INSTORE Design Awards

INSTORE Design Awards 2022 – Colored Stone Jewelry Under $5,000

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2 years ago

May 12, 2022

INSTORE Staff

INSTORE Design Awards 2022 – Colored Stone Jewelry Under $5,000

Karin Jacobson

Hexagon Dangles earrings in 18K yellow gold with Montana agate (9.56 TCW), faceted pear-shape Fairtrade citrine (0.33 TCW), and recycled diamonds (0.15 TCW), $4,300

David Brough:

A classic look featuring unusual hues.

Sarah McGuire:

The combination of agate and diamonds is striking.

Alexis Padis:

I always appreciate a mixture of non-faceted and faceted gems and these earrings accomplish the combination so beautifully. These feel very every day and are wonderful way to celebrate the unique gemstones showcased.

INSTORE Design Awards 2022 – Colored Stone Jewelry Under $5,000

Brenda Smith Jewelry

Bead necklace in 14K yellow gold with multicolor gemstones (8.7 TCW) including white and blue topaz, amethyst, garnet, citrine, and peridot, $4,320

INSTORE Design Awards 2022 – Colored Stone Jewelry Under $5,000

Shy Creation

Clover Charm necklace in 14K yellow gold on a half rolo and half paper clip chain with two clover motifs, malachite, and diamonds (0.12 TCW), $1,130

INSTORE Design Awards 2022 – Colored Stone Jewelry Under $5,000

RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD

Martha Seely Design

Solstice 2 earrings in 18K yellow gold with mixed gemstones (3.8 TCW) and diamonds (0.33 TCW), $4,250

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When There’s No Succession Plan, Call Wilkerson

Bob Wesley, owner of Robert C. Wesley Jewelers in Scottsdale, Ariz., was a third-generation jeweler. When it was time to enjoy life on the other side of the counter, he weighed his options. His lease was nearing renewal time and with no succession plan, he decided it was time to call Wilkerson. There was plenty of inventory to sell and at first, says Wesley, he thought he might try to manage a sale himself. But he’s glad he didn’t. “There’s no way I could have done this as well as Wilkerson,” he says. Wilkerson took responsibility for the entire event, with every detail — from advertising to accounting — done, dusted and managed by the Wilkerson team. “It’s the complete package,” he says of the Wilkerson method of helping jewelers to easily go on to the next phase of their lives. “There’s no way any retailer can duplicate what they’ve done.”