In this episode we’re joined by Eric Mendell. Eric is a leading expert in the Jewelry and Watch industry. He and his brother David are co-owners of Kerns Fine Jewelry, a retailer that for 80 years has specialized in Fine Jewelry, Swiss Timepieces, Corporate Gifts and Tabletop objects. Eric graduated from the University of Arizona with a BA in Political Science and has a Graduate Degree in Gemology from the Gemological Institute of America. He joins Ashley to talk about his life managing a family business, and how the fine jewelry world is ultimately about trust, close relationships and family. He talks about the value of Fine Jewelry and Swiss Timepieces, including passing them down to the next generation.
You can learn more about Eric and Kerns on their website www.kernsjewelers.com, on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, Pinterest and Yelp. The current physical store is at 214 Lorton Avenue in Burlingame (appointments required), with new San Francisco locations coming in 2024.
Links to topics mentioned by Ashley and Eric in today’s episode:
Link to the Smoke Tumblers and “Time is More Important than Timing” Cocktail Napkins gifted to Eric and offered by Âme Atendre.
Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram @onthetablewithashley
On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters.
Follow Âme Atendre on Instagram @amatendre.
In this episode we’re joined by Eric Mendell. Eric is a leading expert in the Jewelry and Watch industry. He and his brother David are co-owners of Kerns Fine Jewelry, a retailer that for 80 years has specialized in Fine Jewelry, Swiss Timepieces, Corporate Gifts and Tabletop objects. Eric graduated from the University of Arizona with a BA in Political Science and has a Graduate Degree in Gemology from the Gemological Institute of America. He joins Ashley to talk about his life managing a family business, and how the fine jewelry world is ultimately about trust, close relationships and family. He talks about the value of Fine Jewelry and Swiss Timepieces, including passing them down to the next generation.
You can learn more about Eric and Kerns on their website www.kernsjewelers.com, on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, Pinterest and Yelp. The current physical store is at 214 Lorton Avenue in Burlingame (appointments required), with new San Francisco locations coming in 2024.
Links to topics mentioned by Ashley and Eric in today’s episode:
Link to the Smoke Tumblers and “Time is More Important than Timing” Cocktail Napkins gifted to Eric and offered by Âme Atendre.
Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram @onthetablewithashley
On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters.
Follow Âme Atendre on Instagram @amatendre.