Elaine S
Gemstone Buyer | Seattle Studio
Merchandising
Diamond and Color Gem Specialist
As a diamond and gemstone buyer for Green Lake, I pay close attention to the tiny details that separate the extraordinary from the ordinary. I’ve run the gamut of fine jewelry - from sales and merchandising to buying direct - and bring over two decades of experience to my work. After managing for retailers like EE Robbins and Bailey, Banks & Biddle, my skills have grown to include sourcing and calculating the precious materials that go into every handmade piece in our workshop.
I’ve been a bit of a ‘rock hound’ since I was a kid, starting my own collection early and passing that curiosity along to my daughter, who now has one too. My ultimate dream is to work with historical jewelry in a major auction house or museum, handling the big, legendary pieces.
And I’ll admit—I’ve yet to meet a spreadsheet I didn’t like, or a project that couldn’t benefit from a good one. I focus on the details today, helping create pieces that could one day make history.