Looking Magnificent
Gem Star Imports’ Magnificence collection offers an innovative answer to an age-old question: how do you make a diamond look bigger? Clever glass lenses in the Magnificence settings are designed to capture and amplify light in a way that makes any center diamond look twice as large. magnifyyourlove.co
Gem Star Imports 14K rose gold pendant with diamonds (0.33 TCW).
$999
Superlative Silver
Chasseur is silver for the modern woman: its bright, bold designs offer a variety of easy-to-embrace power pieces at a price point discerning self-purchasers can appreciate. The differing designs are perfect to collect, too; they play well together or stand up separately. chasseurfinejewelry.com
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Chasseur scarab cuff in sterling silver with lapis.
$1,417
A New Naga
Hollie Bonneville Barden, the first female creative director of John Hardy, is launching a redesign of the 42 year-old Balinese brand’s iconic Naga collection. It now features both figural representations of the mythical Balinese dragon and patterns inspired by the Naga’s scales and silhouette. johnhardy.com
John Hardy choker necklace in sterling silver and 18K gold with sapphires.
$4,500
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Bold Black and White
Roberto Demeglio’s new Dama collection is filled with white and black ceramic statement makers; simple, but utterly chic. Some of the more playful pieces feature flowers, letters, or words; others just bloom with sparkling diamonds. usa.robertodemeglio.it
Roberto Demeglio ceramic ring set in 18K white gold with diamonds.
$4,558
Forget Me Not
Beloved Fine Jewelry’s goal is to create beautiful, elegant pieces of jewelry that can remind us of our loved ones on a daily basis. Sentimental jewelry like this is a rare find: it’s meaningful but dignified; luxe but not ostentatious. belovedfinejewelry.com
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Beloved Fine Jewelry necklace ring in 18K yellow gold with black enamel and a diamond.
$960
This article originally appeared in the October 2017 edition of INSTORE.
Closing With Confidence: How Bailey's Fine Jewelry Achieved Outstanding Results With Wilkerson
When Trey Bailey, President and CEO of Bailey's Fine Jewelry, decided to close the Crabtree location in Raleigh, North Carolina after 15 years, he knew the decision needed to be handled with intention and professionalism. The goal was clear: exit the location while maintaining financial strength and honoring the store's legacy.
Having worked with Wilkerson successfully in the past, Bailey understood the value of their comprehensive approach. "They understood both the emotional and financial sides of the store closing sale," Trey explains. "Their reputation for professionalism, results and care made it a very easy decision."
The results exceeded expectations. Wilkerson helped Bailey's sell through significant inventory while maintaining the dignity of the closing process. "They don't just run a sale, they help close a chapter in the best way possible," Bailey says, strongly recommending Wilkerson to any jeweler facing a similar transition.
