WINNER : Dana Bronfman
Constellation Bubble cuff in oxidized sterling silver; 18K white gold and 18K yellow gold settings with yellow and green rose cut diamonds (1.50 TCW) and white diamond melee.
$6,650
SIA MARAVELIAS: A bold, daring conversation piece, this oxidized silver, gold and diamond cuff beams with a whimsical, joyful personality. Fascinating and artful, this power cuff is sure to turn heads!
MATTHEW ROSENHEIM: This very interesting bracelet conveys quality, uniqueness as well as a sense of modern whimsy while having lots to talk about. Very flexible in terms of its use and transition from day to evening, which is essential for today’s busy, fast-moving consumer.
ELIZABETH GIBSON: I truly love this celestial-inspired cuff with diamond and design accents that shine like stars orbiting diamond planets!
2ND PLACE : Lika Behar Collection
24K fusion gold and sterling silver Twist straight earrings with diamonds (0.31 TCW) and 22K gold earwires
$1,760
3RD PLACE : Alp Sagnak
FourFace Skull bracelet in hand-woven silver and 18K yellow gold clasp with rubies
$9,500
RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD
LIKA BEHAR COLLECTION
$1,760
24K fusion gold and sterling silver Twist straight earrings with diamonds (0.31 TCW) and 22K gold earwires
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.
