A Soft Touch
Doesn’t a painstakingly selected ring deserve a box to match? The Mrs. Box, pictured above, creates handmade options in luscious velvet that are worthy companions for engagement rings (or any other ring, for that matter). They’re available in a rainbow of 26 hues, from regal red to powder blue and always-elegant black. Each box can be personalized with a monogrammed initial in one of three different scripts. themrsbox.com
MSRP: from $75
Permanent Petals
Flowers and weddings are always intertwined. Individually crafted paper blossoms by Handmade by Sara Kim will be mementos long after the ceremony ends. Every blossom includes a ribbon-tied label for a personalized message, which makes them pretty and functional, whether as thank-you gifts for friends and family or decorative flourishes during the festivities. handmadebysarakim.com
MSRP: $13
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Sock It To Him
Just in case a jittery groom needs last minute advice on what to do when he gets to the altar, Lillian Rose offers a helpful reminder that can be worn down the aisle. A pair of dress socks that reads “Keep Calm and say ‘I Do’” riffs on a classic British motto and will be playful fodder for at least a few photos at a wedding or bachelor party. lillianrose.com
MSRP: $12.25
A Little Leg
Brides and their attendants share an obvious emotional bond, and the Besties Wedding Garter set from The Garter Girl unites them with an undercover accessory. A set of six handmade ivory grosgrain garters with ombré accent ribbons includes one for the bride, plus five for her bridesmaids — each in a distinct shade. And bridezillas can rest easy: The set may be produced in colors that coordinate with any wedding’s palette. thegartergirl.com
MSRP: $322
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Clean Sweep
Jewelry quickly loses its glow without regular care. The Sparkle + Shine Stick from The Kingswood Company, a portable jewelry cleaner with options for private label customization, restores pieces to their original luster with a formula that’s safe for diamonds, pearls and fashion jewelry. With its TSA-approved size, newlyweds can bring one along on the honeymoon to keep their bands glowing. thekingswoodcompany.com
Price: from $1.95
This article originally appeared in the September 2016 edition of INSTORE.
Four Decades of Excellence: How Wilkerson Transformed a Jeweler's Retirement into Celebration
After 45 years serving the Milwaukee community, Treiber & Straub Jewelers owner Michael Straub faced a significant life transition. At 75, the veteran jeweler made a personal decision many business owners understand: "I think it's time. I want to enjoy my wife with my grandchildren for the next 10, 15 years."
Wilkerson's expertise transformed this major business transition into an extraordinary success. Their comprehensive approach to managing the going-out-of-business sale created unprecedented customer response—with lines forming outside the store and limits on how many shoppers could enter at once due to fire safety regulations.
The results exceeded all expectations. "Wilkerson did a phenomenal job," Straub enthuses. "They were there for you through the whole thing, helped you with promoting it, helping you on day-to-day business. I can't speak enough for how well they did." The partnership didn't just facilitate a business closing; it created a celebratory finale to decades of service while allowing Straub to confidently step into his well-earned retirement.
