INSTORE Design Awards 2021 – Alternative Materials Jewelry

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3 years ago

July 16, 2021

INSTORE Staff

INSTORE Design Awards 2021 – Alternative Materials Jewelry

Benchmark Rings

Tantalum signet ring with yellow gold center and Pisces zodiac design, $995

MELISSA QUICK:

This ring is whimsical! I like playful yet serious jewelry. It’s a subtle nod to a zodiac sign that I could see being worn by someone who wasn’t a Pisces too. That’s a testament to a great design!

TANYA DUKES:

Zodiac jewelry is at the height of fashion right now, but the texture and the warm gray and gold combination feels unique and stands out in a crowded field.

Uneek Jewelry 10.00-carat cushion shape diamond set

INSTORE Design Awards 2021 – Alternative Materials Jewelry

Stuller

Black and 18K yellow gold PVD tungsten 8mm grooved band with hammer finish, $329

Marisa Perry Jayne ring by Douglas Elliott

INSTORE Design Awards 2021 – Alternative Materials Jewelry

C3 Designs

Cast and hand-fabricated earrings in 14K yellow gold and sterling silver with green topaz, black jet and hand-cut inset of M3 black and gold cobalt mokume, $3,750

Uneek Jewelry 10.00-carat cushion shape diamond set

RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD

ALOR

Blueberry stainless steel cable cuff with 18K rose gold and diamonds (13.40 TCW). $39,500

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.”