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Marvel-ous Jewelry, Diamond Artwork and More February Gear for Jewelry Pros

Plus some nice options for packaging and shelves.

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3 years ago

February 2, 2023

INSTORE Staff Instore February 2023 Issue

Better Than Reality

Great news for jewelry-loving Marvel fans: East Continental Gems has launched a limited-edition Reality Stone collectible, the first item from the brand’s Genesis series with Marvel. Represented by a natural Mozambique ruby, each Reality Stone comes numbered and sealed in custom packaging inside an extremely cool Marvel-branded carrying case.

$1,500 and up

eastcontinentalgems.com

Marvel-ous Jewelry, Diamond Artwork and More February Gear for Jewelry Pros

Precious Painting

Could your store’s artwork use a refresh? Consider a Cliff Kearns Immortal Diamond piece. Each one is created using the artist’s signature mixed-media technique, creating art that starts as digital and is then rendered, embellished and finished in acrylic paint on canvas. The result is an arresting series of unique artworks that capture Kearns’ view of gemstones’ tiny universes.

$1,000

cliffkearns.com

Marvel-ous Jewelry, Diamond Artwork and More February Gear for Jewelry Pros

A Cartier World

Cartier: Beautés Du Monde: High Jewelry and Precious Objects is a gorgeous new volume from Rizzoli dedicated to exploring the legendary jewelry house’s latest high jewelry collection. Expect stunning imagery with a close-up look at some seriously jaw-dropping jewelry creations. Written by François Chaille and Alberto Cavalli.

$115

rizzoliusa.com

Marvel-ous Jewelry, Diamond Artwork and More February Gear for Jewelry Pros

Box It Up

Allure’s Woven Collection of fine linen boxes is a fantastic option for retailers looking to up their packaging game. Available in bleached color options of natural beige or cloud grey, these elegant boxes come with a matching packer that features a subtle weave texture, hinting to the beautiful box waiting within. Inquire for retailer pricing.

$5.25

allurepack.com

Marvel-ous Jewelry, Diamond Artwork and More February Gear for Jewelry Pros

Treat Your Shelf

You spend a lot of time thinking about what you put on your store’s shelves … but what about the shelves themselves? Modern Timber Craft specializes in making beautiful shelves, mantles, flooring and more using wood salvaged from long-standing barns and other sources. Give your space the timeless charm of antique wood instead of adding another bland, basic fixture.

$235

moderntimbercraft.com

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."