Opening Lines: January 2016

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8 years ago

January 10, 2016

Tanya Dukes

INSIDE AND OUT

Layering is always a smart strategy for stylish dressing, whether it involves clothes or jewelry. Camellia Westbury’s pieces place semiprecious stones within jeweled cages, for a layered effect with tons of dimension and versatility. The handmade pieces have a bohemian, artful look and each one is different from the next. Designs from the Quantum collection feature a collage of neutral stones — amber, crystal quartz, smoky quartz, red agate, yellow jade and hematite — that are indispensible year-round. camelliawestbury.com

18-inch Quantum necklace in oxidized silver with semiprecious stones. MSRP: $560

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

X MARKS THE SPOT

The next generation of personalized jewelry has arrived. X Jewellery, a brand extension of Trollbeads, allows clients to create pieces composed of silver, bronze and rubber links. Extra interchangeable elements that multiply opportunities to customize bracelets and necklaces are available starting at under $50. And for inspiration, a trio of fashion bloggers appears on the brand’s website with style ideas.
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Rendez-Vous bracelet with bronze lock and bordeaux rubber links. MSRP: $109

Love Knot ring from Vahan Jewelry

TYING THE KNOT

The origin of love knots dates to antiquity and their appeal remains entirely up to date. This year Vahan Jewelry’s collection featuring the classic motif will score plenty of points as timeless Valentine’s Day gifts. The range of rings and stackable bracelets features the brand’s signature moiré beaded texture and a combination of sterling silver and 14K gold with diamonds. vahanjewelry.com

Love Knot ring in 14K with diamonds (1.07 TCW). MSRP: $7,875

FASHION PLATE

Roberto Demeglio’s groundbreaking designs transform ceramic — teamed with precious stones — into the foundation for luxurious fine jewelry. Now his signature style has been translated into high-end fashion jewelry. The Aura collection uses a patented technique for applying gold plating to ceramic, giving the shatterproof, scratch-resistant material a gleaming surface and accessible price. robertodemegliousa.com

Two-row bracelet in white gold and black polished ceramic. MSRP: $578

Semi-mount ring from Adwar

DOUBLE OR NOTHING

With their romantic symbolism and sizable sparkle, two-stone rings have become newly sought-after engagement and wedding jewelry. Adwar Casting Company is ahead of the curve when it comes to meeting demand for the style. It offers more than 350 variations on the theme, each available in 14K or 18K white, yellow, pink or green gold, plus platinum, palladium and 18K palladium. adwar.com adwar.com

White gold and diamond (1.28 TCW) semi-mount. MSRP: $1,400 (excluding center stones)

When There’s No Succession Plan, Call Wilkerson

Bob Wesley, owner of Robert C. Wesley Jewelers in Scottsdale, Ariz., was a third-generation jeweler. When it was time to enjoy life on the other side of the counter, he weighed his options. His lease was nearing renewal time and with no succession plan, he decided it was time to call Wilkerson. There was plenty of inventory to sell and at first, says Wesley, he thought he might try to manage a sale himself. But he’s glad he didn’t. “There’s no way I could have done this as well as Wilkerson,” he says. Wilkerson took responsibility for the entire event, with every detail — from advertising to accounting — done, dusted and managed by the Wilkerson team. “It’s the complete package,” he says of the Wilkerson method of helping jewelers to easily go on to the next phase of their lives. “There’s no way any retailer can duplicate what they’ve done.”