Scot has been in the industry for more than 40 years. He has been a graduate gemologist through G.I.A. since 1982. He is a second-generation jeweler and began working alongside his father to learn all facets of the industry. Blue sapphires are his favorite. He also has 20 years of bench experience, creating and repairing jewelry and has mentored under several jewelry industry leaders such as Susan Jacques, Don Hamann, Ross Caniglia, and Lowell Kronowitz.