submitted by Raskin’s Jewelers
Jim Carlisto and James Carlisto, Jr., a father and son team, have acquired Raskin’s Jewelers, a third-generation family-owned, local jewelry company established in 1946. Jim, Sr., a Prescott area resident, looked at several business opportunities. In his search, he learned the Raskin’s Jewelers store was closing its doors. With a history in the jewelry business, Jim, Sr. approached owners Greg and Renee Raskin. After discovering new-found commonalities and a shared passion for the industry, an agreement was made. Jim formerly worked as the general manager at Langert Netzband Fine Jewelers and has worked in the industry for 15 years. He became familiar with the Raskin’s name when they were wholesale clients while working at Langert. The Carlisto family believe in keeping the integrity of the Raskin’s name and intend to deliver the same high level of service. “My son and I have built our success on the understanding that the transaction is secondary to the relationship,” Jim, Sr. says. “We are both excited to meet past, current and future clients of Raskin’s Jewelers.” The new owners plan no major changes to the business operations. They will continue to focus on the services that Prescott residents have come to know. In addition to jewelry sales and repairs, they offer the sales of awards, trophies and engravings. Raskin’s Jewelers also will continue buy precious metals and diamonds. “We understand the importance of integrity, longevity and tradition,” Jim, Jr. says. “Like Raskin’s, this new venture will be a third-generation business with my son Lincoln one day. Our family is honored to carry on the legacy, and we are dedicated to being respected business owners in the community.”
