CO-FOUNDER, CEO GORJANA
WHY: Runs Laguna Beach-based jewelry brand with his wife, Gorjana Reidel. Brand has made name for itself selling dainty, delicate, affordable rings, necklaces and bracelets good for layering. Annual sales were approaching $100M as of 2019.
RECENT: Trying fine jewelry on for size. New market segment pushes company into higher price points and could potentially expand its customer base.
NOTABLE: On track to meet revenue projections for this year, despite pandemic-related closures of its 16 stores for several months, thanks to surging online sales. Says “our ecommerce business has exceeded expectations to keep us on track as a whole.”
