Jewelry Pro Gear

From a Chris Ploof Flashlight to an Onyx Stone Table Lamp, This Is the Latest Gear for Jewelry Pros

And don’t miss the new ring box by Ukrainian glass artist Leosklo.

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2 months ago

October 4, 2023

INSTORE Staff Instore October 2023 Issue

Fancy Flashlight

Okay, so maybe you don’t technically need your flashlight to be made of Damascus steel hand-forged by talented jewelry designer Chris Ploof … but wouldn’t it be awesome if it was? It’s an infinitely more impressive portable light source than the standard plastic model you’ll find at your local hardware store. And you’ll look so cool when you whip this baby out to help a customer find an earring they’ve dropped on the floor.

$1,000 – $1,500

chrisploof.com

From a Chris Ploof Flashlight to an Onyx Stone Table Lamp, This Is the Latest Gear for Jewelry Pros

Stellar Box

You know we love Ukrainian glass artist Leosklo’s ring box designs, and their latest release has us swooning. This star-shaped box is a compelling blend of industrial and celestial inspiration and would fit with any number of home décor styles or Instagram photo shoot moods.

$78

leosklo.etsy.com

From a Chris Ploof Flashlight to an Onyx Stone Table Lamp, This Is the Latest Gear for Jewelry Pros

Lavish Laces

Designer Christopher Augmon is known for his versatility; in addition to fine jewelry, he creates handbags, soft goods, and now high-end shoelaces! That’s right, you can now upgrade your most fabulous kicks with gorgeous designer shoelaces made from exotic skins, Italian leathers, and African artisan printed cotton. Do you need them? No. But we bet you want them.

$75

augmon.com

From a Chris Ploof Flashlight to an Onyx Stone Table Lamp, This Is the Latest Gear for Jewelry Pros

Horological History

Berd Vay’e’s latest work, “Bright Idea,” is a timepiece-inspired original art creation and a celebration of the intricacy of watchmaking. The incandescent lightbulb-shaped Lucite sculpture is filled with disassembled pieces of rare and antique watch movements. These special artworks are a limited run of 1,500 pieces, each one finished with a handmake plaque crafted from pure silver.

Large $18,000, small $10,800

berdvaye.com

From a Chris Ploof Flashlight to an Onyx Stone Table Lamp, This Is the Latest Gear for Jewelry Pros

Stone Age Style

Do the lighting solutions in your store light up your heart, or just your walls? If you want something better, consider the onyx stone table lamp from LuxeRox. These luxurious lamps are made from real Tecali onyx sourced from Tecali, Mexico. Each lamp is carved from a single boulder of natural stone. Finally, a light fixture that will add to your décor, not simply illuminate it.

$350

luxerox.com

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When There’s No Succession Plan, Call Wilkerson

Bob Wesley, owner of Robert C. Wesley Jewelers in Scottsdale, Ariz., was a third-generation jeweler. When it was time to enjoy life on the other side of the counter, he weighed his options. His lease was nearing renewal time and with no succession plan, he decided it was time to call Wilkerson. There was plenty of inventory to sell and at first, says Wesley, he thought he might try to manage a sale himself. But he’s glad he didn’t. “There’s no way I could have done this as well as Wilkerson,” he says. Wilkerson took responsibility for the entire event, with every detail — from advertising to accounting — done, dusted and managed by the Wilkerson team. “It’s the complete package,” he says of the Wilkerson method of helping jewelers to easily go on to the next phase of their lives. “There’s no way any retailer can duplicate what they’ve done.”