Debra Navarro
Hinged bracelet with 14 natural tenda-cut East African gemstones (pink spinel, scapolite, grossular garnet and aquamarine) and 108 sand pavé diamond accents, hand-set in 18K recycled yellow gold with hidden box closure, $22,550
alysa teichman:
This bracelet is a real showstopper! The combination of organic gemstones from East Africa and pavé diamond accents makes for a piece that is both different and memorable.
jonathan landsberg:
This is a really creative design using graduated colorful gemstones with an accent of diamonds around it. It seems very well constructed and solid. The labor in cutting the stones seems like it would be tedious. Great mix of color with the graduation of the stones makes it really stand out.
benjamin guttery:
Debra Navarro has really come into her own with this piece, a natural interpretation of a prismatic rainbow. Traceable sourced natural gems, recycled gold, and minimalistic faceting: a trifecta of modern design.
Shy Creation
14K tri-color gold chain bracelet with diamonds (4.36 TCW), $8,100
Jye’s International, Inc.
Two-tone daisy chain bracelet using 18K white gold and yellow brushed gold daisy links with diamond accents (1.15 TCW) and milgrain border, $7,600
RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD
Yael Designs
Cuff bracelet featuring Ethiopian white opals (98.74 TCW), Santa Maria aquamarines (10.62 TCW), and diamonds (1.57 TCW) set in 18K rose gold, $74,034
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.
