Leading Jewelers of the World

I W Marks Jewelers has been named a member of Leading Jewelers Of The World, the nation's premier association of retail jewelers. Jack Gredinger, executive director of the New York-based association, presented the membership designation to store founder, I.W. Marks.

I W Marks has continuously illustrated the standards and exceptional values necessary and critical to membership. The store has a long history as a premier leader in its market in the sale and service of fine jewelry," said Gredinger.

According to Gredinger, because of the exacting standards imposed upon retailers who are considered for membership, this nomination confirms I W Marks Jewelers as one of the finest retailers in the region. Membership is offered only to those jewelers who meet stringent criteria, including environment of the store, product and business integrity, full disclosure in the sale of diamonds and diamond jewelry and use of non-conflict diamonds as well as extraordinary customer service in the everyday practice of serving customers.

Leading Jewelers of the World selects premier market leaders in retail jewelry for membership. As a Leading Jeweler of the World, the retail jeweler must abide by the standards and practices set forth by the Association. These includes routine inspections, a myriad of compliance issues regarding training of personnel, product quality, the aesthetic experience of the store and customer care. What this means to the customer is the assurance of an exceptional relationship with the jeweler and exceptional integrity, provided by the jeweler, regarding the product and the entire experience.

National Jeweler Magazine named I W Marks to its prized "Eight Figure Independents" list of leading independent jewelers and to its Top 40 Jewelers in U.S. list.