Today we’d like to introduce you to Jeremy Thayer.
Hi Jeremy, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Thayer Jewelers was founded in 1982 by Jeremy Thayer as a direct importer of important gems from Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand. In 1985 he and Bruce Davidson opened Dianus Lanka LTD in Kalutara, Sri Lanka, a cutting factory with over 110 full-time cutters and polishers. He traveled to mining centers throughout the world acquiring rough gems for production cutting. The combination of the skills developed from learning to grade and value rough gems coupled with early years of study at the Gemological Institute of America and the Asian Institute of Gemological Science laid the foundation for a unique expertise that very few in the industry share. He later applied this expertise to sourcing and buying fine estate jewelry. Many jewelers and even gemological laboratories have called on him to assist in identifying and evaluating rare and important diamonds and gemstones.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
My experience in virtually every aspect of the gem and jewelry business has given me a unique perspective as a retail jeweler—and has shaped Thayer Jewelers into something very different from the traditional jewelry store.
Rather than shopping the latest trendy jewelry lines at trade shows, we search the world for exceptional, one-of-a-kind pieces with beauty, character, and lasting appeal. When you visit Thayer Jewelers, you’ll discover a remarkable collection of distinctive jewelry—from extraordinary estate pieces and rare gems to classic, timeless designs that never go out of style.
Our philosophy is simple: we don’t follow trends. We find exceptional jewelry.
Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
I loved collecting. I had a stamp collection, coin collection, comics collection… I guess this translated to gems and jewelry,
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thayerjewelers.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thayerjewelers/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JThayerJewelers
