Uneek Jewelry (First Place and Retailer’s Choice)
“The Promise” ring featuring 3.00-carat GIA-certified oval shaped diamond center, two baguettes (0.22 TCW) and 20 round brilliants (0.30 TCW), $53,858
ZDENA JIROUTOVA:
The lucky wearer gets to enjoy simple, classic, balanced symmetry and refined proportions of all gems and shank in this gorgeous ring. The interplay of geometric forms will please the eye every time. This creation will be hard not to show off — that will be an everyday challenge.
ANTHONY DEMARCO:
What’s not to love about this engagement ring centered with an extraordinary oval-shaped diamond further adorned by more diamonds. It’s a classic ring full of bling, and the oval shape adds a bit of individualism and personality to the bridal experience.
LAURA KITSOS:
This is a stunner! Who wouldn’t want to receive this beauty as their engagement ring? Me please!
Advertisement
Marisa Perry Atelier
The Alexa Ring features a 3.20-carat D-color oval cut diamond set in a split shank and four rows of ultra-fine micro pavé, $74,500
TAP By Todd Pownell
18K yellow gold ring set with a 2.72-carat long unique cut fancy cognac diamond surrounded by 20 inverted fancy cognac-colored inverted rounds (1.50 TCW), $27,920
Four Decades of Excellence: How Wilkerson Transformed a Jeweler's Retirement into Celebration
After 45 years serving the Milwaukee community, Treiber & Straub Jewelers owner Michael Straub faced a significant life transition. At 75, the veteran jeweler made a personal decision many business owners understand: "I think it's time. I want to enjoy my wife with my grandchildren for the next 10, 15 years."
Wilkerson's expertise transformed this major business transition into an extraordinary success. Their comprehensive approach to managing the going-out-of-business sale created unprecedented customer response—with lines forming outside the store and limits on how many shoppers could enter at once due to fire safety regulations.
The results exceeded all expectations. "Wilkerson did a phenomenal job," Straub enthuses. "They were there for you through the whole thing, helped you with promoting it, helping you on day-to-day business. I can't speak enough for how well they did." The partnership didn't just facilitate a business closing; it created a celebratory finale to decades of service while allowing Straub to confidently step into his well-earned retirement.
