Wade Clar

About Wade Clar

I work with rare colored gemstones and one-of-a-kind jewelry, connecting exceptional pieces with the collectors and retailers who understand their significance. At Omi Privé, my focus is on the placement of unique gemstones and finished designs where rarity, timing, and trust drive decision-making. In this category, value isn’t created through volume—it’s created through access, context, and the ability to recognize something truly uncommon. My experience across both retail and wholesale has given me a practical understanding of how important pieces move through the market from initial discovery to final acquisition. I’ve worked closely with retailers, sales teams, and private clients to help translate gemstone rarity and design into something tangible, emotional, and ultimately meaningful. Much of this happens through curated presentations, private client settings, and in-store activations designed around specific collectors. When done well, it feels less like a transaction and more like a natural alignment. I value long-term relationships, consistency, and being someone people rely on when the opportunity matters. In a business built on trust, that tends to compound over time. I’m particularly interested in the long-term development of colored gemstones as a true collector category and the role that storytelling, access, and trust play in shaping that market.

Experience

1. Sales and Business Development Manager

   Omi Gems & Omi Privé

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• GIA (Gemological Institute of America)

  BBA, JBM, Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

  2005 — 2008

• St. John Fisher University

  B.A. Prep, Business Administration

  2002 — 2004

• Harvard Business School

  Certificate, GIA Global Leadership Program

  2018 — 2018