Omaha, Neb.--Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Gifts has promoted Sean Moore to the position of director of jewelry, the retailer announced Wednesday.

Moore has logged 19 years with Borsheims, working in sales, buying and as director of diamond buying, according to a news release announcing the promotion. He is a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America and a board member of professional organizations including Luxury, Centurion and Gen-Next.

"Sean's expertise and experience with Borsheims over the past two decades and his involvement in the jewelry and diamond industry will serve Borsheims well," Borsheims Chief Executive Officer Susan Jacques said in the release.

Located in Omaha, Neb., Borsheims is one of a number of jewelry businesses owned by Berkshire Hathaway, the holding company owned by billionaire investor Warren Buffett. It is one of the nation's largest independent jewelry stores with an international client list spanning 50 states and six continents, with its prominence boosted by the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting, which is held at Omaha headquarters, and brings many employees to the store

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