INSTORE Design Awards 2024 – Bracelet Over $5,000

Published

2 years ago

May 22, 2024

INSTORE Staff

Hearts On Fire (First Place)

LU Droplet bracelet in 18K yellow gold with diamonds (6.4 TCW), $28,800

JULIA HACKMAN-CHAFE:

It’s always a challenge to find an original way to set a tennis bracelet. This designer figured that out!

JULIE PHILLIPS ROBERTS:

The drop shape elements are soft and feminine.

DIANE GARMENDIA:

An alluring and happy design of diamonds peeking out of water droplets.

Costello Jewelry/Marino Agostino (Second Place & Retailer’s Choice)

Sunset Bangle bracelet in 18K rose gold with a 12.50-carat untreated African bi-color tourmaline and F-color, VS-clarity round diamonds (2.51 TCW), $18,000

URBAETIS Fine Jewelry (Third Place)

Statement bracelet in 14K yellow gold with baguette-cut and pavé diamonds (1.40 TCW), $6,000

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."