
Gwyneth Paltrow at Avengers: Infinity War film premiere, April 23, 2018. / PHOTO COURTESY OF REX/SHUTTERSTOCK.
WHETHER YOUR CUSTOMERS are becoming brides for the first or second time around, saying “I do” to blue sapphire engagement rings has been a popular choice among celebrities and royalty through history. Among the legendary include Mary Pickford, Jean Harlow, Carol Lombard and Princess Diana, whose ring was famously passed down to Kate Middleton. Recently, Gwyneth Paltrow donned her large sapphire ring at the Avengers: Infinity War premiere. Independent designers have their fingers on the pulse of the trend, which is making an appearance in vibrant and cornflower blue sapphires. They display varied sensibilities when it comes to this gemstone, which signifies faithfulness, truth and loyalty—perfect sentiments for marriage.

Kwiat
Platinum brilliant cut diamond ring with blue sapphire halo
kwiat.com
Price on request

K8 Jewelry
Vive engagement ring in 18K white gold with blue sapphire center and diamond accents
k8jewelry.com
Price on request

Erica Courtney
Platinum Champagne Bubble ring featuring 5.54-carat sapphire and diamonds (1.18 TCW)
ericacourtney.com
$42,000
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.”