At a young age, Drew was inspired by jewelry and gemstones. As a Senior in high school he held odd jobs in a dental lab with his father, but quickly found nothing would satisfy his passion for jewelry. At this time, Drew searched for an avenue to become a successful jeweler.

Drew pursued his studies with an impressive list of instructors and schools all around the United States including the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology, the Gemology Institute of America,  New Approach School for Jewelers, Kate Wolf, Jason Marchiafava, and Chris Ploof. Drew also sought out and studied with international Master Stone Setter, Alexander Sidorov, in Belgium. 

These courses gave Drew the ability to practice and perfect a myriad of skills including wax carving, mokume gane, advance stone setting, hand engraving, hydraulic forming, CAD programming and 3D printing.  

Drew worked for J. Nelson Designs to create one-of-a-kind designs and skillfully generate custom fabrication. Drew then went on to work for Tiffany & Co as a diamond setter with a perfect Quality Assurance record.

Drew Hadley taught alongside Blaine Lewis for 13 years at New Approach School for Jewelers and is currently a guest instructor at the school, as he now co-owns his jewelry store, Southern Diamond Jewelers in Murfreesboro, TN.  

Drew is a natural teacher, with a quick sense of humor that puts students at ease. His impressive background, expertise and talent translates into a creative, well-rounded and popular instructor and a fantastic jeweler. 

Drew is happily married to his wife, Presley Hadley and they share their lives with son Cooper and two dachshunds, Frankie and Miller.