Molina Fine Jewelers

Alfredo J. Molina

Alfredo’s lineage of master jewelers dates back to seventeenth century Italy. He was born in Santa Clara, Cuba in 1959. Eight years later, when the revolution forced the Molina family to flee the grip of communism, Alfredo settled in Chicago where he learned the diamond and gemstone business from his grandfather.

Alfredo J. Molina

President, Chairman of the Board

G.G., F.G.A., C.G.A.

Intercontinental Gemological Laboratory

Honorary Counsul of Spain

Education

G.G. Graduate Gemologist from Gemological Institute of America
F.G.A. Fellow Member of Gemmological Association of Great Britain (with distinction)
R.J. Registered Jeweler from American Gem Society
C.G. Certified Gemologist from American Gem Society
C.G.A. Certified Gemologist Appraiser from American Gem Society

Experience

2006 - Present Chairman of Black, Starr & Frost
1987 - Present Chairman of Molina Fine Jewelers
1982 - Present President of Intercontinental Gemological Laboratory Inc.
1980 - Present President of Jewels Replacement Company
1979 - Present Professional Jewelry Appraiser and Consultant
1979 - 1987 Vice-President and Co-Owner of a Phoenix-based fine jewelry company
1975 - 1979 Manager and Buyer for Chicago Import/Export Gem Company
1967 - 1975 Apprentice Bench Jeweler under mentorship of Grandfather

Professional Organizations

  • American Society of Appraisers: Member, Past President, Chapter 37, Region 8
  • GIA Alumni Association: Member, Past President
  • Jewelers of America: Member, Past Vice Chairman of JA Council
  • 24kt Club of Southern California: Member
  • Arizona Jewelers Association:  Member, Past President, Past Director
  • Jewelers Security Alliance: Member
  • Internal Revenue Service: Qualified Appraiser
  • Accredited Gemologist Association: Education Committee Chairman, Past Regional Governor, Past MGA Program Co-Chairman
  • Prince Charles Youth Business Trust: Member, Past Board of Directors Member
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation Citizens Academy: Member

Awards

  • National Caring Award
  • Caring Americans Hall of Fame
  • CEO Hall of Fame
  • Gift of Life Award
  • Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Spirit of Philanthropy Award
  • Circle of Distinction
  • Community Lifeline Award
  • National Jewelers Hall of Fame
  • Leaders of Distinction Award
  • Jewelers That Care Award