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A New Cold Laser, a Whopper Chandelier, and More April Gear for Jewelry Pros

Plus a new podcast from jewelry blogger A Thousand Facets.

Published

5 months ago

December 20, 2023

INSTORE Staff

CHANDELIER GOALS

Alhaja is Colombian designer Sebastian Jaramillo’s masterpiece. This gemstone chandelier takes the form of a plant adorned with flowers and swirling with lovely little creatures, a staggering accomplishment that took six years to create and features over 23,000 carats of gemstones. This incredible artwork would certainly make a name for any retailer who was lucky enough to install it in their store.
$365,000, sebastian-jaramillo.com

TIME FOR THE TANK

Originally published in 2017, The Cartier Tank Watch — the ultimate book on this iconic timepiece — has been updated and re-released with new material. Written by Franco Cologni, the volume features extensive archival documents along with previously unpublished photographs for a deep dive into the legacy of this legendary watch.
$85, rizzoliusa.com

SECURE THE BAG

Sure, your jewelry game is on point, but what about your other accessories? Jeffrey Levinson’s luxurious clutch bags are the perfect way to level up an already spectacular wardrobe. All made from lightweight aerospace aluminum coated in scratch-resistant ceramic and with a lambskin interior guaranteed to fit any phone.
$2,350, jeffreylevinson.com

IMPROVED INSCRIPTIONS

The PhotoScribe Technologies’ LMS-650 Cold Laser recently underwent a series of major hardware and software upgrades to offer several key advances to its functionality. According to PhotoScribe, the updated system features boosted security; optimized quality, accuracy, and speed for the laser inscription process; and streamlined diamond tracing.
Price on request, photoscribetech.com

A JEWELRY
FANTASY

M.J. Rose has a well-earned reputation as an author who appreciates jewelry, and her latest novel does not disappoint. The Jeweler of Stolen Dreams tells the tale of a young auctioneer with psychometric abilities and a discovery she makes that leads her to the fascinating life of legendary jeweler Suzanne Belperron.
$15.99, mjrose.com

She Wanted to Spend More Time with Her Kids. She Called Wilkerson.

Your children are precious. More precious than gold? Absolutely! Just ask Lesley Ann Davis, owner of Lesley Ann Jewels, an independent jewelry store that — until the end of 2023 — had quite a following in Houston, Texas. To spend more time with her four sons, all in high school, she decided to close her store. Luckily, she was familiar with Wilkerson and called them as soon as she knew she wanted to move on to bigger, better and more family-focused things. Was she happy with her decision? Yes, she was. Says Davis, “Any owner looking to make that life change, looking to retire, looking to close, looking for a pause in their career, I would recommend Wilkerson. Hands down!”