Opening Lines: April 2016

Published

8 years ago

April 12, 2016

INSTORE Staff

Effy Jewelry

TWO OF A KIND

White gold? Yellow gold? Why choose?Effy Jewelry ’s sleek Duo collection combines both in every piece, along with a scattering of white diamonds. It’s a simple jewelry solution that makes getting dressed for the day a little bit easier, leaving more time to try to find a matching pair of socks.
effyjewelry.com

14K yellow and white gold pendant with diamonds (0.56 TCW),
MSRP: $2,695

This article originally appeared in the April 2016 edition of INSTORE.

NATURE MADE

Anyone who thinks diamonds have cornered the market on glamour should take notice of Paul Dumont ’s Color Me in Luxury collection. Bathed in springtime colors from warm citrine to gleaming emerald green, the capsule of shoulder sweeping earrings and gem cluster rings echoes shapes from nature. Dumont has nothing against diamonds, though — they’re sparkling accent stones in many of the designs.
pauldumont.us

18K white gold, diamond, blue topaz
and emerald ring, MSRP: $4,900

INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL

If you’ve always been curious about the sights of Thailand, Ariva ’s East collection is a good place to start. It takes cues from the country’s exotic vegetation and animals. Without the hassle of a 24-hour flight, the designs in sterling silver and semi-precious stones feature close-up views of Thai orchids and lotus blossoms, pheasants nesting on a sterling silver brooch and elephants encircling a bracelet.
arivafinejewelry.com

Textured sterling silver floral bracelet, MSRP: $550

DUTCH TREAT

Childhood friends Dick Sijmons and Kees de Bruïne have a passion for adventure and created a watch that matched their vision of it. Instead of fancy haute horology, they’ve introduced sporty, unisex watches with stainless steel cases on silicone bands. Their brand KYBOE, which is already a hit in Europe, just debuted in the U.S. Bright hues borrowed from the flower fields of their native Netherlands inspire the collection’s palette, but even the camouflage watches don’t fade into the background.
kyboe.com

Woodland Camo watch with quartz movement
and black colored steel case, MSRP: $270

DIAMOND ANNIVERSARIES

Everband makes every year of a marriage a major milestone. Created for men and women, and available in gold or platinum, each band features one diamond — meant to symbolize a couple’s wedding day — on the interior. Each year, couples may add a diamond. In case your clients need a reminder of their anniversary, there’s a CRM system that lets them know when it’s time to add a stone.
everband.com

Everband rings in 14K gold, 18K gold and platinum with diamonds, MSRP: starting from $550 to $2,500

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.”