Gem Quiz

Here’s the Answer to August’s Gem Quiz

And congratulations to the winner.

Published

3 years ago

September 3, 2021

Chris Burslem

WHEN THE GEM Quiz strays into the more esoteric reaches of the jewelry world it obviously helps to have specialist knowledge. That was the case with last month’s mystery stone – hematite – and our winner Laura Mae, co-owner of Maejean Vintage in Lancaster PA, which primarily deals in antique and estate jewelry: “We love vintage carved intaglio hematite cameo jewelry,” Laura says. Well done, Laura, and our Honorable Mentions. You’re a knowledgeable bunch. We’ll be posting a new Gem Quiz soon. Please look out for it.

Duane Aldrich
Aldrich Custom Crafts
York, PA

Kate Baker
Kate Baker Designs LLC
Lorton, VA

Gino Blando, Sr
Marry Me Jewelry
Countryside, IL

Dan Bogue
LaunchPad
New Rochelle, NY

James Bowien
Bob Richards Jewelers
Germantown, TN

Mike Burnette
Gem Shopping Network
Duluth, GA

Maya Canavan
Goodman’s Jewelers
Madison, WI

Bryan Cavitt
Images Jewelers, Inc
Elkhart, IN

Kimberly Comalli-Aye
Warren Jewellers
Lancaster, PA

Sherri Cribbs
Riddle’s Jewelry
Rapid City, SD

Katie Dye
J. David Jewelry
Tulsa, OK

Dena Forte
QVC/HSN
St Petersburg, FL

Courtney Genise
Mountz Jewelers
Carlisle, PA

Sandy Gentilcore
Gentilcore Jewelers
Pittsburgh, PA

Steve Glazer
Bob Richards Jewelers
Germantown, TN

Jonathan Hart
Karen’s Jewelers
Oak Ridge, TN

Urbandale, IA
Kim Hatchell
Galloway & Moseley
Sumter, SC

Leslie Hayes
United Diamond Brokers
McMinnville, TN

Selma Heikkinen
Fairbank and Perry Goldsmiths
Concord, MA

Anne Henderson
Henderson & Co
Mechanicsburg, PA

Kathy Jones
Diadem Jewelers
Greensboro, NC

MaryAnne LaRussa
Futer Bros Jewelers
York, PA

Andrea Mattei
Judith Ansteth Jewelers
Chicago, IL

Bill McGuinness
Becker’s Jewelers
Old Saybrook, CT

Elizabeth Menard
Romm Diamonds
Brockton, MA

Haley Middleton
B & B Jewelers
Huntsville, AL

Robert Mitchell
Nord Jewelers
Kalamazoo, MI

Mandy Mott
Becker’s Jewelers
Old Saybrook, CT

James O’Bryant
Gem Appraisal Laboratory, Ltd.
Maumee, OH

Cara Olson
Stambaugh Jewelers
Defiance, OH

David Phelps
John David Jewelers
Durham, NC

Rebekah Reitz
Laney’s Diamonds and Jewelry
Williamsburg, VA

Sara Ritchie
Precision Jewelry Appraiser,
Glen Ridge, NJ

Kellan Robinson
Kesslers
Milwaukee, WI

Michael Rose
H. M. Rose. Jewelry Design
Naples, FL

Pamela Rossi
PJ Rossi Jewelers
Lauderdale By The Sea, FL

Tami St.Germain
Day’s Jewelers
Nashua, NH

Adrianne Sanogo
Black in Jewelry Coalition

Dan Scanlan
Jewelry By Designs
Woodbridge, VA

Jennifer Sullivan
Goodman’s Jewelers
Madison, WI

Shannon Sybrandt
Paige Barbee Jewelry
Nashville, TN

Robin Taylor
Treml Jewelry
Lebanon, OR

Briana Thach
Richters Jewelry & Design Studio
Londonderry, NH

Michael Wilson
State St. Jewelers
Greensboro, NC

Katie York
Holliday Jewelry
Medford, OR

Dan Zieher
Lee Ayers Jewelers
Stevens Point, WI

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.”