Jewelry Pro Gear

A Diamond Color Grading Machine, New Phone Cleaner, and More Fresh Gear for Jewelry Pros

Plus gem-themed vinyl wall art.

Published

3 years ago

November 7, 2020

INSTORE Staff Instore November 2020 Issue

Stick on Stones

Do your walls need a quick facelift? If your store is ready for a décor change but you’re not prepared to paint or paper, consider temporary wall decals like these diamond-cut cuties from Abby’s Vinyl Wall Art. Just peel, stick, and enjoy!

$19.95

etsy.com/shop/abbysvinylwallart

gem-printed PJs from Tashka by Beatrice

Jewel Jammies

We cannot think of a better winter treat than these cute, colorful gem-printed PJs from Tashka by Beatrice. Cozy in cotton, the jewels on this luscious loungewear will ensure that you’re well-adorned in your dreams. The perfect way to keep the winter blues at bay.

$168

tashkabybeatrice.com

VARNA-D electronic diamond color grading machine

Making the Grade

The state-of-the-art VARNA-D electronic diamond color grading machine is here! This compact device quickly and reliably color grades polished diamonds from D-L and can handle diamonds of various sizes (0.25 ct. to 5 ct.), while taking into consideration the diamond’s shape, fluorescence, zoning and secondary hues.

$5,999

gemoroproducts.com

PhoneSoap 3

Clean Up Your Phone’s Act

2020 has left us all more cootie-conscious than usual, especially when it comes to the objects we touch on a daily basis. The PhoneSoap 3 can fit the largest of smartphones and other small items, such as keys or credit cards. UV-C technology kills 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria without the use of harmful heat or chemicals.

$79.95

phonesoap.com

book

Your New Favorite Read

Legendary jewelry writer and Town & Country editor-in-chief Stellene Volandes has released a gorgeous new publication and we cannot wait to get our hands on it! JEWELS THAT MADE HISTORY: 100 STONES, MYTHS, AND LEGENDS is a stunning volume jam-packed with lively jewelry history and breathtaking photos.

$45

rizzoliusa.com

When There’s No Succession Plan, Call Wilkerson

Bob Wesley, owner of Robert C. Wesley Jewelers in Scottsdale, Ariz., was a third-generation jeweler. When it was time to enjoy life on the other side of the counter, he weighed his options. His lease was nearing renewal time and with no succession plan, he decided it was time to call Wilkerson. There was plenty of inventory to sell and at first, says Wesley, he thought he might try to manage a sale himself. But he’s glad he didn’t. “There’s no way I could have done this as well as Wilkerson,” he says. Wilkerson took responsibility for the entire event, with every detail — from advertising to accounting — done, dusted and managed by the Wilkerson team. “It’s the complete package,” he says of the Wilkerson method of helping jewelers to easily go on to the next phase of their lives. “There’s no way any retailer can duplicate what they’ve done.”