INSTORE Design Awards 2024 – Best Snake Design

Published

2 years ago

May 17, 2024

INSTORE Staff

Goshwara (First Place)

Snake ring in 18K yellow gold with multicolor sapphires (3.87 TCW) and onyx, $13,500

JULIA HACKMAN-CHAFE:

Two things I love in jewelry: serpents and rainbows!

JULIE PHILLIPS ROBERTS:

The details on this ring are perfectly executed. It’s gorgeous and fun!

DIANE GARMENDIA:

This polka dot snake is adorable! The soft curves make him easy to wear and will keep you happy all day long.

Adam Foster Fine Jewelry (Second Place ^TIE & Retailer’s Choice)

Origami Snake earrings in hand-folded, laser-cut 18K yellow gold sheets with laser-engraved oxidized accents, $2,700

Gabriel & Co. (Second Place ^TIE)

Snake ladies’ ring in 14K white gold with diamonds (0.50 TCW), $1,875

How Howes Diamond Jewelers Closed a Location — and Opened the Door to What's Next

Dan Howes grew up in his family's jewelry business, eventually taking the helm of two locations his father launched in 1964. When it came time to consolidate, he turned to Wilkerson. "It was a pretty easy decision," Howes says, citing the company's strong reputation and a friend's successful experience. Wilkerson's proven sales roadmap delivered — meeting projected financial goals and guiding the process every step of the way. "This is their profession. They have it dialed in."