Doris McLendon’s passion for jewelry began at a large jewelry store in 1985, while on summer break from her teaching career in Jackson, Mississippi. That summer was all that it took for her to fall in love with the business. From that point forward she loved surrounding herself with beautiful…
Reno DeAngelis and his son, Raymond DeAngelis, founded DeAngelis Jewelers, Inc. on November 11, 1978. Reno was our master watchmaker, who at one point was sought after by NASA, and Ray became our custom design and jewelry repair expert.As the family business grew, by 1997, Reno had retired, and Ray’s…
Robert "Rob" McKinley Richards lost both legs in a sawmill accident. Determined not to just lay down and die, Rob decided to go to school to learn to be a watchmaker. This terrible accident changed his life, and unknowingly set forth a path for his future generations to enter the jewelry industry. Promise…
Reno DeAngelis and his son, Raymond DeAngelis, founded DeAngelis Jewelers, Inc. on November 11, 1978. Reno was our master watchmaker, who at one point was sought after by NASA, and Ray became our custom design and jewelry repair expert. As the family business grew, by 1997, Reno had retired, and Ray’s…
Robert "Rob" McKinley Richards lost both legs in a sawmill accident. Determined not to just lay down and die, Rob decided to go to school to learn to be a watchmaker. This terrible accident changed his life, and unknowingly set forth a path for his future generations to enter the jewelry industry. Our…