Maui Divers Jewelry
E Ho’āla Pendant in 14K yellow gold features a South Sea white pearl and diamonds (0.79 TCW) on 33-inch wheat chain, $16,995
CLAUDIA MATA:
It’s safe to say that this piece is a conversation starter! A bold, regal design, and I love all the gold starburst details.
DANA FRIEDMAN:
This pendant packs a punch and is so striking! Love how the diamonds are floating around the pearl.
MARK TAPPER:
I totally see how this piece was inspired by the Hawaiian Sunrise. The glow of the gold around the center pearl are just the perfect complement for one another.
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Tariq Riaz L.L.C. (Second Place and Retailer’s Choice)
Interchangeable 18K rose gold and pearl earrings inspired by DNA patterns and featuring 100 Akoya pearls, 16 keshi pearls and two emerald beads (3.33 TCW), $10,000
Brenda Smith JewelryTIE
Tahitian Lace ring featuring Tahitian cultured pearl set in 18K white gold, sandblasted and blackened with black rhodium and accented with VS1 G diamonds (1.35 TCW) and rubies (0.08 TCW), $19,550
Dallas Prince DesignsTIE
The Flute of Pearls earrings in 14K yellow gold featuring an elongated flute shaped filigree tube set with diamonds (0.94 TCW) and freshwater pearls (15.85 TCW), $11,500
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.
