WINNER : Thorsten
14K rose gold and copper inlaid wedding band with beveled edges and white diamonds
$1,199
SIA MARAVELIAS: I always appreciate the juxtaposition of innovative, modern design with alternative materials. The combination of precious high-karat gold with copper and the surprise of diamonds set on a knife-edge speak to the uniqueness of the wearer.
MATTHEW ROSENHEIM: This wedding band says quality manufacturing and uniqueness through and through. The piece is on trend and clearly differentiated in a crowded category.
ELIZABETH GIBSON: This design features a creative and modern combination of complementary colored metals and diamonds.
2ND PLACE : Martha Seely Design
LYRA interchangeable hoop earrings in 14K yellow and white gold with London blue topaz baguettes and tiny diamond melee,
$2,395
3RD PLACE : Emily Kuvin Jewelry
Triple Stellina earrings in 14K matte yellow gold with diamonds (0.30 TCW), blue topaz and poppy passion topaz
$3,700
RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD
ALEX FITZ
$3,480
Solid 18K recycled yellow brushed gold shield shaped ring with seven F VS2 natural diamond baguettes
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.”