Conclave 2026

Passionate about all things: jewelry, retail, and tequila. Let's skip the small talk and jump into the diamond dream or what it's like to really raise children in the industry. ;) Constance

For Facts Sake:
Constance Polamalu is an American Samoan first-generation jeweler who serves as Chief Operating Officer at award-winning, multi-brand independent retailer Zachary’s Jewelers in Annapolis, Maryland. With almost 15 years of experience in fine jewelry through retail sales, mass-market product development, leadership roles, and as a designer, Constance has gained invaluable experience and knowledge of the jewelry industry as a whole. She frequently participates in panels sharing her expertise on topics ranging from marketing, client segmenting, jewelry trends, DEI, and hiring in the post-covid landscape.

In addition to her role at Zachary’s Jewelers, Constance embarked on her own jewelry design venture, Birthright Foundry, in 2021. Her outstanding work as a designer led to her selection as one of six Emerging Designers by Natural Diamond Council and Lorraine Schwartz. Birthright Foundry has garnered recognition as an award-winning fine jewelry brand earning features in prestigious publications such as Esquire, Cosmopolitan, and InStore Magazine.

In 2024, Constance opened an exclusively lab grown diamond store called Bloomstone Jewelers to serve a different segment of the market with integrity and personalized service.

Constance was named in the Jewelers of America inaugural group of 20 Under 40 Retailer in the United States in 2022 and previously served on the Forevermark Leadership Council. Earlier in 2023, Constance joined the Board of Directors for Jewelers of America. Her service on the Jewelers of America Ethical Initiative Committee highlights her commitment to and interest in building a more ethical business environment. Constance is grateful and excited to join the Diamonds Do Good Board and support the good diamonds do worldwide.