C. Paul Stubbe

C. PAUL STUBBE is the owner and namesake of Charles Paul Gem Designs. Paul is involved in all aspects of the business, including all phases of the design and manufacturing process of fine jewelry, repairs, stone setting, appraising, antique jewelry, and gemology.

Paul has been a rock hound since he was a child and has always loved making jewelry and collecting rocks, minerals, and gems. Paul studied geology at Penn State University and is also a Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). He has also studied stone-setting, jewelry making, and repair work with GIA in New York City. He is still active with the GIA as a member and Past President of the Delaware Valley Alumni Association. Paul opened his first store in November of 1974 and has been located in Dorneyville since 1988.

One of Paul’s favorite custom designs is an Art Deco style pendant with an emerald, diamonds, and black onyx inlay that converts to a brooch with a hidden screw that was designed for a customer.

Paul’s favorite aspect of the jewelry field is being able to see the reaction of a client when he presents them with a completed custom design and it exceeds their expectations. Paul also enjoys traveling to trade shows to purchase new and exciting gemstones to use in custom designs and finding exciting new designers and merchandise.

Paul can be reached directly at paul@charlespaul.com.

Dr. Deborah Stubbe

DR. DEBORAH STUBBE is the co-owner of Charles Paul Gem Designs and instrumental in CP’s overall growth and development. At present, she has taken a prominent role in the everyday operations as the business administrator and director of advertising, marketing, staffing, designing, and charity work.

Deborah’s early training and experience in jewelry design has brought a new perspective to the design process at Charles Paul, expanding CP designs to silver and playful designs that retain the details of CP exquisite platinum and gold jewelry.

Over the past 36 years of being in the jewelry business for Deborah and 40 years for Paul, this team has a shared passion for exquisite gemstones which continues to be an intricate part of Charles Paul Gem Designs. Creating well-fabricated, detail oriented, one-of-a-kind jewelry has been a rewarding experience for this team.

Deborah is proud to partner with Paul, whose excellent reputation for quality and repeat customers continue to be a reflection of the art and dedication of the teamwork at Charles Paul Gem Designs.

Deborah can be reached directly at deborah@charlespaul.com.

Kelly Kulp

KELLY KULP is store manager and a jewelry designer at Charles Paul Gem Designs. Working with a variety of gemstones, special carvings, and materials, Kelly uses precise measurements to draw one-of-a-kind designs for both customers and for the store’s inventory. As store manager, Kelly also helps with sales, advertising, and marketing, as well as coordinates all customer projects and repairs, maintains inventory, and works directly with stone suppliers and manufacturers.

Kelly received her Bachelors of Art in Art from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA where she studied graphic design. In 2000, she won a National Art Education Association (NAEA) award in which her drawing was part of an exhibit in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and on the JumboTron in Times Square, New York City. Since college, Kelly has worked as a graphic designer before turning to jewelry design at Charles Paul in 2005. She is now a student of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is working towards a degree as a certified, graduate gemologist.

As a jewelry designer, Kelly enjoys being able to work one-on-one with customers to help them create the perfect piece, as well as being able to give customers a final product that is truly unique and wonderfully crafted. She appreciates being in a field where she is able to use her creativity and imagination daily!

Kelly can be contacted directly at kelly@charlespaul.com

Christina M. Prorok

CHRISTINA M. PROROK is a sales associate at Charles Paul Gem Designs. Christina is skilled in a multi-task environment, helping customers with repair problems, gift buying, and personal adornment. Each client is unique and receives individual service to address all of his or her jewelry needs.

Christina has worked in New York City for eighteen years in showrooms that featured fine clothing and fashion accessories. Christina also assisted a personal clientele in choosing a wardrobe for both career and leisure lifestyles, as well as selected ensembles for daytime talk shows, political functions, and other special events. She studied Retail Merchandising at Harcum Junior College in Bryn Mawr, PA.

Christina feels that jewelry always makes for a happy encounter. Working in a specialty store with the reputation of Charles Paul Gem Designs allows her to experience beautiful jewelry and custom design in a personal and gratifying way.

Christina can be contacted directly at christina@charlespaul.com

Alyssa Rizzo-Berg

ALYSSA RIZZO-BERG is the newest addition to the design team at Charles Paul Gem Designs. Alyssa assists in the creation of unique designs for customers and custom jewelry for the store. During her free time, Alyssa enjoys creating jewelry for herself, friends and family members to wear and enjoy.

Although Alyssa's formal education lies in the field of psychology, jewelry and design have always been her passion. In addition, Alyssa has engaged in self-study of digital and web design for the past ten years. She has also been drawing contently with a pencil and paper ever since she was was a child.

Alyssa can be seen working with customers in the showroom, assisting them with jewelry purchases and repairs. She has worked within the jewelry industry for several years, specializing in bridal and fine jewelry. She also holds certification as a Certified Diamontologist as earned through the Diamond Council of America since 2008.

Alyssa can be reached directly at alyssa@charlespaul.com

Neha Daryanani

NEHA DARYANANI started at Charles Paul Gem Designs in July of 2011 as a graduate gemologist and sales associate. Neha enjoys working with customers to help them find one-of-a-kind pieces with unique and beautiful stones.

Neha worked in the hotel industry for five years before moving to NYC to pursue her dream of becoming a graduate gemologist. There, she studied at GIA and graduated in October 2010. Neha enjoys gemology because she loves exploring a vast variety of gemstones and their characteristics and history.

Working closely with Paul, Neha is always learning more and more about gems, as well as, appraisals. She loves being in a place where she can gain so much knowledge about the jewelry industry!

Neha can be contacted directly at neha@charlespaul.com

Rick Lacey

RICK LACEY has been the goldsmith for Charles Paul Gem Designs for ten years. Rick handles all types of jewelry repairs from ring sizing to restoring and rebuilding broken and worn out jewelry. He works on premises in the workshop and plays an important role in the creation and manufacturing of custom designs.

Rick has been working in the jewelry field as a goldsmith for twenty-nine years. He says that this work is simply a natural progression of a lifelong compulsion to make things.

Rick has a Bachelors of Music Education degree from the University of Lowell in Massachusetts. He is a freelance trumpet player, working with classical, big band jazz, and Latin groups. He also teaches, coaching several trumpet and trombone students in the area. Also, Rick is a pioneer in the art of motorcycle engraving and has several show winning bikes to his credit.

Rick enjoys working in a store that specializes in designing and creating unique jewelry. He especially values the outstanding collaborative relationship that he has developed with Paul.

Rick can be contacted directly at repairs@charlespaul.com