INSTORE Design Awards 2025 – Best Diamond Jewelry Under $5,000

Published

26 years ago

May 1, 2000

INSTORE Staff

Goldstories (First Place)

Sybille two-finger ring in14K yellow gold spans two fingers and features an open-ended band wrap with a circle motif and pavé brilliant-cut diamonds (0.46 TCW), $2,400

INSTORE Design Awards 2025 – Best Diamond Jewelry Under $5,000

Phillip Gavriel for Royal Chain (Second Place )^TIE

Venetian link cuff bangle bracelet in 14K yellow gold with pavé diamonds (0.32 TCW)

INSTORE Design Awards 2025 – Best Diamond Jewelry Under $5,000

Sylvie Jewelry (Second Place) ^TIE

Héritage Shell Tip ring in 14K yellow gold with three rows of diamonds (0.42 TCW)

Gabriel & Co. (Retailer’s Choice)

Graduating J hoop stud earrings in 14K white and yellow gold with diamonds (0.75 TCW), $2,650

After 35 Years in Kent, Bonaci Fine Jewelers Found the Right Partner to Close the Right Way

Bob Bonaci spent 35 years building a jewelry business and community presence in Kent, Washington. When he decided it was time to retire, he knew the process would take careful planning — and the right help. Fellow jewelers who’d been through it pointed him to Wilkerson. The results exceeded expectations. Wilkerson’s hands-off approach let Bonaci step back while the team handled every detail, meeting his personal and financial goals throughout. “It is phenomenal, the success that we’ve had.” Watch Bob share his retirement story.