Opening Lines: February 2016

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8 years ago

February 4, 2016

Tanya Dukes

HISTORY PLAY

Don’t know much about history? The Kerma Coin collection from Konstantino will give you an instant primer on the subject. It features coins that celebrate five ancient Greek goddesses — Demeter, Athena, Nike, Arethusa and Persephone — whose images add style and substance to the timeless designs in silver and bronze. konstantino.com

Kerma Coin earrings in sterling silver and bronze, MSRP: $550

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

Susan Silver’s A Perfect Marriage of Silver and Gold

WEDDED BLISS

In the best relationships, each partner gets a chance to shine without overshadowing the other. Susan Silver’s A Perfect Marriage of Silver and Gold strikes a happy balance between both metals. Made from sterling silver and an overlay of 14K gold, some of the designer’s textured, contemporary pieces make silver the focus, others do the same for gold, and sometimes they share the spotlight equally.
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Two-tone diamond cut ring in sterling silver 14K overlay. MSRP: $117

Fortuna Heart pavé ring from John Atencio

ISN’T IT LOVELY

Heart jewelry might be a no-brainer for Valentine’s Day but, really, there’s never an occasion when it doesn’t strike the right note of affection — the classic shape can signal friendship or romantic attachment. John Atencio’s Fortuna Heart designs give a youthful twist to the motif with subtle metal combinations and clean, contemporary styling. johnatencio.com

Fortuna Heart pavé ring in sterling silver, 14K rose gold and diamonds (0.08 TCW) . MSRP: $425

GOOD ENERGY

Thomas Sabo believes the power of gems can elevate the spirit, which led him to create a fine jewelry collection with stones that correspond to colors from the Hindu system of seven chakras. It includes a range of hues from milky quartz (said to promote serenity) to intense red garnet (to foster trust and stability), but seeing the finely crafted pieces is all that’s required to appreciate them. thomassabo.com

Third Eye Chakra pendant in 18K rose gold with amethyst, milky quartz and white diamonds. MSRP: $5,700

Sterling silver bangle from Gabriel & Co.

THE GRAY ZONE

Pale diamonds pack a powerful punch in the Shadowplay collection from Gabriel & Co. Brimming with of-the-moment sterling silver silhouettes — hello, ear climbers and y-necklaces — and dark rhodium plating that makes each stone stand out, the pieces are glamorous and completely un-stodgy, and at less than $1,000, even the most bejeweled pendant is a guilt-free splurge. gabrielny.com

Sterling silver bangle with Shadowplay diamonds (0.33 TCW). MSRP: $225

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.”