INSTORE Design Awards 2024 – Diamond Jewelry Over $5,000

Published

26 years ago

May 6, 2000

INSTORE Staff

Ashley Lauren Collection for Albert’s Diamond Jewelers (First Place & Retailer’s Choice)

Skyline necklace in 18K white gold has round and baguette-cut diamonds (14.16 TCW) with high-polished accents, $63,750

JULIA HACKMAN-CHAFE:

A truly magical piece combining traditional and modern styles.

JULIE PHILLIPS ROBERTS:

Classic with just the right amount of edge to make it modern.

DIANE GARMENDIA:

This piece is sultry jazz, sipping a perfect glass of bubbles, and watching moonlight dance across a fountain from a penthouse balcony.

Gabriel & Co. (Second Place)

Tassel climber earrings in 14K white gold with diamonds (2.13 TCW), $7,500

Rogers Jewelry Co. (Third Place)

Spinning chandelier pendant necklace in platinum is 46mm long with marquise-cut diamonds (2.60 TCW), sapphires (0.35 TCW) and diamond melee (0.70 TCW), including a gemstone-studded center column that enables the piece to roll 360 degrees and is finished with a dangling spiral motif, $17,000

Closing With Confidence: How Bailey's Fine Jewelry Achieved Outstanding Results With Wilkerson

When Trey Bailey, President and CEO of Bailey's Fine Jewelry, decided to close the Crabtree location in Raleigh, North Carolina after 15 years, he knew the decision needed to be handled with intention and professionalism. The goal was clear: exit the location while maintaining financial strength and honoring the store's legacy. Having worked with Wilkerson successfully in the past, Bailey understood the value of their comprehensive approach. "They understood both the emotional and financial sides of the store closing sale," Trey explains. "Their reputation for professionalism, results and care made it a very easy decision." The results exceeded expectations. Wilkerson helped Bailey's sell through significant inventory while maintaining the dignity of the closing process. "They don't just run a sale, they help close a chapter in the best way possible," Bailey says, strongly recommending Wilkerson to any jeweler facing a similar transition.