INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Alternative Materials

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4 months ago

May 16, 2023

INSTORE Staff

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Alternative Materials

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.

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Alternative Materials

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

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Alternative Materials

Holly Yashi

Botanical Bliss earrings in niobium, 18K gold-plated brass and 18K gold-plated sterling silver ear wires, $100

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Alternative Materials

RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD

Dora International, Inc.

Band in tantalum and hammered 14K rose gold is 8 mm ring with diamonds (0.075 TCW), $1,200

Wilkerson Testimonials

Wilkerson: “They Feel Like Family”

Newton’s Jewelers in Fort Smith, Ark., was a true institution. But after being at the helm for most of his life, owner (and descendent of the original founder) Kelly Newton decided it was time to retire. He chose Wilkerson to handle the sale. “I’ve known the owners of Wilkerson for a long, long time. I felt at home with them,” he says. The final retirement sale was just a “blast” and the Wilkerson sales team made it so very simple and straightforward, says Newton. Would he recommend Wilkerson to others? Absolutely. “They’ve done incredible work,” says Newton. “They feel like family.”