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Here’s the Answer to December’s Gem Quiz

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Here’s the Answer to December’s Gem Quiz

And congratulations to our winner.

Derrick Allen, the winner of our latest Gem Quiz, admits the stone in question had puzzled him long before he picked up the December copy of INSTORE. “What I thought was turquoise for the longest time, was actually hemimorphite,” he explained, adding that it’s not a gemstone that is seen often, “but it’s always a treat” when it does cross his path. Congratulations to Derrick, a jewelry consultant at Graham Jewelers in Wayzata, MN, who wins this month’s “Jewelry Geek” T-shirt. And also to all this month’s Honorable Mentions for providing the correct answer. Well done, everyone.

Honorable Mentions

SPB Designs c/o The Watch Shop

Louisville, KY

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Diamond Buyer

Mark Schneider

Long Beach, CA

Images Jewelers, Inc

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Elkhart, IN

Main Street Jewelers

Klamath Falls, OR

Robinson Jewelers

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Greenville, NC

Karen’s Jewelers

Oak Ridge, TN

Jen Huang, GIA AJP

Sparkles Fine Jewelry

Chicago, IL

Josephs Jewelers

Des Moines, IA

Casa de Oro Jewelers

Corpus Christi, TX

Hutton’s Jewelry and Gifts

Sugar Land, TX

Bravo Jewellers

Carlsbad, California

Letrek Jewelry by Marcia Kertel Designs

Las Vegas, NV

Korona Jewelry

Buffalo, NY

Futer Bros. Jewelers

York, PA

Patrick McNeill         

Garwood’s Jeweler’s

Fort Collins, CO

Paula Morgan           

TravelWares

FL

Husar’s House of Fine Diamonds

West Bend, WI

Lesley Ann Jewels

Houston, TX

Goulds Diamonds and Jewelry

Anoka, MN

Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repair

Victor, NY

American Gem and Jewelry

Oceanside, CA

Lika Behar Collection

Carlstadt, NJ

Gruno’s Diamonds

Rockford, IL

Mark Schneider Design

Long Beach, CA

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Here’s the Answer to December’s Gem Quiz

mm

Published

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Here’s the Answer to December’s Gem Quiz

And congratulations to our winner.

Derrick Allen, the winner of our latest Gem Quiz, admits the stone in question had puzzled him long before he picked up the December copy of INSTORE. “What I thought was turquoise for the longest time, was actually hemimorphite,” he explained, adding that it’s not a gemstone that is seen often, “but it’s always a treat” when it does cross his path. Congratulations to Derrick, a jewelry consultant at Graham Jewelers in Wayzata, MN, who wins this month’s “Jewelry Geek” T-shirt. And also to all this month’s Honorable Mentions for providing the correct answer. Well done, everyone.

Honorable Mentions

SPB Designs c/o The Watch Shop

Louisville, KY

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Diamond Buyer

Mark Schneider

Long Beach, CA

Images Jewelers, Inc

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Elkhart, IN

Main Street Jewelers

Klamath Falls, OR

Robinson Jewelers

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Greenville, NC

Karen’s Jewelers

Oak Ridge, TN

Jen Huang, GIA AJP

Sparkles Fine Jewelry

Chicago, IL

Josephs Jewelers

Des Moines, IA

Casa de Oro Jewelers

Corpus Christi, TX

Hutton’s Jewelry and Gifts

Sugar Land, TX

Bravo Jewellers

Carlsbad, California

Letrek Jewelry by Marcia Kertel Designs

Las Vegas, NV

Korona Jewelry

Buffalo, NY

Futer Bros. Jewelers

York, PA

Patrick McNeill         

Garwood’s Jeweler’s

Fort Collins, CO

Paula Morgan           

TravelWares

FL

Husar’s House of Fine Diamonds

West Bend, WI

Lesley Ann Jewels

Houston, TX

Goulds Diamonds and Jewelry

Anoka, MN

Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repair

Victor, NY

American Gem and Jewelry

Oceanside, CA

Lika Behar Collection

Carlstadt, NJ

Gruno’s Diamonds

Rockford, IL

Mark Schneider Design

Long Beach, CA

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SPONSORED VIDEO

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.

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