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An Expandable Ring Shank, Jewelry Retailer Andy Koehn’s Inappropriate Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring, and More Gear for Jewelry Pros

Plus a cool jewelry box designed by Marla Aaron and WOLF.

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8 months ago

September 24, 2025

INSTORE Staff Instore September 2025 Issue

An Expandable Ring Shank, Jewelry Retailer Andy Koehn’s Inappropriate Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring, and More Gear for Jewelry Pros

Bountiful Box

Wildly popular jewelry designer Marla Aaron has joined forces with WOLF to create the coolest jewelry box you’ve ever seen. Inspired by Aaron’s personal antique sewing box, the Baby Everything Box unfolds in clever layers, revealing compartments of hidden storage in a visually delightfully way. Colorful vegan leather exterior with WOLF’s patented LustreLoc anti-tarnish microsuede interior.

$1,200

marlaaaron.com, wolf1834.com

An Expandable Ring Shank, Jewelry Retailer Andy Koehn’s Inappropriate Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring, and More Gear for Jewelry Pros

Horology For Her

The watch world can be a bit of a boy’s club, which is why it’s so exciting that we now have The Wonderful World of Women’s Watches, a gorgeous coffee table book dedicated to legendary watches and the powerful women who wore them. The book takes the reader on a journey from Jackie O’s Cartier to Rihanna’s custom Chopard, spotlighting iconic watches and the stories behind them.

$110

teneues.com/en/book/the-wonderful-world-of-womens-watches

An Expandable Ring Shank, Jewelry Retailer Andy Koehn’s Inappropriate Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring, and More Gear for Jewelry Pros

Cozy Chains

September means there’s a chill in the air and cold weather is just around the corner … so why not keep warm with a comfy cardigan that proclaims your love of jewelry to the world? This spectacular sweater from The Sacred Order bears a pattern inspired by antique chains, rendered in cozy knitted button-up style.

$95

An Expandable Ring Shank, Jewelry Retailer Andy Koehn’s Inappropriate Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring, and More Gear for Jewelry Pros

thesacredorder.net

Fits All Fingers

There’s a new expandable ring shank in town, and it’s going to make your customers’ dreams come true. The game-changing GlidesOn expandable shank is lasered onto the customer’s existing ring, replacing the original shank for a seamless, flexible design that allows rings to glide easily over enlarged knuckles without compromising fit, comfort, or beauty. $1,800 to

$2,100 depending on ring size

glideson.com

An Expandable Ring Shank, Jewelry Retailer Andy Koehn’s Inappropriate Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring, and More Gear for Jewelry Pros

Real Talk, Ring Edition

Need a great recommendation for nervous engagement ring shoppers? The Inappropriate Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring by Andy Koehn of Koehn & Koehn Jewelers is clever, accessible, and filled with genuinely useful information. Note the warning: contains raw language, unfiltered advice, and the kind of straight talk you’d get from your most honest friend after a few drinks.

Free!

koehnjewelry.com

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