry burns brighter than ever as Images continues to be recognized as one of the nation's premier jewelers.
The ability of Images Jewelers to transform an idea - even an emotion - into a valuable and unique work of artistry is unparalleled. Design skills are married with craftsmanship and state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. The expertise of a Graduate Gemologist and a broad and intricate network of gem sources work in unison. the result: exquisite jewelry that is unique and precious.
The premier lines of fine jewelry available exclusively at Images Jewelers includes the Startburst® collection, the Delicate Treats® collection and the Paramount® collection. Each original line combines breath-taking design and the finest gems set in platinum and gold. These signature lines - like all the jewelry created at Images - are dazzling.
Images Jewelers also carries the world's most exclusive jewelry lines including Rolex at our showroom located next to the Christiana Creek Country Club at 300 E. Bristol Street in Elkhart, Indiana. Showroom hours are from 10:00am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday and from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Saturdays.
The Owners:
| Bob Klose | |
| B.A. Jewelry Design, Indiana University Graduate Gemologist, GIA Senior, Charter Member National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Bob started Images Jewelers on June 23, 1976. In the beginning he did it all, jewelry design, sales, and 8 years on the bench making jewelry. Bob now spends most of his time working with customers, helping them design the perfect piece of jewelry just for them, finding that special designer piece, and managing the day to day sales operations. |
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| Steve Lennox | |
| Mechanical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Mechanical Engineering, USC GIA Diamonds and Colored Stones Steve Lennox has been in the jewelry business for 29 years. Steve is our shop foreman and also handles sales and buying, and is in integral part of what makes our in house jewelry shop one of the best. |
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The Sales Staff:
| Nancy | |
Nancy is our lead sales person and has been in the jewelry industry for more than 25 years. Not only is she the showroom manager, she is also responsible for all front office activities, preperation of appraisals, maintaining our extensive sales history, and is specially trained to do all of our stringing of pearls and beads. |
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| Shawn | |
| B.S. Business Process, Indiana University Shawn Klose is the son of founder Bob Klose and comes to us with 10 years experience in the golf industry. Shawn is quickly learning the fudamentals of the jewelry business and we expect him to learn quickly and help us by applying his marketing and sales experience to Images Jewelers. |
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| Kelly | |
| B.S. Management, Indiana University Kelly Klose is the son of founder Bob Klose and comes to us with 6 years experience in the retail sector. Kelly has become and integral part of our internet operations and we expect him to continue to grow into a sales leadership position here at Images. |
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The Jewelers
| Rick | |
| New Approach School for Jewelers Rick has been a goldsmith and jeweler for more than 20 years. His specialties include repair and stone setting. |
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| Joe | |
| Education, El Paso Community College 10 year Apprenticship in Model Making New Approach School for Jewelers Silversmithing and Fabrication, Miller Bit and Spur Hand Engraving with Mike Dubber Advanced Hand Engraving with Sam Alfano Joe has been in the jewelry business for 20 years. He started in sales and has steadily progressed through all levels of repairs, fabrication, and carving. He now specializes in wax carving, fabrication and hand engraving in jewelry, knives and guns. Outside of his specialties, Joe also handles our casting and many of our repairs. |
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| Kevin | |
| Alan Revere Academy New Approach School for Jewelers Kevin is our newest jeweler. He is an excellent repair artist and is quickly becoming a great custom fabricator. Having only been in the business for 2 years now we have been greatly impressed with his skills and growth in the trade. |
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| Steve | |
| B.A. Architecture New Approach School for Jewelers National Horological Academy Steve has been in the jewelry industry for 5 years now. His architectural and graphic design background brings a new approach to jewelry design. Using the latest technology in 3D design, with unique design ideas, he helps Bob Klose and Steve Lennox create our own custom jewelry. Steve is also a bench jeweler and manages our internet presence. |
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The Office Staff:
| Bryan | |
| B.S. Business Administration GIA Jewelry, Diamond and Colored Stone Fundamentals Bryan started in the financial services industry where he was a financial advisor and office manager. He uses these skills to help Bob and Steve grow Images Jewelers to the next level by providing internal business analysis and helping with day to day operations, allowing Bob and Steve get back to their best skills, designing and selling jewelry. |
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