MARGOT BRYAN FRIEND, GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST

Margot Friend was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her love of the jewelry profession began in high school while working in the retail jewelry business. Margot realized her true passion for diamonds, gemstones and pearls and began advanced studies to become a certified gemologist at the prestigious Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica, California. Upon becoming a Graduate Gemologist in 1983, Margot traveled and lived in Europe, working for a diamond importer in London and further developing her skills and knowledge of Gemology.

Margot’s retail career continued in the U.S. with a position at Shreve & Co. Jewelers, one of the oldest and most trusted jewelers in California. During her years at Shreve & Co. in downtown San Francisco she established a discriminating clientele and developed contacts with gem suppliers, importers and designers throughout the United States and worldwide.

Today, as a private jeweler, she is able to directly access and purchase the same quality of fine gemstones, pearls, estate pieces, watches and other fine jewelry as the most prestigious retailers. With a strong sense of the quality, beauty and value of fine jewelry, combined with her talented team of designers, craftsmen and artists, Margot Friend delivers unparalleled service and quality at a significant savings to her clients.

The combination of her training, knowledge, contacts, and desire to provide a service-oriented and value-conscious product to her loyal clientele has contributed to the continuing success of Margot Friend. She now enjoys working with the second generation of her long-time customers, becoming their family jeweler. One of Margot’s special talents is to become a trusted consultant to her clients and to guide them through the process of choosing the perfect jewelry piece for every special occasion - from engagement rings to anniversaries and other celebrations of life.

Margot is available to her private clients by appointment only at her Maiden Lane salon in downtown San Francisco, adjacent to Union Square. She may be reached at 415-686-2399 or by email.