Stephanie Abeles

Marketing Director/Sales

Stephanie Abeles, daughter of owner Jeff Abeles, began her career in commercial arts.  Her love of art began in college where she majored in Photography and Jewelry Design at Montclair State University in New Jersey. After graduation she worked for a photography studio, assisting the photographers and managing lab production. Her next move was to a Princeton NJ advertising agency as the Traffic/ Production Manager where she was in charge of vendor outsourcing and the internal work flow of the various marketing efforts of the agency. 

Stephanie relocated to Tampa July of 1999 to work for the family business. Bringing with her, her knowledge of advertising, she is now marketing and advertising director for AvantGold. Stephanie is presently enrolled in the G.I.A. (Gemological Institute of America) distance education Jewelry Business Management program.

She also very much enjoys fine watches new and vintage and can frequently be found reading up on the newest fashions and innovations from the watchmaking industry.

Stephanie’s passions include her two children Cody and Samantha, her dog Lacey, watches and jewelry, as well as photography. 

She also feels a great sense of honor to work side by side with her father and stepmom learning every aspect of the business so the future of AvantGold can continue on for many years to come! Please ask for Stephanie to help you find the perfect gift for a loved one or even for yourself!