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8787 North Scottsdale Road Suite 116
Scottsdale, AZ, 85253
United States

480-607-4444

Elegant shop offering house-designed, one-of-a-kind gemstone and diamond jewelry, plus timepieces.

About Us

Oliver Smith

Founder and President

Designer and store owner, Oliver Smith has been making exceptional jewelry since 1981. With exquisite designs, competitive pricing, and the highest quality of craftsmanship and ethical standards, Oliver creates jewelry to last a lifetime.

ABOUT OLIVER

Oliver moved out West from Pennsylvania in 1981. He opened his first store on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, and relocated to sunny Scottsdale in 1985. There he opened a small shop focused on designing, appraising, buying and selling jewelry and watches. Oliver and Aimee, his wife of 32 years, raised their 3 children in the Arizona desert and are extremely active in the community.  

Oliver gets his inspiration from nature. He can be found on a surfboard, on a hike, or playing golf, amongst other pursuits in the great outdoors. Don't forget the cribbage board, he enjoys the competition.

Now the premier Jeweler in Arizona, Oliver's reputation makes him the go to store! 

 

MADISON HOEHN

Madison moved from Iowa to Arizona in 2018 in search of a sunnier climate. After graduating from Iowa State with a degree in Supply Chain Managment and Leadership, she spent two years traveling between the US and Europe to launch StockX, a global Buy/Sell platform for sneakers, streetwear, and collectables.  Her taste for the finer things has landed her at Oliver Smith Jeweler where she works directly with Oliver to manage our three stores. When not working, Madi is likely planning parties, baking sweet treats, or hiking.  

 

BILL ECKLES

Our General Manager Bill has over 40 years of experience in luxury retail. He first made his way to the valley in 1994 from St. Louis working with Polo Ralph Lauren. From there he moved into the watch and jewelry industry managing both Tourneau and Hyde Park in Arizona. In 2018 he was lucky enough to marry his best friend Carolyn. Together they enjoy their five grandchildren and a doodle named Calvin. When not working Bill loves to travel to Paris, play golf, cook and enjoy a great glass of wine.

 

VERONIQUE BELLALOUM
Parisian expert on diamonds, jewelry and fine timepieces, Veronique is the expert on luxury. With two decades of experience selling jewelry and watches in Cannes, Paris, and now in Scottsdale, Veronique knows her product inside and out! Her classic style and eye for elegance makes her the perfect resource to help you find that new watch or great gift. Outside of work Veronique enjoys fine wine, cooking, stylish shoes, and spending time with her twin boys, and lovely daughter.

 

 
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ELIZABETH SMITH
Born and raised in Scottsdale, AZ Oliver’s eldest daughter Elizabeth is excited to join the family business. She holds a degree in Business and Advertising from the University of Oregon. Prior to joining the family business she cut her teeth in San Francisco working in the alcohol and technology industries. When not working, Elizabeth loves taking advantage of the amazing hiking, paddle boarding and skiing in Aspen. 

 

BENJAMIN LAM
Swiss trained watchmaker, talented amateur nature photographer, and detail oriented craftsman, Benjamin Lam will keep your watch running on time. WOSTEP trained, as well as a former watchmaking instructor, Ben has been working on fine timepieces for several decades. When not fixing watches, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and two talented daughters, and capturing memories on film.

 

LEILANI LAM

Leilani initially joined the OSJ team at age 13 when she was taught to change watch batteries on the weekends and discovered the art of watchmaking for the first time. After attending college, she found her passion for the trade and apprenticed under her father, Benjamin Lam for almost a year before to moving to Switzerland to receive formal training at K&H Watchmaking Competence Center. Her enthusiasm for problem solving and attention to detail drive her to deliver the best service for any watch that crosses her path. When she isn't in the shop, she loves shopping at vintage markets, drinking cider, and enjoys spending time with her sister and playing with her two dogs and cat.

 

GEORGE REID

George is a card-carrying watch enthusiast with a long history in the industry and is excited to share his love of fine timepieces both new and vintage with you. Originally from New Jersey, George chose the high road and settled in Arizona where he met his wife. Outside of the watch world George is a fan of cars, golfing and has 2 dogs that he loves to spoil. George is also enthusiastic about food and wine, and is happy to give recommendations for the best eateries in town. 

 

RYAN BELTON
Ryan gained a love of luxury while working for Louis Vuitton before being lured to the world of watches at Tourneau.  Since then he has become an avid watch enthusiast and collector.  Be sure to let him share his passion for watch history and mechanics with you, or chat about the latest Vikings game. Aside from watches, Ryan is an avid collector of sneakers, and a gear head with eyes on the latest cars. When not at work he spends much of his time being athletic and is active in several sports and local teams, including a competitive dart league.

 

WANDA DIETHELM

A long time connoisseur of classic jewelry, Wanda understands and appreciates the craftsmanship and history of the extraordinary art in our estate acquired jewelry. She will apply her expertise to find the right piece for you to match your taste in fine traditional jewelry with your lifestyle. She has degrees in finance and administration from NAU and her hobbies include gardening and rescuing lost animals. 

 

JOHN HOEHN

An Illinois native, John decided to chase the sun and move to Arizona 15years ago after graduating from the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana.  He has spent the last 13 years in the luxury industry with Tourneau, IWC, Hublot and Breitling getting things done and developing a passion for watches, jewelry and helping people maintain and service their luxury items. When not keeping track of your services, John enjoys going to the movies, making short films, making music and teaching kung fu.

 

CORINNE SMITH

Born & raised in Arizona, Corinne grew up watching her father’s business grow & flourish.  With a passion for horses, she followed her dream to Kentucky and graduated from the University of Kentucky.  Shortly after, she realized the jewelry industry was in her blood, and started working towards her Graduate Gemologist degree.  Currently, Corinne manages the social media at OSJ along with studying gemstones.  While not working at the store, she can be found riding and showing horses, or spending time with her red-tick hound, Penelope.

 

ABIEL VALENCIA

Abiel is a Digital Content Creator with a passion for capturing moments through the lens. Graduating from Grand Canyon University in 2019. Abiel moved to New York City shortly after college to begin his career in the media industry, working as a Production Assistant on numerous projects, as well as freelance work on the side. Abiel works in the Marketing/Advertising department working on Social content for Instagram, Facebook, the OSJ Website and weekly YouTube Videos. In his free time, Abiel enjoys traveling and spending time with his loved ones, and stays active playing basketball and going to lift.

 

MICHAEL ELLSWORTH
Repair foreman, Panerai guru, and California native, Michael Ellsworth makes sure your jewelry is repaired with love and care. In addition to his responsibilities as an expert jeweler, Michael is the supreme authority on all things Panerai. Have a question about a Panerai watch? Ask Michael. Need a new Panerai strap? Ask Michael. Want a PAM 104? Ask Michael. When not brushing up on Panerai, Michael enjoys hunting, fishing, scuba diving, camping, and spending time with his wife and son. Also as a classic car aficionado, Michael helps coordinate our yearly Cars and Cigars Event in December. Hope to see you there!

 

STEVE WALKER
Repair and restoration technician, and graduate of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, Steve Walker will make your broken jewelry work and look like it's brand new. A valuable asset in the shop, Steve also is great at answering and addressing all your repair questions and concerns. This Eugene, Oregon native is active in his church, and enjoys grilling, hiking, traveling. He also loves spending time with his wife, working on his house, and of course building and riding custom motorcycles!

 

RODNEY ADAMS
Master Jeweler and hot rod enthusiast Rodney has been working on jewelry since he was 15 years old. Whether he is repairing jewelry, or picking the perfect paint for his latest car build, Rodney has an amazing eye for detail and will make sure your jewelry is treated with the upmost care.  When not working on the bench he enjoys spending time with his wife, son and two dogs Kona and Dezel. 

 

Team Aspen

 

EMRE BARLAS

Emre graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelors of science in Industrial Engineering and a minor in Economics. Upon earning his diploma, he moved to NYC where he worked for a logistics and storage start up as a Business Development Executive and later as a Manager, Marketplace Operations and Location Acquisition. After two years in the start up world, Emre moved to Aspen and is now a part of the Oliver Smith team where he can utilize his love of watches and jewelry. When he isn't working, he spends his time riding his dirtbike around trails, playing the guitar and skiing.  He is also fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Turkish.

 

HARRY GRAHAM

Harry Graham, a luxury watch concierge in Aspen, CO, is known for his exceptional service and genuine interest in helping clients achieve their buying goals. Raised in Darien, CT, he pursued entrepreneurship and psychology at GWU before starting his career in Aspen. With a passion for outdoor activities, a love for fashion and art, and a proud multicultural heritage, Harry is not just a dedicated professional but also an active member of his community, involved in civic groups and mentoring through the Aspen Buddy Program.

 

TEAM FASHION SQUARE

 

PAUL RIGGS

Our Boutique Director Paul has been passionately involved with the watch and jewelry industry for over 15 years. Armed with a BA of Business Management and Entrepreneurship, he transitioned from sales to management in 2018 with Hyde Park and went on to manage Breitling, Hublot, and IWC watch boutiques before managing the Hyde Park flagship store in Scottsdale. In 2017, Paul founded the Watch Enthusiasts AZ collectors club, which is currently the largest independent watch collector's group in Arizona. When he is not sharing his passion for luxury timepieces, he enjoys traveling, writing, and most importantly spending time with his wife Elisha, and their two children Ayden and Kiarra.

 

TAWNY SERRANO

Our assistant boutique manager, Tawny has nearly a decade in the luxury industry. A California native, Tawny made her way to Arizona to broaden her horizons. She found her passion for jewelry and watches as the assistant store manager of Hyde Park Jewelers in Scottsdale. She likes to spend her free time with her children, Sway and Taya. 

 

KEITH FREDERICK

Keith was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska before moving to Arizona in 2019 in search of sunshine and palm trees. He was in the medical field for 15 years as the Lead for the Surgical Pathology Dept. In pursuit of his passion for fine timepieces, he entered the industry in 2019 with Hyde Park Jewelry. When he’s not working, he enjoys watching sports on his recliner with a nice cigar and a glass of tequila (neat) with his girlfriend Cecilia and his dog Kobe. #GBR

 

WILL CHILTON

Will has carried a love for fine Swiss timepieces since he was old enough to look into to the cases at Tourneau as a child. He started his professional career after graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in criminal justice studies. He found his start with Hyde Park Jewelers as the Brand Ambassador for Hublot timepieces in 2020. Since joining the Oliver Smith team in 2022, his apprenticeship under George Reid inspired a passion and expertise in the field of rare and unique timepieces. When he is not working, Will is “living the dream” with his beautiful girlfriend Rylie and their dog Cora.

 

MIGUEL LOPEZ

An Arizona native, Miguel began his journey into the business world at Wichita State University. After competing in the Professional Bowlers Association, Miguel started his career in luxury retail as Montblanc's Sales Manager and West Regional Watch Ambassador. Outside of his professional endeavors, Miguel enjoys golfing, bowling, chess and spending time with his wife Rachel and their two children, Mila and Octavio.