WINNER : Loren Nicole
In The Nile cuff in 22K yellow gold and repousse with sapphire cabochons (20.95 TCW) and moonstone cabochons (6.35 TCW),
$45,000
SIA MARAVELIAS: This is a piece I could absolutely imagine wearing! I love everything about it. A special treasure that seems to be inspired by ancient history. Fit for a modern queen, the gorgeous richness of the color of 22K gold and the texture of the Nile alligator paired with those beautiful cabochon gems embody elegance, simplicity, and spirituality.
MATTHEW ROSENHEIM: This cuff is bold, stylish and has an exotic sense of adventure. This is a great statement piece of jewelry for the confident jewelry consumer.
ELIZABETH GIBSON: A conversation piece for sure, this is an unexpected and organic combination of gems and design elements.
2ND PLACE : Pamela Zamore
Star fob in hand-finished 18K yellow gold with 10 x 14 mm moonstone and diamonds (0.06 TCW)
$5,750
3RD PLACE : Valani Atelier
Atlan knife edge two-finger ring in 18K yellow gold set with 2.21-carat emerald-cut emerald and baguette diamonds (0.28 TCW)
$23,400
RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD
GADBOIS JEWELRY
$9,485
Sloane Street 18K yellow gold strié and diamond twisted open cage drop earring with marquise shape pavé diamond top (1.86 TCW)
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.
