A Different Kind of Jewelry Store
Danny and Karen Alkayam established Daniel Diamonds in Houston, Texas in 1981. Originally a diamond importer and manufacturer, Daniel Diamonds earned its impeccable reputation by providing quality jewelry to over 250 stores in the Southwestern United States. After spending years on the road selling diamonds and jewelry, Danny and Karen fell in love with the beauty and lifestyle of Colorado, so they relocated to Evergreen, and opened their flagship store in 1994. In 2010, Daniel Diamonds moved to their new award winning Evergreen location in The Diamond Building.
Daniel Diamonds boasts a large inventory of unique bridal, loose diamonds and gemstones, unique fashion jewelry, and more. They offer on-site jewelry repair, one-on-one custom design, insurance appraisals, and pearl stringing.
Danny originates from Netanya, Israel, the heart of the Israeli Diamond Exchange. Growing up surrounded by friends and family in the diamond industry, he developed an acute sense for high quality gemstones. His knowledge of the world diamond market was further increased during his travels abroad as a member of the Israeli national soccer team.
Karen is from Galveston, Texas with a degree in interior design from the University of Texas in Austin. She began designing jewelry in 1981 and was later certified as a GIA diamond grader. Her love of design and passion for jewelry led to the opening of the first Daniel Diamonds retail store.
Karen and Danny’s daughter, Kellie Alkayam, joined the company in 2009. Growing up around diamonds and jewelry allowed her to pick up Karen’s creativity and Danny’s impeccable taste. She loves designing fresh, unique pieces for the store. She was educated at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco, California.
Julie Kryshak has been in the jewelry business for over 45 years. She worked in her family’s jewelry store in Wausau, Wisconsin from the age of 15 until she sold it in 2002. Julie is a GIA certified Gemologist.
Talya Finnerty joined Daniel Diamonds in 2016. She is responsible for the beautiful photography you see on danieldiamonds.com, and social media. She has a great eye for design, and is a Diamond Council of America student.