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
Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless
When Brockhaus Jewelry decided to leave their longtime West Main Street storefront for a standalone building elsewhere in Norman, Oklahoma, owners John Brockhaus and Brad Shipman faced a familiar challenge: how to efficiently reduce inventory before the big move. Their solution? Partnering with liquidation specialists Wilkerson for a second time.
"We'd already experienced Wilkerson's professionalism during a previous sale," Shipman recalls. "But their approach to our relocation event truly impressed us. They strategically prioritized our existing pieces while tactfully introducing complementary merchandise as inventory levels decreased." The carefully orchestrated sale didn't just meet targets—it shattered them.
Asked if they'd endorse Wilkerson to industry colleagues planning similar transitions—whether relocating, retiring, or refreshing their space—both partners were emphatic in their approval. "The entire process was remarkably straightforward," Shipman notes. "Wilkerson delivered a well-structured program, paired us with a knowledgeable advisor, and managed every detail flawlessly from concept to completion."
