Gem Quiz

No, You’re Not Color Blind, I Really Am Red

You likely think you’ve seen me before, but in a very different hue. Who am I?

Published

5 months ago

July 17, 2025

INSTORE Staff

No, You’re Not Color Blind, I Really Am Red

WE ALL HAVE our creation stories. Mine is how I occur when granitic magma intrudes into magnesium-laced limestone. Yes, that’s probably a little too inside gemology for most of your customers, but what’s intriguing is how those signature spokes (loaded with corundum) give me a look that’s very similar to a certain Columbian form of emerald that pops up close to the ground 7,000 miles away from my own stomping grounds in Myanmar.

Who am I?

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.