INSTORE Design Awards 2023 – Best Statement Piece

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11 months 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

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.”