James Carlisto

Jim Carlisto and James Carlisto Jr., a father and son team, have acquired Raskin’s Jewelers, a third-generation family-owned, local jewelry company established in 1946. Jim Carlisto, Sr., a Prescott-area resident, looked at several business opportunities. In his search, he learned the Raskin’s Jewelers store was closing its doors. With a history in the jewelry business, Carlisto approached owners Greg and Renee Raskin to express interest in buying. After discovering many commonalities and a shared passion for the industry, an agreement transpired.

Carlisto formerly worked as the general manager at Langert Netzband Fine Jewelers and has 15 years of experience in the industry. He was familiar with the Raskin’s name, as they were wholesale clients while working at Langert. Both Raskin and Langert families established their companies in 1946 and have done business in Arizona for the last 76 years.

The Carlisto family believes in keeping the integrity of the Raskin’s name and intends to showcase the same high level of service. “My son and I have built our success on the understanding that the transaction is secondary to the relationship. We are both excited to meet past, current and future clients of Raskin’s Jewelers,” said Carlisto, Sr.

The new owners of Raskin’s Jewelers will make no major changes to the business operations. They will continue to focus on the services that Prescott residents have come to know. In addition to jewelry sales and repairs, they will resume the sales of awards, trophies and engravings.

Raskin’s Jewelers will also continue to be buyers of precious metals and diamonds. “We understand the importance of integrity, longevity and tradition. Like Raskin’s, this new venture will be a third-generation business with my son, Lincoln, one day. Our family is honored to carry on the legacy and we are dedicated to being respected business owners in the community,” said James Carlisto, Jr. QCBN

By Clare Lei

Courtesy Photo: Three generations of the Carlisto family celebrate their new venture with Raskin’s Jewelers, a longtime family owned and operated Prescott business. Pictured here are James Jr., Ivy, Leonor, James Sr., Ashley and Lincoln.