(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, NY — Lionheart, the award-winning fine jewelry brand from sisters Joy and Sarah Haugaard, announced the launch of its all-new “Best Friend” collection, an assortment of handmade gold and diamond medallions featuring various breeds of dogs. Just in time for Valentines Day, these meaningful medallion charms with diamond accents are now available in either 14K or 18K gold and can be purchased as pendants and worn with any chain or charm bracelet or with a Lionheart signature gold chain. Pricing for the charms begin at $7,450. These distinctive and expressive new charms are available online and at any Lionheart partner jewelry retailer around the country.
“I have always been a dog lover,” says Joy Haugaard, designer and founder of Lionheart. “In fact, I have three pups of my own – Columbo, Charlie, and Pacino – all Shih Tzus who are always the very best part of my day! I wanted to create a way for dog fans like me to wear their favorite breeds, honor their favorite pup, or even to commemorate the loss of a four-legged family member. Dogs give us so much love and affection and joy. They ask so little in return. I want these charms to bring a smile or a loving memory to the faces of dog moms or dads for many years to come.”
The current breeds being offered include Shih Tzu, Golden Retriever, German Shepard, Dalmatian, Boxer, Bernese Mountain Dog, Beagle, Basset Hound, and Akita. Future designs will incorporate more breeds such as Poodles, French Bulldogs, and Yorkies. These 25 mm charms make meaningful gifts for lovers of dogs and pup owners and can be engraved by special request with a dog’s name or special message on the back.
The collection can be viewed in its entirety here.
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Honoring a Legacy: How Smith & Son Jewelers Exceeded Every Goal With Wilkerson
When Andrew Smith decided to close the Springfield, Massachusetts location of Smith & Son Jewelers, the decision came down to family. His father was retiring after 72 years in the business, and Andrew wanted to spend more time with his children and soon-to-arrive grandchildren.
For this fourth-generation jeweler whose great-grandfather founded the company in 1918, closing the 107-year-old Springfield location required the right partner. Smith chose Wilkerson, and the experience exceeded expectations from start to finish.
"Everything they told me was 100% true," Smith says. "The ease and use of all their tools was wonderful."
The consultants' knowledge and expertise proved invaluable. Smith and his father set their own financial goal, but Wilkerson proposed three more ambitious targets. "We thought we would never make it," Smith explains. "We were dead wrong. We hit our first goal, second goal and third goal. It was amazing."
Smith's recommendation is emphatic: "I would never be able to do what they did by myself."
