Gem Quiz

Here’s the Answer to May’s Gem Quiz

And congratulations to our winner.

Published

3 years ago

June 2, 2021

Chris Burslem

BE IT DRUSY quartz, druzy quartz or just the short and sweet druse … all spellings lead to one of gemology’s most fun stones, as well as to triumph for Kari Putz of Westover Jewelers in Lynchburg, VA, who was the winner of our May Gem Quiz. Congratulations, Kari, as well as to our honorable mentions below. We’ll be giving away another t-shirt next month. Watch this space.

Honorable Mentions

Duane Aldrich
Aldrich Custom Crafts
York, PA

Derrick Allen
Graham Jewelers
Wayzata, MN

Annamarie Bara
Choose-Your-Gift.com
Chicago, IL

David Barthau
Barthau Jewellers
Stouffville, Ontario, Canada

Lana Blevins
Futer Bros
York, PA

James Bowien
Bob Richards Jewelers
Germantown, TN

Briana Burgess
Richter’s Jewelry & Design Studio
Londonderry, NH

Karen Coyle
Scott & Co. Fine Jewelers
New Oxford, PA

Haley Cummings
J. David Jewelry
Tulsa, OK

Tania De Luna
Vierk’s Fine Jewelry
Lafayette, LA

Katie Dye
J. David Jewelry
Tulsa, OK

Candace George
Bill George Jewelers
Thibodaux, LA

Steve Glazer
Bob Richards Jewelers
Germantown, TN

Christina Grande
Richter’s Jewelry
Londonderry, NH

David Griffon
Griffon Jewelers
Bellville, OH

Jonathan Hart
Karen’s Jewelers
Oak Ridge, TN

Kathy Jenkins
Bravo Jewellers
Carlsbad, CA

Kay Knight
Kay Knight designs
Mason, TX

Kyle Kopischke
The Diamond Room
Sioux Falls, SD

Ira Kramer
Diamond Exchange of North Florida
Tallahassee, FL

MaryAnne LaRussa
Futer Bros Jewelers
York, PA

Troy Lob
Liberty Diamonds
Irvine, CA

Nadia Lorr
Steve Quick Jeweler
Chicago, IL

Lisa Lyons
Clarkson Jewelers
Ellisville, MO

Elise McMillan
Silver Dolphin
Mary Esther, FL

Patrick McNeill
Garwood’s Jewelers
Fort Collins, CO

Phyllis Painter
Designer Jewels
Houston, TX

Elizabeth Parker
Curt Parker Jewelers
St Louis, MO

Alex Rysman
Romm Diamonds
Brockton, MA

Janette Seibert
Jack Seibert Goldsmith & Jeweler
Columbus, OH

Jennifer Sullivan
Goodman’s Jewelers
Madison, WI

Joshua Summers
Orin Jewelers
Northville, MI

George Ward
Ward’s Jewelers
Bonsall, CA

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.”