About - Olmaz Jewelers

About Olmaz Jewelers

Fine Jewelry in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Our Story

The idea for Olmaz Jewelers came to best friends Elie Abou-Rjeileh and Jack Daoud while living in Lansing, Michigan. Both had many years of experience in the fine jewelry industry and hoped to relocate their families and become entrepreneurs. After a long search for the perfect location, they decided on the Triangle, and more specifically, Chapel Hill. Drawn to the beauty, diversity, and energy of the area, they knew this would be the perfect spot for the independent, family-owned and operated jewelry store they hoped for. They are excited and proud to call Chapel Hill the home of Olmaz Jewelers. Centrally located in the Eastgate Shopping Center in Chapel Hill and minutes from I-40, Olmaz Jewelers is easy to access from Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh.

Our Team

Elie Abou-Rjeileh, Owner

Elie Abou-Rjeileh grew up in the beautiful mountains of Lebanon and moved to the United States at the age of seventeen to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at Michigan State University. While attending MSU, Elie worked at a family-owned jewelry store in Lansing, Michigan, and that is where his love for jewelry began. With over 15 years of jewelry store management experience and a Graduate Diamond Certification from the Gemological Institute of America, his entrepreneurial side persuaded him to move to North Carolina where he founded Olmaz Jewelers of Chapel Hill with his best friend, Jack Daoud.

Jack Daoud, Owner

Jack Daoud is a co-owner of Olmaz Jewelers and has enjoyed a sixteen-year career in the luxury jewelry business that started in Lansing, Michigan. After graduating from Michigan State University, Jack started his career at a family-owned jewelry store. He soon discovered his interest in fine jewelry and Swiss timepieces and found a passion for building relationships and trust with his clients. His time at several family-owned and operated jewelry stores consisted of both management and sales, which lead to a solid knowledge and understanding of designed jewelry brands. In his free time, Jack loves spending time with his family, traveling, and is a big sports fan.

Jennifer Ivy, Bench Jeweler

Jenny is our on-site jeweler and brings with her over twenty years of experience as a bench jeweler. Jenny previously worked for Grimball Jewelers in Chapel Hill. Her journey in the jewelry business dates back to when she was working on her Bachelor’s of Arts degree from UNC-Pembroke, she took a silversmith class that ignited her passion for jewelry. Originally from Lumberton North Carolina, Jenny started her career at a hometown jewelry store. She completed courses from Stewart’s International School for Jewelers and A New Approach School for Jewelers. In addition to her jewelry experience, she also studied with Dan Gendron Master Watchmaker and earned her journeymen horologist certificate. Jenny loves to spend her free time at home in the country with her horses and pets.