Background
Melnikoff, Sarah Ann was born on February 12, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Harry E. and Marie Louise (Straub) Caylor.
Melnikoff, Sarah Ann was born on February 12, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Harry E. and Marie Louise (Straub) Caylor.
Student, Gemol. Institute America, 1968—1969. Student, American Academy Art, Chicago, 1952—1956. Student, Art Institute Chicago, 1953.
Student, Mundelein College, Chicago, 1953—1954.
Pres, Casmira Gem Inc., Chicago, since 1963. Commercial artist, 1957—1978. Owner Acorn Antiques and Uniques, Chicago United States delegate International Colored Gemstone Dealers Association, Germany, 1985.
Lecturer, consultant in field.
Member Chicago Salesman"s Alliance, MINK Incorporated., Women"s Jewelry Association, American Gem Trade Association (national secretary 1982-1986, 88, director 1988-1992), Chicago Jewelers Association (board directors 1994-1996), Women"s Jewelry Association, Incorporated., American Horse Show Association, American Saddlebred Horse Show Association, Mid-American Horse Show Association (director) 1980-1983).
Married Casimir Adam Jestadt Melnikoff, February 27, 1959 (divorced September 1972). 1 child Christina Marie Jestadt-Russo. Married Sol Melnikoff, July 31, 1981.