Marry Me Jewelry

Gino Junior brings four generations of jewelry craftsmanship to every piece he creates. As a GIA-certified gemologist with a background in marketing, he blends deep technical expertise with a modern design sensibility, crafting jewelry that tells a personal story.

Rooted in family tradition, Gino designs and manufactures custom pieces that go beyond trends, creating heirlooms built to last generations. He is also passionate about educating buyers, sharing his gemology knowledge and design process through innovative online content that empowers customers to make confident, meaningful purchases.

Whether you're designing an engagement ring, a one-of-a-kind gift, or a timeless piece for yourself, Gino brings artistry, authenticity, and four generations of trust to the table.

Gino Blando Sr. began as an apprentice diamond setter in 1975 and has spent over 50 years mastering the craft. As a third-generation jeweler and founder of Marry Me Jewelry, he has built a family legacy rooted in craftsmanship, honesty, and community.

In the 1990s, Gino dreamed of a jewelry destination dedicated to custom design and an educated buying experience. That vision became Marry Me Jewelry in 1999, now a beloved staple of Countryside, Illinois since 2009.

Equipped with CAD technology, world-sourced diamonds, and a passion for transparency, Gino believes an informed customer is the best customer — offering diamond seminars and private workshop tours to prove it.

Today, he continues to create and inspire, passing four generations of tradition down to his son, Gino Jr., ensuring the Blando name remains synonymous with excellence in the Chicago suburbs.

Katya is the marketing and business development force behind Marry Me Jewelry. Since joining the team she has built and managed the brand's full marketing operation. This includes holiday campaigns, promotional calendars, and designing digital assets to ensure the Marry Me Jewelry name reaches the right customers at the right time.

Beyond marketing, Katya drives real business growth. She revitalized Gino Sr.'s vision for the company's insurance and appraisal partnership by developing an updated sales process that brought the concept back to life. She creates strategic proposals for social media improvements and personally leads outreach to customers approaching milestones.

Her reach extends across CRM segmentation, inventory reporting, vendor relations, product photography and jewelry listings. She also collaborates directly with web developers on the company's digital presence.