Renato L. Ronquillo is a JA Certified Master Jeweler, the only one in Houston and southeast Texas. He is also an award winning designer and a Master Goldsmith.. He was certified by Jewelers of America, the largest jeweler's organization which represents more than 11,000 stores in the United States. Trust your precious jewelry only to a JA Certified Jewelry Professional.  Renato L. Ronquillo jewelry career began at the age of 14 in 1964 as an apprentice in his father's shop in Manila, Philippines.

From 1968 to 1971, he worked in La Estrella Del Norte, one of the Philippines' most prestigious jewelry firms at that time and the best in the Far East. It was there that Ronquillo experienced a major turning point in his career.The store's Master Goldsmith was out sick and the shop's foreman asked Ronquillo to finish his job. The foreman was so impressed with Ronquillo's work that Ronquillo was elevated to full-time Goldsmith. In 1971, Ronquillo came to the United Sates and worked in several different stores in Texas before opening up his own retail jewelry store in 1976. Since then, Renato Jewelers has served customers of the south east region of the Houston area.  In 2004, Renato Ronquillo was recognized with two awards in the annual Texas Jewelers Association Design Competition. In 2005, he received 3 awards, including their top award "Best of Show" which was featured in the national JA Design Competition this past January.  This past March, Renato Ronquillo was also recognized with two awards one being 1st place for his Floating beads and Pearl Brooch.  Renato Jewelers is a proud member of Jewelers of America, Texas Jeweler Association and Houston Metal Arts Guild.    

Being a JA Certified  Jewelry Professional is an important designation," says JA President and CEO Mathew Runci. "There's fundamental difference between a JA Certified Jewelry Professional and someone who just happens to make, sell or repair jewelry.  Renato's successful completion of the JA Certification exam attests to his proficiency as a bench jeweler, lets consumers know that he is qualified to craft or repair their fine jewelry, and demonstrates Renato Jeweler's commitment to providing superior service."