

Kimberly Collins Colored Gems
Earrings featuring cabochon green tourmalines (48.33 TCW), faceted green tourmalines (2.26 TCW), and diamonds (0.06 TCW) set in brushed 18K yellow gold, $11,750
LAURA KITSOS:
The cabochon one-of-a-kind green tourmalines are the star of the show in these stunning statement earrings. I love them, especially in the brushed gold!
ZDENA JIROUTOVA:
The shape of these beautiful earrings flatters most faces, and the colors are reminiscent of the sea and sky, which I associate with relaxing vacations. Count me in!
ANTHONY DEMARCO:
Understated, elegant and good use of materials in a classic setting.
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Linda Hoj
22K yellow gold ring with rose cut rubies (1.06 TCW) and rose cut diamond (0.21 TCW), $8,000


Just Jules LLC
14K gold hand-fabricated necklace featuring Brazilian tourmaline, Australian black opal and Kingman turquoise, $6,900

RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD
Jewels 4 Ever/Aarkish Diamonds
Pendant in 14K white and yellow gold with over 18 carats of natural sapphires, one center natural untreated sapphire (2.52 TCW) and natural yellow fancy diamonds (0.73 TCW). $22,000
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.