Gem Quiz

Here’s the Answer to February’s Gem Quiz

And congratulations to the winner.

Published

4 years ago

March 9, 2021

Chris Burslem

MOST GEMSTONES SEEK to show beauty in a single color. Not Spectrolite, our mystery stone in February. As its name suggests, it’s a rainbow riot of colors – nothing less than the full spectrum. Well done to Laura Lehnerfrom Lammons Fine Jewelry in Oxford, MS, who deduced the answer. She now gets to peacock around in one of our Gem Geek t-shirts. Congratulations also to our honorary mentions listed below who also submitted correct answers – they can also peacock proudly, although they’ll have to do it in an old tee. Thanks, everyone who participated. A new Gem Quiz will be posted soon.

Honorary Mentions

Duane Aldrich
Aldrich Custom Crafts
York, PA

Derrick Allen
Graham Jewelers
Wayzata, MN

Ola Biele
Atlantic City Jewelers
Bayville, NJ

Lana Blevins
Futer Bros. Jewelers
York, PA

Daniel Bogue
LaunchPad
New Rochelle, NY

Missy Bowra
Hauser’s Jewelers
Newport News, VA

Heather Burleson
Burleson Valuations
Lexington, KY

Ann Cahoon
North Bennet Street School
Boston, MA

Sue Daniels

Sally Davis
Vierk’s Fine Jewelry
Lafayette, IN

Valerie Duermeyer
Gentilcore Jewelers
Pittsburgh, PA

Katie Dye
J. David Jewelry
Tulsa, OK

John Edgar
Oletowne Jewelers
Lancaster, PA

Dena Forte
QVC/HSN
St Petersburg, FL

Birgitta Frisk
Stockholm

Candace George
Bill George Jewelers
Thibodaux, LA

Alan Goodheart
Goodhearts Fine Jewelry
Overland Park, KS

CJ Grad
Caffray Jewellers
Hinsdale, IL

Christine Graichen
Malloves Jewelers
Middletown, CT

Selma Heikkinen
Fairbank and Perry Goldsmiths
Concord MA

Mary Johnson
MJC
San Diego, CA

Gabrielle Keefer
Smith Jewelers
Leesville, LA

Autumn Knight
Arizona Watch & Jewelry Service
Tucson, AZ

Steven Lesse
Abracadabra Jewelry
Ann Arbor, MI

Jarilyn Lim
Jarilyn Jewelry
Carmel by the Sea, CA

Troy Lob
Liberty Diamonds
Irvine, CA

Robert Lurie
Robert Lurie Jewelry Evaluations
Cape Town, Western Province

Courtney Martin
Martin’s Jewelers
Picayune, MS

Jona McCauley
B & B Jewelers
Huntsville, AL

Erik McGaughey
SDC Creations
Renton, WA

Sherry Meyer
Morgan’s Jewelers
Winona, MN

Lori Moyer
L. Moyer Designs
State College, PA

Mandy Mott
Becker’s Jewelers
Old Saybrook, CT

Dottie Sheth
Lika Behar Collection
Carlstadt, NJ

Tami StGermain
Day’s Jewelers
Nashua, NH

Joshua Summers
Orin Jewelers
Northville, MI

Mary V. Thresher
Benchmark Jewelers
Leavenworth, WA

After 139 Years, A Family Legacy Finds Its Perfect Exit With Wilkerson.

When third-generation jeweler Sam Sipe and his wife Laura decided to close Indianapolis’ historic J.C. Sipe Jewelers, they turned to Wilkerson to handle their retirement sale. “The conditions were right,” Sam explains of their decision to close the 139-year-old business. Wilkerson managed the entire going-out-of-business sale process, from marketing strategy to sales floor operations. “Our goal was to convert our paid inventory into retirement funds,” notes Sam. “The results exceeded expectations.” The Sipes’ advice for jewelers considering retirement? “Contact Wilkerson,” Laura says. “They’ll help you transition into retirement with confidence and financial security.”