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I Was an Overnight Sensation In a World That Reveres Pedigree

How could a gemstone so beautiful suddenly appear from the Brazilian jungle, they asked.

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I Was an Overnight Sensation In a World That Reveres Pedigree

THE YEAR WAS 1989 and I appeared seemingly out of nowhere. No one had seen colors like this before. My gemological family was humble and semi-precious and yet my vivid blues and shades of teal drew comparisons to the best sapphires, tanzanites and indicolites. My discovery was greeted with awe, incomprehension … and skepticism, How could a gemstone so beautiful suddenly appear from the Brazilian jungle? Copper was the answer.

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After being in business for over a quarter of a century, Wayne Reid, owner of Wayne Jewelers in Wayne, Pennsylvania, decided it was time for a little “me time.” He says, “I’ve reached a point in my life where it’s time to slow down, enjoy a lot of things outside of the jewelry industry. It just seemed to be the right time.” He chose Wilkerson to handle his retirement sale because of their reputation and results. With financial goals exceeded, Reid says he made the right choice selecting Wilkerson to handle the sale. “They made every effort to push our jewelry to the forefront of the showcases,” he says, lauding Wilkerson for their finesse and expertise. Would he recommend them to other jewelers who want to make room for new merchandise, expand their business or like him, decide to call it a day? Absolutely he says, equating trying to do this kind of sale with cutting your own hair. “The results are going to happen but not as well as if you have a professional like Wilkerson do the job for you.”

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