Getting to Know
the Golden Girls
of JFG
Dena Tanner
The Gem Boss
Dena, the Gem boss Golden Girl, is the daughter of J. Frank Golden. Born into the industry, she started working at a young age. Her first job was to search for stones that had fallen onto the carpet, and she gradually progressed to stuffing Christmas cards for all of JFG's customers. Her role at JFG has remained largely unchanged since she took over the business and daily operations following her father's retirement in 1995. JFG has undergone numerous changes over the years and is currently a team of 4 women lovingly known as the Golden Girls.
Dena's Favs
Ella Golden Eskrige
The G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time)
Ella Golden Eskeridge, our G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time and Graduate
Gemologist, joined JFG 1986. She can help you with a wholesale appraisal or stone identification. Ella does grading and buying of our extensive inventory and works on building the stone gallery on the website.
Contact Ella for any questions you have about gemstones.
Ella's Favs
Kate Spencer
The Brit
Kate began working for J. Frank Golden in November 1995. Born in England and moved to the U.S. in 1987, Kate started her career at JFG by answering phone calls in the sales department. She has 28 years of experience working with colored stones and now handles all the tasks related to our social media. Kate still works closely with the inventory and can help you with any inquiries you may have. If you have a specific request, please DM Kate on social media. She would be delighted to ring her "new customer" bell upon receiving your request.
Kate's Favs
Betsey Wheeler
The Fixer
Our Newest Golden Girl!
With 25+ years experience, Betsey coordinates our repairs, custom jobs, lapidary services and stringing department.
If you don't have a bench jeweler on staff, let JFG be your back office!
