Bert Edmonston III is the CEO and founder of Gold Thumb Jewelry. In the early 1970’s Bert began working as an apprentice silversmith at Samuel Kirk & Sons in Baltimore, MD. At Kirk’s Bert learned the art of manufacturing silver hollowware and flatware, and how to repair these items. He moved on to other jewelers where he learned from master craftsman the old world style of jewelry repair and creations. As Bert developed a family, he realized he needed to start a business of his own. In 1979 Bert moved to Frederick and opened Gold Thumb Jewelry Creations. Gold Thumb Jewelry Creations originally began as a trade shop, the wholesale business for jewelry repairs. Gold Thumb grew with the times as did Frederick. Bert is a GIA (Gemological Institute of America) trained gemologist and IJO (Independent Jewelers Organization) master gemologist and jeweler. Bert has over thirty years experience as a jeweler.

Virginia Edmonston is Bert III’s wife. Virginia is Gold Thumb’s senior sales consultant. Virginia will help you find the perfect gift for any occasion.

Bert Edmonston IV began working for Gold Thumb Jewelry as he attended Frederick Community College. In 1997 Bert joined Gold Thumb Jewelry full time. Bert is currently working to finish his gemologist degree from GIA. Bert IV has learned basic repairs from Bert III. Bert is Gold Thumb’s diamond and gemstone sales consultant. He will help you find the perfect diamond for your special occasion.

AJ Edmonston began working for Gold Thumb Jewelry in 2000. AJ is our apprentice jeweler. He works side by side with Bert III daily learning the intricies of jewelry repair and creation from Bert III. AJ has taken several repair classes from GIA and other industry trade schools.