Designer Profiles

5 Things We Never Knew About: Sarah Graham

Published

11 years ago

January 14, 2013

INSTORE Staff Instore January 2013 Issue

5 Things We Never Knew About: Sarah Graham

“I married my hairdresser. No one else has touched my hair in the 20 years since!”
“My husband and I took a twoyear- long honeymoon and traveled the world. I carried Oppi Untracht’s Jewelry Concepts and Technology in my backpack across 17 countries.”
“Our son Strummer was named after Joe Strummer, lead singer of The Clash. He was a social justice advocate, a man of uncompromising principles, and a bad-ass guitarist.”
“I quit my first job at a stock brokerage after two weeks to clean a jewelry store in exchange for lessons at the bench.”
“I come from a big family — four sisters and two brothers — in the fashion of The Brady Bunch.”

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.”