Andrew Elawar is a distinguished jeweler and a Graduate Gemologist, holding an esteemed accreditation from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). His expertise and passion for the craft have positioned him as a leading authority in the jewelry industry.

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Andrew Elawar

Andrew Elawar is a distinguished jeweler and a Graduate Gemologist, holding an esteemed accreditation from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). His expertise and passion for the craft have positioned him as a leading authority in the jewelry industry.

Lives In

  • Washington DC-Metro

Education

  • University of Virginia
  • Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

Expertise

  • Retail Jewelry
  • Custom Design
  • Gemology
  • He is the founder and CEO of Chrysella, a modern jewelry store that focuses on customer experience.
  • He is a seasoned jeweler and Graduate Gemologist accredited by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

Experience

After growing up in his father’s jewelry store, Andrew Elawar founded Chrysella in Northern Virginia in 2018 with a vision to create an ultra-modern jewelry store focused on customer experience. Chrysella’s products are designed alongside clients in an interactive showroom, or virtually online, using advanced computer programs as well as 3D printed wax models.

In only its 5th year in business, Chrysella has already been recognized by INSIDENOVA as Prince William County’s Best Jewelry Store two years in a row in 2022 and 2023.

Chrysella’s passion for jewelry is a family affair. We are a multigenerational family of jewelers and gemologists providing our community with jewelry made with love. Meet our entire family at Chrysella and experience working with a family jeweler you can trust for life.

Andrew Elawar

Education

Andrew graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government. He further pursued his interest in gemology by earning a Graduate Gemologist Degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).