Opening Lines: October 2016

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8 years ago

September 18, 2016

INSTORE Staff

Opening Lines: October 2016

FALL IN
LOVE

Jeweler AUDRIUS KRULIS’ background as a sculptor is easy
to appreciate in his latest collection, Sunfall. Sunfall is an homage
to the unique qualities of autumn sunlight, epitomized by
the way the sun sets on the fall equinox. The result is an array
of memorable, dynamic, one-of-a-kind pieces that radiate a
warm, lustrous feeling.
audriuskrulis.com

Platinum ring with
Audrius Krulis Dusk ring with
a 2.11-carat black opal in 18K
yellow gold with white
diamonds, MSRP: $4,700

This article originally appeared in the October 2016 edition of INSTORE.

RAINBOW CONNECTION

California cool girl brand SYDNEY
EVAN’s design aesthetic is described
as “meticulously crafted with a classic,
yet whimsical sensibility.” Perfect for
the customer who yearns to express
her wild side in a way that she (or he!)
can wear to the office. Small doses of
vivid color and tongue-in-cheek designs
abound in the designer’s latest
pieces. sydneyevan.com

Sydney Evan rainbow huggies in 14K
gold with pavé rubies, emeralds and
multi-color sapphire,
MSRP: $880

FOR YOUR BELOVED

KAALI DESIGNS’ Caramia collection — named for the
designer’s daughter, Mia — seeks to capture a spirit
of youthful playfulness and bold confidence in its
wonderfully geometric, colorful designs. Rife with well-used
negative space and appealing gemstone accents,
the Caramia pieces bring serious style in a wearable
way. kaalidesigns.com

Kaali Designs’ Caramia
collection ring in 14K
yellow gold with blue
sapphires and white
diamonds, MSRP: $946

PEARLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN

The new pearl collection from Japanese brand KATAOKA is the perfect example of pearl jewelry’s
ongoing renaissance. Kataoka offers a range of delicate
designs inspired by classic pearl styling but with subtle
twists — iconic pearl appeal with an outside-the-box
feel kataoka-jewelry.com

Kataoka pearl pendant
with an Akoya pearl
and diamonds in 18K
custom-blended beige
gold, MSRP: $1,680

BETTER THAN
A BOUQUET

The primary motif of GIGI FERRANT’s Sophia collection
is a light and lovely flower design, inspired by
both the delicate curves of a bloom and the underlying
geometry of nature. The collection starts with easy-to-justify
pieces under $500 and ranges upwards to larger,
blingier interpretations. gigiferrantijewelry.com

GiGi Ferranti
mini Sophia
flower pendant
in 14K white
or yellow gold
with a .01-carat
diamond on a
16-inch chain,
MSRP: $330

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”