Barry Siegler Met His Destiny on the Road He Took to Seemingly Avoid It
“I learned the business through the Gemological Institute of America (headquartered in Carlsbad, California),” he said. “I became certified in diamonds and gems, which not all jewelers are. I think it lends to credibility. It was an honor and really hard, rigorous work. I went to Columbus to study and grade diamonds.
He added that his training and ownership of the business has been a labor of love.
“Will I miss it? Yes and no,” he said. “I’m not going to miss the pressure of business ownership, payroll and paying rent costs. But I am going to miss the actual work, my customers, their families and the store’s place in the community. It’s been really personal and we’ve forged many relationships because jewelry is a personal thing.”
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