Gem Quiz

And the Winner of Our March Gem Quiz Was …

And congratulations to the winner!

Published

2 weeks ago

April 10, 2025

INSTORE Staff

WHAT OUR MYSTERY stone may lack in pedigree it definitely makes up for with a colorful backstory, going back to the time when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Yes, it was coprolite, that favorite of gem collectors and elementary school science teachers. Arron Jones from Tammy’s Jewelry in Waynesville, NC, was our winner. Well done, Arron, who scores a Gem Geek t-shirt for his smarts, and also to all our Honorable Mentions. Keep an eye on this space. We’ll post a new Gem Quiz soon.

Honorable Mentions

Stuart Adelman
Artelle Designs Fine Jewelry & Custom Design
Plymouth, MN

Maisy Alpert
Tropical Jewelry and Gems
Plantation, FL

Lisa Beers
Kenny G & Co. Fine Jewelers
Reno, NV

John Bradshaw
John J. Bradshaw
Nashua, NH

Maria Buduo
Maria’s Fine Jewelry
Worcester, MA

Emily Dahm
Kloiber Jewelers
Milwaukee, WI

Katie Dye
J. David Jewelry
Broken Arrow, OK

Steve Glazer
Bob Richards Jewelers
Germantown, TN

Selma Heikkinen
Fairbank and Perry Goldsmiths
Concord, MA

Marcy Higashi
Louis Anthony Jewelers
Pittsburgh, PA

Jeff Horwich
Diamonds Direct
Laguna Hills, CA

Tony Jackson
Anthony’s Fine Jewelry
Asbury, IA

Michael Jakubowski
Gem Fanatic
Port Charlotte, FL

Jennell Jenney
Germantown, WI

Nuket Karagulle
Gems & Jewels Fine Jewelry
Long Beach, CA

Samantha Kwiatkowski
Straith’s Jewelry Studio
Centralia, IL

Chase Lane
Falls Jewelers: Concord
Concord, NC

Cindy Lanoux
Pattons Fine Jewelry
Baton Rouge, LA

MaryAnne LaRussa
Futer Bros Jewelers
York, PA

Troy Lob
Liberty Diamonds
Irvine, CA

Emma Lochner
Huntington, IN

Mandy Mott
Greenleaf & Crosby
Palm Beach, FL

Theresa Peregoy
Classic Facets
Boulder, CO

Alex Rahmann and Brett Gleason
Jewelry Creations,
Dover, NH

Summer Rhoads
Disinger Jewelers of Jasper
Jasper, IN

Kate Shay
Scott & Co Fine Jewelers
New Oxford, PA

Carlee Stamour
After Midnight Jewelers
South Burlington, VT

Lauren Striggow
James & Sons
Tinley Park, IL

Robert Sturman
Laughlin Jewelry
Laughlin, NV

Jennifer Sullivan
Goodman’s Jewelers
Madison, WI

Joshua Summers
Orin Jewelers
Northville, MI

Katrina Sustachek
Rasmussen Diamonds
Racine, WI

John Todd
Magma Gems
Saginaw, MI

Victoria Welsh
Adams Jewelers
York, PA

Family Legacy, New Chapter: How Wilkerson Turns 89 Years of History Into Future Success

After 89 years of serving the Albany community, Harold Finkle Your Jeweler faced a pivotal decision. For third-generation owner Justin Finkle, the demanding hours of running a small business were taking precious time away from his young family. "After 23 years, I decided this was the time for me," Finkle explains. But closing a business with nearly nine decades of inventory and customer relationships isn't something easily managed alone. Wilkerson's comprehensive approach transformed this challenging transition into a remarkable success story. Their strategic planning handled everything from advertising and social media to inventory management and staffing — elements that would overwhelm most jewelers attempting to navigate a closing sale independently. The results speak volumes. "Wilkerson gave us three different tiers of potential goals," Finkle notes. "We've reached that third tier, that highest goal already, and we still have two weeks left of the sale." The partnership didn't just meet financial objectives—it exceeded them ahead of schedule.