Tariq Riaz L.L.C. (First Place and Retailer’s Choice)
Expandable ring in 18K rose gold featuring 208 brilliant cut pave diamonds (VVS1, D-F, 1.68 TCW) and 13 princess cut natural rubies (0.33 TCW), $20,000
CLAUDIA MATA:
I love the delicate details on the inside of this band, and the interior is just as magnificent as the exterior—no detail was left untouched.
DANA FRIEDMAN:
Love the engineering behind this design. Pavé work looks beautiful, and lastly, the play of color with the pink gold with red is striking!!
MARK TAPPER:
I really love the symmetry of this ring and the fact that it’s expandable gives tremendous versatility to the client allowing them to wear it on a variety of fingers. Lastly, the contrast between the rose gold, diamonds, and rubies really make this ring pop!
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Pompos Jewelry Corp. TIE
Custom platinum ring featuring a 4.00-carat emerald cut I VS1 GIA-certified diamond with 16 matched re-cut baguettes (1.15 TCW) and 92 ideal cut diamond melee (0.44 TCW), $120,000
Circa 1700 TIE
Fill Your Heart diamond (approx. 1.90 TCW) and 18K gold pendant, $8,500
Closing With Confidence: How Bailey's Fine Jewelry Achieved Outstanding Results With Wilkerson
When Trey Bailey, President and CEO of Bailey's Fine Jewelry, decided to close the Crabtree location in Raleigh, North Carolina after 15 years, he knew the decision needed to be handled with intention and professionalism. The goal was clear: exit the location while maintaining financial strength and honoring the store's legacy.
Having worked with Wilkerson successfully in the past, Bailey understood the value of their comprehensive approach. "They understood both the emotional and financial sides of the store closing sale," Trey explains. "Their reputation for professionalism, results and care made it a very easy decision."
The results exceeded expectations. Wilkerson helped Bailey's sell through significant inventory while maintaining the dignity of the closing process. "They don't just run a sale, they help close a chapter in the best way possible," Bailey says, strongly recommending Wilkerson to any jeweler facing a similar transition.
