Chris Ploof Designs
Damascus cuff bracelet is handforged in 3-series stainless steel and is 20 mm wide, $950
Shannon Green Long:
The marbled effect engraving is interesting and adds texture and drama to the cuff. I really love that the design was carried through on the inside as well.
Jessica Armstrong:
This texture and finish is so rich and velvety.
Kina Andersson:
Soft wavy lines turned into a bold statement suitable for everyday wear.
Chris Ploof Designs
Art Deco Damascus Overlay band is handforged in 3-series stainless Damascus steel with an 18K gold stepped lining and is 8 mm wide, $3,365
Holly Yashi
Botanical Bliss earrings in niobium, 18K gold-plated brass and 18K gold-plated sterling silver ear wires, $100
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Dora International, Inc.
Band in tantalum and hammered 14K rose gold is 8 mm ring with diamonds (0.075 TCW), $1,200
Four Decades of Excellence: How Wilkerson Transformed a Jeweler's Retirement into Celebration
After 45 years serving the Milwaukee community, Treiber & Straub Jewelers owner Michael Straub faced a significant life transition. At 75, the veteran jeweler made a personal decision many business owners understand: "I think it's time. I want to enjoy my wife with my grandchildren for the next 10, 15 years."
Wilkerson's expertise transformed this major business transition into an extraordinary success. Their comprehensive approach to managing the going-out-of-business sale created unprecedented customer response—with lines forming outside the store and limits on how many shoppers could enter at once due to fire safety regulations.
The results exceeded all expectations. "Wilkerson did a phenomenal job," Straub enthuses. "They were there for you through the whole thing, helped you with promoting it, helping you on day-to-day business. I can't speak enough for how well they did." The partnership didn't just facilitate a business closing; it created a celebratory finale to decades of service while allowing Straub to confidently step into his well-earned retirement.
