Ganem Jewelers was founded in 1982 by George Ganem, a certified Graduate Gemologist. A company with deep heritage in the East Valley, its first store was located in Tempe, with 2,000 square feet of high-quality jewelry and timepieces. A second store, comprising 8,000 square feet with a full-service repair and design shop, opened in Ahwatukee in November 1998.



In 2004, as George began focusing on other projects, he handed the company reigns to sons Jason and Curtis, who were named co-presidents. For the past four years, the sons have managed day-to-day operations.