Awards and Affiliations

I want to serve those who want better quality, who are more discerning – who think of jewelry as personal art, tied to their identity. ~ Marc

Awards

  • 2000 – Recognized as one of the Top 25 Galleries in the nation by Lustre Magazine
  • 2004 – Contemporary Design Guild names Aronstam Best Designer Retailer of the Year
  • 2006 – Aronstam distinguished as one of the nation’s Top 50 Galleries by the Designer Jewelry Group of Jewelers of America
  • 2009 – Identified as one of the Top 50 Designer Retailers in the country by JCK (Jewelers Circular Keystone), a leading authority in the international jewelry industry.

Affiliations

Heartland Film Festival

Marc is a proud supporter of the Heartland Film Festival, an international celebration of fine independent films based in Indianapolis. He designed the Heartland’s celebrated Crystal Heart Award, which is given annually to the year’s best independent films, and also designed the Truly Moving Picture Award of Excellence, given to major studio films. Visit the Heartland Film Festivals Website.

Featured Pieces for Heartland Film Festival

Dress for Success

For almost a decade, Marc has been a partner with Dress for Success, contributing fine jewelry and diamonds through the “Diamond Dig,” which helps raise hundreds of thousands of dollars through the Dress for Success annual fundraiser. Visit the Dress for Success Website.

Featured Piece for Dress for Success


Hoosier Salon

A strong supporter of the Indianapolis Arts Council through the Hoosier Salon, Marc is has sponsored the Hoosier Salon of Indiana artists for many years. Visit the Hoosier Salon Website.


Prelude Awards

Together with the Indianapolis Association of School Principals, Marc has been a part of the annual Prelude Awards, honoring talented Indianapolis public school students as a part of the celebration to recognize young artistic talent. Visit the Prelude Awards Website.


Member – American Gem Society