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Diamonds Do Good Announces Inaugural Jewelry Awards in Partnership with JCK

It’s open to manufacturers and/or retailers of fine jewelry featuring precious metals and/or natural diamonds and gemstones.

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4 years ago

February 2, 2020

INSTORE Staff

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK – Diamonds Do Good, in partnership with JCK, announces the first annual Diamonds Do Good Jewelry Awards honoring members of the jewelry industry who’ve made charitable giving a successful and sustainable part of their business.

Open to manufacturers and/or retailers of fine jewelry featuring precious metals and/or natural diamonds and gemstones, the contest underscores the fact that not only is philanthropy the right thing to do, it’s also the smart choice for business.

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Research shows that 75% of millennials want businesses to have a social purpose and 80% want these businesses to let them know of these programs*. Further, 78% of Americans would more likely buy natural diamonds if they knew the positive impacts of the industry.

Diamonds Do Good, formerly known as Diamond Empowerment Fund, is the industry’s third-party advocate of the industry’s good works as highlighted on its platform DiamondsDoGood.com and associated social media channels.

The winners of the contest, as judged by the JCK editorial team, will be featured in the June issue of JCK and feted at the Diamonds Do Good event in Las Vegas on June 1 at the Palazzo Ballroom in the Venetian Hotel.

For submissions and more information go to jcklasvegas2020.com/diamondsdogood. The deadline for entries is Thursday, March 12. For more information on newly reimagined Diamonds Do Good Las Vegas event, go to: diamondsdogood.com/lasvegasevent.

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”