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A Kirk Kara Proposal for CBS’ ‘The Amazing Race’ Winners

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8 years ago

January 14, 2016

INSTORE Staff

LOS ANGELES – Kirk Kara received prominent national exposure this month on Hallmark Channel’s popular daily series “Home & Family.” The episode featured a surprise on-air proposal between CBS’ “The Amazing Race” winners Kelsey Gerckens and Joey Buttita. The show producers featured Kirk Kara throughout the segment during the original airdate (Dec. 16, 2015) that reran the following day.

Kirk Kara’s two-tone gold woman’s engagement ring with hand-engraved detailing and one-carat center stone provided by jewelry retailer Bailey Banks & Biddle was unveiled on-screen by “The Amazing Race” winner Joey Buttita. “The Amazing Race” host Phil Keoghan and “Home & Family” hosts Mark Steines and Cristina Ferrare were present on stage with the couple.

The story of Kirk Kara spans multiple continents and more than a century. Since 1890, this family of artists and artisans has designed and handcrafted rings and fine jewelry. Their talent for designing jewelry has been passed down for four generations from fathers to sons, and now – for the first time in the company’s history – to two daughters.

Kirk Kara has won the Jeweler’s Choice Award in the bridal category eight years in a row. Learn more at KirkKara.com.

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.”