(PRESS RELEASE) Bohème, a non-traditional upscale bridal collection inspired by natural elements of the earth, is the joint creative venture between designer Julie Romanenko of “Just Jules” fame and Martin Flyer CEO Joshua Kaufman. Every artistic design is handcrafted and focused on the different textures of the precious metals, of which all are recycled. This elegant and organic collection will include refined yet detailed engagement rings as well as wedding and commitment bands. The engagement rings will feature high dome rose cuts as well as traditional round brilliant diamonds from .50-2.00ct and will be available in white, rose and yellow gold. The wedding bands will be offered as either a complement to the engagement rings or as stackers to enhance what she might already have.
Martin Flyer’s expertise in bridal has been thoroughly proven with its FlyerFit® brand and is further evident from the tag line “When Two Become One”. Joshua Kaufman’s sensibilities in the success of the FlyerFit® model naturally led him to cultivate an organic version based on Julie Romanenko’s pioneering designs for JUST JULES, which are fueled by nature and discovery. Bohème perfectly reflects the talents and synergy of both its artists. One example of this is in the Unity collection of wedding and commitment bands with different organic textures for both men and women. Unity invokes the concept of “becoming one” as each handcrafted pairing were created from one ring, artistically separated and can be worn independently of the other.
It is not hard to visualize the living beauty of Bohème; with design inspirations having names such as ‘Lava’ and ‘Twig’, a sense of motion and energy is ever present in each design for both men and women. The name of this collection is defined as a “carefree lifestyle unbounded by convention”, and Bohème designs are just that. The Bohème collection is sophisticated but approachable as the pairing combinations have a universal appeal. The rings are designed not only with Mother Nature, but human nature in mind.
Bohème is officially launching at JCKVEGAS 2017 And can be viewed in the following locations:
- JCK, Las Vegas, Martin Flyer Salon 1311
- CBG, Las Vegas, Martin Flyer Booth 703
- COUTURE, Las Vegas, Just Jules Salon 813
Family Legacy, New Chapter: How Wilkerson Turns 89 Years of History Into Future Success
After 89 years of serving the Albany community, Harold Finkle Your Jeweler faced a pivotal decision. For third-generation owner Justin Finkle, the demanding hours of running a small business were taking precious time away from his young family. "After 23 years, I decided this was the time for me," Finkle explains. But closing a business with nearly nine decades of inventory and customer relationships isn't something easily managed alone.
Wilkerson's comprehensive approach transformed this challenging transition into a remarkable success story. Their strategic planning handled everything from advertising and social media to inventory management and staffing — elements that would overwhelm most jewelers attempting to navigate a closing sale independently.
The results speak volumes. "Wilkerson gave us three different tiers of potential goals," Finkle notes. "We've reached that third tier, that highest goal already, and we still have two weeks left of the sale." The partnership didn't just meet financial objectives—it exceeded them ahead of schedule.
