Anne Angeletti, a featured local, is an extraordinary 101-year-old entrepreneur. Now, from her family-owned store, Curiosity Jewelers in Cresskill, New Jersey, she serves as a guiding force for her industry and her community. Angeletti, who still works in the jewelry store with her daughter and granddaughter, says business is good. Her zeal for her work has continued for more than 40 years.
Curiosity Jewelers has built a loyal following with its focus on memorable service and engaging products. Angeletti’s day-to-day in store leaves her little time to be hands on. To stay competitive and her cases stocked with the finest 😍, she makes weekly trips every Monday morning to the New York City diamond district. Her dedication to diligence comes from living it. During World War II, she contributed essential technical expertise in the telecommunications industry to support the war effort and raise her children while her husband served in the military.
Throughout that time, Angeletti was employed at the Navy Yard but eventually moved into the service sector as a waitress. Through these roles, her work ethic was developed and she gained a greater understanding of appreciation for resilience and willingness to go above and beyond. It’s the people that war made… ” Her experiences during the war informed not just her character, but her business principles as well.
Angeletti’s motto encapsulates her philosophy on life and work: “If you don’t like what you’re doing, then change — make the most of that day.” This mantra has struck a chord with her family and customers because it embodies Sylvia’s belief that positivity and self-care go hand-in-hand.
Beyond her business ventures, Angeletti recently made national headlines after appearing on Good Morning America. The segment aired on October 17, 2025, at 10:32 AM, showcasing her remarkable journey and insights on maintaining vitality well into advanced age.
You must shower. You must eat. You must take care of yourself. Self-care is the foundation for longevity and happiness. Angeletti stressed throughout the interview that it was the first step that many overlooked. Her words are equally wise counsel and a motivating call to arms for anyone trying to navigate the tightrope of work/life balance—those who might be #WFHProud.
As Angeletti takes her hard work and legacy of determination to the family business, she’s just getting started. There’s much that the community of Cresskill and the rest of the world can learn from this remarkable centenarian entrepreneur. She reminds us that age is not a barrier when pursuing our passions.
