We are pleased to welcome John O’Rourke, owner of Montica Jewelry (75 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables), to our Board of Directors.
An active, passionate, and influential voice within the jewelry industry, he is frequently sought after for interviews by noteworthy publications. John sits on the Board of Directors of theIndependent Jewelers Organization (IJO), the world’s largest independent jewelry buying group in the United States, and is affiliated with the nationally recognized firm Wexler Insurance Agency.
John has also served as Chairman for the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, as Vice President for the Coral Gables Business Improvement District, and on numerous boards over the years including the City of Coral Gables Economic Development, Make-A-Wish of South Florida, and CHARLEEHomes for Children.
After a successful run as a private banker, John joined his wife at Montica Jewelry in 1995. He immediately delved into unknown territory by pursuing a degree from the Gemological Institute of America. John is now considered a diamond expert in his own right and a leader in the industry.
Over the years, John and and his wife Marichi have focused their attention on enhancing the jewelry buying experience. Between John’s remarkable breadth of knowledge and Marichi’s extensive background, the pair have managed to turn Montica Jewelry into one of the premier jewelry stores in South Florida.
