Our Story
Don Conkey & Sons was founded on a simple belief: integrity, craftsmanship, and service should never be compromised.
Our story begins in 1950, when Don Conkey started his career as a watchmaker, quickly earning a reputation for precision, honesty, and an unwavering commitment to his customers. As his experience grew, so did his understanding of the jewelry industry—and the growing need among independent retailers for a dependable manufacturing partner they could trust.
In 1969, Don Conkey & Sons was formally established to serve that need. From the beginning, our focus has been clear: to manufacture high-quality jewelry staples that combine timeless design, consistent value, and dependable scalability—backed by a service organization built to support retailers at every level.
A Trusted Wholesale Partner
Today, Don Conkey & Sons is proud to be one of America’s remaining full-service, prime-source jewelry manufacturers, specializing in custom design, special orders, and core jewelry programs tailored to the independent jeweler.
We are also among the industry’s leading diamond merchants, sourcing diamonds directly from trusted cutters in Belgium and Israel. This direct sourcing model allows us to offer exceptional consistency, transparency, and value—without sacrificing quality.
Through our subsidiary, LFS Consultants, we provide professional consulting services alongside merchandising and sales support, helping our retail partners strengthen their assortments and grow their businesses with confidence.
Craftsmanship Proven at Retail
In addition to our wholesale operations, our family operates a direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brand, Iris + Mill. This brand serves as a real-world showcase of our manufacturing capabilities—from design and stone selection to finishing and presentation.
While Iris + Mill is sold directly to consumers, it reflects the same standards, materials, and craftsmanship that define every piece we manufacture for our retail partners.
The Don Conkey & Sons Team
When you work with Don Conkey & Sons, you are working directly with our family.
Our President, Jeff Conkey, has spent his entire career with the company and is widely recognized as one of America’s foremost diamond experts. Jeff oversees all merchandising, sourcing, and administrative operations, ensuring every program meets our exacting standards.
Don Conkey, following in his father’s footsteps, serves as Director of Sales. With hands-on experience as a master jeweler and diamond setter, Don brings a rare combination of technical expertise and merchandising insight—allowing him to help retailers create assortments that truly perform.
Supporting Jeff and Don is a third generation of the Conkey family, alongside an experienced team of jewelers, diamond setters, sales consultants, and administrative professionals. Together, we are committed to providing responsive service, expert guidance, and dependable execution for every partner we serve.
Built for the Independent Jeweler
For more than 70 years, Don Conkey & Sons has remained focused on one mission:
to be a trusted manufacturing and sourcing partner for independent jewelers.
We don’t chase trends—we build programs.
We don’t cut corners—we protect reputations.
And we don’t see our customers as accounts—we see them as long-term partners.