Blue Nile
Acquisition in 2022
Blue Nile is a leading global retailer specializing in diamonds and fine jewelry for weddings and engagements. It offers a comprehensive online shopping experience, featuring high-quality, conflict-free diamonds graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), along with an extensive selection of engagement rings, wedding bands, and other fine jewelry pieces.
Diamonds Direct
Acquisition in 2021
Diamonds Direct is an independent jewelry company that specializes in offering a wide selection of fine jewelry and diamonds at competitive prices through its online platform. By eliminating middlemen and overseeing the entire diamond procurement process, the company ensures high-quality products while providing significant value to its customers. Diamonds Direct is committed to ethical sourcing, adhering to the Kimberley process to guarantee that all diamonds meet responsible standards. Additionally, the company has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to local philanthropic and cultural organizations, highlighting its dedication to supporting the communities it serves.
Storee is an AI-powered retail operations platform that helps brands manage in-store performance across multiple locations. It provides staff with daily action prompts for merchandise displays and checklists, automated coaching, and task assignment, along with real-time performance insights. The platform uses data-driven automation to identify merchandising pain points and gaps, guiding managers to optimize store execution and boost sales.
RocksBox
Acquisition in 2021
RocksBox is a San Francisco-based company that offers a membership-based jewelry styling service for women. Founded in 2012, RocksBox provides a platform where members can shop, rent, and swap designer jewelry. The company aims to transform how women discover and purchase jewelry by offering a curated selection of brand-name designs through a subscription model. Members have the flexibility to buy or swap items at any time, enhancing their access to high-quality jewelry without the commitment of ownership.
Akron Children’s Hospital
Grant in 2021
Ranked a Best Children's Hospital by US News & World Report, Akron Children's is the largest pediatric provider in northeast Ohio. With two pediatric hospitals, and 20 primary care and 67 pediatric specialty locations, we handle more than 600,000 patient visits a year. We also serve as a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, and offer a number of pediatric subspecialty fellowship programs.
Storee is an AI-powered retail operations platform that helps brands manage in-store performance across multiple locations. It provides staff with daily action prompts for merchandise displays and checklists, automated coaching, and task assignment, along with real-time performance insights. The platform uses data-driven automation to identify merchandising pain points and gaps, guiding managers to optimize store execution and boost sales.
R2Net Inc., founded in 2007 and based in New York, provides tailored solutions for brick-and-mortar jewelry stores and operates as a subsidiary of Sterling Jewelers Inc. The company is known for its innovative e-commerce and supply chain platform, which connects various segments of the diamond industry, including manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. R2Net owns several brands, including JamesAllen.com, Segoma, D-Market, and Brio Animation Studio. JamesAllen.com, in particular, is recognized as a rapidly growing online retailer specializing in engagement rings and loose diamonds. The platform features advanced technology that offers highly magnified 360° HD images of over 150,000 conflict-free diamonds, enabling customers to shop, design, and customize their jewelry conveniently. R2Net's services also encompass display technology, virtual vaults, inventory management, and omni-channel retailing, facilitating seamless digital transactions while minimizing the costs and delays associated with traditional retail methods.
Zale Corporation
Acquisition in 2014
Zale, based in Irving, Texas, operates a prominent retail jewelry chain that began with a single Zales Jewelers store in 1924. The company now encompasses six retail brands and approximately 1,700 locations across North America, along with an online presence through several websites, including zales.com and gordonsjewelers.com. Zale specializes in offering fine and diamond jewelry for both men and women, catering to a diverse range of price levels to meet the needs of various customers.
Ultra Diamonds
Acquisition in 2012
Ultra Diamonds is a retailer specializing in fine jewelry products and services within the United States. The company provides precious gemstones, enabling customers to use them for personal adornment through various jewelry pieces.