Uneek Jewelry
The Vision cushion ring in platinum features an 11.58-carat GIA-certified sapphire center stone flanked by two tapered baguettes (F, VVS) and 158 micro-set round brilliant cuts (F-G, VS, 0.84 TCW), $176,620
CLAUDIA MATA:
It’s all about this perfect sapphire, and I love how the design really lets the stone shine and stand out.
DANA FRIEDMAN:
I feel we now call halos a classic look. This ring appears to be perfectly made.
MARK TAPPER:
WOW!!! The color and faceting pattern of this sapphire is just special. With a center stone like this, you just cannot go wrong.
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E. Eichberg, Inc.
18K yellow gold and platinum 900 (10% iridium) ring featuring 10.24-carat peacock sapphire surrounded by 325 multi-colored sapphires (1.75 TCW) and 196 round brilliant diamonds (1.03 TCW), $32,000
Schaffrath
La Luna matte brushed 18K yellow gold ring with diamond (0.50 TCW), $9,500
RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD
Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry
18K pink and white gold with a diamond shape Starbrite John Dyer morganite stone (6.8 TCW) with diamonds (0.24 TCW). $17,250
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.
