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Minnesota Woman Fights Back Against the Small Engagement Ring Shamers With Viral Facebook Post

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8 years ago

April 18, 2016

INSTORE Staff

She was tired of being asked when she was going to get a “bigger ring.”

Rachel Pederson is receiving support from all around the country after writing an epic Facebook post that defends the size of her engagement ring against all those who have criticized it, writes Self. The article details the humble romantic beginnings of Pederson, a single mother living in Minnesota, and her husband, a window washer who drained his savings to buy the ring. She describes their love as being so “instant” and “strong” that the size of the diamond didn’t matter to her, nor does it reflect the success that she and her husband have achieved. Check out her post below.

When There’s No Succession Plan, Call Wilkerson

Bob Wesley, owner of Robert C. Wesley Jewelers in Scottsdale, Ariz., was a third-generation jeweler. When it was time to enjoy life on the other side of the counter, he weighed his options. His lease was nearing renewal time and with no succession plan, he decided it was time to call Wilkerson. There was plenty of inventory to sell and at first, says Wesley, he thought he might try to manage a sale himself. But he’s glad he didn’t. “There’s no way I could have done this as well as Wilkerson,” he says. Wilkerson took responsibility for the entire event, with every detail — from advertising to accounting — done, dusted and managed by the Wilkerson team. “It’s the complete package,” he says of the Wilkerson method of helping jewelers to easily go on to the next phase of their lives. “There’s no way any retailer can duplicate what they’ve done.”