About US

Meet Our Professional Staff Our professional staff associates at Jewels by G. Darrell Olson have a long career history in jewelry and related specialties. Collectively, our seven full time professionals have over 160 years of retail jewelry experience. All are superbly qualified to provide you with the service you deserve. Whether it’s buying, selling, wish lists, consignment, jewelry and watch repair, or custom design, our associates are prepared to service your needs.

	G. Darrell Olson G. Darrell's interest and experience in jewelry goes back to his junior high school days in Salt Lake City where he grew up.  After managing a small jewelry store in Salt Lake for several years, he became a sales representative for a diamond company traveling seven western states.  In 1960, G. Darrell opened a diamond sales office in Phoenix and soon became a manager and partner in a retail jewelry operation.  He opened four additional stores in the 1960s.  In 1970, he opened his own store and in 1976 opened the present store in the Town & Country location. G. Darrell is recognized through the region as a master jeweler and has earned long-standing accreditation with national and local jewelry associations.  G. Darrell says he loves making people happy and in dealing with beautiful objects every day.  He is active in many professional community groups and is a proud grandparent of 29 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
	Bonni Olson Bonni hails from the windy city and can claim to be near native, having moved here in 1962.  She has long time experience in the jewelry business with 20 years in our store.  Bonni is also talented and experienced in merchandising of women's fashions.  When not providing service to our fine jewelry clients, she manages Bonni's Boutique, a charming and exquisite clothing boutique adjoining our store.  Bonni believes life is always presenting challenges, it is up to the individual to create positive experiences from these challenges.  In her spare time, Bonni enjoys entertaining, shopping and taking her grandchildren on trips.
	James Linsmayer James began getting interested in gemstones in his early teens.  Soon after, he was managing a fine jewelry department at a store in his home town in Minnesota.  His interest in jewelry shifted to vintage and antique pieces, an area in which he has gained notable recognition.  James has been our manager and jewelry designer for ten years.  he enjoys working with customers and helping them select pieces to make lasting memories.  As a hobby, james enjoys collecting and restoring vintage autos.  he is also an active participant in fine art and charitable organization.  He likes to share his skills and knowledge to enlighten the lives of others.
	Claudia Enlow Claudia began her career in fine Jewelry back in the 80’s. Claudia studied Gemology out of Santa Monica, California and recently completed her Gem Stone course. Claudia enjoys working with Bridal customers and assisting them with that special purchase. Claudia lives in Anthem Arizona and just celebrated her 28th Anniversary. Claudia has two children and one Grand Child. Now after a few years away Claudia has returned to Jewels & Estate Gallery by G. Darrell Olson. We are glad she is back. Stop in and say hi!
	Danny Candelaria Danny is a native of Arizona having gained his experience in jewelry stores in Tucson and Phoenix.  He has been in the jewelry trade about 20 years and with us about 6 years.  Danny is an expert craftsman and does much of the jewelry and watch repair as well as building of custom pieces.  Danny does all his work in the store's "repair" shop, which is maintained just the way he likes it.  When not in the store, he likes to read and learn about various cultures and a ways of life.  You will find Danny very easy to talk to, so be sure to say hi to him when you visit the store.
	Mary Speranza Mary is originally from Sweden. There she started her own jewelry store in 1993. She bought/sold jewelry. She hired a gold smith, in 1995, which made custom made jewelry, which was her #1 seller for 3 years in a row. She owned the business for 8 years. She sold the jewelry store in 2001 when she moved to USA. In 2008 Mary became a US citizen. She is the inventory specialist/accounting assistant and she has been working for Mr. Olson since July-2009. Mary loves to browse the web and spending time with her husband.