Orly Marcel
18K yellow gold pendant engraved with the mantra “Be the Light” features a diamond (.095 TCW) and yellow, orange, and pink sapphires with diamond-set bale, $4,350
ZDENA JIROUTOVA:
This symbol of radiance, strength and vitality invites the wearer to connect with her or his inner light. The sunny and joyful arrangement of gold, sapphires and diamonds stands out when worn on its own, and also invites to be layered with other gemstones and chains.
ANTHONY DEMARCO:
Bright, sunny and colorful yellow gold pendant that sends a positive message while shining a bright and bold light on the wearer.
LAURA KITSOS:
I am a huge fan of sapphires in all colors, and when alongside 18K gold, that’s a winning combination! This pendant is a beauty, and I especially love the meaning behind it, too!
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Linda HojTIE
22K yellow gold handmade multi-banded ring with pear emerald (0.96 TCW), $4,400
Heavenly Vices Fine JewelryTIE
14K gold engravable signet ring with hand-carved tulips in relief on shoulders, $3,750
K. MitaTIE
Multi-shaped G, VS diamond ring (0.29 TCW) in 18K yellow gold, 18K white gold and palladium, $4,445
RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD
Audrius Krulis Jewelry Inc.
18K yellow gold ring with boulder opal and white diamonds (.02 TCW). $2,680
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.
