My name is Rodrigo Bandeira Wolf, founder of R. Wolf Fine Jewelry.
     My family has been in the jewelry industry since the 1950s. Dino Ribeiro (my uncle) is a legendary master jeweler, which opened many doors for me.
     In 1996, I was fourteen years old living in São Paulo, Brazil, my hometown. Eduardo Wolf (also my uncle) owned and managed a large jewelry workshop in the jewelry district, in downtown São Paulo. The same place where my father, older brother, and two aunts also worked.
     I sought an apprentice position under Wanderley de Castro, a highly regarded Diamond Setter Specialist who worked mostly on special orders from big names in the industry such as H. Stern and many other designers. It took two me years of full-time training before I was granted a position as a professional diamond setter specialist!
     I want to thank Wanderley de Castro for investing in me. Without him, I wouldn't be where I am today.
    In 2003 I immigrated to the USA to join both of my uncles, Dino, and Eduardo. They came to the USA many years before me. A few years later my brother Renan Wolf joined us. We formed a great team of jewelers. Making the most creative and impressive jewelry one can imagine.
     After six years of working together making fabulous pieces, we decided to branch out.
     I was then very fortunate to join Ashland Investments. Heading the jewelry department. Under the guidance of the late Mr. Gilbert's I started restoring gold antique pocket watches.
     Mr. Gilbert became a fundamental person in my life. On the professional side, he exposed me to challenging situations where I needed to overcome my limitations and gave me opportunities to explore and grow. On the personal side, he always gave me wise advice as a friend. Mr. Gilbert was an extraordinary human being that is very much missed.
     Ten years after arriving in this country, I'm proud to say that in 2013 I opened my own business creating fine jewelry and restoring fascinating watches.
     There is so much more I have to say, and so many more people I have to thank. I will continue to work on this text, but in the meantime, I want to thank
Wanderley de Castro, Dino Ribeiro, Richard Gilbert, and the Gilbert family, Richard Sherwood, Jeremy Thayer
Bruce Crissy and Carol Crissy.

Thanks everyone!