(PRESS RELEASE) Since 1938, Malakan Diamond has paved the way in the diamond industry. It has always been recognized for providing a 24 hour CAD turnaround, large in-stock inventory and outstanding customer service. Malakan offers even more options for its customers. Not only are industry leaders in custom design and lab-grown diamonds, but it’s also the proud owners of Bellataire diamonds.
Exceptional in its exquisite “colorlessness,” Bellataire diamonds have virtually none of the inclusions or fluorescence that mar the beauty of the vast majority of the world’s diamonds. It was classified as Type IIa because of its notable absence of nitrogen, making them extremely rare. Every Bellataire Diamond larger than ¾ carat is accompanied by a full GIA Grading Report. It’s also laser-inscribed for authenticity and identification.
With high-pressure and high-temperature technology, Bellataire diamonds return to its purest and most beautiful form before being presented to clients. Malakan offers these diamonds in unique shapes, including ovals, heart-shaped, and emerald-cuts.
It is the ultimate diamond for every collection because of its beauty and rarity. The acquisition of Bellataire diamonds provides Malakan’s retailers with a natural diamond option at a spectacular price, helping them close more sales and reach consumers like never before.
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.
