Share “Sharing the Rough”
The jewelry industry’s favorite award-winning documentary is now available on Blu-ray. The film follows a gemstone’s journey from its discovery and shaping by a master gem cutter to its setting in an exquisite piece of jewelry, with a look at all of the talented individuals involved along the way. sharingtherough.com
$29.95
Shiny and Healthy
These Gem Water bottles, engineered by VitaJewel, are more than just pretty; the gemstones boost the pH and oxygen levels of drinking water, raising its alkalinity to levels only found in natural spring water. gem-water.com
$78-$340
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Sweet Caroline
WOLF’s Caroline collection of jewelry travel cases and rolls is the thoughtfully designed jewelry travel solution your luxury-minded customers have been waiting for. Shown here in rose quartz color, these travel cases are almost too pretty to put away between trips. wolf1834.com
$59
Pull With Personality
The dark brass of Shannon Koszyk’s drawer pulls and lamp finials adds an edge to your décor. shannonkoszyk.com
$298
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Bangle Wrangler
The lightweight, easily portable Bangle Stacker displays bangles and rings in an attractive manner that keeps them accessible to customers. banglestacker.com
$14.99-$19.99
This article originally appeared in the March 2017 edition of INSTORE.
Four Decades of Excellence: How Wilkerson Transformed a Jeweler's Retirement into Celebration
After 45 years serving the Milwaukee community, Treiber & Straub Jewelers owner Michael Straub faced a significant life transition. At 75, the veteran jeweler made a personal decision many business owners understand: "I think it's time. I want to enjoy my wife with my grandchildren for the next 10, 15 years."
Wilkerson's expertise transformed this major business transition into an extraordinary success. Their comprehensive approach to managing the going-out-of-business sale created unprecedented customer response—with lines forming outside the store and limits on how many shoppers could enter at once due to fire safety regulations.
The results exceeded all expectations. "Wilkerson did a phenomenal job," Straub enthuses. "They were there for you through the whole thing, helped you with promoting it, helping you on day-to-day business. I can't speak enough for how well they did." The partnership didn't just facilitate a business closing; it created a celebratory finale to decades of service while allowing Straub to confidently step into his well-earned retirement.
