SANTA CLARITA, CA, March 25, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Randall L. Bales has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Randall Bales has had a distinguished career spanning over five decades within the jewelry industry, gaining recognition as an expert in his field. Mr. Bales held the position of vice-president of Bales Diamond Center and Manufacturing Inc. in Fairfield, Ohio. While in Ohio, Mr. Bales is particularly noteworthy for his invention of a one-of-a-kind solid yellow-and-white jewelry alloy tailored for the jewelry industry brand name "Balessium," which he notes is his patented alloy, indistinguishable from 10k and 14 karat gold. Emphasizing the recent high prices of gold, his solid alloy solution costs approximately 70% less than 14 karat gold and still meets all industry manufacturing standards and is the only solid yellow alloy made to have virtually the same attributes as a solid 10k and 14 karat gold, with chain-making capabilities in color, solidity and malleability. Additionally, because his alloy has been the only solid alloy throughout, this allows for reliable sizing by any local jeweler, allowing pieces to be worn for years. It is also virtually resistant to tarnishing. It is unlike all other costume jewelry, silver, or brass, which require a plated finish in order to give pieces a gold-like color that quickly wears off.

Mr. Bales' invention has been covered by news outlets such as the Associated Press, industry magazines and broadcast companies worldwide, testifying to his revolutionary efforts to make high-quality designer jewelry more affordable and accessible. Since 1968, he has served many facets of the jewelry business as a high-fashion jewelry designer, a management professional, a bench jeweler, an inventor, a diamond setter, an executive producer for reality TV, an alloy manufacturer and a custom jewelry manufacturer, as well as the owner of DesignJewelryStudio.com in Santa Clarita, California. Through his enterprising career, he has provided his jewelry services to a distinguished clientele – including Elizabeth Taylor for 10 years before her passing, Nicole Kidman's jeweler for 10 years, Phyllis Diller for nine years, and also another distinguished A-list star Charlize Theron, along with a plethora of other stars and Hollywood movie studios - further cementing his reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs. His dedication to customer satisfaction and ongoing adaptability have been instrumental to his jewelry studio's widespread success.

In 2022, Mr. Bales expanded his jewelry reach to the largest Jewelry chains as a vendor to multiple Zales store locations in his native state of southern Ohio, and later continued being a vendor to a significant group of Zales Southern California stores, significantly increasing the volume of design and repair services for 17 years. For a number of years after Zales was acquired by Signet Jewelers, Mr. Bales expanded his professional portfolio by serving as managing production jeweler for the organization of Signet Jewelers, where he continued to demonstrate his expertise in jewelry design and creation and was awarded one of the top managers for Signet Best Jewelers, a Fortune 500 Company. Mr. Bales's partnership at the intersection of jewelry design and television production of Runway54TV.com on Las Vegas Boulevard showed an innovative mindset where he and designers could design and create exclusive pieces showcasing their artistic talent and technical expertise with runway shows, for content marketing of jewelry accessories, and clothing lines, for intended televised shows and internet sales. His further contributions was to influence the industry through features such as "Jeweler Extraordinaire," reality show, which highlight innovations of custom jewelry makers, designers and manufacturers through their contributions to advancing high-fashion designers to the public by exposing the jewelry designing industry production methods and their jewelry artistry secrets of the greats and establishing a new benchmark of excellence through his reality shows for TV, made for international distribution. Throughout his career, he has participated in prestigious competitions, including the DeBeers International Diamond Contest, where he successfully competed against representatives from 21 countries in jewelry design. Although Mr. Bales' career encompasses numerous significant milestones, one of his most esteemed achievements is the development of "The Book of Acts Foundation," an electronic platform established to promote understanding and mutual support among members of some of the largest church congregations in Ohio, along with other philanthropic causes. This initiative has been deployed, serving approximately 8,000 congregants. Notably, the platform played a crucial role in dismantling racial barriers and fostering solidarity between white and black church members. Reflecting on its proven successful substantial social influences. Mr. Bales regards this project as one of his most impactful contributions.

Reflecting on his storied journey to date, Mr. Bales attributes his enduring success to his good stewardship with his compelling perseverance, and his entrepreneurial mindset, with a unwavering commitment to continuous learning in all he does, from creation to completion and beyond. Mr. Bales is the proud father of one adult son and one adult daughter. He is also a grandfather to two grandchildren. To balance his professional responsibilities, Mr. Bales enjoys travel, cars, writing, photography, filmography, and camping. He says, "Anything creative, I'm up for it." Determined to use his life experience to help younger generations, he is prioritizing completing several books – two with prophetic themes, and one focused on helping readers identify their ideal partners – and making his charitable foundation operational. Additionally, he has established "Jeweler to the Starz," an online custom jewelry company that allows him to connect with and serve more customers in need.

Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Bales has exemplified innovation, leadership, and a commitment to fostering positive change within both his profession and community, leaving a lasting impact on his loved ones, the jewelry industry and society at large.

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