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The Erlanger, Kentucky-based company was recognized for its reliability when it comes to repairs and fast turnaround times.
Ross and Stefanie Wesdorp, pictured, are the co-owners of Jewel-Craft, a fourth-generation family-owned business.
Erlanger, Ky.—The Independent Jewelers Organization has announced Jewel-Craft as the winner of its 2024 VIP Vendor of the Year award.
The award is presented to an outstanding vendor as a recognition of excellent service in the jewelry industry, IJO said.
“It’s a tremendous honor to be named IJO VIP Vendor of the Year. Thank you to IJO members for trusting us with your customers’ special projects—we take pride in crafting every one of them with care,” said Ross Wesdorp, co-owner and senior director of sales and service at Jewel-Craft.
Jewel-Craft is a fourth-generation family-owned business based in Erlanger, Kentucky.
Earl Wesdorp started Jewel-Craft in his garage attic in 1947 with old tools and a passion for craftsmanship.
Today, the company provides comprehensive business-to-business jewelry services, including appraisals, custom design, manufacturing, laser engraving, stone setting, and tradework and restoration. It also has a large inventory of gemstones.
As this year’s VIP Vendor of the Year, it is known for reliable repairs and fast turnaround times.
For more information on Jewel-Craft and its services, visit its website.
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The award is presented to an outstanding vendor as a recognition of excellent service in the jewelry industry, IJO said.
“It’s a tremendous honor to be named IJO VIP Vendor of the Year. Thank you to IJO members for trusting us with your customers’ special projects—we take pride in crafting every one of them with care,” said Ross Wesdorp, co-owner and senior director of sales and service at Jewel-Craft.
Jewel-Craft is a fourth-generation family-owned business based in Erlanger, Kentucky.
Earl Wesdorp started Jewel-Craft in his garage attic in 1947 with old tools and a passion for craftsmanship.
Today, the company provides comprehensive business-to-business jewelry services, including appraisals, custom design, manufacturing, laser engraving, stone setting, and tradework and restoration. It also has a large inventory of gemstones.
As this year’s VIP Vendor of the Year, it is known for reliable repairs and fast turnaround times.
For more information on Jewel-Craft and its services, visit its website.
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