Local Jeweler Named to 20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail

Jewelers of America names New Orleans-based jeweler Brandon Boudreaux of Boudreaux’s Jewelers to the 20 Under 40 List

JEWELERS OF AMERICA (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has named Brandon Boudreaux as one of the recipients of the 20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail list. Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40, which was launched in 2022, is a recognition program that celebrates young professionals who exemplify leadership skills and a commitment to elevating jewelry retail for tomorrow’s jewelry consumers.

A panel of industry judges reviewed nominees from JA Retail Members across the country and had the difficult task of narrowing the applications down to the 20 individuals who best embody an ability to lead, innovate, and improve a jewelry store's success while adhering to professional ethics. Brandon Boudreaux was selected as one of the recipients of this prestigious award.

“Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 in Jewelry Retail list was designed to recognize young and talented individuals in all facets of the retail jewelry industry. Brandon Boudreaux possesses all the qualities and leadership skills that will help to pave the way for a brighter future and the next generation of jewelry industry professionals,” says Jewelers of America President & CEO David Bonaparte.

Brandon joined Boudreaux’s Jewelers as the long-time local jeweler’s fourth generation in 2013 after attending Tulane University and was recently named the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Boudreaux’s Jewelers operates three retail stores in Louisiana in Metairie, Mandeville, and Baton Rouge.

Boudreaux’s Jewelers is a member of Jewelers of America, the national association for fine jewelry businesses with the most reputable jewelers in the United States, who are backed by a commitment to Jewelers of America’s Code of Professional Practices.

For more information about Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 List, visit jewelers.org/ja/events-news/20-under-40