Board of Directors

The reputation and efficiency of Hawaii Jewelers Association wouldn't be possible without the guidance of our directors. Considered veterans in the jewelry trade, they possess unparalleled knowledge and effective insight on how to make it in this industry.

Once entry-level sales personnel, our directors have experienced doing the grunt work in the jewelry trade. Working their way to the top gave them significant grasp on how to achieve success in this industry. If you decide to seek our assistance, rest assured that our organization are led by accomplished jewelers who are dedicated to provide top-quality service.

Hawaii Jewelers Association 2019 Board of Directors

To prosper in this industry, one has to establish a network of trustworthy individuals to remain in the loop about new developments. At HJA, we have directors who are proficient in specific departments. By pooling our resources, the organization is able to provide detailed, accurate information to retailers and consumers.

MARCO SALEM
President
Solitaire Bridal & Estate Jewellers,
1750 Kalakaua Avenue #105, Honolulu, HI 96826
Phone: (808) 955-3333
Member since 2019
  • Membership/Member Benefits Committee
JOSHUA EDELSTEIN
Vice-President

Edelstein Metalsmiths, Owner
Phone: (808) 265-3525
Member since 2014
  • Media Release/Social Media
CAROL MOORE
Secretary

Estate Liquidators Hawaii
1126 12th Avenue, Suite #105
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 258-5431
Member since 2016
  • Charity and Community Outreach Committee
  • Auction Committee
ANDREW TAYLOR
Treasurer


Elemetal Direct USA
94-1388 Moaniani Street, Suite #314
Waipahu, HI 96797
Phone: (808) 671-4466
Fax: (808) 671-4461
Member since 2009
  • Media Release/Social Media
MARK CARSON
Mark Carson /Individual Design
1301 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 284-7745
Member since 2013

  • Website/Newsletter
MIHYE CORTESE
Antiques & Treasures
1030 Queens Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
Member since 2012
  • Annual Banquet Committee

JAMES FRIEDMAN

El Dorado Casting Lab

Honolulu, HI

Phone: (808) 227-4683

KAREN LEE (AGS)

Ben Bridge Jewelers, Manager
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #2212-B
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 955-0177
Member since 2016
  • Educational Seminars Committee

MARY de BRUM MORITA

Aloha Pearls & Schwartz

73-5620 Kauhola St Unit 3,

Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

THOMAS WHEELER (GG, CGA)

Opal Fields
Restaurant Row
500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite#5-I
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 949-3982
Cell: (808) 389-5656
Fax: (808)944-9626
Member since 1991
  • Complaints/Consumer Affairs Committee
  • Annual Design Contest Committee