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Missed the Las Vegas Shows? Here’s What Everyone Was Talking About

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8 years ago

June 9, 2016

INSTORE Staff

New designs and styles inspired by Gen Y.

With the Las Vegas jewelry shows in the books, writer Felicia Mello of the Las Vegas Review-Journal recapped the action and took note of a few trends. She touches on lab-grown diamonds and same-sex wedding bands, also highlighting a few emerging designers while noting how the younger generation is driving change with their own ideas about design and style. She writes: “Millennials are charging into the jewelry market and bringing their irreverent attitudes with them. The edgy look that started with ear crawlers and ear cuffs has evolved into pieces that are more difficult to classify — like a ring with a gold sheath that fits over the wearer’s fingernail, a la Lady Gaga.”

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”