Meet the Owners of D&R House of Diamonds
Dave Padgett
Dave Padgett has been building a name for himself in the diamond and jewelry industry since 1977, when he began his career in Indiana as a sales associate for Kay Jewelers. His commitment to customer service and deep product knowledge drove a rapid rise through the organization.
Through the 1980s, Dave opened and managed multiple new Kay Jewelers locations during a major west coast expansion, earning promotions to District Manager of Arizona and later western New York. When Kay Jewelers was acquired by Sterling Inc. in the early 1990s, Dave was named District Manager of the Year in 1993 and promoted to Regional Vice President overseeing Northeast operations.
His career later brought him to Las Vegas, where he served as General Manager and Sales Director at MJ Christensen Jewelers. In February 2013, Dave partnered with Rich Shaw to found D&R House of Diamonds, bringing a private office model to Las Vegas that combines direct diamond sourcing with personal, one-on-one service on engagement rings, custom jewelry design, and certified loose diamonds at prices a traditional retail store simply cannot match.
Dave's greatest passion across his career has always been the relationships he builds with his clients. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife Marsha and getting out on the golf course when time allows.
Rich Shaw
Rich Shaw served 22 years in the United States Air Force, the final nine of which were dedicated to recruiting. His exceptional performance earned him the distinction of Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year twice, Recruiter of the Year once, and the Air Force's coveted gold badge, one of the highest honors in military recruiting.
After retiring from the Air Force, Rich followed a lifelong passion for diamonds and fine jewelry into a second career in the industry. He spent several years as a part owner of a boutique jewelry store before serving six years as General Manager at MJ Christensen Jewelers in Las Vegas, where he and Dave first crossed paths.
In 2013, Rich and Dave founded D&R House of Diamonds with a clear vision: bring a private office jewelry experience to Las Vegas that eliminates retail overhead, sources diamonds directly from major wholesalers, and puts clients in a room with the owners rather than a salesperson. Their selection includes certified lab grown diamonds, mined diamonds, and a full range of bridal and fashion jewelry, all available by appointment at their Downtown Summerlin office.
That vision has earned D&R nine Best of Las Vegas awards and a reputation as one of the valley's most trusted jewelers. Book a free consultation to meet Dave and Rich in person.
