INSTORE Design Awards 2024 – Silver Over $1,000

Published

3 weeks ago

May 7, 2024

INSTORE Staff

Mauricio Serrano Jewelry (First Place & Retailer’s Choice)

Coral Reef ring in sterling silver with five different types of gold plating (14K and 18K yellow, rose, and white and Italian gold) with a surface texture inspired by coral reefs in the Mediterranean Sea, $1,250

JULIA HACKMAN-CHAFE:

This ring feels gardenesque and beautiful.

JULIE PHILLIPS ROBERTS:

The texture is fascinating, I love this.

DIANE GARMENDIA:

Sculptural, organic and sophisticated, this ring is wearable and a conversation starter.

Lika Behar Collection (Second Place)

Buttercup cuff in oxidized silver with 22K gold flowers and diamonds (0.08 TCW), $2,970

Karin Jacobson (Third Place)

Double Hyacinth earrings in cast and fabricated oxidized sterling silver and 18K yellow gold with cabochon-cut and faceted rhodolite garnets (2.78 TCW), $3,190

When the Kids Have Their Own Careers, Wilkerson Can Help You to Retire

Alex and Gladys Rysman are the third generation to run Romm Jewelers in Brockton, Mass. And after many decades of service to the industry and their community, it was time to close the store and take advantage of some downtime. With three grown children who each had their own careers outside of the industry, they decided to call Wilkerson. Then, the Rysmans did what every jeweler should do: They called other retailers and asked about their own Wilkerson experience. “They all told us what a great experience it was and that’s what made us go with Wilkerson.” says Gladys Rysman. The results? Alex Rysman says he was impressed. “We exceeded whatever I expected to do by a large margin.”