Celia Vernon

A graduate of Texas State University-San Marcos, Celia began her jewelry career in 2005 as an internet salesperson and so far, has successfully listed over 5000 auctions on an internet auction site. Celia enrolled in the Graduate Gemologist program with the Gemological Institute of America in January 2006. As of October 2006 she has completed more than half of her curriculum for her degree and has earned certificates in diamonds and diamond grading, diamond essentials, colored stone essentials, colored stone grading and gem identification. Celia appraises over 100 pieces of jewelry a week and oversees all internet jewelry sales for Dolphin Bay Jewelers. She is very excited about continuing her gemology education and utilizing this education with Dolphin Bay Jewelers. She will work hard to make sure her customers are happy with their online jewelry buying experience.

Charles Vernon

Charles Vernon has been in the estate jewelry industry for over 25 years. He has experience buying and selling estate jewelry with auctions, pawn shops, and antique dealers. He continues to research and stay up-to-date with current trends, and prices, and strives to stay competitive while maintaining an honest online business. He wants his customers to feel comfortable with Dolphin Bay Jewelers and enjoy their online jewelry purchases.

Bart Challis

A graduate of the University of California Riverside, Bart began his jewelry career in 1982 as a manger trainee with the Zale Corporation. After successfully managing a store, he spent the next 10 years in a custom jewelry store where he learned the skills of a bench jeweler. Utilizing his varied experience, Bart moved to a 12 store chain becoming the head of the jewelry department for 10 more years. Finally moving to the parent company of Dolphin Bay Jewelers, he is ready to help make customers happy with their online jewelry experience.

Efraen Montes

Originally from Mexico, and raised is Chicago, Efraen moved to central Texas one year ago. He has been in the jewelry industry for 8 years. He started his career as a jewelry polisher and enjoyed it so much he wanted to learn more. Efraen was mentored by the storesjeweler and learned how to set stones, and repair jewelry. He also learned how to carve wax and caste settings. Today, Efraen is Dolphin Bay Jewelersin house bench jeweler. He designs custom made jewelry and makes diamond wedding bands by hand. Efraen repairs jewelry, watches, and sets stones. He will work hard so that his customers are happy with their online jewelry purchase.