2025 March - Career Achievement Award - Dianna Rae High

Dianna Rae High, owner of Dianna Rae Jewelry, is the recipient of Connections 2024 Career Achievement Award. With over 25 years experience as a jewelry designer and diamond and gem specialist, Dianna opened Dianna Rae Jewelry in 2014 in Lafayette. Leading a team of expert designers and craftsmen, she integrates cutting-edge technology and software to offer an innovative jewelry design experience unlike any other.

A graduate of the Gemological Society of America, Dianna holds Applied Jewelry Professional credentials and has earned degrees in Colored Stones, Diamonds, and Pearls. She is a Registered Jeweler with the American Gem Society, and serves on the board of  Jewelers of Louisiana. Her store has received numerous accolades and awards including two Jewelers of America CASE Awards, multiple Jewelers of Louisiana Design Awards (including Best of Show at the 2018 Jewelers of Louisiana Convention), runner up for Luxury Retailer of the Year by JCK, and recognition by INSTORE Magazine as one of America’s Coolest stores.

A past member of Connections Board of Directors, Dianna enjoys traveling and camping. She was married to her husband Jeff High for 34 years until his passing in 2024, and is the proud mother of two daughters, Ronni and Rio. Passionate about giving back to the community, she actively supports local charities, including the American Cancer Society’s Black and White Gala and the Charleen Richard Foundation, and volunteers with the Christian Youth Theater and the St. Bernadette Clinic for the Homeless.

Join us in congratulating Dianna at the March Luncheon. This award is given every year to a local business woman that has gone above and beyond in her line of business. Dianna has been selected as this year's ideal role model and inspiration to us all.

Please RSVP as a Connections Member in the Gray Box (Member Portal). Early Bird Pricing ends at 11:59PM on Friday, March 7, 2025

To RSVP as a Guest (Non-Member), please click the BLUE link below the Meeting Sponsor.

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