Rockin’ in Denver
AGTA (American Gem Trade Association) and the HardRock Summit have signed a multi-year partnership. The AGTA GemFair will be part of the HardRock Summit Sept. 8-11 in Denver. This year will also bring the LLD Denver Mineral Hall to HardRock Summit, a new addition that will host a cross-section of dealers featuring gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, décor and metaphysical products. hardrocksummit.com
More Melee
Melee the Show is returning for summer 2022. The beautifully curated designer fine jewelry show will be held again Aug. 15-17 at its new location: The Lighthouse at Chelsea Pier 61 in New York City. meleetheshow.com
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Stellar Stuller
Stuller has released its new catalog! The manufacturer’s Jewelry 2022-2023 features nearly 3,000 items behind its soft-touch cover, including zodiac designs, charms, and lockets. The catalog also offers 80-plus QR codes for easy access to additional products, educational content, helpful navigation tools and more. stuller.com
Circle Up
Online global marketplace the jEwelers Circle has debuted a new feature: the Shared Gallery. The Shared Gallery is a virtual inventory and memo that can be sent directly to private clients and consumers. There is no limit to the number of private galleries or shared galleries a subscriber can create. jewelerscircle.com
Arrange to Appraise
The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, is now offering a first-of-its-kind Designer Appraisal Report. The new IGI Reports were developed in collaboration with Lindsey Scoggins Studio and are designed to provide clientele assurance of the value of their fine jewelry. igi.org
Closing With Confidence: How Bailey's Fine Jewelry Achieved Outstanding Results With Wilkerson
When Trey Bailey, President and CEO of Bailey's Fine Jewelry, decided to close the Crabtree location in Raleigh, North Carolina after 15 years, he knew the decision needed to be handled with intention and professionalism. The goal was clear: exit the location while maintaining financial strength and honoring the store's legacy.
Having worked with Wilkerson successfully in the past, Bailey understood the value of their comprehensive approach. "They understood both the emotional and financial sides of the store closing sale," Trey explains. "Their reputation for professionalism, results and care made it a very easy decision."
The results exceeded expectations. Wilkerson helped Bailey's sell through significant inventory while maintaining the dignity of the closing process. "They don't just run a sale, they help close a chapter in the best way possible," Bailey says, strongly recommending Wilkerson to any jeweler facing a similar transition.
