WINNER : Debra Navarro
Jackson hinged drop earrings with scapolite (23.25 TCW) in 18K recycled gold and sand-colored pave diamonds (0.52 TCW),
$5,780
ORIN AND TINA MAZZONI: It took some real imagination to take two stones that are different shapes and make such a beautiful match. A real work of art for the customer that wants something different.
PATRICIA FABER: I like the use of a natural crystal cut to highlight this honey-colored mineral.
LAURIE WATT: Fun use of rough stones.
2ND PLACE : GiGi Ferranti Jewelry
Rosetta Star ring in 18K rose gold with star ruby cabochons, round brilliant rubies, and pink and orange sapphire.
$7,000
3RD PLACE : Denny Wong Designs
18K gold two-tone ring with 126 diamonds (0.64 TCW), two tanzanites (0.12 TCW), and morganite (4.54 TCW)
$9,000
RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD
DENNY WONG DESIGNS
$9,000
18K gold two-tone ring with 126 diamonds (0.64 TCW), two tanzanites (0.12 TCW), and morganite (4.54 TCW)
Retiring? Let Wilkerson Do the Heavy Lifting
Retirement can be a great part of life. As Nanji Singadia puts it, “I want to retire and enjoy my life. I’m 78 now and I just want to take a break.” That said, Nanji decided that the best way to move ahead was to contact the experts at Wilkerson. He chose them because he knew that closing a store is a heavy lift.
To maximize sales and move on to the next, best chapter of his life, he called Wilkerson—but not before asking his industry friends for their opinion. He found that Wilkerson was the company most recommended and says their professionalism, experience and the homework they did before the launch all helped to make his going out of business sale a success. “Wilkerson were working on the sale a month it took place,” he says. “They did a great job.”
