An immigrant from Germany, jewelry designer, master jeweler, and CAD modeler Frieder Lauer received his education in gemology and jewelry design from GIA (Graduate Gemologist, class of 1987, Santa Monica Campus).

With more than 30 years of professional experience, his work has received repeated recognition at an international level by major jewelry trade organizations such as the Japan Pearl Promotion Society, AGTA (American Gem Trade Association), JCK (Jewelers Circular Keystone), and MJSA (Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America).

His latest achievements include: 
First prize winner, 2020 MJSA Vision Awards, colored stones distinction
First prize winner, 2020 MJSA Vision Awards, custom design distinction