INSTORE Design Awards 2021 – Colored Diamond Jewelry

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July 14, 2021

INSTORE Staff

INSTORE Design Awards 2021 – Colored Diamond Jewelry

Uneek Jewelry (First Place and Retailer’s Choice)

Jubilee ring from the Natureal collection in 18K white gold features an 8.01-carat oval fancy yellow diamond flanked by two pear-shaped side stones (0.66 TCW) and 152 round diamonds (0.79 TCW), $158,816

ZDENA JIROUTOVA:

This yellow diamond ring has plenty of personality. It is sure to get lots of attention thanks to the illuminating yellow hue, and will give joy to its wearer, and it might also be an enchanting charm that hypnotizes the person you are with.

LAURA KITSOS:

A gorgeous classic ring with a not-so-classic yellow diamond makes this ring sparkle beyond belief!

ANTHONY DEMARCO:

Yellow diamonds have made a comeback, and this ring features an incredible example of one. Like the previous Uneek piece [in Best Engagement/Wedding Jewelry Over $5,000], it’s a classic design with exceptional materials. It could be worn as an engagement ring for the bride with unique tastes or can be taken out for formal occasions. It can even be worn casually throughout the day.

INSTORE Design Awards 2021 – Colored Diamond Jewelry

Bleu Royale/CrownRing Bridal House

14K yellow gold rope edge detailed men’s band encrusted with 99 round black pavé set diamonds (4.40 TCW), $7,475

INSTORE Design Awards 2021 – Colored Diamond Jewelry

Aiya Designs ^TIE

Natural mined salt-and-pepper long hex diamond ring with H color SI diamonds around it (3.24 TCW) in 14K yellow gold, $3,499

INSTORE Design Awards 2021 – Colored Diamond Jewelry

Audrius Krulis Jewelry, Inc. ^TIE

18K yellow gold earrings with two gray rose cut diamonds (4.52 TCW) and 12 white diamonds (0.26 TCW), $3,900

It Was Time to Make a Decision. It Was Time to Call Wilkerson.

Except for a few years when he worked as an accountant, Jim Schwartz has always been a jeweler. He grew up in the business and after “counting beans” for a few years, he and his wife, Robin, opened Robin James Jewelers in Cincinnati, Ohio. “We were coming to a stage in our life where we knew we have to make a decision,” says Jim Schwartz. He and Robin wanted to do it right, so they called Wilkerson. The best surprise (besides surpassing sales goals)? “The workers and associations really care about helping us move out own inventory out of the store first. It was very important to us.”