Marc Gillihan

Marcus has been with Shelton Jewelers for over 10 years. His leadership of the design team has brought Shelton Jewelers to a new level in creativity and craftsmanship. He studied jewelry design at the Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica and has been creating award winning fashion and bridal designs for over 25 years. In 2007 Marc won three awards at the NMJA competitions including 1st Place Premiere Award. Over the years Marc has won a total of 12 NMJA Jewelry Design Awards and Designer of the New Mexico Governors Ring. His specialty is platinum and pave settings. Marcus also won the jeweler of the American Design competition in New York in 2008. In addition to designing, Marcus is a very accomplished stone setter, completing the grand Masters program in 2009.