CEO/ FOUNDER JOSH HELMICH

 Josh Helmich is a third-generation jewelry entrepreneur, visionary, gemstone dealer, and jeweler.  The Helmich Family legacy began in the late 1950’s with Josh’s Grandfather Don Helmich when he opened The Compton Rock Shop, a lapidary and jewelry supply store in Los Angeles California.   Josh’s mother and father, Susan and Stephen Helmich even met at the Rock Shop.

After graduating from Arizona State University with degrees in Business Management and Communications, Josh joined his mother’s company, Susan Helmich Designs, Inc. where he presided as Vice President from 2003-2008.  Overseeing the wholesale selling and marketing division, working with stores and working hand in hand with the in-house jewelers overseeing production elevated and enhanced Josh’s spectrum of knowledge and experience in manufacturing and sales.   During his tenure Josh also played an intricate role in the sales to Shop NBC, Herzberg’s Design launch, and product development and manufacturing for Duke Medical Center in North Carolina.

 In 2009, following the untimely death of Steven Kretchmer, Josh took on a new role as Vice President of Steven Kretchmer Designs.  Steven’s legacy of patented metal alloys and groundbreaking metallurgy has continued in today’s market in part to Josh’s contributions and dedication to the company.  Josh’s duties included; director of research and development, production, sales and marketing.  He traveled extensively to educate retail sales staff, host jewelry shows, and work with jewelers to market the legendary Kretchmer name. 

 As a visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit, in 2018 Josh created The Helmich Luxury Group.  A company that comprises all the knowledge and expertise Josh has garnered over two decades in the jewelry industry.  His past business experiences in both wholesale and retail jewelry, design and manufacturing sets him apart from most working in the field today.  It is because of his vast experience that Josh has become a sought-after consultant throughout the world for manufacturing, design, alloy development and testing, technology, and branding within the industry. On top of consulting Josh continues to oversee the private client component of HLG (Helmich Luxury Group) bringing the finest quality merchandise to the most discriminating clients all over the world. 

 Josh served on the Board of Directors for the prestigious COUTURE Show 2005-2009 and again 2012-2018.  COUTURE is the global authority of designer fine jewelry and luxury timepieces, representing one of the most important trade shows in the world today.

Josh currently lives in Scottsdale, AZ with his wife and daughter.