OUR HISTORY

In June 1984, Steve Weintraub founded Gold & Diamond Source, and his wife Julie joined him in 2004. Steve acts as the Founder/CEO of the company, still hand-selecting every diamond in their vast inventory. Julie is President/COO and manages Marketing, PR, Customer and Community Relations in addition to running their charity Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay. Four of their children – Steven Jr., Chris, Adam, and Emily – have joined the team, and Steve's sisters, Patty Weintraub, the Vice President of the company, and Mary Weintraub, our Showroom Manager.

Steve founded Gold & Diamond Source after running a jewelry manufacturing plant for five years.  His goal was to take the guesswork out of buying fine jewelry.  As a former manufacturer, he realized jewelers were not providing real value to their customers.  So Steve decided to pass ongoing value to his customers by offering a 100% diamond trade-in guarantee.  If you buy a Gold & Diamond Source diamond and want to upgrade later on, you will always receive 100% of what you originally paid as a credit towards your new purchase.  No fine print.  No requirement to pay 2-3 times the original purchase price.  No fees. EVER.

In 2007, Gold & Diamond Source consolidated what had grown into nine retail locations down to one EXPANSIVE 10,000 sq. ft. building with more jewelry under one roof than anywhere else in the Southeast United States.  The interior was redesigned to mimic a living room, complete with cozy chairs, a grand piano, and a fish tank.  “When you walk into our store, customers feel like they are stepping into our home,” says Julie.  “Our goal is to deliver the same personalized attention to each customer that we would give our best friends and family.”  It shows too. Some customers drive 2-3 hours just to visit Gold & Diamond Source every day.

Customers shopping at Gold & Diamond Source know they are getting more than a beautiful ring, bracelet, or pendant.  They are also an integral part of supporting various organizations, charities, and struggling individuals throughout Tampa Bay through Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across the Bay.  Since its inception in 2009, Hands Across the Bay has given millions of dollars back in assistance and donations to the Tampa Bay area and across the country.