About Us
50 Years in Jewelry
Integrity, Family, Community
Joanna and Brad Marks lives are built on service to the community and dedication to family. Married since 2013, the duo balances a full family life with their four children, Kennedy, Garrison, Bradley, Jr., and Hannah, while continuing the legacy of the exemplary customer service at I W Marks Jewelers.
Brad, a Texas A&M graduate, carries on I W Marks Jewelers’ long-standing tradition of supporting the community, garnering multiple honors including a five-time recipient of the Business Committee for the Arts, Inc., and FORBES Magazine’s national Business in the Arts Award, the Jefferson Award for community service.
Brad earned his certification by The Gemological Institute of America, (GIA), the world’s foremost authority in gemology, diamond grading, jewelry education and gemology research.
Giving Back
Joanna and Brad Marks are involved in multiple charities, supporting a wide range of organizations that truly make a difference. Most fulfilling on the events calendar are those benefiting others.
I W Marks Jewelers underwrites the annual Holiday Shopping Card, benefitting the American Cancer Society. This philanthropy-minded company has also raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through silent auctions to support the families of children battling cancer.
Joanna and Brad Marks hosted the Friends of Periwinkle, “Making A Mark,” Sneak Peek party at the Bellaire store, welcoming guests for a night of art in support of the Periwinkle Foundation. The organization works to positively change the lives of children, young adults and families challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses while cared for at Texas Children’s Hospital. In 2022, Brad became a Board Member of Houston Children’s Charity, dedicated to improving the quality of life for Greater Houston’s underprivileged, abused, and disabled children.
Other commitments include the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Educational Scholarships, The Women’s Fund of Houston, BEAR Houston, Snow Drop Foundation, The Mission of Yahweh, the Houston Humane Society and Rice University athletic scholarships. Read more about their philanthropic involvement and Brad Marks in InStore Magazine (READ MORE)
I W Marks Jewelers unveiled its dazzling new interior with live performance by Country Music Star Clay Walker
Houston Children’s Charity Welcomes I W Marks Owner, Brad Marks, To Board of Directors
Houston’s Heroes Red Hot Gala
Maintaining the highest standards of customer service is our number one priority, and that begins with a knowledgeable team. ~Brad Marks
The Houston-based jeweler is a multi-year recipient of the BBB “Award for Excellence”.
The BBB Awards for Excellence was created to recognize local businesses and non-profits that excel in quality, achievement, management, and customer service. READ MORE
Custom Designed In-House
With custom design, experience really does matter. With our in-house master craftsmen we can design and create just about anything. Bring in a picture, describe what you’d like…If you can dream it, we can create it.
Create something new or give an old piece new life. We can also take engagement ring diamonds and turn them into stunning pendant necklaces or help a prospective groom design the ring of a lifetime. There’s no limit to what we can create together!
