INSTORE Design Awards 2022 – Grand Prize Winners

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2 years ago

May 19, 2022

INSTORE Staff

(ABOVE) Dagger earrings in 18K white gold with diamonds (1.40 TCW), $7,260; Fern Freeman Jewelry, (917) 217-1727, fernfreemanjewelry.com; La Flamme ring in platinum with a 4.10-carat fancy-cut pinkish red spinel and baguette-cut (3.01 TCW) and round-shape diamonds (0.68 TCW), $91,000; Pompos Jewelry, (213) 624-1441, pomposjewelry.com | Creative team: Alain Simic, photographer; Anastasiia Koval, model; Michelle DeMaio, photo assistant; Evyta Soendoro, makeup; Hide Suzuki, hair stylist

INSTORE Design Awards 2022 – Grand Prize Winners

Pompos Jewelry (Grand Prize Winner, 1st Place and Retailer’s Choice in Platinum Jewelry)

La Flamme ring in platinum with a 4.10-carat fancy-cut pinkish red spinel and baguette-cut (3.01 TCW) and round-shape diamonds (0.68 TCW), $91,000

Jill Newman:

This creative ring design combines strong geometric edges with softly rounded curves and a nice mix of different diamond cuts with a juicy red stone.

David Iler:

Interesting design. Sharp looking, but I can see it’s crafted to be comfortable and smooth. Good use of shapes and color. Hot and crispy.

Wendy Kunkle:

Artfully crafted. Interesting detail with the gold prongs.

(ABOVE) All jewelry on model from Fern Freeman Jewelry, (917) 217-1727, fernfreemanjewelry.com | Asymmetric Top Fringe earrings in 18K yellow gold with fancy-shape pink sapphires (10 TCW) and diamonds (1.37 TCW), $27,500; Chain choker necklace in 18K yellow gold with diamonds (2.37 TCW), $12,980; Bolo Slide necklace in 18K yellow gold with diamonds (0.43 TCW), $4,335; Zig Zag rings in 18K yellow gold with white enamel, $1,675 apiece; Zig Zag ring in 18K yellow gold with diamonds (1.46 TCW), $6,700; Ridge ring in 18K yellow gold with diamonds (0.47 TCW), $6,820 | Creative team: Alain Simic, photographer; Anastasiia Koval, model; Michelle DeMaio, photo assistant; Evyta Soendoro, makeup; Hide Suzuki, hair stylist

Fern Freeman Jewelry (Grand Prize Runner Up, 1st Place and Retailer’s Choice in Gold Over $5,000)

Asymmetric Top Fringe earrings in 18K yellow gold with fancy-shape pink sapphires (10 TCW) and diamonds (1.37 TCW), $27,500

David Brough:

This asymmetrical look featuring delightful pink sapphires is decidedly on-trend.

Sarah McGuire:

These are so playful and dramatic, and I really like the asymmetry.

Alexis Padis:

Simple yet complex, uniquely designed but classic, light yet carat-weight intensive, these earrings are whimsical and despite their asymmetry are perfectly balanced. If Marie Kondo were to ask, these earrings absolutely spark joy, and I would love to incorporate them into my personal collection.

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”