Think Outside the Watch
WITgrip is a remarkable innovation that allows its users to wear technology, such as smartwatches and smartphones, on the side of the wrist, which avoids wrist, shoulder, and neck strain. witgrip.org
Music City Lineup
The American Gem Society (AGS) has announced the keynote speakers for the 2018 AGS Conclave, scheduled for late April in Nashville, TN, including entertainer Marie Osmond, magician and professional football player Jon Dorenbos, guitarist Mike Rayburn and emcee Joel Zeff. americangemsociety.org
Reclaim Your Time
Colorado Timeworks Watch Service Center is offering one of their instructional videos online for free. The complimentary download contains a comprehensive lesson on a skill useful to any jewelry professional: how to change watch batteries.timeworks.biz/videos.html
Mountains of Mountings
Overnight Mountings released two new catalogs: a 650-plus page bridal bonanza and a new collection of high-end couture finished jewelry. overnightmountings.com
Fresh Catalogs
Kim International has released two new jewelry catalogs: The Tesoro Collection catalog, which features 14K gold, diamond, and gemstone fashion jewelry; and The Eleganza Collection catalog, which highlights their sterling silver designs with 18K gold accents, diamonds, and gemstones. kimint.com
Exceeding Every Expectation: How Wilkerson Helped d’Original Jewelers Achieve an Outstanding Retirement Sale
When David Rees decided to retire after 34 years of serving Bellevue, Washington’s Eastside, he and his wife knew their exit from d’Original Jewelers needed to honor their decades-long commitment to customers while meeting their financial goals. Since opening in 1990, David had built a reputation as one of the area’s most trusted names for diamonds, custom jewelry, and repairs.
Understanding that a successful retirement sale requires more than just discounting merchandise, David chose Wilkerson to manage his transition. What impressed him most was their attention to detail, particularly in accounting and sales projections. The results far exceeded his expectations — the sale significantly outperformed projections, delivering exceptional financial results that surpassed his retirement goals.
“They were always there for support. If we needed anything, they were able to accomplish that,” David shares. For jewelers contemplating retirement, David’s experience demonstrates Wilkerson’s proven ability to deliver outstanding results while providing comprehensive support throughout the entire process. His recommendation? “100% yes.”
