Lika Behar Collection
22K Peach Glow My World necklace with 46.84-carat oval aquaprase and cognac diamonds (0.92 TCW) on 22K rose gold adjustable chain, $5,930
alysa teichman:
I love when a beautiful stone puts nature front and center. The minimal design work on this necklace lets the stone speak for itself.
jonathan landsberg:
This great piece was one of my favorites. The combination of the earthy tones in the aquaprase and the cognac diamonds set around it is a great look. The use of the rose gold makes the whole piece work. It’s so different and I feel that makes it a much quicker sale, even though it’s over $5,000.
benjamin guttery:
As one of the first designers to use the new gemstone aquaprase, Lika Behar framed the stone in warmth. The champagne diamonds sparkle even more in her “Peach Glow” gold, framing the aquaprase perfectly.
Dorian & Rose
18K gold diamond and colored stone ring set with diamonds, emeralds, garnets, topazes and tourmalines, $9,555
Buddha Mama
20K Buddha in Lotus pendant set with carved rubellite leaves (45.72 TCW), white to purple ombre enamel, pink sapphires (1.65 TCW) and diamonds (4.50 TCW), $47,400
RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD
Uneek Jewelry
9.22-carat cushion shape tourmaline with diamond inlays and two Cadillac shape diamonds surrounding, from Uneek’s Signature collection, $27,000
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.
