INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Best Statement Piece

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3 years ago

May 26, 2023

INSTORE Staff

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Best Statement Piece

Zeki Karaca Jewellery (1st and Retailer’s Choice)

Peacock pen in 24K and 14K gold and sterling silver with transparent enamel, hand engraving, sapphires (5.71 TCW), cabochon-cut tourmalines (4.18 TCW), fancycolor diamonds (4.01 TCW), H-color VS-clarity diamonds (3.93 TCW), and a mosaic of turquoise, lapis and emerald, $39,000

Shannon Green Long:

No words describe the talent and workmanship on this exquisite museum-quality ink pen. It’s sadly a lost art.

Jessica Armstrong:

The details in the piece are absolutely brilliant!

Kina Andersson:

A true testament to beauty and the art of jewelry. Artistry and craftmanship at its best.

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Best Statement Piece

Gumuchian

Cascade earrings in platinum with round brilliant diamonds (10.82 TCW) and baguette-cut diamonds (2.69 TCW), $70,000

INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Best Statement Piece

Holly Yashi

Lana Talisman earrings in niobium, 22K gold plating and 22K gold-plated sterling silver ear 2nd wires, $165

After 35 Years in Kent, Bonaci Fine Jewelers Found the Right Partner to Close the Right Way

Bob Bonaci spent 35 years building a jewelry business and community presence in Kent, Washington. When he decided it was time to retire, he knew the process would take careful planning — and the right help. Fellow jewelers who’d been through it pointed him to Wilkerson. The results exceeded expectations. Wilkerson’s hands-off approach let Bonaci step back while the team handled every detail, meeting his personal and financial goals throughout. “It is phenomenal, the success that we’ve had.” Watch Bob share his retirement story.