(PRESS RELEASE) In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8th), Georg Jensen announces the 1st annual celebration of its female designers. To debut this new initiative, they will be re-introducing the designs of the iconic Danish designer, Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005), who gained international fame for her daring and forward-thinking work across furniture, textile, and jewelry design.
Known for her keen interest in materiality and an experimental approach, Ditzel remains one of the most prolific creative minds of the Scandinavian mid-century movement, with countless innovative designs to her name. She was also the first woman to ever design for Georg Jensen.
Presented as part of the archive collection, with a particular focus on voluminous, show-stopping designs—the Nanna Ditzel capsule collection will include some of her most recognizable designs in silver, as well as some lesser — known pieces in 18kt yellow gold. The sterling silver series will feature two sets of earrings, a brooch, a cocktail ring, a striking oversized bangle, and a bracelet and necklace set, while the gold selection will include earrings and a necklace. The designs reveal Ditzel’s affinity for crafting organic forms that complement the natural shape of the body, while creating striking, sculptural silhouettes that exude the simple elegance that defined the mid-century aesthetic.
The collection will be available for purchase for limited time only throughout 2021.
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.
