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Monday, April 18 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Secrets of America’s Coolest Stores: Sparkles Fine Jewelry

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2015 Fifth Place Small Cool Division 

It's all a little crazy at this Cool Chicago store devoted to sparkle!

Rachel Meyerling decided to open her own business at the age of 28. Find out how Sparkles became a jewelry store favorite of the LGBT community in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. Rachel is happy to share the secrets of her success.

You can expect dance breaks and outbursts of personal expression in this truly unique store. 


Moderators
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Terry Chandler

President & CEO, Diamond Council of America
Terry’s forty-year retail jewelry career began as a trainee for what was then a small family-owned chain of four jewelry stores Michelson Jewelers. He was a store manager, supervisor, Senior Vice President, and partner, in the chain that grew to twelve stores.Terry has been involved... Read More →

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Rachael Meyering

Owner, Sparkles Fine Jewelry
After a decade of working in various aspects of the jewelry industry, from wholesale to retail management, Meyering decided to open a retail business at age 28. With help from friends and family, she leased an empty storefront in Andersonville, and within a month, transformed it into... Read More →

Sponsors
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Diamond Council of America

The mission of the Diamond Council of America is to provide quality, affordable distance education to enhance the ability of our members’ associates to sell fine jewelry with expertise, integrity, and professionalism and to fuel the passion of all those looking to learn about our... Read More →


Monday April 18, 2016 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Cool Stores Experience - Sponsored by DCA
  Cool Stores Experience - Sponsored by Diamond Council of America

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