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VICTOR H. BRITO, GIA A.J.P.
Master Jeweler & Watch Technician
Owner & CEO
Victor is a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic jeweler with experience in both the jewelry industry and watch industry.
Watch experience
During Victor’s over 20 years of experience at Patek Philippe, he taught polishers at Patek Philippe USA an extremely high level of detail in watch case restoration. Victor covers all aspects of watch manufacturing & repair, including replacement of all types of case tubes, drilling out a variety of broken watch bezel and bracelet screws or rivets. Replacement and repair of watch case correctors and pushers, and installation of all types of watch crystals. Victor has restored and repaired hundreds of thousands of watches during his time at Patek Philippe.
Jewelry Experience
Since the age of 16, Victor has been working in jewelry manufacturing and hand fabrication. Victor grew up working alongside his father, who was a certified Master Jeweler. Victor has experience in all categories of jewelry manufacturing and repair.
Master Jeweler Certification (Ecuador)
Gemological Institute of America (GIA):
– Diamond Essentials (3 Months)
– Colored Stones Essentials (3 Months)
– Precious Metal Essentials (3 Months)
– Accredited Jewelry Professional Diploma (9 Months)
Patek Philippe Geneva Factory Training Certifications:
– After sales service training (Geneve, September 1996):
– Production Manufacture training (Geneve, June 2000)
– After sales service training (Geneve, August 2005)
– After sales service training (Geneve, October 2008)
“THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE STRIVE FOR WHILE DEALING WITH A CLIENT IS THE ASSURANCE OF SECURITY. HAVING SOMEONE ON SITE WHO CAN DO THE WORK WHILE YOU WAIT, IS WHAT CREATES THAT SECURITY. WE WILL NEVER OUTSOURCE YOUR PRECIOUS JEWELRY TO ANOTHER PARTY, ALL WORK IS DONE IN-HOUSE BY OUR STAFF.”
EMILIA V. BRITO
Pearl Master & Gemstone Specialist
President
Emmi is a highly experienced gemstone specialist that is well versed in fine jewelry and the stringing of pearls and beads.
Emmi started her fine jewelry career at Rosy Blue (NYC) as a Diamond Specialist, where she had firsthand experience in the field at one of the world’s largest diamond manufacturers.
In 2013, Emmi and Victor became the Owners of Dickens Jewelers, bringing their industry knowledge into the beautiful Town of Clinton, New Jersey.
Education:
– Emmi attended the Studio Jewelers School (NYC) where she gained her certification in Pearl and Beads Stringing.
– Emmi holds certificates in Fine Jewelry Making, Metal and Jewelry Arts.
“OVER THE COUNTLESS YEARS OF BEING A PART OF THE JEWELRY INDUSTRY, I’VE LEARNED THAT IT IS VERY EASY TO MAKE A SALE, BUT VERY DIFFICULT TO MAKE A CLIENT. WE AT DICKENS JEWELERS STRIVE FOR CONNECTION AND SATISFACTION.”
KEVIN V. BRITO, GIA D.G. Gemologist & Accredited Jewelry Professional
Vice President
Kevin is an experienced diamond and gemstone expert and certified bench jeweler. Kevin does work by hand but also underwent training in professional Laser Welding and Laser Cutting/Engraving.
Kevin’s education:
Attended the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) where he gained the following certifications:
– Diamond Essentials (3 Months)
– Colored Stones Essentials (3 Months)
– Jewelry Essentials (3 Months)
– Accredited Jewelry Professional Diploma (9 Months)
– Diamonds & Diamond Grading (15 Months)
– Diamond Grading Lab (1 week lab)
– Graduate Diamonds Diploma (20 Months)
– Colored Stones (18 months)
– Colored Stones Grading Lab (1 week lab)
– Gem Identification Lab (1 week lab)
– Gem Identification studies (24 months)
Attended the Studio Jewelers School (NYC) where he gained his certification in Professional Jewelry Repair (6 Month course).
Attended Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) where he got his Bachelors of Science in Business Management. Kevin graduated from Stevens with a GPA of 3.8/4 and High Honors.
“WE INVEST IN THE INDUSTRY’S BEST TOOLS AND MACHINERY TO GIVE OUR CLIENTS THE BEST POSSIBLE SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE. NOT ONLY THIS, BUT WE ARE CONSTANTLY EDUCATING OURSELVES ON THE EVER CHANGING INDUSTRY. WE CARE ABOUT OUR CLIENTS AND THAT IS WHY WE MAKE CLIENTS FOR LIFE.”
IN MEMORY OF – JULIO E. BRITO
February 8, 1949 – January 23, 2020
Master Jeweler / Goldsmith
Julio began working as a jeweler at the age of 15 years old. With a born passion for jewelry, he learned from his older brother. Julio’s brother was a self-trained jeweler who at the time was working as an apprentice, earning only 10 cents an hour in his home country (Ecuador).
After some training, Julio’s Mom gave him money for equipment to set up shop in Cuenca Ecuador. Julio began his career by making handmade jewelry and sold them to various city stores in Cuenca, and eventually to Quito, Ecuador’s capital. Julio was a Member of the Jewelers Association of Azuay (a state in Ecuador).
Alpine Creating (NYC)
– After moving to the USA in 1982, Julio worked for Alpine Creations in NYC for nine (9) years.
– Julio became a certified diamond setter and expert in handmade jewelry.
Ultimar Creations (NYC)
– Six (6) years of dedicated work in jewelry manufacturing.
GDM (New Jersey)
– In 1997, Julio worked for GDM, where he made jewelry for Tiffany and Co. During this moment in history, Tiffany & Co outsourced all Tiffany projects to well-known manufacturing companies before they would land on shelves at the Tiffany stores. Julio was one of the Master Jewelers who was trusted to make Jewelry for the Tiffany projects.
Dickens Jewelers
– Julio ended his career at Dickens Jewelers & Design Studio.
– Here he specialized in all types of diamond setting, custom jewelry design and repair.
“WE ARE HONEST AND LOVE WHAT WE DO. FOR THAT REASON WE INVEST IN THE BEST TOOLS SO WE CAN PERFORM AN ACCURATE AND PROFESSIONAL JOB.”
In loving memory of Julio E. Brito (February 8, 1949 – January 23, 2020).
Design. Quality. Repair.
Located in New Jersey, we offer some of the best jewelry services in the state.